Resources & Publications

  1. Canadian Open Data Summit 2018: Expert Panel on Digital Rights – Data Governance, Policy and Ethics

    Posted on: January 17, 2019
    This resource package includes presentation files and additional resources for the Expert Panel on Digital Rights at the Canadian Open Data Summit (CODS18) on November 8, 2018 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Sharing of this package is made possible by ODX in partnership with Niagara Connects. Today there is an increasing need to examine our...
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    Canadian Open Data Summit 2018: Jean-Noé Landry Keynote Presentation State of Open Data – Local to Global

    Posted on: January 17, 2019
    This resource package includes presentation files and additional resources for Hillary Hartley’s Keynote Presentation at the Canadian Open Data Summit (CODS18) on November 8, 2018 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Sharing of this package is made possible by ODX in partnership with Niagara Connects. The State of Open Data reviews the...
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    Health Statistics for Niagara

    Posted on: January 11, 2019
    This site includes a collection of statistics on health topics and progress status for program and service delivery. Topics include: Behaviours Cancer Child Health Demographics Infectious Diseases Injuries Maternal and Newborn Health Opiods Substance Use Published By: Niagara Region
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    Guidelines for Obtaining Meaningful Consent

    Posted on: January 9, 2019
    These guidelines are part of The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s work to improve the current consent model under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The guidelines include An overview Seven guiding principles for online consent Determining the appropriate form of consent Consent and children What else should...
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Community Calendar

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Sport for Life Canadian Summit @ Hilton Lac-Leamy
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Jan 22 – Jan 24 all-day

The Sport for Life Canadian Summit brings together leaders who work to enhance the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada.

Sport for Life recognizes that quality sport and physical literacy offer rich benefits to Canadian society through improved health, stronger communities, higher sporting achievement, and stronger national identity. By improving sport, Sport for Life aims to improve the lives of all Canadians.

This summit is hosted by Sport for Life.

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Categories: Recreation and Sports Tags: Recreation Training and Learning
Arts, Culture and Heritage: Living in Niagara Working Session @ Niagara Falls Public Library - LaMarsh Room
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Jan 22 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Community partners are invited to join Niagara Connects for one or more of 12 working sessions in January, 2019 to review and modernize the Indicators and Measures for each Living in Niagara report Sector.

The Living in Niagara – 2017 report was released 1 year ago. Now is the time to begin building the 2020 version! The report weaves data and knowledge together, to describe quality of life across the 12 Living in Niagara Sectors. The Sectors align with the Social Determinants of Health; their combined data provides a holistic picture of socio-economic progress in Niagara.

Report construction methodology has evolved since its inception in 2008. Indicators and Measures in the 2020 report will be updated to reflect current practice and new knowledge within each Sector.

The presence and creative expressions of the arts, culture and heritage provide vibrancy for the community and an atmosphere of creativity, vitality, diversity and inclusion. Read more about the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector here.

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Categories: Arts, Culture and Heritage Tags: Culture Festivals Heritage Library Museum
ACT for Co-occurring Depression and Alcohol Use @ St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Upper Auditorium
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Jan 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Presented by: Holly Raymond, MSW, RSW, Clinical Director, Addiction and Mental Health Service

Aims of the session:

  • Review the clinical formulation for alcohol and depression using the ACT hexaflex
  • Review the function of alcohol use as a means of “avoidance” and the paradox of control strategies
  • Practice making room for psychological triggers to substance use and barriers to value-consistent living
  • Review defusion strategies and metaphors for alcohol use disorder and depression
  • Understand the ACT view of addiction and how “self as context” can be impacted

Attend the session in-person or remotely.

This session is hosted by the Concurrent Disorders Capacity Building Team.

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Categories: Health and Wellness Tags: Mental Health Training and Learning
Community Belonging: Living in Niagara Working Session @ Niagara Falls Public Library - LaMarsh Room
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Jan 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Community partners are invited to join Niagara Connects for one or more of 12 working sessions in January, 2019 to review and modernize the Indicators and Measures for each Living in Niagara report Sector.

The Living in Niagara – 2017 report was released 1 year ago. Now is the time to begin building the 2020 version! The report weaves data and knowledge together, to describe quality of life across the 12 Living in Niagara Sectors. The Sectors align with the Social Determinants of Health; their combined data provides a holistic picture of socio-economic progress in Niagara.

Report construction methodology has evolved since its inception in 2008. Indicators and Measures in the 2020 report will be updated to reflect current practice and new knowledge within each Sector.

A community builds what is called social capital when its citizens have a well-developed sense of civic responsibility and generosity that is expressed through their voluntarism and involvement in the community. Read more about the Community Belonging Sector here.

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Categories: Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership Tags: Age-Friendly Fundraising Religion Social Networks Volunteer
IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s Kickoff at Kelsey’s @ Kelsey's Original Roadhouse
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Jan 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening out in support of the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s Kickoff! A portion of your food purchase will be donated back to the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region.

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Categories: Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership Tags: Fundraising
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Crime, Safety and Security: Living in Niagara Working Session @ Niagara Falls Public Library - LaMarsh Room
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Jan 23 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Community partners are invited to join Niagara Connects for one or more of 12 working sessions in January, 2019 to review and modernize the Indicators and Measures for each Living in Niagara report Sector.

The Living in Niagara – 2017 report was released 1 year ago. Now is the time to begin building the 2020 version! The report weaves data and knowledge together, to describe quality of life across the 12 Living in Niagara Sectors. The Sectors align with the Social Determinants of Health; their combined data provides a holistic picture of socio-economic progress in Niagara.

Report construction methodology has evolved since its inception in 2008. Indicators and Measures in the 2020 report will be updated to reflect current practice and new knowledge within each Sector.

Citizens can fully participate in a community and enjoy their lives when they feel safe and secure in their homes, neighbourhoods, public places or workplaces. We can live more fully when we and our loved ones are not at risk of harm. Read more about the Crime, Safety and Security Sector here.

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Categories: Crime, Safety and Security Tags: Crime Domestic Violence Emergency Police Safety
Mindfulness Workshop for Care Partners @ Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region - Pfizer Room
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Jan 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mindfulness Workshop for Care Partners

Speaker: Gail McKenzie-High, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

Respite services are available. Please call the office to discuss eligibility.

Register by phone (905-687-3914) or online.

This workshop is hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region.

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Categories: Health and Wellness
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Partners & Projects

  1. Data Professionals of Niagara

    Posted on: October 19, 2018
    DPN (Data Professionals of Niagara) is an informal association for professionals, students, and enthusiasts of Data-related subjects. DPN is focused on community building, education, and advocacy. The group currently hosts a monthly event called Data Cafe where members can network and learn from each other. Membership is free. Maira Bay de...
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    Spark Technical Academy

    Posted on: October 12, 2018
    Spark Technical Academy in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada offers non-accredited skills training in Cybersecurity and other emerging technology areas, in partnership with Stratford University. This skills training academy has been created by the team of Spark Niagara Innovation Centre whom have an extensive background in both the academic and innovation sector....
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Community Blog

  1. Release of the 2018 Cost of Living and Living Wage for Niagara Region Calculations

    Posted on: November 14, 2018
    The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network (NPRN) has recently released the 2018 Cost of Living in Niagara Region and 2018 Living Wage for Niagara Region calculations, updating its 2017 calculations. In 2018, the annual cost of household living expenses for a family of four in the Niagara region of Ontario is conservatively pegged at over $71,000. The hourly...
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    Support for Internationally Trained Professionals in Niagara

    Posted on: October 22, 2018
    Newcomers are important to the economic and cultural future of Niagara. However, for internationally trained professionals the process to transfer education and work experience to the same profession in Canada can be both confusing and discouraging. The Welland Heritage Council & Multicultural Centre has a new program to provide support...
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