September 13, 2023

Newcomer Information Night

September 13

Newcomer Info Night is part of the larger Welcoming Week coordinated by Immigration Partnership.

Newcomer Information Night is taking place as follows:



Date: Wednesday, September 13

Time: 6pm to 8pm

Location: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

This event will offer: 

• Informational booths
• Interactive Workshops  
• Your Path to Interview Success
• From Search to Success: How to Recognize and Prevent Job Search Fraud 
• Resume Clinic (drop-in one on one resume support)
• Children activities 
• Free portraits and professional headshots 
• Light refreshments  
• Swag bags to the first 100 attendees 

Immigrants and refugees of all statuses are encouraged to attend. Interpretation will be available.

Newcomer Info Night is hosted in partnership by the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, and the Kitchener Public Library.  

United Way Waterloo Region Communities 

March of 1,000 Umbrellas

September 14

Join United Way Waterloo Region Communities for the March of 1,000 Umbrellas Campaign Launch

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Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Itinerary

11:00 am Gather at Waterloo City Hall 

11:30 am Departure

12:15 pm Entertainment & Lunch at Carl Zehr Square - Kitchener City Hall

Social Venture Partners (SVP) Waterloo Region

2023 Investee Grant Info Session

September 14

Join SVP Waterloo Region on September 14 at 5:30pm at the Catalyst Commons to learn about the 2023 SVP Investee Grant. Applications are open to Not for Profits serving Waterloo Region.

SVP is a local funding organization that uniquely provides annual grant AND capacity building support to help strengthen organizations to better serve clients and our community.

Muslim Social Services

Strengthening Families Program

Starting September 20

Join Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region on a 14-session journey towards cultivating positive family bonds, improved communication, and interpersonal skills.

Starting September 20th (Bi-Weekly, Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm) at Camino on 400 Queen Street South, Kitchener.

Eligibility - Strengthening Families Program welcomes: 

• Newcomer families with a desire for positive change 
• Commitment to actively participate in all 14 bi-weekly sessions 
• Children as young as 5 years old and up to the age of 18 years old 
• Parents, guardians, or primary caretakers 

You can contact Muslim Social Services Kitchener Waterloo info@muslimsocialserviceskw.org, 519-772-4399 ext. 2707 to register or learn more about the program.

Six Nations of the Grand River Friendship Walk

September 22 to 24

You are invited to join Six Nations of the Grand River for the first ever Friendship Walk and Social Gathering.

Friendship Walks, education and social gatherings are taking place between September 22 to 24th, 2023 along the Haldimand Tract.

For more information about the Friendship Walk and Social Gathering please see SixMilesDeep.ca and please see the Friendship Walk Schedule

Cultures United: A Journey of Food, Stories and Connections

Experience a World of Cultures at the Elmira Branch Library! 

The Elmira Branch Library and Hearts Open for Everyone (H.O.P.E.) bring you a unique experience where you will immerse yourself in the beauty of diverse cultures as you engage all your senses in a celebration of unity.

Hear stories, taste flavours, and touch traditions as you connect with diverse cultures.

Date: Saturday, September 23

Time: 2-5pm

Location: Elmira Branch Library, 65 Arthur Street South, Elmira

Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát 20th Annual Pow Wow

September 23

The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre and the Office of Indigenous Relations at the University of Waterloo invite you to their 20^th Annual Pow Wow (Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikúlat).

The Pow Wow is on September 23^rd from 10am-5:45pm and is indoor this year at the Columbia Icefield (CIF) indoor green turf at University of Waterloo.

All are welcome to attend and registration is now open for volunteers, dancers and vendors.

All of the exciting details can be found here.

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/ Orange Shirt Day September 30  

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. 

Recognizing the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is an important part of the reconciliation process.    

September 30 is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day inspired by the story of residential school Survivor Phyllis Webstad. 

Orange Shirt Day calls for every Canadian to wear an orange shirt on September 30 and is a national movement to recognize the experience of those who went to residential schools, to honour them, and show a collective commitment to ensure that Every Child Matters. 

Learn More: 

• Watch the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Video.  
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Government of Canada  
• Orange Shirt Day, The Canadian Encyclopedia  
• Phyllis Webstad’s story, a video produced by the Orange Shirt Day Society. 

Ideas for Action:  

• Remembering The Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023. A national commemorative gathering will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill on September 30, 2023. Check your local listings. 
• Participate in National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation free virtual education sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 25-30).
• Day 1 (Sept. 25): Indigenous peoples and the history of residential schools.
• Day 2 (Sept. 26): Unconscious bias and debunking stereotypes.
• Day 3 (Sept. 27): Intergenerational impacts and ongoing systemic discrimination.
• Day 4 (Sept. 28): Indigenous Peoples’ rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
• Day 5 (Sept. 29): Taking action towards Reconciliation.
• Participate in a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day community event.
• On September 30, wear an orange shirt to honour residential school Survivors and their families. You can purchase a Healing of the Seven Generation’s orange shirt or backpack here. 

From Manus to Canada: Javiet Ealom's Journey to Freedom

Join author and refugee advocate, Javiet Ealom as he recants his experience as a refugee, the challenges of being a newcomer in Canada, and how he's created his life here.

Date: Tuesday, October 3

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Region of Waterloo Library, New Hamburg Branch, 145 Huron Street, New Hamburg.

Rhythm & Blues Cambridge is Hiring!

Rhythm & Blues Cambridge is currently seeking a part-time Social Media Specialist to join the team.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about social media and have experience with managing multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.

Please see the job posting for more information.

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