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  • Walpole Island First Nation 29th Annual Spring Pow-Wow

    about 3 years ago
    Pow Wow flyer. Location: Walpole Island Sports Complex Fairgrounds (immediately after crossing the bridge). Inside arena if imclement weather forecasted. Directions: Off of 33 and 40 Highways, from Sarnia or Wallaceburg, Ontario. Also at Algonac, Michigan/Walpole Island Ferry. Vendors: Vendor fees apply for 2 days only. Authentic Indigenous cuisines, crafts are preferred. Other service/information booths available. Grand Entries: Saturday, May 20, 12PM and 6PM. Sunday, May 21, 12PM. Grass dance blessing daily. Host Drum: Whiteye Singers, Bkejwanong Territory. Head Senior male Dancer: Dennis Whiteye (Bkejwanong Territory). Head Senior Female Dancer: Neebing Whiteye (Bkejwanong Territory). Head Junior Male Dancer TBD. Head Junior Female Dancer: Miley Soney (Bkejwanong Territory). Specials: Baby pageant Sunday, Others TBD. Honour Guard: Wapole Island Veterans Association and Others attending. Singing Groups: All singing groups require minimum of 5 exclusive singers at registration. Youth and adult Smoke Dance Exhibition and Special Sunday, regalia required. Walpole Island First Nation Residential School Survivor Group Eagle Staff Presentation, Saturday. Sixties Scoop and Indian Day School Survivors, Saturday. No personal/private fundraising, raffles. Indemnity: WIFN and the Mnookmig Jiingtamook Committee will not be held responsible for injuries, lost/stolen/damaged articles, or short-funded travellers. The pow-wow is sponsored by various volunteers, administration, departments, services, community businesses, and community partnerships. Accomodations: Nearest hotel is Wallaceburg Inn 519-627-0781. Others in Sarnia, Chatham, or Sombra, Ontario. Camping: Tents only. Electricity/water: There are no electrical or water hook ups. Vendors to supply their own. Emergency Services: On site. More information: Stacey Nahdee at stacey_nahdee@hotmail.com Mobile: 226-627-9133 or Facebook: Stacey Nahdee

    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

    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 not costumes, and hold special meaning to dancers.

    Feathers are sacred – if one falls, do not pick it up. Leave it where it is.

    Seats closest to the dancing circle are reserved for singers, dancers, and drummers.

    Bring a chair with you.

    Do not bring alcohol or drugs.

    Outdoor settings are sometimes uneven so watch your footing.

    Leave pets at home as animals are not necessarily at cultural gatherings and ceremonial functions.

    Sometimes bleachers are available for people to watch the gathering.

    Respect that some sections set aside for those with mobility issues to sit with mobile chairs or walkers.

    Sometimes specials can include placing a blanket on the ground for generous donations by visitors.

    Intertribal dances are for all people present to partake in the dance.

    Some vendors may have interact or etransfer options, but please make sure you have cash on hand as well.

    Security is provided for parking lot areas.

    Ambulance and police are present.

    Enjoy all the vendors and have fun

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  • Volunteer Opportunities on Municipal Committees

    about 3 years ago
    The CK Food Policy Council is recruiting new members who have an interest in any sector of CK's food system. This is an official group under the Board of Health for CK Public Health. Members must be at least 18 years of age and live, work, or provide services in Chatham-Kent. Learn more letstalkfood-ck.com/CKFPC, call 519-352-7270 extension 2496 or FoodPolicyCouncil@chatham-kent.ca

    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.


    The Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council

    Accepting applications until April 28th. Learn about the Council at the Chatham-Kent Food Policy website.


    Together CK Grants Committee

    Applications open until May 5th. Learn about the Committee and apply on Let's Talk CK.


    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.


    The Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council

    Accepting applications until April 28th. Learn about the Council at the Chatham-Kent Food Policy website.


    Together CK Grants Committee

    Applications open until May 5th. Learn about the Committee and apply on Let's Talk CK.


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  • Webinar - Beyond Training: How to Incorporate Equity in Hiring Processes to Welcome Newcomers into the Workforce

    about 3 years ago

    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.


    Watch the webinar on the N4 website: Past Webinars - National Newcomer Navigation Network

    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.


    Watch the webinar on the N4 website: Past Webinars - National Newcomer Navigation Network

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  • Event for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People

    about 3 years ago
    Flyer promoting the event. Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin in honour of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin. May 5th. Walk begins at 4PM from baseball diamonds to Highbanks Park. Help spread awareness and show support of families of missing and murdered Indigenous kin. Brought to you by Walpole Island First Nation RIght to Play and Bkejwanong Family Well-Being program. Don't forget to wear red.



    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



    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 have chosen to use the work Kin to be inclusive.

    The red dress was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women.

    The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Women found that, in Canada:

    • Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people are 12x more likely to go missing or be murdered than all other women, and 16x more likely than Caucasian women.
    • In the last 30 years, more than 4000 Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people have gone missing or been murdered. That’s about 133 a year or 3 a week.
    • Because of persistent forms of oppression (racism, colonialism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism), complaints about missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Women, are less likely to be taken seriously or followed up.

    The National Inquiry led to 231 Calls for Justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries, and all Canadians.


    To learn more:

    Read the final report and Calls for Justice from the MMIWG National Inquiry on the National Inquiry website

    Visit the National Family and Survivors Circle website

    Visit the Amnesty International No More Stolen Sisters website

    Find book, video and podcast recommendations on Simon Fraser University’s website.


    Supports:

    This day may be triggering for some people. Help is available.

    National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls toll-free support phone line (24/7) 1-844-413-6649

    Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7) 1-855-242-3310

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  • April 4 - National Caregiver Day

    about 3 years ago

    Today, April 4th, is National Caregiver Day!

    About Caregivers in Ontario and Canada:

    • 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.

    We know that people who need time away... Continue reading

    Today, April 4th, is National Caregiver Day!

    About Caregivers in Ontario and Canada:

    • 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.

    We know that people who need time away from work regularly, including because of caregiving responsibilities, responded less favourably on all 3 of our HROD surveys. We have heard the need to support caregivers to fully participate in our organization and are considering this in our DEIJ, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and HR Strategies.

    Some of the ways we can all support caregivers feel valued and included in our organization:

    • Ask questions and seek to understand the needs of staff who are caregivers - they know their experiences best and their needs
    • Build your own knowledge of the diverse needs of caregivers by proactively engaging in education about caregiving and the workplace
    • Support flexible approaches to work, where possible: i.e. job sharing, split shifts, flex hours, etc.
    • Recognize the valuable skills that caregivers have from unpaid responsibilities in formal job application processes
    • Check in with colleagues who are caregivers - simple acts can make a big difference.

    The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides supports for individuals who are caregivers and organizations wanting to be more inclusive of caregivers in the workplace Learn more at the Ontario Caregiver Organization website.


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  • Education: May 19 - Cultural Humility: Mitigating Power Imbalances

    about 3 years ago

    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.

    Learn more on the Low German Conference website Leamington Low German Conference (regfox.com)


    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.

    Learn more on the Low German Conference website Leamington Low German Conference (regfox.com)


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  • Education: May 5 - Striving for Equitable Service Delivery with Low German Families

    about 3 years ago

    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

    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 to enhance the effectiveness of supports, services and programs.

    You will leave the day energized with practical, tangible and creative suggestions to create safe, respectful and welcoming spaces.


    Learn more at the Low German Conference website Leamington Low German Conference (regfox.com)

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  • Free DEIJ Courses through Contact North

    about 3 years ago

    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:

    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:

    • A Brief Introduction
    • Acknowledging Unconscious Bias
    • Ageism
    • Disability Justice
    • Feminism
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • LGBTQ Identities
    • Mental Health
    • Socioeconomics


    For more information, visit the Contact North website or contact our local Training Advisor:


    Laura Alderton-Ellis

    Education and Training Advisor

    Contact North|Contact Nord

    Lambton County, Chatham-Kent and Lambton Shores

    1416 Dufferin Ave, Wallaceburg, ON, N8A 2W5

    8-9111 W. Ipperwash Rd., Kettle Point, ON, N0N 1J0

    1-855-353-5949 (Wallaceburg)

    1-226-702-0595 (Kettle Point)

    laura@contactnorth.ca

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  • Municipal World podcast: Truth and Reconciliation with authors of Valley of the Birdtail

    about 3 years ago

    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.

    Listen to the episode: Truth and Reconciliation with Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson - Municipal World


    If you have read or check out the book, please touch base, I'd love to hear your thoughts!


    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.

    Listen to the episode: Truth and Reconciliation with Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson - Municipal World


    If you have read or check out the book, please touch base, I'd love to hear your thoughts!


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  • Screening: Love in the Time of Fentanyl

    about 3 years ago
    Save the Date poster for film screening of Love in the Time of Fentanyl. Thursday, April 20th at Studio One, 75 William St North. 5:30PM Doors Open. 6:30 PM Opening Remarks. 7PM film screening. More details to come.


    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.


    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.

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