Community Well-Being News
September 2021
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(Individual responses will be kept anonymous.) |
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How well-informed do you feel you are about Indigenous issues? (Select one.)
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Very well-informed or have first-hand experience
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Moderately well-informed, mainly through work or school learning
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I have researched some on my own and intend to learn more
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I have just begun my learning journey
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Last time we asked you:
How do you feel about your personal safety in your community?
Here are the results (49 responses):
- very satisfied 65% (32)
- satisfied 22% (11)
- neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 8% (4)
- dissatisfied 4% (2)
- very dissatisfied 0% (0)
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Got a burning question for your fellow citizens? Submit your Community Check-in Poll suggestion - a question and 3-5 possible responses - to action@headwaterscommunities.org
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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021
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On this first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and capping off Truth and Reconciliation Week September 27 to October 1, 2021, take a long pause to learn, unlearn and relearn the truths of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Indigenous Peoples of this home and native land, make a commitment to learning more, to listening, and to embracing courageous conversations.
Where to start? Here are a few suggestions:
Wear an orange shirt to raise awareness of the very tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors. Begin your learning journey.
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September 30, 2021 6pm Alder Street Rec Centre: Candle Vigil Walk to Medicine Wheel Garden
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October 2, 2021 2pm Orange Shirt Day Walk, starting at Greenwood Park, Shelburne
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October 4, 2021 12pm Dufferin County Court House parking lot: Annual Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Headwaters Health Care Centre |
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With all that's happening in healthcare, you can keep up on the latest news from your Headwaters Health Care Centre, including today's Reflections and Actions on Truth and Reconciliation.
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HFFA Local Food Club
Monthly from October-December 2021
Order by Oct. 12 for delivery Oct. 26
The next Local Food Club is scheduled for Tuesday October 26th, 2021. Order by October 12th to get in on this delicious harvest pack.
Just $25 for a family meal with seasonal recipes and hyper-local ingredients. Sliding scale pricing and free delivery in Dufferin and Caledon.
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October is National Farm to School Month
What can you do to help bring more healthy, local and sustainable food into the minds and on the plates of your students this year?
Check out this fantastic Resource Centre from our friends at Farm to Cafeteria Canada, full of great stories, videos and how-to guides for bringing the Farm to your School.
Listen to Episode 34 of The Back 40 podcast where our own Nicole Hambleton (Ontario Lead for Farm to School) and Carolyn Webb (Ontario Edible Education Network Coordinator) from Sustain Ontario talk about Farm to School Programs with host Mike Brine.
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Dufferin Farm Tour
Virtual Tour and Food Drive
Saturday October 2, 2021 7pm
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October 4-10, 2021 is National Agriculture Week
Ag Week is dedicated to celebrating the abundance of food our farmers produce, the Ontarians the industry employs, the rural communities they support and the economic engine they fuel.
Ontario farmers proudly grow and produce more than 200 different food commodities for markets right here at home and worldwide.
Let’s take a moment this week to give a nod to the people who work every day producing safe, healthy food, raising awareness of the industry, and shaping the policies and regulations that govern agriculture.
Support Ontario farmers during Thanksgiving by filling your plates with an array of fresh, local Ontario-grown products.
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In The Hills Magazine
A cornucopia of local stories and listings
Read the Autumn 2021 issue
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Our friends at In The Hills Magazine have harvested a bumper crop of features in their Autumn 2021 issue, which just hit mailboxes this week. Full of stories about food and farming, art, citizen scientists and bushels of local interest features.
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Dufferin County Canadian Black Association
e-Newsletter
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Catch up on the latest news from the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association in their e-newsletter, featuring stories about important achievements, excellence awards and scholarships, black history and advocacy, as well as their membership list, contest winners and their online store.
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County of Dufferin
LAST DAY: Climate Stories of Dufferin Project
Accepting submissions until September 30, 2021
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You don’t need to be a scientist to talk about climate change. From residents, business owners, farmers, schools, community groups, or youth, we all have a story to tell about the changes and impacts we are observing in the places we live and how we are responding to them.
We want to know:
- What in your local environment or community is special to you?
- How does climate change threaten the people and places you care about?
- How are you taking action on climate change?
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By sharing your story, you will help give others a deeper understanding of how climate change is impacting life in Dufferin and inspire others to take climate action.
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Dufferin County
New newsletter from Economic Development
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Dufferin County’s Development & Tourism department is launching its first-ever newsletter addressing the needs of small businesses, agriculture and tourism across the region.
Sign up to learn about funding, news & events that are essential to our local economy—and the folks who are helping it grow.
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Community Innovation Challenge Canada
Free workshops
Multiple dates through October and November, 1-2pm
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The Community Innovation Challenge is hosting seven free workshops designed for community entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders. It is an exciting way to meet people and to do good for your community.
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Dufferin County Transit Feasibility Study
Add your voice on this important community issue
Survey open until October 15, 2021
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The County of Dufferin is undertaking a Transit Feasibility Study to examine possible transit solutions for County residents, workers, students, and visitors.
The survey closes on Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Participants can submit the survey in one of the following ways:
Deadline to participate is October 15, 2021.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
Public Consultations and opportunities to give input or take action:
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Dufferin Community Foundation
Announcing new Executive Director Michele Fisher
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Dufferin Community Foundation reached another major milestone last week in hiring Michele Fisher of Mono as its Executive Director. This appointment coincides with the extensive growth in donors, endowment funds, and grants to Dufferin charities over the past three years.
Michele brings extensive experience in the charitable/non-profit sector and in branding, marketing and communications. Her local involvement and community leadership with organizations such as Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands and CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) will enable her to make a rapid transition into this new role.
The Board also recognized the outstanding contribution made by Debbi Goss, retiring General Manager.
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You can get up-to-date information and advice 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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Headwaters Communities in Action
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