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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: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
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SUMMARY:June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada
DESCRIPTION:June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada – a time to reflect on Reconciliation and to better understand the challenges that Indigenous communities face. It is also a time to pause and recognize the achievements and contributions of First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit people\, and celebrate the diversity of cultures and traditions of Indigenous communities. \nClick here to learn more about National Indigenous History Month. \nClick here to learn about National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21\, its significance\, and how you can take part in the events.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/national-indigenous-history-month/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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SUMMARY:June is Seniors Month in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:June is Seniors Month in Ontario\, a time to acknowledge and honour the amazing seniors in our lives across the province.  The 2026 theme\, Ontario Seniors — Let’s Get Moving\, highlights programs and initiatives that promote wellness\, social engagement and education for seniors and older adults \nClick here to learn more about Seniors Month in Ontario.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/june-is-seniors-month-in-ontario/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Events: From ‘dreaded task’ to Purposeful Strategy’
DESCRIPTION:Join the Niagara Community Foundation for this June 3\, 2026 seminar at Heartland Forest. \nA professional development keynote on Fundraising Events with guest speaker Don “the Auctioneer” Stewart will help you to learn about what makes an event successful and what makes it fall flat. You don’t want to miss it!
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fundraising-events-from-dreaded-task-to-purposeful-strategy/
LOCATION:Heartland Forest\, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Late Stage\, End Stage\, Grief & Dying
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region\, online on Zoom to: \n– Explore what to expect in the late stages of dementia\n– Discuss living with anticipatory loss and how this changes when your loved one is dying\n– Understand the physical indicators of dying/approaching end of life\n– Examine the emotional aspects of supporting the dying\n– Consider strategies for adjusting after death \nGuest Speakers:\n– Joy Friesen – Manager\, Community Programs\, Hospice Niagara\n– Jacklyne Isaak – Public Education Coordinator\, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region \nRegister by calling the Alzheimer Society office at 905-687-3914 or visit them online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/late-stage-end-stage-grief-dying-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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SUMMARY:GBF's Healthy Eating Course - June 16 & 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join GBF Community Services in Grimsby for two Healthy Eating workshops\, on June 16 and  23\, 2026\, from 4:40 to 7:30 pm. \nBy participating in two workshops\, you will: learn about nutritious eating choices and habits; mindful eating; connecting with like-minded people that can support your healthy eating journey; and smart planning\, shopping\, and cooking techniques. \nTo register for the course\, send an email to Sophia Avolio at\nwellness@gbfgrimsby.com or call her at (905) 309-5664 Ext 31 \nEvent location details will be provided following registration
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/gbfs-healthy-eating-course-june-16-23-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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SUMMARY:Mind Matters: Brain Health\, Aging & Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Learn about aging and dementia with GBF Community Services on Thursday\, June 25\, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Grimsby Public Library.  Jacklyne Isaak\, Public Education Coordinator\, Alzheimers Society of Niagara Region will give an overview of dementia risk factors\, and healthy brain strategies. \nRSVP to Sophia\, wellness@gbfgrimsby.com  905-309-5664 Ext. 31
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/mind-matters-brain-health-aging-dementia/
LOCATION:Grimsby Public Library\, 18 Carnegie Lane\, Grimsby\, Ontario\, L3M 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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