During Transgender Awareness Week, every year from November 13th to 19th, individuals and organizations recognize the experiences and contributions of transgender and gender diverse people and communities. The week-long celebration leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th, an annual observance honoring the lives lost to acts of transphobic violence and systemic oppression.
Whether you are celebrating your trans pride or engaging in education and advocacy as an ally, Transgender Awareness Week is a time for showing up, speaking up, and supporting one another.
During Transgender Awareness Week, every year from November 13th to 19th, individuals and organizations recognize the experiences and contributions of transgender and gender diverse people and communities. The week-long celebration leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th, an annual observance honoring the lives lost to acts of transphobic violence and systemic oppression.
Whether you are celebrating your trans pride or engaging in education and advocacy as an ally, Transgender Awareness Week is a time for showing up, speaking up, and supporting one another.
Friday, November 13, 12:00 - 12:30 PM,
Transgender Awareness Week Flag Raising
Civic Centre, Chatham (315 King Street West)
Open to everyone. Organized by CK Pride.
Flag raisings, like those for Transgender Awareness Week, affirm that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. They demonstrate a commitment to human rights and a welcoming community.
In honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, join Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women to raise their flag.
Then, join Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent for 'Zonta Says No on the Bridge" from 12:15 - 12:45 on Third Street Bridge. The event is to raise awareness and be in solidarity against gender-based violence. Participants are encouraged to wear orange or purple.
Everyone welcome.
November 25, 2026, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
In honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, join Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women to raise their flag.
Then, join Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent for 'Zonta Says No on the Bridge" from 12:15 - 12:45 on Third Street Bridge. The event is to raise awareness and be in solidarity against gender-based violence. Participants are encouraged to wear orange or purple.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has launched CKAlert, a new emergency notification service.
Signing up for this service will allow residents to receive important public safety messages in the event of a major emergency in the community, such as flooding, boil water advisories, major road closures, and more.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has launched CKAlert, a new emergency notification service.
Signing up for this service will allow residents to receive important public safety messages in the event of a major emergency in the community, such as flooding, boil water advisories, major road closures, and more.
Health Care Connect makes it easy to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your area.
ππΌπ πΆπ ππΌπΏπΈπ 1. Call or register online 2. A care connector (a Health Care Connect nurse) looks for a family doctor or primary care nurse practitioner in your community 3. You are contacted when a match is found
Health Care Connect makes it easy to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your area.
ππΌπ πΆπ ππΌπΏπΈπ 1. Call or register online 2. A care connector (a Health Care Connect nurse) looks for a family doctor or primary care nurse practitioner in your community 3. You are contacted when a match is found
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Employment and Social Services program has created a website with information for people who may need food assistance, including resources like:
These services are here to support individuals and families in our community. Whether you're in immediate need or looking for ongoing assistance, there are options available to help you.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Employment and Social Services program has created a website with information for people who may need food assistance, including resources like:
These services are here to support individuals and families in our community. Whether you're in immediate need or looking for ongoing assistance, there are options available to help you.
CK Public Health, Reach Out Chatham-Kent, and the Community Drug Strategy invite you to join in honouring International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) 2026. Each year in August partners come together to remember individuals whose lives were cut short by preventable drug toxicities, and to re-imagine how we can co-create a safe, caring, and inclusive future for our community. This year, our theme is Every Story. Every Path. Every Life Matters.
Here are some ways you can take action:
Attend the online learning session onTuesday August 25th 12-1pm to learn from renowned Nursing Leader, Parent Advocate, and MomsContinue reading
CK Public Health, Reach Out Chatham-Kent, and the Community Drug Strategy invite you to join in honouring International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) 2026. Each year in August partners come together to remember individuals whose lives were cut short by preventable drug toxicities, and to re-imagine how we can co-create a safe, caring, and inclusive future for our community. This year, our theme is Every Story. Every Path. Every Life Matters.
Here are some ways you can take action:
Attend the online learning session onTuesday August 25th 12-1pm to learn from renowned Nursing Leader, Parent Advocate, and Moms Stop The Harm Champion, Kathy Moreland. Kathy will share her lived experience journey as a mother who lost her 18-year-old son, Austin, to fentanyl toxicity. Email jordynne.linsday@ckoht.ca to register
Attend the in-person memorial gathering onWednesday August 26th anytime from 3-6pm at 39 Richmond St., Chatham.
OR drop-in on Thursday August 27th 4-7pm at 233 Nelson St. in Wallaceburg.
Food and refreshments, music, art, and resources will be provided. All are welcome.
Use person-first, non-stigmatizing language to support individuals to seek help, provide equitable substance use health services, and encourage unbiased, effective policy. Research shows the words we use shape the care people who use substances receive and the opportunities available to them.
Carry aNaloxone kitand learn how to respond to an acute drug toxicity.
Advocate for evidence-based solutions to the drug toxicity crisis such as early prevention, voluntary treatment, harm reduction, and supportive housing.
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