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SUMMARY:PRIDE Manitoulin
DESCRIPTION:PRIDE Manitoulin runs August 7 to 10th with daily events across Manitoulin Island including games\, a large live tribute concert\, a PRIDE parade\, Elders’ teachings\, drum circles\, beading workshop\, a Christian service\, and a community cookout for all. Rev. Rob Smith providing the sermon for Little Current United Church Sunday August 10\, 10 am. Parade ends at the church with cookout to follow. Multiple businesses and nonprofits to set up resource tables at the cookout. Too much to write! Visit https://pridemanitoulin.ca/
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/pride-manitoulin/
LOCATION:Little Current United Church\, 7 W. Robinson Street\, Little Current\, Ontario\, P0P 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice,Right Relations
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UID:26159-1747141200-1747152000@canadianshieldrc.ca
SUMMARY:A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvinate the Community
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a meeting: “A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvenate the Community” – event hosted by the United Church of Canada. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. \nJoin this special virtual event hosted by the United Church of Canada\, and organized by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP). Discover the many ways you can sponsor and welcome newcomers into your community\, and learn about the resources and support available to you and your group. \nTopics to be covered include:\n• The long tradition of refugee sponsorship at the United Church of Canada\n• The global plight of refugees and their reasons for resettlement (presented by UNHCR Canada)\n• Extending support to 2SLGBTQIA+ and other vulnerable refugees through partnerships and cost-sharing programs (RRAP\, BVOR\, JAS)\n• Sponsorship training and one-on-one supports available through RSTP staff across Canada\n• The role of settlement agencies in providing personalized support for refugee newcomers from diverse communities\nThis conference will be an excellent opportunity for Communities of Faith to deepen their understanding and enhance their capacity to support refugee sponsorship efforts. \nRegister online here \nDownload the Poster Here
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/a-call-to-revive-renew-refugee-sponsorship-and-rejuvinate-the-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="The United Church of Canada Refugee Team":MAILTO:kkukubo@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Thunder_Bay:20221028T130000
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UID:8607-1666962000-1666965600@canadianshieldrc.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Fridays: Getting rid of us and them in the church
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Christian Studies and new program staff\, Rev. Alcris Limongi\, for a one hour participatory workshop online. In this session\, we will briefly name the processes of exclusion\, marginalization\, and structural inequality that are often unexamined in the church—what we call othering—and seek actions that move towards a church of belonging where there is mutual power\, access\, and opportunity for all people who share the space. \nThis event is free but please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtf-igrj4vGtP_vXl6YbvqcoIk-ypfwSmV
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/ccs-fridays-getting-rid-of-us-and-them-in-the-church/
LOCATION:Online using Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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SUMMARY:National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Resources - September 30\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the newly established federal day of reflection – The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – the Right Relations Team and Canadian Shield Regional Council would like to encourage each community of faith to commemorate this day in a meaningful way.  Here are some suggestions of a few events in some areas around our Region.  There are many more events happening in our region that are not listed here.  We hope that this list will serve as a catalyst for you to honour this day. \nNATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION EVENTS\nOnline or Televised Events\nUnited in Learning “Indigenous Children Then\, Now\, and Tomorrow” on September 29\, 5:30‒7:00 p.m. Eastern. Panellists will touch on topics including Indigenous children in residential schools\, the Sixties Scoop\, the Millennial Scoop\, and bringing our children home. Register at United in Learning. \nJoin in a candlelight vigil on September 30 with Indigenous Ministries and Justice Executive Minister Murray Pruden at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on the Indigenous Ministries Facebook page.\nNational Centre for Truth and Reconciliation – https://nctr.ca/education/trw/general-public-schedule/\n5-day national event – This online event will provide historical workshops\, exclusive video content\, and activities for students — all supported by artistic and cultural performances by First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit artists. \nCBC’s National Day for Truth And Reconciliation – Thursday\, September 30 at 9 p.m. on CBC\nThis broadcast special is conceived and created by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) hosted by the University of Manitoba and produced by NCTR in collaboration with Insight Productions\, in association with CBC/Radio-Canada and APTN. The one-hour national special will broadcast on CBC TV\, CBC Gem\, CBC Radio One and CBC Listen. \nNorth Bay Area\nNorth Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre – September 30\, 11 am – 2 pm  – 980 Cassells Street\, back parking lot. Moving Forward as One.  BBQ\, Traditional Dancers\, Song and more!\nNipissing First Nations – Community Walk – September 30\,  9 – 10:30 am  – Meet at Garden Village Outdoor Rink \nSudbury Area\nN’Swakamok Native Friendship – September 30\, 1:30 – 2:30 pm   – In the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Parking Lot.  Drum\, Prayer and Speaker.\nWalk for Healing – September 30\, 9 am – Meet at the Sagamok Anishnawbek Welcome Sign and walk to Spanish Residential School Grounds.  Sacred Fire and Prayer \nThessalon\nThessalon Community Hall Fire Arbour – September 30\, 10 am  – Sacred Fire and Pipe Ceremony – Shingwauk Residential School survivor speaker \nSault Ste Marie Area\nAlgoma University\, the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC)\, Anishinaabe Academic Resource Centre and the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association – September 30\, 9 am on – Shingwauk Residential School Site.  In person events and also available online.  https://algomau.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-orange-shirt-day\nSault Ste Marie Indian Friendship Centre – September 30\,  4:30 – 6 pm   –  Peaceful walk through Whitefish Island. Meet at the SSM Canal Pedestrian Bridge \nThunder Bay Area\nThunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre – September 30\,  3 – 6 pm   –  Marina Park\nThe City of Thunder Bay has several events planned  https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/orange-shirt-day.aspx
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/national-day-of-truth-and-reconciliation-resources/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Canadian Shield Regional Council Events,Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Whitehead":MAILTO:swhitehead@united-church.ca
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UID:5623-1620237600-1620244800@canadianshieldrc.ca
SUMMARY:Asian Canadian Women: Support\, Strength\, and Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Asian Canadian Women: Support\, Strength\, and Solidarity\nIf you are of Asian descent in The United Church of Canada and self-identify as woman\, genderqueer\, and/or nonbinary\, you are invited to gather together in Asian Heritage Month this May. There will be time to get to know one another\, talk about our places in the church\, and explore the intersections of our racial identities and gender identities. Asian women are particularly visible and vulnerable during this pandemic time. Please be welcome to a safe meeting space to connect\, lament\, and honour one another. \nThe gatherings will begin with a brief welcome by Adele Halliday (Anti-Racism and Equity Lead\, General Council Office) and be facilitated by Kim Uyede-Kai (Minister\, Communities of Faith Support\, Anti-Racism\, and Right Relations\, Shining Waters Regional Council). \nGathering times:\n• Sunday\, May 2 (6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT)\n• Wednesday\, May 5 (6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT)\nYou are welcome to come to one session or both! \nTo register\, please send an email to anti-racism@united-church.ca. In your email\, please include your full name\, email address\, and Asian ancestry.  A Zoom link will be sent after registration.
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/asian-canadian-women-support-strength-and-solidarity-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Livestreaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Thunder_Bay:20210502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Thunder_Bay:20210502T200000
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CREATED:20210427T024027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T024027Z
UID:5619-1619978400-1619985600@canadianshieldrc.ca
SUMMARY:Asian Canadian Women: Support\, Strength\, and Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Asian Canadian Women: Support\, Strength\, and Solidarity\nIf you are of Asian descent in The United Church of Canada and self-identify as woman\, genderqueer\, and/or nonbinary\, you are invited to gather together in Asian Heritage Month this May. There will be time to get to know one another\, talk about our places in the church\, and explore the intersections of our racial identities and gender identities. Asian women are particularly visible and vulnerable during this pandemic time. Please be welcome to a safe meeting space to connect\, lament\, and honour one another. \nThe gatherings will begin with a brief welcome by Adele Halliday (Anti-Racism and Equity Lead\, General Council Office) and be facilitated by Kim Uyede-Kai (Minister\, Communities of Faith Support\, Anti-Racism\, and Right Relations\, Shining Waters Regional Council). \nGathering times:\n• Sunday\, May 2 (6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT)\n• Wednesday\, May 5 (6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT)\nYou are welcome to come to one session or both! \nTo register\, please send an email to anti-racism@united-church.ca. In your email\, please include your full name\, email address\, and Asian ancestry.  A Zoom link will be sent after registration.
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/asian-canadian-women-support-strength-and-solidarity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural,Livestreaming
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