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  • Intercultural Competency Workshops 2023

    Flyer advertising the workshops. Text is included below.

    Living Chatham-Kent has partnered with WILL Immploy to host a 4-part Intercultural Competency Workshop series to help Chatham-Kent employers attract, retain, and onboard diverse talent. During this training you’ll learn about intercultural communication, best practises when hiring, onboarding employees, and more.


    Register Today at LivingCK.ca/careerexpo

    Intercultural Competency Workshop events:
    Module 1 – Introduction to Intercultural Competency (Virtual)
    April 17, 2023: 11:30am – 1:00pm

    Module 2 – Intercultural Communication (Virtual)
    May 3, 2023: 11:30am – 1:00pm

    Module 3 – Power Dynamics and Systemic Discrimination (Virtual)
    May 17, 2023: 11:30am – 1:00pm

    Module 4 – Inclusive Best Practices (In-Person)
    May 31, 2023: 8:30am – 10:30am
    Venue: Studio One – Chatham Cultural Centre

  • Event for Eid Ul-Fitr 2023

    Flyer advertising the event. Text is below.


    The Muslim Students of Chatham-Kent present a celebration in honour of Eid Ul-Fitr. April 29, 2023, 3:30-6:30PM at Kingston Park. Open for all. Join the group for burgers, refreshments, fun, and games. Speaker is Imam Bakhtiyar.

    Contact Imam Bakhtiyar 647-893-9322 or Br. Ishraq 519-350-3136 to volunteer or to help sponsor.

  • Event for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people May 5th


    Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin in honour of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin. May 5th, 4PM at the Baseball Diamonds in Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Islan First Nation) walking to Highbanks Park. Wear red. Brought to you by Walpole Island First Nation Right to Play and Bkejwanong Family Well-Being Program. Help spread awareness and show support of families of missing and murdered kin.

    Please wear red, come out and support Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation) and honour National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people.

    Please feel free to share with others, this event is open to everyone.


    About The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin:

    Also called Red Dress Day, the day honours and brings awareness to the disproportionate violence that Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people face in Canada. Bkejwanong Territory have chosen to use the work Kin to be inclusive.

    The red dress was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women.

    The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Women found that, in Canada:

    • Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people are 12x more likely to go missing or be murdered than all other women, and 16x more likely than Caucasian women.
    • In the last 30 years, more than 4000 Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people have gone missing or been murdered. That’s about 133 a year or 3 a week.
    • Because of persistent forms of oppression (racism, colonialism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism), complaints about missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Women, are less likely to be taken seriously or followed up.

    The National Inquiry led to 231 Calls for Justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries, and all Canadians.


    To learn more:

    Read the final report and Calls for Justice from the MMIWG National Inquiry on the National Inquiry website

    Visit the National Family and Survivors Circle website

    Visit the Amnesty International No More Stolen Sisters website

    Find book, video and podcast recommendations on Simon Fraser University’s website.


    Supports:

    This day may be triggering for some people. Help is available.

    National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls toll-free support phone line (24/7) 1-844-413-6649

    Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7) 1-855-242-3310

  • Report to Council: DEIJ Strategy Update #5

    The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Team are presenting to Council this evening.

    The DEIJ Team has prepared a DEIJ Strategy Update Report which can be found on the Municipal website.

    To watch CK Council meeting coverage, please visit YourTV's website.

    For any questions or comments, you can email DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca


  • Food Insecurity and The Cost of Eating in Chatham-Kent

    What is Food Insecurity?

    Household food insecurity (HFI) is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. It is rooted in poverty: inadequate and insecure income, and material deprivation. Material deprivation is when people cannot access and meet their basic needs for living. Household food insecutiy is used interchangeably with "food insecurity" throughout the report.

    (Chatham-Kent Public Health, 2022)

    Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent

    A report on Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent, was presented to the Chatham-Kent Board of Health. To access this report and learn more, visit Important Documents on the DEIJ portal.

    An infographic on The Cost of Eating in Chatham-Kent was also released and can be found in this post below.

    If you are looking for more information on Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent, please connect with Sharmini Balakrishnan, a Public Health Nutritionist with CK Public Health:

    Sharmini Balakrishnan
    Phone Number:     519.352.7270 Ext.2496

    Email: sharminib@chatham-kent.ca

  • Le mois de la francophonie à La Girouette!

    Mars est le mois international de la francophonie! Pour marquer l'occasion, votre centre communautaire francophone, La Girouette, vous présente différentes activités jusqu'au 31 mars.

    Films de l'ONF - entrée gratuite

    • Le mercredi 8 mars à 19 h 30 - Programme double : Ça donne envie de chanter et Ça fait jaser!

    Dans le premier programme, huit courts métrages offrent un riche tour d'horizon de la chanson francophone au Canada. Dans le second programme, Éloge du chiac - partie 2 explore l'importance identitaire du chiac, parlé au sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick.

    • Le mercredi 15 mars à 19 h 30 - Programme double : Ça donne la bougeotte! et Ça éveille la curiosité!

    Le premier programme présente six courts métrages d'animation vifs et colorés qui donnent envie de bouger. Le deuxième programme présenter la websérie d'animation La liste des choses qui existent, un voyage à travers l'histoire pour démystifier l'origine de certaines choses.

    • Le mercredi 22 mars à 19 h 30 - Documentaire : Ça se révèle

    Dans son long métrage documentaire L'Ordre secret, Phil Comeau fait toute la lumière sur l'Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, une vaste confrérie qui, de 1926 à 1965, a infiltré tous les secteurs de la société canadienne.

    Soirée ÉSPC à La Girouette

    • Le jeudi 9 mars de 17 h à 19 h - Bricolage / Activités / Collation

    Ouvert à tous / Gratuit

    Cours de vitrail

    • Les samedi et dimanche 25 et 26 mars de 12 h à 17 h

    Vous avez toujours été intrigué par le vitrail? Venez apprendre les techniques de base et créer votre première œuvre.

    Ou au contraire, vous êtes maintenant prêt à créer une œuvre plus complexe? L'enseignant vous montrera d'autres techniques, telles que la fusion.

    Coût : Pour les nouveaux : 150 $ (au lieu de 250 $), TVH comprise
    Pour les initiés : 200 $ (au lieu de 300 $), TVH comprise

    Inscription au plus tard le 18 mars à cclagirouette@gmail.com.

    Rencontre sociale style 5 à 7 avec jeux

    • Le vendredi 31 mars à compter de 17 h

    Venez vous détendre après le travail et socialiser en français. Venez jouer à une partie de cartes, de rummy, de billard, etc.

    Souper optionnel : 5 $ par personne

    Les classes d'exercices pour les aînés se poursuivent tous les mardis matins à 9 h 30 et les jeudis après-midis à 14 h.

    Les classes d'Essentrics se poursuivent également tous les mercredis soirs à 18 h, à l'exception du 29 mars, où la classe fera relâche. 5 $ par soir.

    Pour terminer, en avril, nous présenterons un cours de secourisme général avec réanimation cardiorespiratoire de niveau C. Voir l'affiche ci-dessous.

  • Halal Ahlan Bazaar

    You are invited to the Chatham Islamic Centre (310 McNaughton Ave. West Chatham) this Saturday & Sunday, March 4th and 5th from 2 - 6 pm for the Halal Ahlan Bazaar! Enjoy clothing, jewellery, food, sweets and learning about the cultures of people who practice Islam.

    Contact Maha Muhareb for more information or questions: 519-359-4024

    Learn more about the Chatham Islamic Centre here: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/.../Chatham-Islamic-Centre.aspx


    Halal Ahlan Bazaar flyer. Black background with lanterns, sweet, and jewelry. The Bazaar takes place on Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 5th from 2-6PM at the Chatham Islamic Center, 310 McNaughton Ave West, Chatham. Free entry, cash only for purchases. Families welcome. For more informaiton contact Maha Muhareb 519-359-4024 or mamuhareb@hotmial.com. Vendors include Begum Pearls, Fatimoabaya and Jewellery, Abayan Halal Foods, Nayab Fshio, Sarhenna, More Than Tz.

  • March DEIJ Quiz

    March is here!

    You can now test your knowledge and participate in the March DEIJ quiz on the DEIJ Quiz site or scan the QR code below.

    There are many holidays and days of observances taking place this month. To learn more about them you can access a calendar on the DEIJ Employee Portal, that has links and resources embedded within it.

    Feel free to share this resource with others!

    Please let us know if you have any questions or comments. We value your thoughts.

    Thanks,

    The DEIJ Team


  • International Women's Day Event

    International Women's Day Event 2023:

    On Wednesday March 8th, 2023, take part in a Sunrise Celebration at 6:15am - 7:00 am, a Sharing Circle and Networking Breakfast at 7:00am-8:30am at the Deshkan Ziibi Indigenous Hub (495 King St. West, Chatham).

    Event will be held outside & in tepees weather permitting. Bring: Blankets/chairs for sitting & utensils for eating.

    There is no cost for this event.

    See flyer below or visit Eventbrite for more information about this event.

    For any questions, please contact Connie DaSilva at connie@skanaflc.com.

  • What does Black History Month mean in Chatham-Kent?

    As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, learn why the month is important to Chatham-Kent in this video collaboration with Chatham-Kent Community Attraction and Promotion, Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum, Ontario Heritage Trust (Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History), Buxton's Next Generation, Lambton Kent District School Board, Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership, and Chatham-Kent Police Service.

    Watch the video on Living CK's Facebook page.


    Learn about local events to celebrate Black History Month in Chatham-Kent on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice website.