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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:ON
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
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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:https://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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T181500
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260216T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160419Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260207T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145826Z
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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:https://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:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
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:https://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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
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:https://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:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260129T215726Z
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:https://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;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260120T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T163814Z
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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:https://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:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260313T184636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T185139Z
UID:24015-1774274400-1774279800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
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:https://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:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260111T170319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T013356Z
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SUMMARY:The Osgoode Certificate in Consultation (and Beyond) with Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:It’s HERE: The essential knowledge and guidance for anyone working in the consultation arena. \nAs First Nation\, Indigenous and Canadian governments\, communities and private industries navigate old and new challenges in consultation\, it has never been more critical to have a deep understanding of how to engage thoughtfully and effectively with these complex issues. \nBuilding upon Osgoode’s very successful Certificate in Fundamentals of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law\, this interactive program is a deep dive into the legal and practical framework for consultation and accommodation with Indigenous peoples.  A truly outstanding faculty of experts from across Canada – sharing insights and experiences from Indigenous\, government and industry perspectives – will provide the foundational knowledge and practical strategies which will enhance your and your community or organization’s approach to consultation and ability to forge critical relationships. \nThis training was designed for both legal and non-legal professionals who want to advance their understanding of the history\, the legal framework\, and evolving trends and best practices in this complex area. \nThis program will build on the foundational learning of the Osgoode Certificate in Fundamentals in Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law. Although not a formal pre-requisite for registration\, completion of this certificate or significant previous training and/or work experience in this area is strongly recommended. \nSpace will be limited\, so register early! \nBursary – Indigenous Learners \nOsgoodePD Bursary for Indigenous Learners OsgoodePD offers financial assistance to individual learners who identify as Indigenous (defined as Status\, Non-Status\, Métis\, and Inuit). A limited number of bursaries are available\, and these will be awarded on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-osgoode-certificate-in-consultation-and-beyond-with-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260305T223036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T223835Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Pendulum: Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:This leadership program is designed to support skill development and capability across the eight requirements outlined in the Performance Pendulum™ framework. \nIdeal for: \n\nCurrent and emerging CEOs and Executive Directors\nHigh-potential social profit leaders looking to grow\n\nThis online program delivers: \n\nSector-specific insight\nActionable tools\nOpportunities for individual prioritization\, reflection and group discussion\n\nUpcoming Program Schedule: \n\nWednesday evenings at 7pm EST from March 25 – May 13\, 2026\n\nInvestment: \n\n$1\,600 CDN per person\, plus HST\n3-4 hours weekly time commitment including online sessions
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/performance-pendulum-leadership-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260313T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T184421Z
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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:https://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:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260324T171903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190726Z
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, HR and Hiring: Building Capacity for Stronger Impact
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \n\n\n\nHR and Hiring: Building Capacity for Stronger Impact\nPresenters: Marina Glencross and Sandra Stokes\, S&G HR Consulting \n\n\nDiscover practical HR strategies tailored for nonprofit organizations. Learn how to improve hiring\, retain great people\, and build stronger\, more resilient teams. Participants will leave with actionable ideas they can apply right away to better support their staff and mission. \n\n\n\nSessions take place at the Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines\, 3530 Schmon Parkway\, Thorold \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-building-capacity-for-stronger-impact/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260325T151741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T151741Z
UID:24018-1775732400-1775737800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
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:https://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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T141530Z
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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:https://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;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260319T163839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T164143Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:The theme of Earth Day Canada’s 2026 media campaign is Conscious Consumption. It encourages us to consume less\, but better\, in order to reduce our impact on the planet while improving our quality of life\, without necessarily implying deprivation. \nThe Earth Day Canada campaign aims to encourage citizens\, municipalities\, organizations and businesses to commit to conscious practices\, whether they are energy-related\, material\, digital\, organizational\, behavioral or collective. The goal: to promote a simpler\, more inclusive and sustainable way of life\, aligned with planetary boundaries.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/earth-day-canada-2026/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260327T190127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T191119Z
UID:24046-1776848400-1776855600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, From Ask to Impact: Communicating for Donor Trust and Retention
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nApril 22\nFrom Ask to Impact: Communicating for Donor Trust and Retention\nPresenter: Allie Hughes\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Delta4Digital \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-from-ask-to-impact-communicating-for-donor-trust-and-retention/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260322T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T170832Z
UID:24036-1776875400-1776880800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Building Safer Communities Grant Program Impact Event
DESCRIPTION:Niagara Region is pleased to be hosting the Building Safer Communities Grant Program Impact Event to celebrate and share the successes of programs funded through the Building Safer Communities Grant Program. The Grant Program supported community-based initiatives for children\, youth\, and young adults who are at risk of gun and gang involvement. \nThis event is an opportunity to learn how funded services work together across the community to support young people and families\, with a focus on priority populations\, including Black youth\, girls and young women\, Indigenous youth\, and newcomer youth.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/building-safer-communities-grant-program-impact-event/
LOCATION:MacBain Community Centre\, 7150 Montrose Road\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, L2H 3N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Learning & Education,Safety and Security
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260224T214402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155051Z
UID:23940-1777939200-1778111999@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:GO Open Data Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground: Building Canada’s Open Digital Foundation – May 5-6\, 2026 \nThis conference will bring together government leaders\, technology experts\, and open data practitioners to explore how shared digital infrastructure can support better decision-making\, stronger communities\, and a more resilient public sector. \nAcross Canada\, governments are investing in data\, platforms\, and analytics — but too often in isolation. This conference focuses on the common ground we need to build together: interoperable standards\, trusted data\, and open systems that allow information to flow securely across organizations and jurisdictions. \nThrough four core program areas\, the conference will examine how Canada can move from fragmented digital assets to a coherent\, open digital foundation: \nEvent Schedule \nMay 5\, 2026 (Virtual): Interactive Workshops and Technical Deep-Dives.\nMay 6\, 2026 (In-Person): Main Conference at Mississauga City Hall\, 12th Floor. \n2026 Conference Pillars: \n\nStandards as the Blueprint: Ensuring interoperability and data validation.\nSovereignty\, Security\, and Trust: Navigating ethics\, legalities\, and digital twins.\nPractical Implementation: Case studies and the business case for digital twins.\nAI as the Potential Bridge: Exploring AI as a data “glue” or a source of new challenges.\n\nCall for Submissions         \nConference organizers are seeking speakers to lead the conversation. They welcome proposals for technical/applied presentations (30 minutes in length) \nHow to Apply: please send your proposal or inquiry to conference@go-opendata.ca
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/go-open-data-conference-2026/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260429T142942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T142942Z
UID:24103-1777986000-1777989600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Excel & Google Sheets: Level-Up Skills for Nonprofits - CICP Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:Excel & Google Sheets: Level-Up Skills for Nonprofits is a webinar presented by the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) Community Education Centre at Carleton University. \nThis hands-on training event is designed specifically for nonprofit and charitable professionals who want to work smarter with their data. The  workshop goes beyond the basics\, showing you how to use powerful features in Excel and Google Sheets to analyze\, clean\, and manage information more effectively. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nHow to use VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and the Google Sheet equivalent\nHow to identify and manage duplicates in your data\nPractical tips to make your spreadsheets work for you\n\nLeave with practical tools you can apply immediately to improve reporting\, tracking\, and decision-making in your organization. \nWebinar Information: \n\nDate: May 5th\, 2026\nTime: 1:00-2:00PM (EST)\nLanguage: English (closed captioning in English available after video recording is posted)\n\nTo register\, please complete the form at this link
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/excel-google-sheets-level-up-skills-for-nonprofits-cicp-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Onlne
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Carleton University Community Education Centre":MAILTO:CICP.Research@cunet.carleton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260327T190439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190702Z
UID:24047-1778058000-1778108400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Digitization and Technology for Securing Funding
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nMay 6\nPresenter: Doris Fiander\, AI Strategy Advisor and Speaker\, Gowest.ai and Quantum Growth AI \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-digitization-and-technology-for-securing-funding/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260324T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173414Z
UID:24040-1778576400-1778601600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Youth Sport Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Sport Summit is an applied event that aims to bring together sport\, physical activity\, and physical education professionals to understand best practices and learn from other like-minded experts. Whether you are a coach\, volunteer\, teacher\, or administrator that has a best practice\, lesson learned\, or key program/initiative to be highlighted–we want to hear from you. \nMarika Warner\, Director of Research and Insights\, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Launchpad is the keynote speaker for the event. \nRegistration closes May 7th\, 2026
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/youth-sport-summit/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport":MAILTO:chyds@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260327T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T191053Z
UID:24048-1779267600-1779274800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Grant Writing and Reporting
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \n\nMay 20\nGrant Writing and Reporting\nPresenters: Diana Cihak\, President and Senior Grant Writer\, and Julie Yates\, Executive Assistant\, Upper Edge Consulting\, LLC \n\nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-grant-writing-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091233
CREATED:20260426T231504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T234427Z
UID:24079-1779784200-1779814800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
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:https://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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