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SUMMARY:Driving and Dementia Webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face when they receive a diagnosis of dementia is the question of driving safety. \nJoin the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region (ASNR) for this webinar where we’ll look at: \n– Driving skills evaluation\n– Deciding when to stop driving\n– Getting support for someone who has been asked to stop driving\n– Alternate transportation options in Niagara \nRegister by calling the ASNR office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/driving-and-dementia-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety,Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Settlement & Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Culturally Responsive & Prevention-Focused Approaches in Newcomer Communities
DESCRIPTION:OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants)\, in collaboration with Future Black Female and the Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW)\, invites you to this one-day Hybrid Forum.  See the Eventbrite registration page for additional information\, and to register. \nThe objective of the full-day professional development training forum is to support settlement service staff in better understanding how newcomer\, immigrant\, and refugee settlement challenges intersect with safety\, gender-based violence\, and experiences of trauma. The training aims to strengthen staff confidence in building safer spaces and in engaging clients through culturally safe\, trauma and violence-informed\, and prevention-focused approaches. The sessions will focus on practical strategies for early information-sharing\, early intervention\, and critical conversations that prioritize safety and client choice\, as well as coordinated responses and cross-sector collaboration that support newcomer well-being and prevent situations from escalating into crisis. \nSession 1: Settlement Realities and Early Support.\nSession 2: Culturally Safe Engagement and Prevention in Settlement Practice.\nSession 3: Early Settlement Education – Rights\, Responsibilities\, and Expectations in Canada.\nSession 4: Building Safer Pathways: Supporting Black Communities Through Settlement and GBV Response. \nThe deadline to register to attend in-person is May 18\, 2026. Light breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments\, & ASL/English/Interpreters will be provided. \nSpeakers: \nAna Ulloa (She/Her)\nSettlement Counsellor | Freelancer \nTehreem Zafar (She/Her)\nDirector | Health Equity and Newcomer Services | YWCA Hamilton \nRose Karborani (She/Her)\, Manager | Immigrant Settlement Services\, Case Management | Welcome Centre | Orientation to Ontario and International Student Facilitators Supervisor | BridgesNiagara.ca \nMaryann Macharia (She/Her)\nCommunity Engagement Lead | Future Black Female \nMonique Maison (She/Her)\nCommunity Engagement Worker | Future Black Female
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/settlement-and-gender-based-violence-gbv-culturally-responsive-and-prevention-focused-approaches-in-newcomer-communities/
LOCATION:White Oaks Resort & Spa\, 253 Taylor Road\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, L0S 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="OCASI%2C in collaboration with Future Black Female and Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW)":MAILTO:Tarana Sultan: tsultan@ocasi.org
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SUMMARY:Birchway Book Riot
DESCRIPTION:The Book Riot has been an annual tradition for book lovers for over four decades. \nPlan to join Birchway Niagara at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls in June 2026\, when Birchway volunteers will fill an entire ice rink with books\, puzzles\, games\, CDs and DVDs. If you are a book lover\, this is the sale you don’t want to miss! \nHelp Birchway to raise $220\,000 at this year’s event\, which will operate four safe beds for survivors of abuse for an entire year! \nClick here to download the event poster.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/birchway-book-riot-2/
LOCATION:Gale Centre\, 5152 Thorold Stone Rd\, Niagara Falls\, on\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="Birchway Niagara":MAILTO:info@birchway.ca
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Opportunities Fund: Youth Innovations and Family Innovations Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) invests in community-led projects that play an essential role in creating safe spaces\, empowering youth and families\, supporting career pathways and addressing issues faced by our communities. \nYOF prioritizes grassroots groups that are looking to address the experiences of Indigenous (First Nation\, Metis or Inuit) and/or Black youth who continue to face systemic barriers and oppression. \nSupporting grassroots groups and community-based collaboratives led by people who share identities\, lived experiences and who face the same systemic barriers as those who will benefit from their projects is integral to YOF’s funding priorities. Projects led by and for communities play a key role in developing solutions that are tailored to the needs of communities and providing appropriate support for those with similar experiences. \nInvestments made through YOF extend beyond project funding. Grant recipients receive capacity building support to learn and grow through specialized coaching and mentorship. \nWhether your group wants to pilot a new project or expand an existing one\, YOF offers a range of grants that may be the right fit for your group.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-youth-opportunities-fund-youth-innovations-and-family-innovations-grant-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Build capacity and prepare for future programming\nSeed grants help organizations\, municipalities\, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on: \n\norganizational planning\npiloting a new program\nbuilding their capacity to plan for future programs and services\n\nThe grant application period is from July 22\, 2026 to August 19\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-seed-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:2026 Municipal Election
DESCRIPTION:The next municipal election in Ontario is on Monday\, October 26\, 2026. \nOn October 26\, Niagara residents will vote to elect the positions of mayor\, city / town councillors and school board trustees. \nVoting on Election Day is just one of the ways residents can vote in Niagara.  Residents can visit the Niagara Votes website to see voter information\, to learn about voting in Niagara\, or get details about their local election by choosing their city / town. \nOn October 26\, 2026\, Polls will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. \nAdvanced polls are scheduled throughout the month of October. Dates and times for advanced polls will be posted once confirmed.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/2026-municipal-election/
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Culture and Heritage
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Scale up a program and service to benefit your community\nGrow grants range from $100\,000 to $600\,000 over 2 or 3 years. Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and meet community need. Applicants can apply for funding to expand\, improve or adapt an existing program or service. \nThe grant application period is from October 7\, 2026 to November 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-grow-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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