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SUMMARY:The Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA) Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA) Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn Forum will be hosted by the Town of Grimsby on Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Registration begins at 11:15 am. A light lunch will be served at the start of the event. \nNOAA is an alliance of leaders from local municipal advisory committees across Niagara\, advocating for the interests of older people and age-friendly actions in their communities. It’s a great chance to connect\, share ideas\, and learn more about supporting our older adult community right here in Niagara. Whether you’re a member or just curious\, come along and be part of the conversation. \nTo join the NOAA group on April 15th and view the great line up of speakers\, register at this link: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/niagara-older-adult-alliance-noaa-spring-2026-forum-in-grimsby-tickets-1985239239005?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-niagara-older-adult-alliance-noaa-spring-2026-lunch-and-learn-forum/
LOCATION:Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre\, 162 Livingston Avenue\, Grimsby\, ON\, L3M 5P7
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Niagara Older Adult Alliance (NOAA)":MAILTO:noaaniagara@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
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SUMMARY:Aging Well\, Living Fully: Biomechanics and Ergonomics for Sexual Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Join Brock University for a free thoughtful\, practical session on sexual well-being as we age – an important (and often overlooked) part of overall health and quality of life. This session is designed for community members\, practitioners\, students\, and researchers who want to better support healthy aging – whether in their own lives or in their work with older adults. \nPresented by Dr. Richard Hughes\, this talk uses a respectful\, research-informed ergonomic approach to help match the physical demands of intimacy with the strength\, flexibility\, balance\, and comfort of both partners. Dr. Hughes will introduce basic principles of biomechanics and apply them to real-life questions\, including common age-related conditions such as arthritis\, as well as hip precautions following total hip replacement. \nThe session will include time for Q&A. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Register Here \nFor more information\, please contact Ally Fast at afast@brocku.ca
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/aging-well-living-fully-biomechanics-and-ergonomics-for-sexual-well-being/
LOCATION:Canada Games Park\, 2021 Canada Game Way\, Thorold\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
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SUMMARY:Keynote Speakers at Two Days of Canadian Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026\n11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nRFP 214/215\nTwo Days of Canadian Sovereignty Keynote Address featuring Professor Blayne Haggart \nProfessor of Political Science at Brock University. Dr. Haggart’s research focuses on the international political economy of knowledge\, particulary intellectual property rights\, data governance and Internet governance. His most recent book is The New Knowledge: Information\, Data and the Remaking of Global Power (Bloomsbury\, 2023)\, which he coauthored with Natasha Tusikov (York University). \nMarch 26\, 2026\n5:00-6:15 p.m.\nRFP 214/215\nTwo Days of Canadian Sovereignty Keynote Address featuring Professor P. Whitney Lackenbauer\, Trent University \nTier 1 Canada Research Chair in the study of the Canadian North and a Professor with the School for the Study of Canada at Trent University. Dr. Lackenbauer is one of Canada’s foremost experts on Arctic history and contemporary Northern policy. His many publications include The Joint Artic Weather Stations: Science and Sovereignty in the High Arctic\, 1946-1972 (with Daniel Heidt\, University of Calgary Press\, 2022. \nMarch 27\, 2026\n5:00-6:15 p.m.\nRFP 214/215\nTwo Days of Canadian Sovereignty Keynote Address featuring Professor Liam Midzain-Gobin \nAssociate Professor with the Department of Political Science at Brock University. His book Settler Colonial Sovereignty: Visions of Improvement and Indigenous Erasure was published in 2025 by McGill-Queen’s University Press.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/keynote-speakers-at-two-days-of-canadian-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Canadian Studies%2C Brock University":MAILTO:canadianstudies@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T153000
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SUMMARY:MARS Lecture Series Event - Policing Sex and Gender in Renaissance Florence
DESCRIPTION:Policing Sex and Gender in Renaissance Florence featuring Professor Colin Rose \nEarly modern Florence was a bustling city of 50\,000 souls\, including high numbers of unmarried young men and relatively young widows. Many of these widows made their way into and through a network of civic and religious institutions designed to support and control them in a deeply patriarchal society; others joined a legal and regulated sex trade to attempt to provide for themselves and their families outside institutional orbits. Policing the latter to protect the former from the influence of the latter was critical to a program of moral reform imposed upon Florence by its second Duke\, Cosimo I. Responsibility for the policing of Florentine sex work lay with the Ufficiali dell’Onestà\, the Officers of Decency. This paper analyzes 30 years of sentences levelled by these men against women sex workers\, their clients\, and others embroiled in conflicts with them. By mapping these sentences and the incidents that provoked them against the religious and socioeconomic landscape of the early modern city\, we better understand how moral reform\, public order and patriarchal authority were spatially imposed upon the men and women of Renaissance Florence. \nAll Welcome\, light refreshments served.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/mars-lecture-series-event-policing-sex-and-gender-in-renaissance-florence/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
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SUMMARY:Building a Future for All: Connecting Age-Friendly Strategies to Emerging Priorities Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian population is aging rapidly\, making it imperative that our communities are ready to support the well-being and inclusion of older adults. As our collective attention is increasingly fragmented\, we aim to: \n\nHighlight how age-friendly work fits into big picture conversations; and\nEnable attendees to strategically incorporate age-friendly talking points into their conversations.\n\nAttendees will leave with a culture shift – an ability to leverage broader policy or structural level priorities to align with and further local age-friendly initiatives. \nThis event will integrate lived experience\, research\, and practice-based evidence to support age-friendly development. Additionally\, there will be hands-on opportunities to build practical skills to support your own age-friendly work. \nThe event is intended for municipal staff\, community leaders\, people who work with older adults\, policy makers\, older adults\, those in the age-friendly community and beyond. \nThis free three-day virtual event is organized into three themed days: \n\nDay 1: Embracing the Opportunities of an Aging Society: Shifting perspectives\, strengthening economies and supporting care.\nDay 2: Building Age-Friendly Futures: Inclusive communities\, technology\, and climate resilience for all ages.\nDay 3: Supporting Age-Friendly Community Initiatives: Funding and communications.\n\nA note regarding registration:\nAfter completing the form below\, please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Check spam/junk folders! \nIf you have any issues\, please reach out to info@csah.ca
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/building-a-future-for-all-connecting-age-friendly-strategies-to-emerging-priorities-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Centre for Studies in Aging & Health":MAILTO:info@csah.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T220520Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Crawl 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into Niagara’s living heritage at the 2nd annual Niagara GeoClub Culture Crawl—an immersive day of interactive exhibits\, local artifacts\, community heritage projects\, museums\, authors\, and storytellers. Explore the layers of Niagara’s past and present\, and connect with the people who are preserving and sharing the stories that shape our region. \nCulture Crawl invites visitors to explore Niagara’s rich tapestry of culture\, community\, and heritage through engaging\, hands-on experiences. Spend the day moving between booths and exhibits\, discovering local collections\, and meeting the people behind Niagara’s museums\, archives\, community history projects\, and cultural organizations. \n\nInteractive booths hosted by cultural heritage organizations\, museums\, community groups\, and authors\nLocal artifacts and exhibit displays that bring Niagara’s history to life\nConversations with storytellers and heritage stewards\nFamily-friendly learning and discovery for all ages\n\nFeatured at Culture Crawl: Niagara in Focus \nDeveloped\, facilitated\, and hosted by The Brown Homestead—in partnership with Niagara Geopark—Niagara in Focus is a community place-making project that invites residents to share one photograph capturing their relationship with Niagara. \nCollected images will be curated by decade and displayed at Culture Crawl before moving to the Brown Homestead for ongoing community connection and reflection. Families are encouraged to explore their photo albums and bring forward the moments that reflect their Niagara roots—whether those roots are newly planted or generations deep.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/culture-crawl-2026/
LOCATION:Meridian Community Centre\, 100 Meridian Way\, Fonthill\, Ontario\, L0S 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260225T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172258Z
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SUMMARY:Victim Support Directory Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 5 for a virtual Victim Support Directory information session. The Victim Support Directory is Ontario’s first stop for housing\, legal\, financial\, health\, and crisis support. Learn how you can use and recommend the Victim Support Directory for those in need\, including a site demonstration and walkthrough. \nRegister now with these links: \nEnglish 1pm \nFrench 2pm \nJoignez-vous à nous le 5 mars pour une séance d’information virtuelle sur le Répertoire de soutien aux victimes. Le Répertoire de soutien aux victimes est le premier point d’accès en Ontario pour les services de soutien en matière de logement\, d’aide juridique\, d’aide financière\, de santé et d’intervention en situation de crise. Participez pour découvrir comment utiliser et recommander le Répertoire de Soutien Aux Victimes aux personnes dans le besoin\, y compris une démonstration et une visite guidée du site. \nInscrivez-vous dès maintenant avec ces liens : \nEn anglais 1pm \nEn français 2pm
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/victim-support-directory-information-session/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Safety,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Safety and Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Findhelp | 211":MAILTO:info@findhelp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T190000
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CREATED:20260227T185617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185925Z
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SUMMARY:Community Café for World Wildlife Day
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 3rd is the World Wildlife Day! You are all invited to celebrate the event at 6 pm at the Fine Grind Café in St Catharines. We have a couple of speakers discussing the importance of wildlife in our lives from animals to plants and more. The theme is on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants… but with a twist! \nHosted by Liette Vasseur – Professor\, Biological Sciences; UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability: from local to global; Member of the Brock Environmental Sustainability Research Centre. \nHear from: \nDr. Gotanda\, Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences department\, discusses wild animals and their use of medicinal and aromatic plants. \nAnne Yagi from the environmental organization 8 Trees\, focusing on connecting people with wildlife and local sustainability initiatives through their work in ecological restoration and community-based science education.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/community-cafe-for-world-wildlife-day/
LOCATION:Fine Grind\, 37 James St\,\, St. Catharines\, L2R 5B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability%3A From Local to Global":MAILTO:ahebert@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260207T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145826Z
UID:23906-1772150400-1772236799@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:State of the Region
DESCRIPTION:The State of the Region event with Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale is a premier gathering of Niagara’s influential business leaders\, community members\, and elected officials\, offering a unique opportunity to network with the region’s key decision-makers. \nThis event will feature Chair Gale’s comprehensive overview of the current economic conditions\, along with insights into key initiatives and projects aimed at fostering growth and development. Attendees will have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions on the region’s future\, sharing ideas on how to strategically position Niagara for continued success. The State of the Region event is a dynamic and informative gathering\, highlighting the region’s strengths\, and fostering collaboration to shape a prosperous future
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/state-of-the-region/
LOCATION:Sheraton Fallsview Hotel\, 5875 Falls Avenue\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2G3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260216T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160419Z
UID:23951-1772096400-1772118000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Redefining Beauty: A Health & Wellness Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Redefining Beauty: Health & Wellness Symposium is a FREE\, full-day event designed to enhance pathways to care and empower Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women\, Two-Spirit\, and non-binary individuals to make informed\, autonomous decisions about their health and wellness\, including sexual and reproductive health. \nConnect with BIPOC health and wellness service providers throughout the day. On-site services include: \n\nLocal BIPOC-owned businesses showcasing health\, wellness\, and beauty products\nHIV testing and warm referrals to local HIV/STBBI supports\nAccess to the Niagara PrEP Clinic\nSafer sex and harm reduction supplies
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/redefining-beauty-a-health-wellness-symposium/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 5943 Sylvia Place\, Niagara Falls ON\, 5943 Sylvia Pl\, Niagara Falls\, Onario\, L2G 1S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T181500
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260109T145350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T173819Z
UID:23816-1772043300-1772043300@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Canada Talks - Unerasing Ourselves: St. Catharines\, Canadian Literature\, and the Past
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Canadian Studies in partnership with the St. Catharines Public Library presents their third Canada Talks event featuring Professor Gregory Betts. \n“Unerasing Ourselves: St. Catharines\, Canadian Literature\, and the Past”\nWednesday February 25 starting at 6:15 p.m.\nCentral Library\, Mills Room\, Downtown St. Catharines \nThis talk attends to the troubling question: what becomes of the nation when we decolonize\, when we really take our conflicts head on? \nBy looking at the history and counter-history of St. Catharines\, we can start to imagine a strategy of reading Canada through its conflicts\, without erasing any\, while highlighting the various efforts to erase evidence of conflict. “Unerasing Ourselves” traces out a series of remarkable\, improbable\, and fascinating links between such authors as Frederick Douglas\, John Richardson\, Thomas D’Arcy McGee\, and Harriet Tubman\, amongst others. Provocatively\, I argue that we must reconsider erasure as a central dynamic of the Canadian Social contract. For the sake of the future\, it is time to think more consciously of the messy conflicts shaping this land. \nLight refreshments served | All welcome
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/canada-talks-unerasing-ourselves-st-catharines-canadian-literature-and-the-past/
LOCATION:St Catharines Public Library\, 54 Church St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 7K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Canadian Studies%2C Brock University":MAILTO:canadianstudies@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260207T144537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145232Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is an annual 2-day gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables. The convention is attended by a cross section of the horticultural sector including government\, industry\, business\, consultants\, producers\, associations\, researchers and educators from across Canada and features a great lineup of horticultural experts\, educational sessions\, trade show exhibitors and great networking opportunities. If you grow\, this is one event you can’t afford to miss!
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-fruit-and-vegetable-convention/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Convention Centre\, 6815 Stanley Avenue\, Niagara Falls\, on\, L2G 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260131T221756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T221756Z
UID:23880-1771200000-1771286399@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Niagara in Focus Community Photo Project Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Niagara in Focus Community Photo Project\, The Brown Homestead\n\nNiagara in Focus Community Photo Project teams up with the Niagara Geopark to invite you to share one photograph that captures the places\, people\, and moments that make Niagara feel like home—past or present. \nThis project seeks to explore how community\, memory\, time\, and landscape intertwine to create a shared sense of place. Your photograph—whether a recent snapshot from your phone\, a cherished print from a family album\, or a historic image passed down through generations—will contribute to a mosaic portrait of Niagara\, highlighting the stories that define our community from past to present. \nSelected submissions will be curated as part of a travelling community exhibit to be displayed across Niagara starting in Spring 2026. \nParticipation details: \n– What to submit: One photo that represents what Niagara means to you\, past or present\n-How to submit: thebrownhomestead.ca/niagara-in-focus\n-Deadline: February 16\, 2026 \nWe encourage you to dig into old family albums\, scroll through your phone\, or search your own digital archives on your computer. We hope that\, through your submission\, we can tell the story of Niagara as “home\,” capturing the landscapes\, landmarks\, and memories that connect us across the region. \nThe first phase of the travelling exhibit will be unveiled at the 2nd annual Culture Crawl held at Meridian Community Centre on March 8\, 2026.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/niagara-in-focus-community-photo-project-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251022T192734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T193313Z
UID:23670-1771066800-1771081200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:West Niagara Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Grimsby Public Library\, the West Lincoln Public Library and the Lincoln Pelham Public Library are dedicated to organizing and hosting a Niagara West Seedy Saturday free event for the public with a focus on heritage seeds\, organic gardening\, native plants\, and environmental concerns.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/west-niagara-seedy-saturday/
LOCATION:Grimbsy Public Libraray\, 18 Carnegie Ln\, Grimsby\, ON\, L3M 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Grimbsy Public Library":MAILTO:rwaldron@grimsbylibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260204T145658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T145848Z
UID:23899-1770798600-1770805800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Honouring Our Past\, Empowering Our Youth: Supporting Black Students on Their Journey to Post-Secondary
DESCRIPTION:The Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre is hosting their annual Black History Celebration on Feb 11\, 2026 from 8:30 to 10:30 am. At Rose City Youth Centre\, 116 Division St.\, Welland. See the poster below for more information. It’s $45 plus admin fees.  \nGuest Speaker: Dr Charles Conteh – Brock University \nEmcee: Juliet Dunn \nAfrican Dance Performance (AWA Dance) \nYouth Spoken Word \nClick here for Poster
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/honouring-our-past-empowering-our-youth-supporting-black-students-on-their-journey-to-post-secondary/
LOCATION:Rose City Youth Centre\, 116 Division St\, Welland\, ON\, L3B 3Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260206T143604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T143604Z
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SUMMARY:Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) 2026 David S. Howes Fund Grant Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to open the 2026 David S. Howes Fund Grants! This is our largest and most robust granting stream\, empowering charities in meaningful ways.\nThis grant stream has six priority areas: \n\nEducation\nFacilities\nHealth-care Services\nHumanitarian Issues\nPost Secondary\nResearch\n\nWe invite all registered charities to visit our Grants page to find out more about this program and how to apply. \nwww.niagaracommunityfoundation.org/site/charities \nApplications are NOW OPEN! \nDUE: MONDAY\, MARCH 30 | NOON
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/niagara-community-foundation-ncf-2026-david-s-howes-fund-grant-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251217T153646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T153646Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Niagara Inc Winter 2026 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:February 3 – The Latest from Space: Discoveries from the Webb and Hubble Telescopes\nDr. Nathalie Ouellette\, Astrophysicist; Outreach Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope in\nCanada\nExplore how the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope work and how they play an essential role in bringing us discoveries ranging from Solar System objects to alien world to distant galaxies. And find out what the next generation of space telescopes\, namely the Canadian-led CASTOR Mission and the Habitable Worlds Observatory\, promise to deliver in the coming decades. \nFebruary 10 – Innovation and Creative Thinking: Pathways for Canada and for Each of Us Dr.\nRoseann Runte\, Past President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation\nHow does innovation build the economy and how does investment in innovation fuel the economy? Learn how innovation works and who is driving positive change in Canada and in the Niagara Region. \nFebruary 17 – The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-First Century Dr.\nAlasdair Roberts\, Professor of Public Policy\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nThe capacity to anticipate and manage dangers such as shifting geopolitics\, regional conflicts\, climate change\, and technology shocks is essential for Canada to survive and thrive. Dr. Roberts\, a Canadian\, outlines some reforms to improve adaptability. \nFebruary 24 – Chinese Art then and Now\nCatherine Maudsley\, Art Advisor\, Curator and Art Historian; Founder Catherine Maudsley Limited\nJoin Catherine in a discussion about the burgeoning Chinese art market\, the emergence of private museums in China\, and the increased international interest in and understanding of Chinese art. \nMarch 3 – Enhancing Brain Fitness and Resilience Throughout Adulthood Dr. Mark Fenske\, Neuroscientist; Professor of Psychology\, University of Guelph\nGain insight about the impact of stress on brain function and what the latest scientific findings tell us about enhancing resilience and maintaining brain fitness throughout our lives.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/lifelong-learning-niagara-inc-winter-2026-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Learning Niagara Inc.":MAILTO:rosemary.stefanac@llniagara.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20260121T205617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T210455Z
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SUMMARY:Community Café: World Wetlands Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Monday\, February 2nd \, for a Community Café in celebration of World Wetlands Day. Share knowledge and connect with the local community and raise awareness of the vital role of wetlands for people\, nature and culture. anelists will discuss the importance of wetlands\, Ramsar sites and upcoming wetland projects and restoration work being done through the NPCA and Niagara College. \nHost Liette Vasseur – Professor\, Biological Sciences; UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability: from local to global; Member of the Brock Environmental Sustainability Research Centre \nConnor Ferguson (Technician\, Watershed Restoration and Stewardship) will represent the NPCA and speak about the importance of wetlands\, as well as showcase some of our recent and upcoming wetland projects. \nKatie Bristow: Sustainability Program and Outreach Coordinator in the Office of Sustainability and Niagara College. \nJocelyn Baker: Professor\, Environmental Science\, Niagara College School of Environment / Environmental Consultant / Researcher. Light refreshments and Snacks provided!
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/community-cafe-world-wetlands-day/
LOCATION:The Office Tap and Grill\, 22 James Street\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2R 5B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Environment,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Brock University's UNESCO Chair on Community Sustainability%3A From Local to Global":MAILTO:ahebert@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251209T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162457Z
UID:23780-1769104800-1769113800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:STEM by Steph presents: Digital Alchemy - Transforming Science into Art
DESCRIPTION:A STEM by Steph hands-on workshop exploring the fascinating intersection of chemistry and art through the beauty of crystal formation.\nDive into the chemistry behind crystals while crafting their own shimmering crystalline artwork to take home. Guided by Niagara Falls artist Samantha Fickel (Graduate of the Chicago Art & Tech Institute)\, this session combines creativity\, experimentation\, and discovery. \nSpecial guest Dr Melanie Pilkington\, a renowned expert and Crystalline Lab Supervisor at Brock University\, will share insights into the molecular magic of crystal growth and its scientific applications. Perfect for curious minds\, this workshop offers an inspiring blend of learning\, making\, and marveling at nature’s geometric brilliance.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/stem-by-steph-presents-digital-alchemy-transforming-science-into-art/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls History Museum\, 5810 Ferry Street\, Niagara Falls\, ON\, L2G 1S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="STEM by Steph":MAILTO:stemxsteph@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251117T155315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T155315Z
UID:23768-1768914000-1768921200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Supporting and Welcoming Newcomers into the Canadian Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Hear from four panelists from the YMCA will bring their personal experiences and knowledge in working with newcomers from around the world. The discussion will center on ways to better support newcomers as they integrate into the Canadian workforce. \nWe’ll explore common barriers\, strategies to overcome them\, and approaches to fostering culturally inclusive and welcoming workplaces.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/supporting-and-welcoming-newcomers-into-the-canadian-workforce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251215T191457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T191457Z
UID:23792-1768897800-1768906800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:What's Your Story- Nonprofit Communications
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Armstrong Strategy Group\, Niagara Community Foundation is excited to announce our next Professional Development Opportunity. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 21st for a Seminar in Nonprofit Communications with Jocelyn Titone\, Development Officer with Brock University. \nWHAT’S YOUR STORY?? \nThis event will be exploring the fundamentals of storytelling\, what mediums to use\, the importance of audience and key messaging and best practices for nonprofit communications. Registration is now open! Don’t miss it.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/whats-your-story-nonprofit-communications/
LOCATION:Club Italia\, 2525 Montrose Rd\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251117T154447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T154447Z
UID:23766-1765458000-1765465200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Neuro-Inclusive Recruitment & Management
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Specialisterne\, this session will introduce the concept of neurodiversity\, including various diagnoses and identities\, and foster the use of inclusive language when discussing neurodiversity. It will highlight the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce by focusing on capabilities rather than limitations. Participants will be able to identify barriers faced by neurodivergent candidates in the recruitment process. You will learn about inclusive recruitment practices\, including how to write accessible job postings and use inclusive language within their organizations. The session will explore accessible workplace communication and environments.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/neuro-inclusive-recruitment-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251117T154145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T154608Z
UID:23765-1765447200-1765454400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Disability Literacy 101: Inclusion Education for the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Jeff Tiessen will guide participants toward progressive\, unbiased and fresh perspectives when it comes to disability through authentic lived experience and storytelling. In keeping with a Growth Mindset philosophy\, Tiessen champions inclusion culture with content that provides comfort and confidence when engaging with colleagues and customers with various disabilities. Discover nuances of disability language and explore disability etiquette\, gain new strategies to challenge ableist beliefs and unconscious bias\, and insights into well-intentioned micro-aggressions and “inspiration exhaustion”. A catalyst for employee empathy\, engagement and allyship.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/disability-literacy-101-inclusion-education-for-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251117T153239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T153817Z
UID:23763-1765274400-1765292400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring Training In Person Series
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about inclusive recruitment and hiring practices in four sessions antiracism\, newcomers\, disability\, and neurodiversity.\n\n\n\nIn this two day\, four part series you will learn about how to incorporate inclusive practices into your recruitment and hiring processes. This event is organized by Niagara Region for the Niagara Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Community of Practice member organizations. \nOn Dec. 9 Sherri Darlene will discuss Anti-Racism Recruitment and Hiring is her presentation\, Fibres in the Fabric starting at 10 am. Network with other participants over a buffet lunch. After lunch starting at 1 pm listen to a panel of professionals from YMCA discuss supporting and welcoming newcomers into the Canadian workforce.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/inclusive-recruitment-and-hiring-training-in-person-series/
LOCATION:White Oaks Resort & Spa\, 253 Taylor Road\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, L0S 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20251117T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T153721Z
UID:23764-1763373600-1763391600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring Training In Person Series
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about inclusive recruitment and hiring practices in four sessions antiracism\, newcomers\, disability\, and neurodiversity.\n\n\n\nIn this two day\, four part series you will learn about how to incorporate inclusive practices into your recruitment and hiring processes. This event is organized by Niagara Region for the Niagara Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Community of Practice member organizations. \nOn January 15\, 2026\, join Jeff Tiessen from Mindset to discuss Disability Literacy 101: Inclusion Education for the Workplace. Join a buffet lunch from noon to 1pm. Then listen to Specialisterne about Neuro-Inclusive Recruitment and Management.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/inclusive-recruitment-and-hiring-training-in-person-series-2/
LOCATION:White Oaks Resort & Spa\, 253 Taylor Road\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, L0S 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20250905T210619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T210619Z
UID:23543-1761645600-1764072000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Niagara Fall Series
DESCRIPTION:Lectures will be held on Tuesdays\, 10 am to noon\, from October 28 to November 25 (November 10 lecture is on Monday). We hope you can join us! \n\nOctober 28\, November 4 and 10 – In-person lectures at Ruby Carroll Hall\, Trillium United Church\, 415 Linwell Rd\, St. Catharines.\n\nJoin us for coffee at 9:30 for in-person lectures!\n\n\nNovember 18 and 25 – Zoom lectures\n\nTime not convenient? Following each November lecture\, registrants will receive a link to recorded copy of lecture. \n\n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/lifelong-learning-niagara-fall-series/
LOCATION:Trillium United Church\, Ruby Carroll Hall\, 415 Linwell Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20250927T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T150852Z
UID:23603-1761575400-1761580800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:The Tongues\, Arts\, and Arguments of the Contact Zone
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Speaker Series presents “The Tongues\, Arts\, and Arguments of the Contact Zone featuring Elizabeth Sauer. Elizabeth is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. \nHer research concentrates on the intersecting fields of early modern literature and history; Milton studies; the history of imperialisms; women’s literary history; the history of the book and textual communities; the literary history of toleration; the literary history of nationhood; early theories of worlding; and early modern transatlantic studies. \nEvent length – 1.5 hours with light refreshments served. \nAll Welcome.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-tongues-arts-and-arguments-of-the-contact-zone-2/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20250905T204746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T204850Z
UID:23535-1761575400-1761580800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:The Tongues\, Arts and Arguments of the Contact Zone
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Speaker Series presents Elizabeth Sauer\, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. \nHer research concentrates on the intersecting fields of early modern literature and history; Milton studies; the history of imperialisms; women’s literary history; the history of the book and textual communities; the literary history of toleration; the literary history of nationhood; early theories on worlding; and early modern transatlantic studies. \nFree event\, all welcome\, light refreshments served.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-tongues-arts-and-arguments-of-the-contact-zone/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20250822T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T164422Z
UID:23519-1761246000-1761253200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:We Lend a Hand
DESCRIPTION:We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes tells the true and forgotten story of the Ontario Farm Service Force\, 40\,000 volunteer teenage girls who ensured critical food production continued during the most perilous period of modern history. \nThrough reenactments and unique archival images\, this heartwarming film recounts the story of these magnificent young women\, now in their late 90s\, bringing back their most cherished memories\, while reminding us – perhaps for the last time – that service comes in many forms. This event has been made possible through the generosity of our Presenting Sponsors: Vineland Growers’ Co-Operative\, Historical Society of St. Catharines\, and Niagara Federation of Agriculture.For more information\, visit welendahand.ca
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/we-lend-a-hand/
LOCATION:First Ontario Performing Arts Centre\, 250 St. Paul Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2r3m2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T120051
CREATED:20250925T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164934Z
UID:23586-1760002200-1760005800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Ageism in Health - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will answer fundamental questions about Ageism’s impact on health and what can be done to enhance health outcomes by combating ageism: \nWhat is ageism? \n\nHow does it affect older adults’ health?\nHow does it show up in health care?\nWhat can we do to combat ageism and improve our health outcomes as we age?\n\nThe workshop includes research-based realities and tips alongside local\, lived experiences. \nLink to register: https://kitchener-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/dxeAw4KxTgGqG8TT8JhCqQ#/registration \nFlyer – Ageism in Health Workshop
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ageism-in-health-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Safety and Security
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