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Study Call-Out for Volunteers: Black-Identified Youth
The African Canadian Federation of London & Area is working with Western University to understand the experiences of young (13-25) Black community members in Southwestern Ontario. Scan the QR code below for more details.
Calling on the Black community to participate!
Positively Black in Southwestern Ontario. African Canadian Federation of London & Area and Western University.
Participant Criteria:
- Black-identified youth (ages 13-25)
- Black-identified community members
- Lives in Sarnia, London, Chatham-Kent, Elgin County or Windsor
- Participants will take part in an interview or focus group
- Participants will be compensated with a $20 gift card for participating.
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Webinar: November 29 Peer-2-Peer Project
Join R.O.C.K. Missions at 12:00PM on November 29th for an amazing story of community impact.
Learn about how the Peer-2-Peer Project:
- built community capacity around peer engagement in harm reduction
- created lasting relationships with people who use substances experiencing homelessness
- improved health outcomes for those most affected by the drug poisoning crisis.
Register for this FREE webinar to learn about this journey on the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health website.
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Event: October 21 Chatham Islamic Centre Open House
Saturday, October 21st, 11-3. Visit the Chatham Islamic Centre at 310 McNaughton Ave West for an Open House. Learn more about your neighbours. Tour the Mosque, learn, and enjoy a light refreshment.
Open to everyone.
For more information, contact:
Brother Rizwan Khan 519-355-6866
Brother Naveed Iqbal 519-401-8778
Brother Rafi Veettil 519-401-3162
This drop-in is held during Canadian Islamic History Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Muslim Women in the Arts & Sciences.
In the 2021 Census, 840 people in Chatham-Kent identified as Muslim.
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2SLGBTQIA+ Ally Posters and Brochures
The Municipality has partnered with CK Pride and community member Joel Emery to distribute free 2SLGBTQIA+ ally signs for local businesses, organizations, and residents. A brochure that goes with the sign has resources and information about how to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Signs are meant to be displayed in visible places to show support during CK Pride week (Aug 11-19) and all year long.
Signs are available at all Municipal Service Centres, at Bill’s Place for pick up on Aug 10th or 16th 3:30-6:30PM, August 26th 1:00-300PM or by emailing info@ckpride.com
More information is available at the CK Pride Facebook page.