On May 20-21, Bkejwanong Territory is hosting it's Annual Spring Pow-Wow, M'nookmig Jiingtamook (Ojibwe). The event is open to everyone and free for the general public to attend.
I've put some tips below the poster.
About:
Pow-Wow gatherings are a spiritual and social gathering where people come together to dance, sing, heal, meet old friends, and make new ones. It’s a time to celebrate and reconnect with each other and Mother Earth.
Tips:
Listen to the Master of Ceremonies – they’ll explain protocol to help visitors.
Ask permission before taking pictures.
Do not touch people’s regalia without permission. They are... Continue reading
There are a couple of Municipal Committees looking for members. Please share with folks who are interested. Both are looking to have membership that represents the diversity of communities, perspectives, and experiences of folks within CK.
This hour-long webinar, offered through National Newcomer Navigation Network, is available for free once you create a profile on their website. It offers tips for how to incorporate equity into hiring processes. While focused on promoting pathways to employment and participation for newcomers, the tips are applicable for equity in general.
Please wear red, come out and support Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation) and honour National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people.
Rebecca will be at this event – please reach out if you’d like to coordinate attending together.
Please feel free to share with others, this event is open to everyone.
About The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin:
Also called Red Dress Day, the day honours and brings awareness to the disproportionate violence that Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people face in Canada. Bkejwanong Territory... Continue reading
4 million people across Ontario are caregivers, with most between the ages of 24-64 (working age!)
It’s estimated that 35% of the Canadian workforce are caregivers. And, 30% of these caregivers are considering leaving their job to take better care of the person they are supporting.
10% of all caregivers are turning down job opportunities because of their caregiving responsibilities.
Caregiving responsibilities can impact people in many ways, including health, wellness, personal relationships, and work life balance.
May 19, 8:30-3PM, Summers' Corners Public School, 50576 Talbot Line, Aylmer
Enhance your understanding of cultural humility and gain awareness of the impact of power imbalances, privilege and personal biases on service delivery.
Are you a service provider for Low German Speaking Mennonites?
Would you like to enhance your cultural understanding, enabling you to provide high-quality services?
Join us for a day of education, workshops, networking, case studies, lived experiences and self-reflection.
May 5th, 8:30-4:30, Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St E, Leamington.
This conference is planned for professionals, business and community members, church leaders, law enforcement or anyone who desires to connect and serve within the newcomer Low German-speaking Mennonite populations.
Join us as we learn and deepen our understanding of the cultural and faith values within the Low German-speaking community... Continue reading
Contact North, an organization connecting rural and remote communities in Ontario to education, has an office in Wallaceburg. They connect people to over 1500 programs and 50,000 courses, including a number of free courses, on a variety of topics.
Of special interest, there is a self-paced Equity and Diversity series, offered through Lambton College, with courses that are about an hour long, each:
Equity and Diversity Series - FREE
A culture of social inclusion starts with you. We can all take steps towards a more diverse and equitable society. 9 online mini courses include:
Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson join the host to talk about Truth and Reconciliation and the book they co-authored, “Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation.”
The hope is the book will help change the way people think about the past and show a path to a better future.
Join the Peer-2-Peer Support Group as they celebrate the expansion of their program.
The event focuses on the screening of this important, award-winning documentary. For more information, please contact Marge Muharrem.
The celebration & screening of Love in the Time of Fentanyl takes place in Studio One in the Chatham Cultural Centre located at 75 William Street North.
5:30 pm - Doors Open
6:30 pm - Opening Remarks
7:00 pm - Screening
Click here to watch a trailer for Love in the Time of Fentanyl. PLEASE NOTE - some may find the subject matter triggering.
