We send What's on the MOVES on the first and third Friday of the month. Our purpose is to share information about upcoming events, agency news and relevant announcements with the DC MOVES mailing list. If you have information to share through this bulletin, please email your information in text and an attached image or logo OR pdf AD/Flyer to the DC MOVES Coordinator Elaine Capes.
The traditional territories upon which we live and learn, are steeped in rich Indigenous history and traditions. It is with this statement that we declare to honour and respect the past and present connection of Indigenous peoples with this land, its waterways and resources.
DC MOVES ZOOM Room
Our Dec 7th Forum panel discussion and materials will be available in the new year. Watch this space for the link.
COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources
You can get up-to-date information and advice on the coronavirus at these trusted links:
Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
Our DCEC equity lens shapes our vision that every resident of Dufferin County will have the opportunity to realize their potential.  

Announcing the release of Understanding Systems: The 2021 Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty

As part of our ongoing dialogue with Canadians on poverty, we met with over 600 individuals from across the country in over 20 conversations on issues that matter to those living in poverty. These conversations make up the beating heart of our report.
Get an in-depth look at how to create a happy home-share! Our next workshops will be January 8. Non-members can participate as well, by registering on our website.
Share your perspective in the #letstalkhiringDufferin conversation!
 
Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin invites community partners and employers to share their information and resources around hiring through short videos under the hashtag #letstalkhiringDufferin. Follow the hashtag and post your videos over the coming weeks to share resources and ideas to employers and jobseekers. The content depends on community input and is a test pilot of the concept.
Charlene Hofbauer of WPB kicked off the conversation in 2 videos released this week about hiring locally. She shares facts about our available workforce, how their perspectives have changed over the pandemic and, in the second video, even covered some starter strategies that local employers can use to hire.
Our Workforce Locally at https://youtu.be/__jtM64xtjg
Employer Strategies at https://youtu.be/a1hFkHn6e_w 

​Share the links, talk about your opportunities and who you look for, share resources and tips for employers and jobseekers. The more information that gets out there, the better we can support the community through this challenge.
Resource Sharing
These Organisations have something they need to
GET
These Organisations have something to GIVE
Do your clients ask frequent questions about Government of Canada programs or services? Are you unsure about the next steps they should take to get the government assistance they need?
Service Canada is offering free monthly webinars to provide information to Service Delivery Partners about federal government programs and services that could benefit their clients - including Indigenous peoples, seniors, persons with disabilities, families, youth, workers (including selfemployed individuals), employers and newcomers.

Join from anywhere! The presentations are delivered via WebEx technology. Use the link below to view a list of events and register for the webinars that are most relevant to you and your clients.
Mental Health 
  • The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a free online course to help organizations in Canada create awareness and recognize the importance of psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Our online Christmas Market is now open on our website, We invite you to become a vendor.
Here you will find items that "give back" to Hospice Dufferin.

The catalogue features items like memorial angels, Santa Videos, and local businesses that are selling items with a portion of proceeds to Hospice Dufferin.
We believe in #supportlocal initiatives.
Virtual group programs have been developed in partnership with our participants to address a variety of interests, skill practice, goals and outcomes that promote inclusion, encourage community participation and nurture social connectivity. Visit our website for the December virtual group program calendar, for Children and Youth and Young Adults!
We offer one to one respite services for children, youth and adults with disabilities and who might face isolation due to barriers to participation. Services are provided in-home and are person centred to promote inclusion, encourage participation, social health and connectivity.
To inquire, please email us or call: 
A sneak peak at the new year
Sharing from others
Catalytic Thinking Exercise: Aim Higher
What does it take to create a future different from our past? First thing, we need to reach beyond constantly reacting to what’s right in front of us. Put simply, we can only create a healthy, equitable, humane future for our world if that is where we are aiming.

Gender identity and expression are deeply personal matters.