Community Well-Being News
June 2021
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(Individual responses will be kept anonymous.) |
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Which area would make the greatest impact with new funding and program support? (Select one.)
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access to mental health services, including for substance use
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increased safety at the neighbourhood level
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supports for families to ensure safety within the home
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service navigation or collaborative approaches for frequently identified needs
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helping people create, access and maintain relationships with friends and family
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ensuring individuals feel a strong sense of belonging in their community
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facilitating individuals and families to positively influence their community
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Last month we asked you, Mental Health Week has just ended. Which one of the 8 types of self-care are you focusing on these days? Here are the results:
- 35.4% - PHYSICAL: Movement of the body, health, nutrition, sleep and resting needs
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11.6% - PSYCHOLOGICAL: Learning new things, practicing mindfulness and creativity
- 18.3% - EMOTIONAL: Emotional literacy, navigate emotions, empathy, manage stress
- 15.2% - SOCIAL: Supportive group & network of relationships to trust and turn to
- 16.5% - PROFESSIONAL: Sharing strengths & gifts, clear boundaries & living your purpose
- 1.2% - ENVIRONMENTAL: Organized, maintained & clutter-free work & home environment
- 1.2% - SPIRITUAL: Beliefs and values that are important to you and guide your life
- 0.6% - FINANCIAL: Responsible with your finances & a conscious relationship with money
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Farm to Cafeteria Canada
Seeking an Indigenous Lead
Deadline for application: Wednesday June 9th 5pm PST
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Indigenous Nations, communities and their schools, as well as communities and schools that include Indigenous people, from coast to coast to coast are engaging students in eating, preparing, harvesting, growing, and embracing traditional and other healthy foods. Farm to Cafeteria Canada is seeking an Indigenous Lead to support these communities and schools in their efforts.
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The Indigenous Lead will work as a member of their national team to enable networking and relationship building, storytelling, connection and funding so that people who are looking to integrate Indigenous food ways and healthy, local foods into their school communities have more resources and connections to do so.
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Town of Orangeville
Summer Get Active Campaign
The Town of Orangeville launched the Summer Get Active campaign yesterday, after the Mayor and Council have declared June as Recreation & Parks Month.
The Recreation & Events Division and the Orangeville Public Library are offering some great activities this summer.
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Headwaters Health Care Centre
Resumption of Elective Surgeries and Programs
Headwaters’ clinical team has assessed its internal readiness and has developed a safe and gradual plan to resume elective surgeries and procedures in the operating room and ambulatory care department, starting May 31st.
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Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance
Farm to School Springs Update
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There’s a lot more growing happening in Headwaters! The HFFA Farm to School Program delivered 105 “Growing Home Kits” for school aged children. Each kit included an information pack, a tomato seedling grown by Fiddle Foot Farm, two packs of seeds, and a pail filled with triple mix. With the help of 4 local food banks these kits were put in the hands of capable up-and-coming green thumbs!
Local Food Club is scheduled for Tuesday June 29th. With the prime growing season in full swing the options for a fresh and colourful LFC pack are endless.
Order by Tuesday June 15th 2021.
Free delivery in Dufferin and Caledon continues.
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Happy Local Food Week!
Did you know that the first week of June every year is Local Food Week?
It's a chance to recognize the hard, delicious work of our tireless farmers and food producers, and to shop, eat and celebrate local.
Happy Local Food Week! #localfoodweek
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National Indigenous History Month |
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This is a time to honour and celebrate the traditions, heritage, and culture of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21st |
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Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle will recognize this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day with a virtual education celebration to be filmed at the Mino Kamik Medicine Wheel Garden on Saturday, June 19th beginning at 2:00 pm.
The event will provide understanding of local and regional Indigenous ancestries through the history of the Land Acknowledgement as well as a tour of the Healing Garden located at the Alder Recreation Complex in Orangeville.
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Photo credit: Chris Halliday, Orangeville Banner |
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June is Pride Month in Canada! |
It is a time when we celebrate diversity and LGBTQ communities, acknowledge their history, the hardships they have endured, and the progress that has been made. |
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Town of Orangeville
Drive-in Summer Concert Series
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The Town of Orangeville will be offering the second Drive-in Summer Concert Series in August, with tickets going on sale June 8. Orangeville Council approved the 2021 event as part of the annual operating budget. An exciting line-up of concerts is planned for the end of August. Performances are set for August 20-21 and 25-28 through advance online ticket sales with MyFM 101.5 as the media sponsor. The drive-in concerts will be on stage in the parking lot at Rotary Park, with a limited capacity for each show.
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Dufferin County Canadian Black Association
Scholarship Opportunities
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Do you know a graduating high school or current post secondary school student?
The Dufferin County Canadian Black Association has a number of scholarship opportunities for students in our community. They have opportunities open to all students, students who identify as Black and students who identify as BIPOC.
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STREAMS Community Hub
Word of Mouth Monologue Competition
Submission window closes June 15, 2021
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The Word of Mouth Monologue Competition is open to two age categories: 8-12 and 13-17.
Participants will choose a monologue, from this carefully curated list then film and submit their performance. The public will vote for the "Fan Favourite" awards and the judges will select three to five finalists from each age category for the finals. Finalists will present their monologues live, after which the judges will decide on the ultimate winners.
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Shelburne Multicultural Day Event
Live Stream and award ceremony
Dufferin County YouTube channel June 27, 2021 at 1pm
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Join the 4th annual Shelburne Multicultural Event featuring a panel of local dignitaries and changemakers, an award ceremony and featured speaker Jamaal Jackson Rogers, award-winning poet, arts educator, creative entrepreneur and performance artist. Hosted by event founder Althea Alli and the Museum of Dufferin.
This year’s virtual event is being held on Sunday June 27th at 1:00PM via Dufferin County’s YouTube channel.
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Dufferin Bike Month Scavenger Hunt
June 1-30, 2021
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June is Bike Month! Climate Action in Dufferin, Sustainable Orangeville, and Cycling Elements are challenging you to get on your bike and participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt! Get active, enjoy the outdoors, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while exploring the bicycle-friendly spaces and features in your neighbourhood. You'll also earn a chance to win an awesome cycling prize pack + $50 gift card to Cycling Elements!
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Velocity
Fundraiser in support of Caledon seniors
Virtual Finish Line June 19, 2021
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Have you heard that Velocity is back? The big day is coming soon and it’s not too late to register. Registration is FREE and you can earn your way to a Commemorative Velocity T-Shirt! |
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While registration is free, fundraising ensures Caledon seniors continue to have the best in: 24/7 assisted living care, health and wellness programs, accessible transportation and more to keep them independent and out of isolation.
From June 13 to June 19 you can complete a selected distance independently or in a small family group. Choose your own route or join in the fun and discover Caledon by trying one of our suggested routes complete with a destination scavenger hunt!
The virtual finish line will be hosted live online the evening of June 19th, where organizers will share ride experiences and announce prize winners.
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TIAC & GreenStep
Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge
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It’s Canadian Environment Week and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has announce the launch of the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge. It encourages tourism businesses and destinations across Canada, and globally, to commit to measuring and improving their sustainability performance each year between now and 2030.
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The program includes a free online assessment and sustainability score, helping tourism businesses and destinations self-assess on a broad range of sustainability criteria. By taking the pledge, tourism businesses and destinations will commit to doing two things: measuring their sustainability score annually using the online assessment, and then making a public commitment and goal to improve their score by 2030.
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Governments of Canada and Ontario
Additional Supports for Ontario Beekeepers
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The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector.
The business of beekeeping plays an important role when it comes to managing bee health and the success of crops on Ontario farms.
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Dufferin Board of Trade
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits
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Non-profit organizations in Dufferin are eligible for DBOT's FREE COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program and can test their employees AND volunteers!
Let the community know that your organization is taking this additional step to help keep your workplace and our community safe!
Dufferin Board of Trade is featuring participants (if you choose) on a directory (dufferinbot.ca/tested). You will also receive graphics you can use to show your participation in the program.
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Think Local Market - Coming soon!
The "Think Local Market" will feature vendors of local food, goods, and services created by Dufferin's small business community.
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Business-Owner Vaccine Q&A with WDG Public Health
June 9, 10AM and 7PM
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inDufferin has partnered with DufferinBOT and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to host a Q&A session about the COVID-19 vaccine.
WHEN: Wed, June 9
Morning event 10-11 AM
Evening event 7-8 PM
During this FREE, 1-hour chat, you'll have the opportunity to inquire & learn about:
- Local COVID-19 vaccine rollout & stats
- Vaccine myths
- DufferinBOT's Rapid Testing Program
- Any and all questions vaccine related!
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Dufferin County
Virtual Agricultural Roundtable
June 16, 9-10AM
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Dufferin County’s next Virtual Agricultural Roundtable topic is Ag Operations, Economics & What to Expect in 2021.
Gather with fellow Dufferin County agriculture professionals to explore:
- What has changed for Ag in the last year
- How COVID has impacted farming operations
- The future economic outlook for farming in Dufferin
- Special guests: James Bryan & Sean Bingley of Farm Credit Canada
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Volunteer Dufferin
Outreach Campaign 2021
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Volunteer Dufferin's outreach campaign has led to some great conversations and a chance to catch up with member organizations. |
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Some common themes include:
- COVID-19 has caused shutdowns for many day programs impacting our most vulnerable populations.
- Many organizations have pivoted to online programming. Some were able to connect with even more people because of the virtual format.
- Dufferin organizations did an amazing job of serving our community, despite the huge obstacles created by the pandemic.
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Volunteer Dufferin has sent a follow up survey to organizations and will be sending one to volunteers to capture even more feedback. Your input will help shape future programs and features to serve you better.
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New Volunteer Opportunities |
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STREAMS Community Hub
Creative Arts Summer Camp
Volunteers needed to assist in facilitator-led creative arts camp for youth ages 5 to 16.
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Career Education Council
Connect-Ed Virtual Marketing/Media Training Program Participant
A virtual training program to enhance the marketing and media skills of youth aged 14 - 30.
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Cats Anonymous
Cats Anonymous is searching for volunteers for foster care & donations
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Is your organization looking for volunteers?
We can help.
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#GIVELocal
Fuel the engines of your community
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You already #ShopLocal, #BuyLocal and #EatLocal. Did you know that you can #GIVELocal too?
The needs in our communities are greater than ever, and you can help fuel the engines of connection, collaboration and change in your own community through charitable donations.
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With a donation to Headwaters Communities In Action, you are helping Make Life Better Together, as our tagline says. Our work supports important aspects of community life like volunteerism, local food and farming, education, trails projects, support for nonprofits and human services collaborations, community well-being, citizen engagement and more.
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When you donate to a local charity on CanadaHelps.org in the month of June you automatically give them a chance to WIN $20,000 during the Great Canadian Giving Challenge.
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In Action Bulletin Board
More ways to engage
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Build community
Food Bank Support
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Visit Volunteer Dufferin
Give a Little...Get A Lot
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
Public Consultations
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of surveys, petitions or forms above does not indicate endorsement or any position taken by Headwaters Communities In Action on the topics in question. Our intention is to make citizens aware of these opportunities for engagement and to encourage our readers to give their input on matters that affect our communities. |
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Ontario has implemented additional public health measures in Peel Region. Read more
You can get up-to-date information and advice on COVID-19 at these trusted links:
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Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in "Making life better together"?
If you are passionate about your community, turn that passion into action with HCIA.
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Stay Up-To-Date With Our Project Areas
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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"!
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