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March 25: Get Involved in Your Municipal Government
Get Involved in Your Municipal Government!
Wednesday, March 25, 6::00 PM, Buxton Museum, 21975 A.D. Shadd Road, North Buxton
All welcome!
Learn about ways to make your voice heard in Chatham-Kent. From watching Council meetings, contacting Councillors, joining Committees, voting, or even running for Council. Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Clerk and members of Council to hear how you can help shape your community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Brought to you by Buxton's Next Generation and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
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March 26: CK Local Immigration Partnership Forum
CK Local Immigration Partnership (CK LIP) invites you to the 2026 Annual Forum!
Join them for breakfast and engage on the CK LIP Community Plan.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
8:30 am Registration and Breakfast.
9:00 am – 11:00 am Progarmming
Derby Room, Retro Suites Hotel, 2 King St. W, Chatham
Registration is required via EventBrite.
This year’s forum will provide an opportunity to collaborate on action planning and shared commitments that will strengthen Chatham-Kent as a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.
You also will hear insights from members of the Immigrant Advisory Group as they discuss their challenges, successes, and why they chose to make Chatham-Kent their home.
Facilitated by Centre for Community Based Research, Lisa Schincariol McMurty and Dayan De Souza. Sponsored by Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.Learn more about CK LIP www.chatham-kent.ca/cklip
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April 10: Bridging Generations at Work Webinar
Friday, April 10, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM on Zoom
Bridging Generations at Work: Addressing Ageism and Building Collaboration
Register online
Today’s workplaces bring together multiple generations, each with different experiences, communication styles, and perspectives. This introductory session provides practical insights for navigating intergenerational workplaces, recognizing and addressing ageism in all directions, and strengthening collaboration across age groups. Participants will explore strategies for building respectful relationships, improving communication, and working effectively with colleagues and community members from different generations.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand common generational perspectives and workplace expectations
- Recognize and address age-related bias and assumptions
- Improve communication across generations
- Strengthen collaboration and mutual respect in diverse teams
- Navigate generational differences when working with colleagues and community members
Who Should Attend
- Frontline Team Members
- Managers and supervisors
- HR professionals
- Team Leaders
- Anyone working in multigenerational teams
Together, we grow!
About Dr. Janelle Abela
Dr. Janelle Abela is the CEO and Growth Strategist of Diverse Solutions Strategy Firm Inc., where she leads organizational initiatives focused on leadership, workplace culture, and equity. She has extensive experience working with public sector, regulatory, private, and non-profit organizations across Canada and the United States. Janelle specializes in trauma-informed engagement, psychological safety, and evidence-based approaches to strengthening leadership and workplace culture.
Sponsored by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Program. Contact DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca with questions about the session.
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April 13: Screening of Nika & Madison
Chatham-Kent Film Group Screening: Nika & Madison
April 13, 4:00PM and 7:00PM
Galaxy Cinemas
Purchase tickets at the door for $12.
Director, Walpole Island First Nations’s Eva Thomas, will be present for the screenings! Don’t miss out on the chance to meet this fabulous, local director!
Nika & Madison expands upon Walpole Island First Nation Director Eva Thomas’ short film Redlights (TIFF ’23), which was propelled by what are called Starlight Tours — where Canadian police officers drive Indigenous people to isolated locations outside of city limits, and dump them there, putting them in danger of frostbite, hypothermia, and, all too often, a frozen death.
In Thomas’ solo directorial feature debut, Madison (Star Slade) returns home to her community from university, greeted by her less-than-enthusiastic former best friend and cousin, Nika (Ellyn Jade). When Nika rejects Madison’s offer to accompany her to the local bar, a fateful decision is made. After some drinks, Madison winds up in the back of a young police officer’s car, and things go very wrong from there. He attacks her, and Madison comes to her rescue. While the pair are forced back together, on the run, two police officers (played by Amanda Brugel and Shawn Doyle) investigate what really happened.
While the police brutality and systemic racism that could lead to something as horrific as the Starlight Tours are the jumping off point, it is the relationship between the women that is the core of the film. The tension, both in their friendship and in their opposing lifestyles — one is more traditional and hunts, while the other is urban and outgoing — makes Nika & Madison crackle with intensity.
- Description written by Kelly Boutsalis
Learn more from the Chatham-Kent Film Group website
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April 16: Candidate Information Session
Thinking about running for Mayor, Council or School Board Trustee? Get the information you need before you file your nomination.
Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Clerk, Judy Shantz, for our Municipal 2026 Election Candidate Information Session:
April 16 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, Chatham Civic Centre
Register by emailing ckelection@chatham-kent.ca
No fee.
This session will cover responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and what to know before filing your nomination.
Learn more about 2026 municipal elections:
Municipality of Chatham-Kent 2026 election webpage
Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Running for Municipal Office
Resources for Running for Municipal Council - includes resources for several equity-deserving communities
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April 24: Creating Cultural Safety within the Low German-Speaking Community
Creating Cultural Safety within the Low German-speaking Community
Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Virtual Event
$45 registration
Explore the concept of creating cultural safety within Low German-Speaking Mennonite communities focusing on strategies to build respectful and inclusive spaces where individuals can express their identities and experiences without fear of discrimination. The webinar will delve into the unique cultural dynamics of these communities, highlighting the importance of understanding historical contexts, navigating language barriers and addressing cultural sensitivities. The session will offer practical guidance on fostering open dialogue, promoting empathy and implementing policies that support both cultural preservation and the safety of marginalized voices within these communities.
Facilitate by Perter Dyck through the Mennonite Central Committee.
Learn more or register: Creating Cultural Safety: A Webinar for Service Providers | Mennonite Central Committee
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April 18: 2026 Black Excellence Awards & Gala
Nominations are Now Open and Tickets are For Sale!
The Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards & Gala returns on April 18, 2026 at the Everest Convention Centre.
This Black-Tie event is filled with recognition, culture, community, and celebration of local Black leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, youth, artists, advocates, and changemakers.
Proudly presented through a collaborative partnership between Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum, Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, and Buxton’s Next Generation. With the generosity of our title sponsor Enbridge.
Nominate community members for awards before April 9, 2026.Purchase tickets before they sell-out.Visit the Black Excellence Awards & Gala Facebook page for more information. -
CTC-CK's Youth Action Team: Things I Wish You Knew
The Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent's Youth Action Team are highlighting something important.
In their latest video, members talk about the things people with disabilities wish others understood— the small things, the big things, and the everyday moments that matter.- Humans are more than their diagnosis.
- Inclusion isn’t about pity, it’s about respect.
- Accessibility benefits everyone.
- Sometimes the hardest part about disability is other people’s attitudes.
Inclusion starts with understanding. Listen. Learn. Include.Watch the video on the CTC-CK Facebook page.
Learn more about the lived experiences of local youth and young people living with disabilities on the CTC-CK's Youtube page.
