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• March 25: Get Involved in Your Municipal Government

  

  

  
  

  Get Involved in Your Municipal Government!

  Wednesday, March 25, 6::00 PM, Buxton Museum, 21975 A.D. Shadd Road, North Buxton

  All welcome!

  Learn about ways to make your voice heard in Chatham-Kent. From watching Council meetings, contacting Councillors, joining Committees, voting, or even running for Council. Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Clerk and members of Council to hear how you can help shape your community.

  Light refreshments will be provided.

  Brought to you by Buxton's Next Generation and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

• Resources for Running for Municipal Council

  The next municipal election in Chatham-Kent is October 26, 2026. Below are resources for people considering running for Council.

  
  

  Chatham-Kent Candidate Information Session

  April 16, 6:00 PM.

  Join Chatham-Kent's Municipal Clerk to learn about responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and what to know before filing your nomination.

  More information on our Let's Talk page.

  
  

  Upcoming Workshops

  The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of FREE workshops for people who are thinking about running for municipal Council in 2026. The sessions will provide useful insights and strategies. Some workshops are specifically for people in equity-deserving communities.

  • Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities series— Has a stream for currently elected officials and another for first-time candidates.
  • Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate
  • Information Session for Youth Considering Running
  • Information Session for Urban Indigenous People Considering Running

  
  

  Additional Resources

  Find information about the 2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website.

  Learn about other ways to get involved in municipal government on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website

  Learn about the general process of running for local Council from Association of Municipalities.

  Find additional resources and organizations that support equity-deserving communities to run for municipal office on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario website.

• April 10: Bridging Generations at Work Webinar

  

  

  
  

  Friday, April 10, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM on Zoom

  Bridging Generations at Work: Addressing Ageism and Building Collaboration

  Register online

  
  

  Today’s workplaces bring together multiple generations, each with different experiences, communication styles, and perspectives. This introductory session provides practical insights for navigating intergenerational workplaces, recognizing and addressing ageism in all directions, and strengthening collaboration across age groups. Participants will explore strategies for building respectful relationships, improving communication, and working effectively with colleagues and community members from different generations.

  
  

  Participants will learn how to:

  • Understand common generational perspectives and workplace expectations
  • Recognize and address age-related bias and assumptions
  • Improve communication across generations
  • Strengthen collaboration and mutual respect in diverse teams
  • Navigate generational differences when working with colleagues and community members

  
  

  Who Should Attend

  • Frontline Team Members
  • Managers and supervisors
  • HR professionals
  • Team Leaders
  • Anyone working in multigenerational teams

  Together, we grow!

  
  

  About Dr. Janelle Abela

  Dr. Janelle Abela is the CEO and Growth Strategist of Diverse Solutions Strategy Firm Inc., where she leads organizational initiatives focused on leadership, workplace culture, and equity. She has extensive experience working with public sector, regulatory, private, and non-profit organizations across Canada and the United States. Janelle specializes in trauma-informed engagement, psychological safety, and evidence-based approaches to strengthening leadership and workplace culture.

  
  

  Sponsored by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Program. Contact DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca with questions about the session.

• April 24: Creating Cultural Safety within the Low German-Speaking Community

  

  
  

  Creating Cultural Safety within the Low German-speaking Community

  Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

  Virtual Event

  $45 registration

  Explore the concept of creating cultural safety within Low German-Speaking Mennonite communities focusing on strategies to build respectful and inclusive spaces where individuals can express their identities and experiences without fear of discrimination. The webinar will delve into the unique cultural dynamics of these communities, highlighting the importance of understanding historical contexts, navigating language barriers and addressing cultural sensitivities. The session will offer practical guidance on fostering open dialogue, promoting empathy and implementing policies that support both cultural preservation and the safety of marginalized voices within these communities.

  Facilitate by Perter Dyck through the Mennonite Central Committee.

  
  

  Learn more or register: Creating Cultural Safety: A Webinar for Service Providers | Mennonite Central Committee

• Report: Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent

  

  
  

  At the February 2025 Board of Health meeting, CK Public Health released a report about household food insecurity in Chatham-Kent. A few key findings included:

  • 1 in 5 households in CK are food insecure
  • Many people in CK don't have enough money to buy food
  • The root cause of food insecurity is poverty
  • Emergency food charity is not a long-term solution.

  The report calls on community members and organizations to learn about food insecurity, talk to friends, family, and colleagues about the true causes of food insecurity, and advocate for income solutions.

  Find the full report, the above infographic, and more information on the CK Public Health website.