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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June is National Indigenous History month, Italian Heritage, Filipino Heritage, and Portuguese Heritage month and the launch of Pride season in Canada see details
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On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. |
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Save the Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2023 and help us paint Downtown Orangeville with rainbows!
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Next Forum
Wednesday June 28, 12 to 3:30
experience the meaning of deep connection thru the horse
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Is your listing up to date ? Help people find the help they are looking for.
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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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NEXT check- Sept 12 - save the date has been sent
April 13 check-in materials available here
Check out the new url
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Explore recordings and other content from the keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops that took place over a dynamic three days of learning at Summit for Strength Communities Ending Poverty Virtual National Gathering.
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Dufferin County calls on the Province to prioritize housing and homelessness.
Dufferin County joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling for the provincial government to work more collaboratively with municipalities to increase the supply of housing and tackle the homelessness crisis in Ontario.
In Dufferin, there are currently around 800 applicant households on the Housing Access Dufferin Centralized Waiting List, with an average wait of between 4 to 8 years. In 2021, 1 in 10 (or 6,000) people in Dufferin lived in poverty, and 1 in 9 households lived in core housing needs. More information on housing and homelessness in Dufferin County can be found at www.dufferincounty.ca
AMO, a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments, presented housing and homelessness as top priorities for the 2023 provincial budget to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.
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CAEH’s President and CEO, Tim Richter, spoke to the House of Commons’ HUMA Committee on the financialization of housing. In his five minute intervention, Tim managed to go well beyond the question of financialization and was able to speak to the core issue of unaffordable housing and propose key solutions to that problem.
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Catch up on the latest On the Way Home Episodes
DATE AIRED: JUNE 1, 2023
Professor David Green joins us to talk about a new book he co-authored called “Basic Income and a Just Society: Policy Choices for Canada’s Social Safety Net”, where he takes a deep dive into Universal Basic Income.
DATE AIRED: MAY 25, 2023
In this episode of ON THE WAY HOME, host Michael Braithwaite welcomes Shannon Downs, the Executive Director of the Waterloo Community Legal Clinic, and John Fox, Partner at Robins Appleby, to discuss the recent court ruling around encampments in Waterloo and what it means moving forward.
DATE AIRED: MAY 18, 2023
While government and policy play a huge part in ending homelessness in Canada, so does community involvement. In this episode, we’re joined by Community Advocate, Marj Andre, who has worked tirelessly to rally her community to be a caring, supportive, and inclusive place to live. It’s a master class in community engagement you won’t want to miss.
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Struggle to Stability: Creating A Tailored Management Course for Those Living with Low Income
Now more than ever Canadians are recognizing the importance of financial well-being – achieving peace of mind about our financial situation, feeling secure in our ability to absorb a money setback, and having the freedom to make choices that allow us to enjoy life. Financial stress is compounded when people feel a loss of control and lack the appropriate knowledge and information to make decisions in their best interests. Prosper Canada talks about the work they are doing in this area.
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Looking for Work?
The Employment Resource Centres are self-directed resource sites where clients can access job postings and the tools needed for job searching.
Services include access to computer, internet, fax, and photocopy services. Staff on hand can provide advice and assistance to anyone in their search for employment or career development.
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We are pleased to share with you that we now have a Wait Time Clock – in two of our Emergency Department waiting areas and the same information is available on our website.
There is a button on our homepage that links to our ED, area of care for more information for patients and families.
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Collaboration Opportunities |
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NEW ! These Organisations need a
collaboration partner
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Connect-Ed Working Circles provides youth with six weeks of training for entry-level marketing, design, social media, and communications positions.
Opportunities to partner with the Connect-ED Working Circles program include:
· Be a Guest Speaker or Mentor
· Spotlight Projects - allow youth to prepare media content for an event you want to promote
· Paid Employment Placement - hire a promotional assistant and be reimbursed their wages
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These Organisations have something they need to
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The Children's Foundation's 28th Annual “Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament” is on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at Victoria Park East. The Golf Tournament Presenting Sponsor is Desjardins Insurance Agent, Joe Migliaccio
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has launched the 2023 Cannabis Survey!
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is encouraging the community to take part in a survey about cannabis knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, and the impacts of cannabis use. The answers to the survey will help us to monitor the impact of cannabis legalization in our community and identify ways to support residents through programs and services.
This community survey is open to residents of Wellington County, Dufferin County, and the City of Guelph aged 16 and older, whether they have used cannabis or not. The survey is voluntary, anonymous, and takes about 5 to 15 minutes to complete. There is a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards. The survey deadline is June 30, 2023.
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These Organisations have something to GIVE |
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Collective Impact
This funding stream is designed to support cross-sector collectives aiming to create population-level change in their communities. Collectives are provided a coach and supporting grant dollars to develop their shared strategy, governance model, and measurement strategy. We are proud to be lead coaches in this stream, click here or contact us to learn more.
MLSE Foundation Community Action Grants - Expressions of Interest open now
These grant funds are dedicated to supporting Ontario-based organizations that are using sport and recreation to build a more equitable tomorrow. Organizations that are creating positive outcomes for youth in physical health, mental health, academic achievement, and work readiness can be granted up to $50,000.. Click here for information on this grant.
McConnell Foundation – Currently accepting applications
The McConnell Foundation funds activities focused on at least one of three focus areas: Climate, Reconciliation, and Communities. In addition to these priorities, the Foundation also considers proposals with national relevance and the potential to make systems change.
For more information visit here.
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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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There are five priority areas under our approved 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan:
🌎Climate and Environment
😍Community
💲Economy
📣Governance
🤝Equity
We're excited to work to implement our plan and achieve the goals under these priority areas! Learn more: https://ow.ly/eC6t50OKIM3
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New Stuff - new self-paced classes to help you create what is possible!
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Catalytic Listening to move beyond drama and miscommunication, creating more trust and joy
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Collective Enoughness to get off the fundraising hamster wheel, to build upon the assets and resources you already have
And a solid overview of the whole Catalytic Thinking framework, to create more possibility in every aspect of your work and your life
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Upholding Indigenous Economic R Relationships: Nehiyawak Narratives
Authored by Shalene Wuttunee Jobin. UBC Press. Published February 2023
Shalene Jobin is a Cree and Métis scholar and a citizen of Red Pheasant Cree First Nation and vice-president of academics at First Nation University. Her recently released book, Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships, describes the link between settler colonialism and economic exploitation of Indigenous Peoples and resurgent Cree economic principles and practices grounded in relationships.
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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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