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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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SUMMARY:P.I.E. Day Event
DESCRIPTION:The Affirming team will be hosting an event with St. Paul’s United Church (Thunder Bay) on Zoom for P.I.E. Day – Monday\, March 14th at 7 pm.  It will be a time of sharing stories and bring your own pie.  There will be a special guest from China to talk about his journey and there will be more information to come.  Please feel free to register now by click on the button below. \nPlease look at Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble’s webpage for more details:\nhttps://affirmunited.ause.ca/ \nClick here to register: \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/p-i-e-day-event/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice
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SUMMARY:Zoom Book Study - "The Skin We're In" by Desmond Cole
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Book Study – “The Skin We’re In” by Desmond Cole\nThe Anti-Racism Subcommittee of the North Bay & Area Mission Cluster\, of the United Church of Canada\, is pleased to present this Community Anti-Racism Book Study featuring Canadian author\, Desmond Cole’s book “The Skin We’re In”. \nThe book study will be held virtually every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm beginning on February 9th and concluding on March 30th\, for a total of 8 weeks. Every week as a group we will discuss 1-2 chapters of the book\, along with relevant topics and materials. This workshop will provide a brave\, nonjudgmental space to discuss Desmond Cole’s book\, reflect on our own experiences and better understand the institutional and internalized racial biases within our society and ourselves. \nThe book study is free of charge\, however you will be responsible for supplying your own book. There is limited space\, so please only register if you can commit to the 8 weekly sessions. \nTo register for the Anti-Racism Book Study please email Julie Van Berkel at julievanberkel@nbdmc.ca no later than 4 pm on February 1st\, 2022 to ensure your spot.
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/zoom-book-study-the-skin-were-in-by-desmond-cole/
LOCATION:Online using Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Bay Area Mission Cluster Anti-Racism Committee":MAILTO:arlene.hummel@outlook.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:What is Transgender Day of Remembrance?\nNovember 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. The day is used to remember the transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who are no longer with us due to acts of violence. \nI encourage everyone to remember and pray for our Transgender friends\, family members and those whose names are unknown to us\, who have been attacked or killed this year. \nBeing one’s\, authentic self should not be an invitation to violence or possibly death. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made. \nHere is a prayer… \nGod of love\, you see each one of us as beloved. You know the names of all of those misnamed or misgendered at birth and you claim us all as your children. \nGod of peace\, comfort those who mourn. When one of us hurts we all hurt. \nGive us the courage to speak out for those whose voices have been silenced\, to stand with those who are bullied and walk with those who fear danger. \nGod of beauty\, you are beyond gender. You made each of us in your image. Be with us today as we remember all our family…Amen \n  \nClick here for more information: \nhttps://united-church.ca/worship-special-days/transgender-day-remembrance
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/transgender-day-2021/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Justice
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SUMMARY:Heart & Vision Online Awards Concert
DESCRIPTION:Toronto United Church Council’s annual Heart & Vision Awards Concert recognizes individuals whose work advances social justice. In 2021\, the awards will be presented to Ekua Asabea Blair and Lawrence Hill who\, through their community and literary work\, address the roots and contemporary reality of systemic racism in Canada\, and offer us all an alternative vision of love and hope. Please join us for a free online celebration at 7 pm on Monday\, October 18 featuring the music of Jackie Richardson\, Billy Newton-Davis and Julie Michels. Featuring a special appearance by Poet Laureate George Elliot Clarke. Register at https://heartandvision2021.eventbrite.ca to receive the event link.
URL:https://canadianshieldrc.ca/event/heart-vision-online-awards-concert/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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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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