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January 16 2024: GINDAASDAA Reading Circle
GINDAASDAA Circle
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
In-person at 495 King Street, West, Chatham, or on Zoom.
Contact Naomi naomi@skanaflc.com to RSVP and/or get the Zoom link.
Book: Who We Are, by the Honourbale Murray Sinclair cc Mazina Giizhik
Everyone is welcome.
The Gindaasdaa Circle is a book club focusing on Indigenous authors who've written about Indigenous Knowledge, Reconciliation, and Worldviews. There is a recommended reading list that is available. One book will be chosen for everyone to read, review, and discuss at the bi-monthly Gindaasdaa Circle meetings.
Gindaasdaa (Ghin-daahs-daah) means looking at someting together and learning from it in the Ojibwe language (as we didn't have books).
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December 5 2024: Michael Jaques - A Story to be Shared
Join Community Living Chatham-Kent on December 5th to hear Michael Jacques' incredible presentation!
December 5, 2025. Two presentation times: 3:00-4:00PM or 6:00-7:00PM.
Register before December 1st by contacting Natalie Jansen njansen@clc-k.ca
Diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability at a young age, Michael has always embraced challenges head-on. Now an author, public speaker, and activist, he shares his life's journey to foster understanding, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. In 2018, he self-published his first book, Can't Read, Can't Write, Here's My Book, written using speech-to-text technology. Two years later, he co-authored I Belong: Can I Play? with Heather Gals, a children's book aimed at promoting inclusion. Michael's work inspires audiences of all ages, reminding us that everyone has a place and voice in the world.
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November 16 2024: Diwali Celebration
The Chatham-Kent Asian Cultural Association cordially invites all Chatham-Kent residents and families to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
November 16, 2024, Ursuline College, 85 Grand Ave W, Chatham
5:15 - 6:15 PM Special Dinner (cost and registration required)
7:00 - 10:00 PM Diwali Events
Community children's programs, DJ, Indian Music (by Kiruthika), Bollywood Dances, Bangra Dance Performances, Chenda Melam, Folks Dances
RSVP and learn more on their google form.
Dinner
Pre-order and payment in advance required for dining.
$20 per adult
$15 for 12-18 years of age
Under 10 free
Payments, etransfer to ckaca.events@gmail.com
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Learning about racism in Health Care in CK
Have you experienced racism or discrimination in a health care setting in Chatham-Kent? CKOHT would like to hear about your experience. The CKOHT is committed to learning about experiences of racism and discrimination in order to make improvements in local health care.
Please fill out the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5YRSPK
Participate in one of the upcoming virtual focus groups in August: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2C27MKY
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Event: CK Pride Week 2024
CK Pride Week is August 10 - August 18, 2024! Visit the CK Pride website for more details.
Pride Week is a time to honour and celebrate the diverse Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual and additional identities (2SLGBTQIA+) people and communities in Chatham-Kent!
Learn more about why we celebrate 'Pride' from a past post on our DEIJ website.
2024 Events
Saturday, August 10
11:00AM Ride into Pride with Revolve Spin Co. and POPArt
9:00PM Pride Dance, Jazz Bah
Sunday, August 11
10:30AM Diversity Service & Luncheon, St. Andrew's United Church
Monday, August 12
12:00PM Pride Flag Raising, Chatham-Kent Civic Centre
Tuesday August 13
6:30PM Chatham-Kent Public Library Rainbow Storytime & Sundae Funday, Bill's Place
Wednesday, August 14
12:00PM LINCK BBQ, LINCK
3:30-6:30PM Drop-In, Bill's Place
6:00PM-12:00AM Chatham-Kent Public Library Virtual Trivia, CKPL Facebook Page
7:00-9:00PM, Pub Night, Son's of Kent
Thursday, August 15
7:00PM Pride Movie Night: The Birdcage, Capitol Theatre
9:00PM After-movie treat, Turns & Tales
Friday, August 16
All day: Virtual Puzzle, CK Public Library Facebook Page
9:00PM Community Bonfire, Blenheim
Saturday, August 17
11:00AM CK Pride parade, downtown Chatham
12:00-4:00PM CK Pride Fest, Harvey & Centre Street
Sunday, August 18
11:30AM Drag Brunch, The Garden on King
CK Pride offers programming, resources and support throughout the year. Visit the CK Pride website for more details.
Happy Pride Chatham-Kent!
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Event: May 18-19 2024 Walpole Island First Nation Spring Pow Wow
On May 18th and 19th, Walpole Island First Nation will host their 30th Spring Pow Wow in Bkejwanong Territory.
Free to attend. All are welcome.
Learn more about the Pow Wow on their Facebook Page.
Learn more about Pow Wows and etiquette:
A primer on Indigenous Pow Wows from Indigenous Corporate Training.
Indigenous Pow Wow Protocols from Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Pow Wow Dances from Indigenous Corporate Training
Tips for Attending:
Listen to the Master of Ceremonies – they’ll explain what’s happening to help visitors.
Ask permission before taking pictures.
Want to get in on the dancing? Listen for the Intertribal dances - these are for all people present to partake in the dance.
Don’t touch people’s regalia without permission. They are not costumes and hold special meaning to dancers.
Support the vendors. Some vendors may have interact or etransfer options, but please make sure you have cash on hand as well.
Outdoor settings are sometimes uneven so watch your footing.
Sometimes bleachers are available for people, but it never hurts to bring a chair with you.
Seats closest to the dancing circle are reserved for singers, dancers, and drummers.
Respect that some sections set aside for those with mobility issues to sit with mobile chairs or walkers.
Leave pets at home as animals are not necessary at cultural gatherings and ceremonial functions.
Sometimes specials can include placing a blanket on the ground for generous donations by visitors.
Security is provided for parking lot areas.
Ambulance and police are present.
Don’t bring alcohol or drugs.
Have fun!
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Event: CK Newcomer Network Monthly Events
What's Brewing Chatham-Kent? Newcomer Network
New to Chatham-Kent? Look no further! There are numerous organizations and individuals ready to help newcomers adjust to the community. Whether you are a newcomer to Chatham-Kent, Ontario, or Canada, we are here to welcome you!
Come join us at our monthly events to connect, make new acquaintances, and discover all that Chatham-Kent has in store for you!
One free non-alcoholic beverage included. Sponsored by United Way. Opportunities to win fun prizes!
At Turns & Tales, 213 King Street, Chatham.
Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Sponsored by United Way of Chatham-Kent, Ska:Na Family Learning Centre, Thamesview Family Health Team, Living CK, and CK Public Health.
Contact info@uwock.ca for more information.
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New Resource: The Cost of Eating in CK 2023 Infographic
March is Nutrition Month and we can't talk about that without also talking about Food Insecurity.
1 in 5 households in Chatham-Kent do not have enough money to buy food. That's 20% of the community who must decide between paying their bills or buying food.
The 2023 Cost of Eating Infographic shows the monthly cost of eating in CK and the numbers show that current social assistance programs are not enough.
View the entire infographic at: www.ckpublichealth.com/foodinsecurity
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Test Your Local Black History Knowledge and Enter to Win
How well do you know local history?
Test your knowledge about Black History in Chatham-Kent and enter to win tickets to a screening of The Color Purple on February 28th!
Take the quiz here: https://take.quiz-maker.com/QEKTHXGBV
Thanks to our friends at Buxton Museum, Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum, Ontario Heritage Trust (Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History), Buxton's Next Generation, Chatham Capitol Theatre for this partnership!