March 2020 - In This Issue
  • HCIA - Building Community Through Theatre
  • HFFA - Winter Harvest Dinner Series & Build Resilience Into Your Farm
  • DC MOVES - Forums
  • The Link Between Climate Change and Health
  • Career Education Council - Career Pathways Dufferin
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
– African Proverb
Building Community Through Theatre
Theatre Orangeville
Teena Avery from Theatre Orangeville shed some light on how Building Community can happen through the theatre.

Theatre Orangeville has a wonderful initiative that offers relaxed performances for theatre lovers with differing abilities. You can read all about them here and watch a video .
 
Here is how it works: the show is an evening performance that is open to the public. There are differences in the format, which are designed to accommodate people of all ages with differing abilities. Others who would not normally attend a live theatre production for fear of causing a disturbance because they are bringing very small children or a baby, or for many other reasons, are also welcome.

The changes to the format are not huge but, perhaps, significant: the lights are not entirely dimmed but left partly up in order for the audience members to be visually reassured. The doors of the theatre are left open for easy and safe exit and re-entry as needed. If needed, there would be adjustments to the sound. It is a performance during which the usual rules about noises and movement are suspended, for the sake of those whose inclination to make noises are accepted and understood.

Thanks Theatre Orangeville for this great initiative!
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
Winter Harvest Dinner Series
The HFFA Winter Harvest Dinner Series tickets are going like hotcakes!

The final dinner at the Millcroft Inn and Spa on Sunday March 29, will include tours of their sugar bush as well.

Get your tickets now!
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
Build Resilience Into Your Farm
On March 6th, at Monora Park, three farmers from different backgrounds shared their experiences, challenges and successes in changing farming practices in the face of climate change to better withstand extreme weather events, sequester carbon, improve soil health, use fewer inputs, save money and increase yields: 
  • Brett Israel 3Gen Organics
  • Gillian Flies The New Farm
  • Mike Swidersky intensive grazing farm, Melancthon 

 
Our panel discussed what supports are available for farmers who wish to transition to more resilient practices. The farmers were joined by: 
  • Shannon Stephens Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
  • Alexandra Service Town of Caledon Climate Change Specialist
  • Mark Eastman Credit Valley Conservation Authority (moderator) 
DC MOVES 
D ufferin C ounty M anaging O rganizing V alidating E ngagement S trategies
Register NOW for the next DC MOVES FORUM

When: Tuesday March 24th; 8:30 to 12:00
Where: Grand Valley and District Community Centre (90 Main Street North, Grand Valley)

Please join us for the next DC MOVES Forum to receive updates on our DC MOVES priorities, explore Catalytic Thinking, learn from local service providers and hear about project successes. On the agenda so far:
  • Branching Out – Kim Van Ryn
  • Dufferin’s Spotlight – Josh MacEwan
  • TeleCheck – Diane Cowan.

SAVE THESE DATES for our next planned FORUMS 
Wednesday June 24, Thursday September 24 

Keeping you connected to serve our community Better Together!
A Healthy Planet Makes for Healthy People
The Link Between Climate Change and Health
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With the outbreak of the new coronavirus infection, COVID-19, on everyone’s mind these days, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that human health is inextricably tied to the health of our planet. A lot of research has gone into the impacts of climate change on human health and the results, though not surprising, are staggering. You can find all kinds of information on this topic on websites by the World Health Organization (WHO), The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).


To Learn More: To learn more about Climate Change Action Dufferin-Caledon, please visit our Facebook page  and click "like" to follow us!
Career Education Council
Visit our website for more information
Career Pathways Dufferin
Exhibitor registration is open for Career Pathways Dufferin, happening on April 28, 2020 at Compass Community Church in Mono. This highly anticipated annual event will be attended by 1000+ grade 8 student and their teachers. Representatives are invited to share information and inspiration around careers, education, training, volunteer opportunities and community resources. Interactive stations and activities are highly encouraged. Indoor and outdoor exhibitor spaces are available.

Please contact the Career Education Council for more information info.cec@ugdsb.on.ca .
Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in making life better together? Calling all future Board members! If you are passionate about your community then we would like to meet with you. Please connect with us to arrange a meeting!
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our many partners, stakeholders and volunteers who make up HCIA and its project groups. Our primary funders are Dufferin County and United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin. We`re all Making life better together!
Listings about existing transportation options available in Headwaters, learn about eligibility requirements, hours of service and cost.
Over 20 trail descriptions, details and maps in the Headwaters region. Take a hike, enjoy a meal and browse our local shops!