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SUMMARY:Instructors in Focus 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre’s annual exhibition highlighting the work of our talented instructors. \nProgramming at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is led by a group of incredibly talented artists that work in diverse media. This exhibition highlights our Instructors skill and dedication to their artistic practices as well as the passion they bring to the classroom.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/instructors-in-focus-2026/
LOCATION:Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre\, 247 Ricardo Street\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, l0s1j0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:Visions and Views\, Group Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Discover a vibrant showcase of artwork created by talented member artists of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. Visions and Views brings together diverse perspectives\, artistic styles\, and creative approaches\, offering visitors an engaging journey through unique interpretations of the world around us. From bold expressions to quiet reflections\, this exhibition celebrates the many ways artists see\, imagine\, and translate their surroundings into art.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/visions-and-views-group-exhibit/
LOCATION:Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre\, 247 Ricardo Street\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, l0s1j0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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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:https://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:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T103000
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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:https://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:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T150000
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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:https://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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SUMMARY:2026 Sustainability Poetry Contest DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Poetry Contest is hosted annually by Brock University’s UNESCO Chair on Community Sustainability: From Local to Global. It invites writers from the Niagara region in Ontario\, Canada to submit up to two\, unpublished poems (in English or French) on themes related to sustainability until February 14\, 2026 at 5 p.m. \nThis year’s theme is International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development\, providing an opportunity to highlight the work of volunteers to advance sustainability. \nWinners will be announced in time for the UNESCO World Poetry Day Celebration on March 23\, 2026\, and all poets (and members of the community) are invited to attend the free Poetry Day Celebration to mark the day. \nSubmission Categories: Elementary Student; High School Student; College/University Student; General Public. \n*One prize will be awarded in each of the four categories. Prizes will include books\, gift cards\, and other gifts valuing over $50 per category. All poets will have their work published in an e-book. \n*Only residents of the Niagara Region are eligible to enter.\n*Poems generated in whole or in part by Generative AI will not be accepted.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/2026-sustainability-poetry-contest/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Brock University's UNESCO Chair on Community Sustainability%3A From Local to Global":MAILTO:ahebert@brocku.ca
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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:https://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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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:https://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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T090000
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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:https://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:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Family Movie Night with Niagara LIP
DESCRIPTION:Join Niagara Local Immigration Partnership for a Black History Month Family Movie Night featuring the inspiring true story of Ruby Bridges. Celebrate this significant chapter in history when Ruby\, at just six years old courageously joins an all white school in 1960’s New Orleans. The movie is rated G and has runtime of 90 minutes.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/black-history-month-family-movie-night-with-niagara-lip/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Public Library\, 4848 Victoria Ave\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
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