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  • Feb 10: Black Excellence Awards and Gala

    Black Excellence Awards and Gala tickets on sale now.


    On February 10th, the first ever Black Excellent Awards and Fala will be held at Retro Suites in Chatham.

    The event, held during Black History Month, will honour the outstanding accomplishments of Black community members and celebrate local Black communities.

    Gala tickets are $100 each and can be purchased through Event Brite.

    Nominations for the awards are open until January 10th and can be made through the Google Doc form.

  • January 9: Positively Black Resume and Interview Primer


    Positively Black in Southwestern Ontario is hosting a virtual Resume and Interview Primer for High School students in Black communities on January 9th from 5-6PM.

    Register using the QR code above.

  • 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.

    Poster promoting the study. Text included below.


    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.


  • Webinar: November 29 Peer-2-Peer Project

    It's your chance to learn more about the Peer-2-Peer Program. Join ROCK Missions on November 29th at 12P for a free webinar. Registration information below.


    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.

  • Event: October 21 Chatham Islamic Centre Open House

    A flyer advertising the open house. Text is included below.

    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.

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Ally Posters and Brochures

    A heart with the progressive pride flag inside of it. Text says our door is open to everyone. Logos of the Ck Pride Assoication and Municipality of Chatham-Kent appear on the sign.

    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.