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. |
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Book your calendar NOW !
NEW time:12:00PM to 3:30PM
NEW location: TBA Sept 2
NEW format: TBA Sept 2
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to prepare for the September Forum.
We will build from our learning and use Catalytic Thinking to re-create our DC MOVES future together.
Every voice counts.
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Dufferin County Equity Collaborative
DCEC
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Our DCEC equity lens shapes our vision that every resident of Dufferin County will have the opportunity to realize their potential.
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Low-income Canadians are hit the hardest by rising inflation rates
NEWS: Today, Ronald D. Kneebone and Margarita Wilkins from the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy released a report on the disproportionate impact that high inflation rates have on low-income individuals and families.
Canadians who rely on social assistance face a major economic risk with high inflation threatening to cause them to endure a catastrophic fall in what is already a low standard of living.
A 1% increase in rent relative to income is associated with a 2% increase in the prevalence of homelessness.
If provincial governments do not address inflation by increasing social assistance incomes, the consequences are dire and could result in deteriorating health, crowded living conditions, higher food bank use and rising rates of homelessness.
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Right to housing violations experienced by women and gender-diverse people
On this week's On The Way Home podcast, we are joined by Kaitlin Schwan, Katlia Lafferty, and Khulud Baig to talk about the two human rights claims that were submitted by the Women's Housing and Homelessness Network and the National Indigenous Feminist Housing Working Group to the Federal Housing Advocate.
These claims spotlight the right to housing violations experienced by marginalized women and gender-diverse people across the country and call for immediate action by the federal government.
An important and powerful conversation you don’t want to miss!
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Good News from The CommonFare Kitchen
The CommonFare Kitchen is a project by Branching Out Support Services. We believe in Whole Food and Full Belonging for all members of our community.
Our Maple Kissed Granola is made in loving, small, hand-crafted batches by our neurodiverse team and their support professionals. Not only is our granola made with awesome Canadian ingredients; it is local, handmade, DELICIOUS and it also supports people with neurodiversity’s to enter the employment arena, some of them for the first time.
Here’s the great news: YOU get to buy some excellent healthy granola and neurodiverse people in our community have a job making it for you. WIN-WIN.
Order online for pick up:
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Vote to send S-233 to Committee
Senator Colin Deacon, a respected business leader and supporter of Basic Income, recently gave a powerful speech in the Senate on why S-233 should be brought to Committee. Click here to watch it.
Back in December 2021, two bills for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income in Canada were introduced in Parliament: Bill S-233 by Senator Kim Pate and C-223 by MP Leah Gazan.
Recently, in its second reading, the bill was actively debated. Soon, our senators will vote on whether to take the bill to the next step – sending it to Committee – where experts would be brought in to testify and evidence showing that Basic Income works would be presented to Parliament.
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CD4SG 2022 Applications open!
Capacity Canada is accepting applications for one of its most popular programs - Creative Day For Social Good (CD4SG). Capacity Canada, in partnership with Intertek Catalyst, Conestoga College, Manulife, HIM&HER, and the creative community, donates design and marketing tools to non-profit organizations across Canada through this yearly event.
As last year, all sessions will be held virtually. CD4SG will bring together teams of art directors, writers, account managers, and other creative professionals who will donate their time to guide talented graphic design and public relations students from Conestoga College.
Last year, the event received more than 100 applications, for ten spots, from non-profits across Canada. Teams of participating students and industry professionals successfully created more than $100,000 worth of pro-bono work to assist selected organizations in furthering their social impact.
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These Organisations have something to GIVE |
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Passport funding has been increased as of the beginning of July 2022. For all the details on the increase please head to the link below. There are also resources there on what counts as an "allowable expense" under the passport program.
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Are you interested in learning what happened in professional, scientific and technical industry in the past year? The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin has released its final insights report based on EmployerOne survey findings.
So far we have released manufacturing, construction, retail and wholesale, and healthcare mini reports. Find the reports below. Stay tuned for next year initiative!
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The All About Boards program has been designed to provide you with the foundational elements to help you govern effectively while introducing you to emerging issues in board governance. This training provides actionable resources and guidance so nonprofit organizations can move their governance from good to great.
2022 Program
SESSION 1: Board Fundamentals - September 28
SESSION 2: Build Your Best Board - October 19
SESSION 3: Financial Fitness - November 16
SESSION 4: The Board’s Role in HR Management - December 14
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Why We Shouldn't Say "Bury the Hatchet"
Canada is a country whose citizens pride themselves on diversity and the promotion of pluralism yet turn a blind eye to the continued stereotypical views and depictions of First Nations people present in the media, sports, advertisements, the fashion industry and conversations. In this brand-new article, we explore more terms and colloquialisms that should be avoided.
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COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources |
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You can get up-to-date information and advice on the coronavirus at these trusted links:
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