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  • Event: Sept 29 & 30 Walapolooza

    over 2 years ago
    Walapolooza 2023 flyer. Colourful art with text that says September 29th and 30th. 2 das of live music. Free event. Artists include Derek Miller, Drives the Common Man, Fawn Wood, Brothers Wilde, Native Poolbo, and More. Local performers. Honouring residential school survivors special. Walpole Island Highbanks Park. Drug and alcohol free event. All are welcome to come and listen to some good medicine. Check out the Facebook Event Page for more updates.


    Happening on Walpole Island First Nation at Highbanks Park on September 29th and 30th.


    Open to everyone. Two days of live music, with Indigenous artists and performers.

    Brought to you by Bkejwanong Youth Council, Bkejwanong Biiweziimag Kinomaagziwad, Bkejwanong Family Well-Being program, Walpole Island Heritage Centre and others.


    Free event.

    Drugs and alcohol-free.


    Schedule:

    Day 1 (September 29th)

    3:00: Opening - Emcee Drives the Common Man & Kelly Kiyoshk & Residential School Survivors Special

    3:15 Fawn Wood

    4:00 Native Pool Boy

    5:15 Natash Fisher

    6:30 Drives the Common Man

    8:00 Karaoke w/ Drives

    8:45 Derek Miller

    10:30 Closing


    Day 2 (September... Continue reading


    Happening on Walpole Island First Nation at Highbanks Park on September 29th and 30th.


    Open to everyone. Two days of live music, with Indigenous artists and performers.

    Brought to you by Bkejwanong Youth Council, Bkejwanong Biiweziimag Kinomaagziwad, Bkejwanong Family Well-Being program, Walpole Island Heritage Centre and others.


    Free event.

    Drugs and alcohol-free.


    Schedule:

    Day 1 (September 29th)

    3:00: Opening - Emcee Drives the Common Man & Kelly Kiyoshk & Residential School Survivors Special

    3:15 Fawn Wood

    4:00 Native Pool Boy

    5:15 Natash Fisher

    6:30 Drives the Common Man

    8:00 Karaoke w/ Drives

    8:45 Derek Miller

    10:30 Closing


    Day 2 (September 30th)

    3:00 Opening - Emcee Eagle Blackbird & Romaine Peters

    3:05 Jade Soney & Hunter Shipman

    3:15 Alaina Sonefish

    3:30 Wicked Sonz

    4:30 Vance Brigham

    5:00 Crystal Shawanda

    7:15 Lager Jayne

    8:00 Brother's Wilde

    10:00 Closing

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  • Event: September 23rd Field of Honour

    over 2 years ago
    Poster with information about the Field of Honour. Text below.

    Saturday, September 23rd starting at 10:30AM at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham.

    What began in 2021 as an idea to help further the recognition of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and early Black baseball in Canada, has now grown into an annual event to celebrate and honour the legacies players left behind.

    Each year, community celebrate and honour the legacy of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and Black baseball in Canada with a charity baseball game, “The Field of Honour”. Descendants of early Black baseball players in Chatham-Kent compete against one another in a friendly day of fun and softball at Fergie... Continue reading

    Saturday, September 23rd starting at 10:30AM at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham.

    What began in 2021 as an idea to help further the recognition of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and early Black baseball in Canada, has now grown into an annual event to celebrate and honour the legacies players left behind.

    Each year, community celebrate and honour the legacy of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and Black baseball in Canada with a charity baseball game, “The Field of Honour”. Descendants of early Black baseball players in Chatham-Kent compete against one another in a friendly day of fun and softball at Fergie Jenkins Field at Rotary Park in Chatham, Ontario.

    The Field of Honour Charity Baseball Game is also a fundraising event for the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum. A non-profit, charitable organization who through their museum and archives share the story of Chatham's Black community with visitors and researchers from around the globe.

    Tickets: No tickets, entrane is by donation. Suggested donation is $10-$20/person, but no one will be turned away. If paying by cheque, please make it out to CK Black Historical Society.

    Games: Games happen immediately following one another. The Golden Agers game is first, followed by youth, then New Generation.

    Entrance: There will be signs directing people to the entrance and mechandise tent. Programs and merchandise will be available for purchase. Pre-game announcements will star at 10:30.

    Seating: Seating is first-come first-serve. Pakc lawn chairs in case they grandstand seating fills up. Dugouts are for players only.

    Parking: Parking is first-come, first-serve. Angle-parking is available in-front of the field. Parking in memorial arena and neigbouring streets, as well. Do not park in business parking lots, you will be towed at your own expense.

    Merchandise: The All-Star Merchandise tent will have credit/debit. Bring cash in case technology doesn't cooperate. Hats, t-shirts, jerseys will be for sale. Items range from $30-$100. All leftover merchandise and additional items will be available for purchase at CK Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum during their open hours (Mon-Fri 9-2).

    Canteen: The canteen will be open. Come hungry. Canteen is cash only.


    Email ckblackhistoricalsociety@gmail.com with any additional questions.

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  • Sept 17-23: Gender Equality Week

    over 2 years ago
    It's Gender Equality Week in Canada.


    This is a week to raise awareness about the progress made, and challenges that remain, in efforts towards gender equality.


    In honour of the week, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released their 2023 report on women's representation in Canadian Municipal elexcted positions.


    Highlights:

    • Women make up 31% of all municipally-elected representatives in Canada
    • Women hold 22% of mayoral positions across Canada
    • 16% of the communities included had no women on their municipal Councils
    • 16% of communities have achieved gender parity (equal representation)
    • Women from particular groups are more likely to be under-represented on... Continue reading
    It's Gender Equality Week in Canada.


    This is a week to raise awareness about the progress made, and challenges that remain, in efforts towards gender equality.


    In honour of the week, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released their 2023 report on women's representation in Canadian Municipal elexcted positions.


    Highlights:

    • Women make up 31% of all municipally-elected representatives in Canada
    • Women hold 22% of mayoral positions across Canada
    • 16% of the communities included had no women on their municipal Councils
    • 16% of communities have achieved gender parity (equal representation)
    • Women from particular groups are more likely to be under-represented on municipal Councils (i.e. Indigenous, Black, and racialized Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, as examples)

    Learn more on the Federation of Canadian Muncipalities website.

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  • Event: Welcome Week Sept 8-17

    over 2 years ago
    Building Culture Community and connections event flyer. Join us on September 8 from 3PM-6PM at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre. Full details of events on the Living CK website, linked below.

    Chatham-Kent Welcome Week is happening September 8th - 17th. The week is an opportunity to connect newcomers to services in Chatham-Kent, celebrate the contributions of newcomers to Chatham-Kent, and to promote diversity in our community.

    Events are happening all week, but the week starts on September 8th with a flag raising at Chatham-Kent Civic Centre at 3:30PM followed by with networking and speakers. More details on the flyer above.

    A full list of events is available on the Living CK website.

    Hope to see you there!

    Chatham-Kent Welcome Week is happening September 8th - 17th. The week is an opportunity to connect newcomers to services in Chatham-Kent, celebrate the contributions of newcomers to Chatham-Kent, and to promote diversity in our community.

    Events are happening all week, but the week starts on September 8th with a flag raising at Chatham-Kent Civic Centre at 3:30PM followed by with networking and speakers. More details on the flyer above.

    A full list of events is available on the Living CK website.

    Hope to see you there!

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  • Event: Sept 1-4 Buxton 100th Homecoming

    over 2 years ago
    10tth buxton homecoming logo featuring a large apple tree.

    Buxton's 100th Homecoming is happening on Labour Day weekend, September 1-4!

    Explore the history and heritage of the community, learn and celebrate together.


    Everyone welcome.


    More information and full schedule is available on the Buxton 100th Homecoming website.

    A group of Municipal colleagues are watching the parade together on Monday. Please contact Rebecca if you want to join us. rebeccah@chatham-kent.ca or x. 2247

    Buxton's 100th Homecoming is happening on Labour Day weekend, September 1-4!

    Explore the history and heritage of the community, learn and celebrate together.


    Everyone welcome.


    More information and full schedule is available on the Buxton 100th Homecoming website.

    A group of Municipal colleagues are watching the parade together on Monday. Please contact Rebecca if you want to join us. rebeccah@chatham-kent.ca or x. 2247

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  • Event: Sept 2 & 3 Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit Pow Wow

    over 2 years ago
    Promotional poster for the Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewit or Delaware Nation Pow Wow.


    Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit is hosting their annual Pow Wow on Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd. Everyone is welcome.

    Location: Behind the Community Centre at 14811 Schools Line in Bothwell.

    Admission: General $8. Seniors $5. Children under 10 are free.

    Grand entry: 12PM and 7PM on Saturday and 12PM on Sunday. Host drum is Naahii Singers.

    No pets allowed, except service animals with appropriate documentation.

    Learn more about Pow Wows from St. Clair Catholic District School Board website.


    Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit is hosting their annual Pow Wow on Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd. Everyone is welcome.

    Location: Behind the Community Centre at 14811 Schools Line in Bothwell.

    Admission: General $8. Seniors $5. Children under 10 are free.

    Grand entry: 12PM and 7PM on Saturday and 12PM on Sunday. Host drum is Naahii Singers.

    No pets allowed, except service animals with appropriate documentation.

    Learn more about Pow Wows from St. Clair Catholic District School Board website.

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  • Event: Aug 31st International Overdose Awareness Day

    over 2 years ago
    Purple flyer promoting the events for International Overdose Awareness Day. Text says #EndOverDose. Honour the day at ROCK sites Chatham drop-in 39 Richmond Street, 4-7PM and Wallaceburg Drop-In 719 James Street, 4-7PM.

    Chatham-Kent Drug Overdose Awareness Council invites you to join us at ROCK Missions locations for International Overdose Awareness Day.

    Learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day on the official website or learn from the post we created on the Employee DEIJ Portal last year (note the events will have changed for this year).

    Chatham-Kent Drug Overdose Awareness Council invites you to join us at ROCK Missions locations for International Overdose Awareness Day.

    Learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day on the official website or learn from the post we created on the Employee DEIJ Portal last year (note the events will have changed for this year).

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  • Event: July 29th Emancipation Day Event

    almost 3 years ago
    Promotional flyer. Includes image of the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History. All text below and available on the Ontario Heritage Trust website.


    Join the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History and Ontario Heritage Trust for Emancipation Day — an annual celebration of hope and freedom commemorating the end of slavery in the British Empire — at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History.

    Everyone is welcome for this free, fun and educational day featuring music, speakers and presenters, children's crafts and book signings that recognizes and promotes the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society, while emphasizing that peoples of African descent have played a fundamental role in the development of the Canadian identity and heritage. The day also serves to... Continue reading


    Join the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History and Ontario Heritage Trust for Emancipation Day — an annual celebration of hope and freedom commemorating the end of slavery in the British Empire — at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History.

    Everyone is welcome for this free, fun and educational day featuring music, speakers and presenters, children's crafts and book signings that recognizes and promotes the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society, while emphasizing that peoples of African descent have played a fundamental role in the development of the Canadian identity and heritage. The day also serves to advance the dialogue in support of the full and equal participation of Black individuals and Black communities.

    Seating is available or bring your own lawn chair.

    Southern barbecue lunch available for purchase from the Chilled Cork Food Truck.

    Speakers and performers

    London Collective Gospel Choir

    • Enjoy uplifting musical selections that emphasize hope and unity through faith by the London Collective Gospel Choir.

    Kwame Delfish

    • Hear from artist Kwame Delfish, the first Caribbean Canadian to design a coin for the Royal Canadian Mint. Delfish will speak about the creative process behind his design for the coin commemorating the No. 2 Construction Battalion — the largest all-Black battalion-sized unit in Canadian military history.

    Motown Boys

    • Dance to the tunes of Diana Ross, The Temptations and top-40 Motown hits with live renditions by the musical group Motown Boys, featuring George St. Kitts, Toni Anderson and Kenni Hite.

    Ruth Lor Malloy

    • Learn from Ruth Lor Malloy, a travel writer and activist. In the 1950s, she worked with the Toronto Joint Labour Committee for Human Rights to fight discrimination in Dresden. Malloy will talk about her book — Brightening My Corner: A Memoir of Dreams Fulfilled — and will host a book signing.

    Chef Patience Chirisa

    • Fire up all your senses with Chef Patience Chirisa, a culinary expert in African cuisine. Chef Chirisa will provide a delectable selection of finger foods for guests to sample, host a book reading and signing, and deliver a fun arts-and-crafts activity for children.

    Duane Gibson

    • Hear from D.O. Gibson, a two-time Guinness World Records-setting rapper, author and professional speaker. Gibson will be speaking on how Josiah Henson is a central part of his many performances, as it allows him to speak about slavery, the Underground Railroad, spirituals and about his dad’s portrayal of Josiah Henson in the Josiah Henson Museum’s interpretive video onsite.

    About the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

    The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust. This two-hectare (five-acre) complex celebrates the life and work of Reverend Josiah Henson and explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Ontario. The museum provides a space to discuss the legacy of slavery and racism and the enduring pursuit for social justice. Learn more …

    Location:

    Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
    29251 Freedom Road (formerly Uncle Tom's Road)
    Dresden, Ontario

    Map


    Learn more about Emancipation Day from the Government of Canada.

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  • Learn: Homelessness Update

    almost 3 years ago
    A chart shows that the average rent has increased steadily since 2020. While Ontario Works incomes have increased, incomes for those on Ontario Disability have remained the same, much below the average monthly rent.

    At last night's Council meeting our colleague Josh Myers presented an update on homelessness in Chatham-Kent. The presentation was really informative in terms of some of the factors that are contributing to houselenessness.


    Click on the image below to watch the presentation (starts at 1:39:47)


    At last night's Council meeting our colleague Josh Myers presented an update on homelessness in Chatham-Kent. The presentation was really informative in terms of some of the factors that are contributing to houselenessness.


    Click on the image below to watch the presentation (starts at 1:39:47)


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  • Learn: The Chinese Exclusion Act

    almost 3 years ago
    2023 marks the centennial anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act.


    Learn more about the Act and it's impacts from the Action! Chinese Canadians Together Foundation.

    2023 marks the centennial anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act.


    Learn more about the Act and it's impacts from the Action! Chinese Canadians Together Foundation.

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