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  • October 31 2024: Understanding Migration Workshop

    Image of person with Canadian flag in their background. Text says Workshop: Understanding Migration. October 31, 12:30 - 3:00 PM. Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre. Funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, CMHA Toronto, CK Local Immigration Partnership, and Opening Doors. Chatham-Kent logo also appears.

    Date: October 31, 2024
    Time: 12:30 pm – 3 pm
    Where: Studio One, Cultural Centre - 75 William Street North

    A light refreshment will be provided.

    Space is limited. Please register by Eventbrite

    Join us for the Understanding Migration Workshop delivered by the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto through their Opening Doors Project.

    This workshop introduces participants to the complexities of migration and explores some of the social factors that shape the settlement process for newcomer and immigrant communities such as language, income disparity, housing, loss of status, and discrimination among others. It will encourage participants to move away from a single narrative of migration and see the great diversity that characterizes the experiences of newcomers and immigrants in Canada.

    By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

    • Define: Migration, immigration, emigration and other migration-related terminology
    • Understand: Reasons people migrate illustrated through push and pull factors
    • Unpack: The ethnic diversity in Canada
    • Identify: Changing migration patterns, factors impacting the settlement process and the connection between migration and mental health
    • Challenge: Migration narratives through a true and false activity


  • Information Session: Funding to Support Migrant Workers

    A brocuher for the Information Session event. Learn more at www.workforcewindsoressex.com/teamworkcfp The information session is on January 10th, 2023, from 11AM until 12PM. In-person information session to help your organization navigate the call-for-proposals process.


    On Tuesday, January 10th from 11AM-12PM, at Adult Language and Learning in Chatham, there will be an information session for organizations interested in the Call for Proposals for the TeaMWork Migrant Worker Support Program.

    To learn more or register for the event visit the Workforce Windsor-Essex website: In-Person TeaMWork Call-for-Proposal Information Session - Workforce WindsorEssex


    About TeaMWork Migrant Support Program:

    In recognition of their need to support some of the nation’s most vulnerable and isolated workers, the Government of Canada announced the Migrant Worker Support Program (MWSP) as part of Budget 2021. Informed by the lessons learned from the Migrant Worker Support Network Pilot, the MWSP aims to support community-based organizations in the provision of migrant worker-centric programs and services.

    Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, TeaMWork is a project under the Migrant Worker Support Program. The purpose of the program is to provide migrant workers with accurate information and access to available services and supports, and to assist them in learning about and exercising their rights while in Canada.

    Learn more about the program on the Workforce Windsor-Essex website: TeaMWork Project - Workforce WindsorEssex


  • Have Your Say: When should fireworks be allowed in Chatham-Kent?

    Image of fireworks with the text fireworks by-law


    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reviewing its fireworks bylaw and looking for community perspectives through a survey. Part of the review is to ensure that the bylaw reflects the diversity of holidays celebrated in our community. Currently, fireworks can legally be set off in Chatham-Kent on the following days:

    • Victoria Day and the three days before and after it
    • Canada Day and the three days before and after it
    • New Year's Day and New Year's Eve
    • Diwali
    • Days proclaimed by Municipal Council as suitable for celebration with fireworks.


    Share your perspectives in a short survey on Let's Talk Chatham-Kent before 4PM on December 16th.