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  • Shape CK's Cultural Future

    Text says Help shape C.K.'s Cultural Plan, share your feedback today! A link to the Let's Talk page and the logos of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Arts & Culture department appear. In the background is a picture of a building at Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History.
    Help Shape CK’s Cultural Future!


    From festivals and historic sites to traditions and creative spaces, culture is everywhere in Chatham-Kent and that’s why we need YOUR input on the Cultural Plan Update!

    The update will help reflect our evolving communities across CK and ensure culture thrives for years to come. It will help identify cultural assets, traditions, and opportunities locally. The Let’s Talk survey asks; What does culture mean to you? Where do you experience it? Share your thoughts and help shape the future of CK’s cultural landscape!


    Learn more about Chatham-Kent's Cultural Plan and other ways to get involved on Let's Talk or watch this Facebook video to learn more.

  • Workshops & Resources for Equity-Deserving Communities Considering Running for Municipal Council

    Workshops for Members of Equity-Deserving Communities Thinking About Running for Municipal Council

    The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of FREE workshops for people in equity-deserving communities* who are thinking about running for municipal Council in 2026.

    *Equity-deserving communities are communities that often face barriers to participation and, as a result, are often under-represented in municipal government. Examples include but are not limited to people in the following communities: Indigenous, Black, Racialized; Women; 2SLGBTQIA+; People with Disabilities, Newcomers to Canada; Youth.

    This 90-minute workshop provides useful insights and strategies to support you in getting your name on the ballot. Facilitated by former municipal Councillors Steve Anderson and Jasvinder Sandhu, you will be taken through:

    • What to expect running as a candidate from an equity-deserving community (what they call diverse candidates)
    • Critical strategies for successfully campaigning for municipal office
    • Understand what it takes to become a candidate
    • Identifying your target audience,
    • Developing effective messaging and branding,
    • Utilizing community engagement practices to enhance visibility and support.
    • And more!

    Dates:

    • December 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
    • February 4, 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
    • April 8, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am

    Learn more and register on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario website.


    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.


  • Website: Free Food Resources in CK

    Flyer promoting the website with free food resources in Chatham-Kent. All text is included below.


    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:

    • food banks
    • little free pantries
    • soup kitchens
    • food voucher programs
    • drop-in/outreach services.

    Visit www.chatham-kent.ca/EmergencyFood or scan the QR code above to go to the website.

    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.

  • Homelessness Response Toolkit

    Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K) has designed a Homelessness Response Toolkit for local businesses, organizations, and area residents better understand and engage with local homelessness response efforts. The goal is to provide practical guidance, reduce stigma, and encourage compassionate and informed interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness.

    The kit includes a quick reference postcard with information on who to call in specific situations, including phone numbers for outreach services, sharps clean-up, shelter, and other essential resources, ensuring that businesses and community members have immediate access to support when needed.

    Digital copies can be accessed at www.reachoutck.com/resources.

  • Report: Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent

    An infographic summarizing key findings of the fully report. Contact CK Public Health to get this information in an alternative format.


    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.

  • Book Club: Unbound

    Unbound Book Club.

    For people who may feel bound by the lack of accessibility in our works, join to explore new worlds, unique stories and meet new characters through the word of books.

    For young adults (18+) who have a disability or are an ally for the disability community.


    Books chosen based on availability in both print and audiobook formats.

    For more information contact 226-626-6585 or erin.genge@gmail.com