June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day(External link), a time to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
Ritu Bhasin ofBCI Consulting is hosting Vernā Myers in a webinar on June 25th from 4-5PM to talk about the current climate and DEI efforts, best practices we need to focus on in this moment, how to prevent burnout in the work, etc.
Vernā Myers is a well-known expert in the field and appears in the Harvard Business modules we are going to be using for our DEIJ education.
On March 24, 2024, communities across Canada will come together for a common goal: to make our neighbourhoods more accessible and inclusive.
With the power of the AccessNow app, you can be a part of this movement. Join us in mapping the accessibility of places in your city, and let’s transform Canada into an inclusive place for all.
The Chatham-Kent event is hosted by the Accessibility Advisory Commitee of Council for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Armoury Special Events, Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent, and She Leads are partnering to offer events in honour of International Women's Day on March 8th.
For more information and to learn about how to support the events whatever your gender, visit the She Leads website(External link).
Friday, March 8th, 4:30 PM
"I Am Woman" March
Meet at the clock downtown (at King & 5th St.). Walk to Sweet C's to enjoy a treat, cross at 3rd St. and return to the Cenotaph. Cross the bridge to the Chatham Armoury.
Open to anyone (Women and their supporters), no cost.
As Muslim communities prepare for Ramadan, the Ahlan Bazaar is happening at The Chatham Islamic Centre, 310 McNaughton Ave West, from 2:00PM - 6:00PM on March 1st and 2nd.
Free entry, cash only for payments.
Find jewlery, halal foods, desserts, clothing, eyebrow threading, and henna.
If you have question, please contact Maha Muhareb 519.359.4024 or mamuhareb@hotmail.com.
In honour of Black History Month, Canadian Equality Consulting (CEC) is offering a very affordable self-paced, online, 1-hour mini-course on the roots of anti-Black racism.
This course will equip participants with the foundational knowledge, tools, and resources to identify the prevalence of anti-Black racism, and learn how to actively and intentionally build an anti-racist workplace.
Find additional resources on anti-Black racism, inclusing a free course from the Ontario Human Rights Commission, under the 'Anti-Black Resources' tab of this website.
The Chatham-Kent Chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind is holding some events in honour of White Cane Week(External link).
The group will have events at the Downtown Chatham Centre on February 5th from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. and on February 10th starting at 1:00 P.M. During these times they will have an obstacle course set up to help people experience what it might be like to navigate spaces with visual loss.
They will also be out on February 7th to raise awareness starting at Walmart at 10:00 A.M., PetSmart at... Continue reading
