World Literacy Day

This year’s International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide under the theme, ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’.   



It will be an opportunity to join efforts to accelerate progress toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) on education and lifelong learning and to reflect on the role of literacy in building more inclusive, peaceful, just, and sustainable societies. In doing so, it will embrace the reciprocal relations between literacy and other areas of development: Literacy is central to the creation of such societies, while progress in other areas of development contributes to generating interest and motivation of people to acquire, use, and further develop their literacy and numeracy skills.

Source: UNESCO

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day aims to put the issue on the agenda globally and regionally, but it also seeks to show that action must be taken locally – and this action starts with you and me.

The Day underlines the responsibility for all of us to help save lives that may be at stake. It is possible – we can do it.

The longer we feel lonely, the more we are at risk of mental health issues. By encouraging understanding, reaching in, and sharing experiences, we give people the confidence to take action. To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. 

There are services available if you need help. See a list of resources for mental health on our website

Sunday, September 10

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On this day (September 30, 2023), for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we wear orange to raise awareness of the very tragic legacy of residential schools and we honour the lost children and Survivors, their families, and communities.

Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada. Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counseling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310.

30 September 2023

Bracelet making with teens

We're having an exciting collaboration with Maison Des Jeune Azymut where our youths will get together and make things together! Please come join us on an relaxing evening full of quiet music and healthy snacks for teens! Please hop in and learn how to make some beautitful bracelets! Places are limited and registration is required so we know to expect you!

Where: 1415 Rue de l'Érablière, Saint Nicolas, QC G7A 2J6

When: September 21, 2023

Time: 6:30-9:00 PM

SSEN Book Club

Join The South Shore Book Club to meet up and discuss everything about the book you've been reading each month.

September -This is going to hurt by Adam kay.

Location: Kafénio, 8085 Rue du Sirocco, Charny, G6X 1H6

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Email projectlevis@mcdc.info to let us know you'll be joining.

If you are unable to get the book, there is a copy at the SSEN community library. Please email projectlevis@mcdc.info to request it.