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Killaloe & District Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting & Spill the Tea
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Killaloe & District Public Library, 1 John Street, Killaloe, ON, K0J 2A0, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Killaloe & District Public has two take-and-make activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours: Sunday & Monday Closed, Tuesday 11-4, Wednesday 11-4, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-4, Saturday 11-4

Perth & District Union Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Biblio Bingo, Spill the Tea, Origami
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott Street, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Perth & District Union Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Biblio Bingo: Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning as you choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card. Some examples include, watch a movie in a different language, read an 2SLGBTQ+ story, read something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours: Mon & Fri 10-5, Tues-Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-4

Lanark Highlands Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Lanark Highlands Public Library, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON, K0G1K0, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Lanark Highlands Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours: Mon & Fri 10-5, Tues-Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-4

Pembroke Public Library Engagement Activity - Spill the Tea
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Pembroke Public Library, 237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1B3, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Pembroke Public Library will have Spill the Tea kits for patrons to take home!
Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit. There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours: Mondays – Thursdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Smiths Falls Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Biblio Bingo, Spill the Tea, Origami
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Smiths Falls Public Library, 81 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 2B9, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Smiths Falls Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Biblio Bingo: Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning as you choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card. Some examples include watching a movie in a different language, reading a 2SLGBTQ+ story, reading something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday: 10-5 & Wednesday/Thursday: 12-7

Whitewater Region Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Biblio Bingo, Spill the Tea, Origami
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | ON
Throughout the month of June, the Whitewater Region Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Biblio Bingo: Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning as you choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card. Some examples include watching a movie in a different language, reading a 2SLGBTQ+ story, reading something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available at each of the three Whitewater Region Public Libraries while supplies last.
Library Hours

Beachburg: Monday 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cobden: Monday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Saturday – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Foresters Falls: Tuesday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Thursday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Saturday – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Deep River Public Library Engagement Activities - Biblio Bingo, Spill the Tea, Origami
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Deep River Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Biblio Bingo: Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning as you choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card. Some examples include watching a movie in a different language, reading a 2SLGBTQ+ story, reading something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours: Mondays & Saturdays: 10-3 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am-8 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10 am-5:30 pm

Laurentian Hills Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rocks, Spill the Tea, Origami
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | ON
Throughout the month of June, the Laurentian Hills Libraries has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available at both branches while supplies last.
Library Hours:

CHALK RIVER BRANCH: Monday & Wednesday 3-5pm; Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm; Saturday 1-3pm
POINT ALEXANDER BRANCH: Monday 1-3 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm; Saturday 10 am-12 pm

Madawaska Valley Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Madawaska Valley Public Library, 19474 Opeongo Line, Barry's Bay, ON K0J 1B0, Barry's Bay, Ontario, K0J 1B0, Canada
Throughout the month of June, the Madawaska Valley Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of June.
Biblio Bingo: Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning as you choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card. Some examples include, watch a movie in a different language, read an 2SLGBTQ+ story, read something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.
There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

Please contact the library to register for the Welcome Rock Painting Kits. Kits are available while supplies last. More details to follow.
Library Hours – Mon closed, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-12 & 1 to 5; Thurs 1-4 & 5-8; Sat 10-3

Town of Petawawa's Interactive Map Project
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
By celebrating our differences and appreciating our similarities we can build a more inclusive community in Petawawa where everyone is welcomed and accepted.
The Town of Petawawa has create a wonderful community interactive map project where residents are encouraged to place a pin on the map marking the place they come from. This is a celebration of the many cultures and stories that make up the community. The map is located in a small reading nook within the Petawawa Public Library.
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” ~ Jane Goodall

Ottawa Valley Reads
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
The Ottawa Valley Reads event will mirror the successful Canada Reads competition; however, our chosen reads will celebrate culture, marginalized communities, BIPOC voices, Indigenous stories and more.
The five books that will be part of this friendly ready competition are….

Americanah – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Our Missing Hearts – Celeste Ng
Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces – Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Crying in H Mart – Michelle Zauner
No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot: My rise from a Jamaican plantation shack to the boardrooms of Bay Street – Wes Hall

We can’t wait to start reading and engaging with culture! Visit you local library to see if they have these reads available to borrow. Stay tuned during the first week of June where fellow community members will champion each book on our YouTube channel. After this, the voting will commence once again to determine our winner!
Following the premieres of videos, a weekly bracket vote will commence. Participants will be asked to eliminate a book week by week until we declare a winner during the last week of June. The competition is a great way to get our communities reading and talking about their love of books!

How can I engage?

Help promote and share the competition on your social media channels
Offer the selected books for borrowing in a special library spot
Inter-library loan the reads to have multiple copies available
Consider limiting borrowing time to one or two weeks
Keep a bracket on display tracking the competition results
Participate and read the books

Hand Drumming for the Soul
2023-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation, 84 Isabella St. Unit #10, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5S5, Canada
First Nations Drums have sounded on the land for thousands of years…
Join Trevor Pearce, Drum Keeper and co-facilitator Joanne Haskin, Executive Director, Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation, to experience hand drumming. “I have been honoured to be part of a Big Drum (Powwow Drum) for over a decade. Being a Drum Keeper has changed my life. I would love to share the story of the Drum, the basics of keeping a Drum, First Nations Drum Etiquette, explain a little bit about how a Drum can help heal, and perhaps share a few songs,” shares Trevor.
Hand Drums will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have one.
We ask that you register here so that we know how many people to prepare for.

How to Hire Immigrants: LMIA and Work Permits
2023-06-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Are you struggling to find staff? Do you want to diversify your workforce, or are you interested in making international connections? Then check out our free, practical training series focused on the needs of local employers!
Our first session will provide a detailed explanation from Recruit Without Borders on work permits and completing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
This virtual event is open to all. Contact Melissa Francis to register melissaf@eecentre.com.

Lanark Highlands Public Library presents Pride Party: Celebrating Diversity, Individuality, and Acceptance
2023-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Lanark Highlands Public Library, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON, K0G1K0, Canada
Let’s do it again! We had so much fun at our pride event last year that we have planned another Pride Party at the Lanark Highlands Public Library! Celebrate every child for who they are with pride! Join us for a fun-filled event including a story time, crafts for all ages, building toys, and fun snacks! Our story time will explore the themes of diversity, individuality, and acceptance. This is a drop-in program – everyone is welcome!
Date: Tuesday, June 6
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Lanark Highlands Public Library

Deep River Public Library - Language Learning Lab
2023-06-06 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
The Language Learning Lab is a simple idea. Participants meet at the Library, socialize, and learn some new language skills.
No registration is necessary. Come ready to learn!

Co-nnect Yoga
2023-06-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Robert Simpson Park (or Nick Smith Centre Arena if it’s raining)
Co-nnect yoga in the park began through a series of events celebrating diversity, inclusivity and community connection through wellness events and local collaborations and the tradition continues.
Bring your friends, family, co-workers and more every Wednesday June 7th – August 30th 6PM – 7PM, and be guided by some amazing teachers at Robert Simpson Park in our beautiful town of Arnprior, Ontario for 13 WEEKS of all levels, all ages, all people yoga and movement practices.
Bring your mat, water, sunscreen, towel, and a community mindset because we are here to connect with each other, with practice and what it means to lift each other up and grow!!
Visit the link in the bio or www.union108.com/instudio and register for all the classes you want to attend!

Teacher: Jacqui Du Toit
Sponsor: Union 108, Town of Arnprior, WildRoga, Lululemon Bayshore & Culture Connect

ARTifacts Workshop
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, ON, Canada
Pop Up Art presents the ARTifacts workshop. This event will be taking place Thursday, June 8 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre in Pembroke.
This is a great way to get to know historical objects in a new way through artful journaling. Artist Tanya Lyons will be guiding you to explore techniques and will bring along a variety of art materials to create your own ARTifacts visual arts journal.

This workshop is FREE and all materials will be provided. To register email: anya@ov-caos.org

Deep River Library - Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes (Spanish)
2023-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Join the Deep River Library for Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes! Delight in enchanting tales and soothing Spanish lullabies as we create a cozy atmosphere for young ones ready to drift off to dreamland. This engaging program fosters language development and cultural appreciation through bilingual storytelling. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to nurture a love for reading and learning in your little ones. Suitable for children of all ages and their families.
No registration is necessary.

5th Annual Spirit of the Drum Traditional and Educational Powwow
2023-06-10 10:00 - 2023-06-11 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Turtle and Duck Island, 40 Abbot Street North, Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
The 5th Annual Spirit of the Drum Traditional and Educational Powwow will take place on June 10th & 11th at Duck and Turtle Islands in Smiths Falls.

This year’s event will be represented by 10 different First Nations groups including Dancers and Drum groups from New Brunswick, Kitigan Zibi Quebec, Akwesasne, Pikwakanagan, Tyendanaga. Indigenous Cultural Advisors and Knowledge Keepers from Akwesasne, Ottawa, Pikwakanagan, Tyendanaga.

On site will be Indigenous-owned and led food and craft vendors, educational displays of student projects and four free workshops for the public, taught by Cultural Advisors from the Inuit, Algonquin and Mohawk communities on history, culture, ceremony and traditions.

There will be two workshops each morning starting at 10:00 am and ending at 11:45 am.

June 10th will be focused on traditional aspects of Powwow Dance, Drumming and the lighting of the Sacred Fire. The workshop on this day will focus on Wampum beadwork, Haudenasaunee/Mohawk History and Inuit History and Culture Teachings.

June 11th will have competitive Indigenous Dances. The workshop on this day will focus on Anishinaabe/Algonquin Drum and Dance Teachings, Medicine Wheel and 4 Sacred Medicine Teachings.

The entire event, including workshops are free.

To register for the workshops, please click here

2nd Annual Renfrew Pride Picnic
2023-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Low Square, 127 Raglan St South, Renfrew, ON, Canada
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Renfrew Pride Picnic, a delightful family-friendly event for the whole community! Celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and love in a welcoming and joyous atmosphere. Pack your picnic blanket, gather your loved ones, and come together with friends, neighbours, and allies to share in this celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun activities, delicious food, and engaging entertainment. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, show support, and strengthen the bonds within our community. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities and make beautiful memories. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event that embraces love, acceptance, and unity.
Brought to you by Renfrew Pride, Pembroke Pride and PFLAG Renfrew County.
Learn more here.

Card-making Workshop - Quilt Patterns
2023-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Pembroke Public Library, 237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1B3, Canada
Join me, Heather Rudzinski, on June 10th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, as we create a windmill quilt design greeting card. In this workshop, you will assemble the pieces of the quilt, much like putting together a puzzle. We will be layering the quilt onto a beautifully embossed background, and then embellishing the card with a flower. To complete our card, we will stamp a sentiment with your choice of quilty quotes.
Quilting has a long and impressive history in Canada, dating back to the 1600s when Europeans brought the practice with them when they settled in this country. Quilting in Canada has evolved over the years and became a social activity in which people would gather to sew quilts and share their stories. Modern quilts are not only used for warmth but are an art form in and of themselves, reflecting different cultures, regions, materials, and techniques.

REGISTRATION NEEDED
This event has limited space, if you can’t attend, please let us know so that your spot can be opened to someone else.
Click Here to Register

Please note that the capacity is maximum 10 participants aged 10+, and kids should have a parent with them.

Slow Fashion Embraced: Embroidery Workshop
2023-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Arnprior & District Museum, 35 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON, K7S 1R6, Canada
Arnprior and District Museum invites you to a workshop on embroidery techniques from here, there and everywhere on June 11, 1 p.m.
No registration is necessary.

Bollywood Dance Lesson
2023-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Pembroke Amphitheatre, Alexander St, Pembroke, ON, K8A 4L8, Canada
Join us on June 11th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm by getting your grooves on and be ready to shake some beats on this exhilarating Bollywood Dance workshop with Bhawna (Bee). No experience is needed. Just come in the mood to have fun!!
Click Here to Register

Smiths Falls Public Library - Global Games Night
2023-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Smiths Falls Public Library, 81 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 2B9, Canada
Join the Smiths Falls Public Library for a night of fun and international games! Try partaking in Mahjong, Baraja, The Hygge Game, and more!

Kairos Blanket Exercise
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential teaching tool based on participatory popular education methodology that explores the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as Canada. Created in 1997 by the Aboriginal Rights Coalition (ARC), a precursor to KAIROS, the Blanket Exercise was initially meant to introduce Canadians to the major themes and findings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP). The Coalition brought Elders, Indigenous educators, and allies who wanted to ensure that RCAP and its recommendations were not shelved and forgotten. The Blanket Exercise is built on the foundation of these long-standing, collaborative initiatives and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to raise awareness of continuing injustices and impacts of colonization and to promote further learning. For over two decades, ARC and now KAIROS have guided its ongoing development with the leadership of Elders and Indigenous facilitators across this land.
All are welcome. We ask that you please register so that we know how many participants to prepare for using the Eventbrite link below.
This event will be hosted in partnership with the Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation and Petawawa Public Library. The exercise will take place outdoors at the Petawawa Civic Centre outdoor field #5. Participants are welcome to park in the library parking lot by the Civic Centre and walk to the field or they can park in the parking lots adjacent to the Dog Park – aka Scentral Park. In case of rain, the exercise will take place in the Rotary Room of the Petawawa Civic Centre.

How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Bias Practices Workshop
2023-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | ON
Join us on Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm for the How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Bias Practices workshop.
In order to progress toward inclusion, people must feel understood, supported, and represented. Most of us are learning about allyship and bias for the first time. In this learning path, you’ll explore the foundational skills—mindset, communication, and advocacy—you need to be an effective ally and champion for anti-bias practices in your organization and community.
Attendees who fully participate in this professional/personal development opportunity will receive a digital certification of participation from Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew.
Register Here.

Diversity & Inclusion with Jeff A.D. Martin
2023-06-15 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
All Grade 6, 7 and 8 classrooms are invited to participate in a special Culture Connect virtual guest speaker event with Jeff A.D. Martin on Thursday, June 15, 9:30 – 11 am.
Jeff will Zoom into participating classrooms to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within our community. He will also speak on the importance of feeling as if we belong to something bigger than ourselves and our social responsibility towards each other.
Learning Objectives:

The importance of inclusion
Understand why some feel isolated when in a group
The way you see yourself in society versus the way others see you
Widening your circle of positive influence
Not letting societal stereotypes stop you

There will be the opportunity to ask our guest speaker questions you might have on diversity and inclusion during a question and answer period. Plus, you’ll learn how you and your class can participate in Diversity Bingo for a chance to win an end-of-year pizza party!
Grade 6 – 8 teachers can CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP. The Zoom link will be sent to classroom teachers 48 hours before the event on June 15. Jeff has become one of Canada’s highest-booked diversity & inclusion school speakers! To learn more about Jeff, click here.

Town of Petawawa Pride & Flag Raising
2023-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Town of Petawawa, 16 Civic Centre Rd, Petawawa, ON K8H 3H5, Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
Come and celebrate in your rainbow best at Petawawa’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Event! Petawawa Pride is being held on Friday, June 16th from 5-8:00 p.m. in the KinHut and Container Market areas outside the Civic Center.

This is an all-ages, family-friendly event open to the public to celebrate everything 2SLGBTQIA+ and will feature face paint, colouring contests, and music provided by DJ Roxy Sunset.

Timeline:
5-6:00 – crafts, colouring contests, face-painting and concession
6-6:30 – speakers and the first raising of Petawawa’s pride flag at the new community flag pole
6:30-8:00 – continued celebration, music by DJ Roxy Sunset, open concession, and arts and crafts

Petawawa Public Library Discovery Day
2023-06-17 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Petawawa Public Library will be hosting a Discovery Day on Saturday, June 17th. The event will celebrate and highlight some resources and activities local residents may not be aware of available through the Library and in our community.

The Cricket Showdown
2023-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Riverside Park, Pembroke
Join us for a cricket tutorial from the Ottawa Tuskers followed by a showdown match between the Tuskers and the students from Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus
Agenda

10 – 11 am: Cricket 101 Tutorial – open to students and public
11:30 am – 1 pm: Game #1
1 – 1:30 pm: Lunch (snacks will be out all morning for those who are thirsty and hungry)
1:30 – 3 pm: Game #2 (optional should the students be keen to play again)

Please let us know you are participating by registering here.
