Cheshire Chat
Autumn 2022 Edition
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What is Cultural Humility?
The definition of cultural humility is a lifelong practice of self-reflection about one's own cultural identities. Through that introspection, a humble curiosity of other cultural identities evolves with the goal of improving relationships. This introspective practice of cultural identity gives way to an openness to otherness. Supplemental to the concept of cultural competence, cultural humility is a personal commitment to being humble, curious, and flexible, both inwardly and outwardly. Cultural humility is not achieved after a set amount of study; it is an ever-evolving practice.
Multicultural Events in London Ontario
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The First Annual Backpack Drive brought to you by the Cheshire Wellness Committee was a success! We donated numerous back to school supplies across our Cheshire Communities and it’s all thanks to each of you!
Perth, Huron, Elgin, London and Middlesex all donated to Salvation Army in their local community and Oxford donated to their local United Way!
These organizations were extremely grateful for our support to families in need and we were so very excited to work with them. The Wellness committee will be working with these organizations again throughout the year and will share “Giving Back” opportunities to all of our staff as they arise. We are blessed to be part of an organization that cares about it’s communities and we thank you so much for your donations, time and selflessness that allows us to help those who need it the most.
We have received photos and will provide you with access to these as soon as we can get them out to all of our programs! Again, thank you to everyone who contributed to this great cause, it means a lot to many families 😊
The First Annual Water Fun Day was also a huge success! We raised just under $900 which will be donated 50/50 to the Everyday Dreams Fund and the Wellness Committee!
Thank you to everyone who sat under the bucket and received a few or many extra showers! Your excitement, squeals and a few screams were definitely a great mental health break and allowed many of us a chance to relax and unwind! I don’t believe anyone went home dry- we definitely have some staff that should have been ball players!
Congratulations to Tina from Oxford who won the Raffle Basket! We hope you enjoy all your new goodies!
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Slips, Trips and Falls in Autumn
With the changing in the Canadian seasons, comes new challenges and new safety concerns. Slips, Trips and Falls are a common hazard due to wet leaves, fallen branches, rain, frequent change in weather temperature, early morning frost and new-found change in daylight.
Slips, Trips and Falls can result in bruises, cuts, muscle strains and sprains, broken bones, concussions and even death. You can slip if there is not enough friction to allow your footwear to grip the walking surface. You can trip if your foot catches on something, throwing you off balance. Read more...
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World Kindness Day, November 13th
World Kindness Day is a holiday that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day is to help everyone understand that kindness is what binds us all together. This understanding has the power to bridge the gap between nations. With kindness, we can overcome the divides of politics, race, religion, gender, and so much more. What began as an effort from the World Kindness Movement at a Tokyo conference 24 years ago is now a global movement reminding everyone of the power of kindness.
In honor of the holiday, we’ve answered all the questions you might have about World Kindness Day. We’ve also included simple ways and ideas on how you can celebrate and make the most of the day through kindness. We hope you come away with a better understanding of the holiday, why it matters, and what you can do to not only celebrate but make a difference. Join us and others across the world in celebrating and committing to showing more kindness to those around us this World Kindness Day.
Right about now, we could all do or witness acts of kindness to lift our spirits.
When we are empathetic and kind, it can improve confidence, happiness, and overall optimism. And when others experience or witness our kindness, it may encourage them to do some good of their own.
Collective acts of kindness lift up both individuals and communities, which is why sprinkling a little extra sweetness out into the world on November 13 can start right in the workplace.
Ready to get started?
Click here to read through some ideas that can be tried both inside and outside the workplace. Whether your team works together in an office or remotely, they can spread empathy through different variations of these World Kindness Day activities.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Across the country, hundreds of local activities are taking place that commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools.
Illuminating Parliament Hill
To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and to honour the Survivors, their families and communities, buildings across Canada will be illuminated in orange from September 30 at 7:00 pm to sunrise October 1. This will include federal buildings such as the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill.
Remembering the children
A 1-hour national commemorative gathering will be broadcast live from Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats on September 30, 2022. Check your local listings.
This bilingual educational program is open to all schools across Canada. All sessions will be held virtually, allowing classroom participation from across the country and the involvement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. From September 26-30, 2022, registration is required.
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Did you know that Cheshire provides staff with an easy way to give back to our Everyday Dreams program? You can designate any amount to be automatically donated from your paycheck.
Just think - if every employee donated just $1 each pay the Everyday Dreams Fund that would be over $300 per pay and over $7800 a year. A little goes a long way!
To sign up for payroll deductions, please speak to your Program Manager to complete a Payroll Authorizations & Deductions form.
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