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Interrupting Racism - With Priti Shah
2024-03-21 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Description:
Join us for Interrupting Racism, a transformative workshop led by business owner, mentor and Human Rights activist Priti Shah on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as we embark on a journey toward understanding, empathy, and actionable change. In this vital space, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain valuable insights, and acquire the tools necessary to interrupt the pervasive patterns of racism.
What We’ll Cover:

Identifying the Fears in Addressing Racism
Understanding Key Terminology
Identifying the Four Types of Racism: Internalized, Interpersonal, Systemic and Institutional
Videos & Large Group Debrief
Case Studies in Small Group with Large Group Debrief
How to Interrupt Racism and Tackle Uncomfortable Conversations
How Can Each Person Contribute to Create Safer Communities

Only 30 spaces are available for this event. Book your tickets now to secure a seat!
Click here to register

About Priti Shah:
Priti Shah has been doing public speaking for more than 30 years and brings a diverse personal and professional background to her engaging and inspiring presentations. She is a lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, investigator and facilitator and operates PRAXIS Consulting in Winnipeg. She is widely known for her work in the areas of dispute resolution, human rights, governance and organization development.
Priti has travelled to 70 countries representing the Government of Canada and the Organization for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. In September 1998, she acted as an observer of the parliamentary elections in Bosnia & Herzegovina. She is committed to international development and travelled to Fiji in 2018 to complete her eighth Habitat build. In May 2005, Priti was awarded the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Contribution to Community by the Women Business Owners of Manitoba.
Priti has performed in 13 community plays with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. She is passionate about health, fitness, music, arts and enjoying the beautiful people and geography of Canada.

Cultural Orientations
2024-04-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | ON
Description
Join us for a deep dive into Cultural Orientations! In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will examine some of the most common Cultural Orientations, including Time, Power Distance, Hierarchy and Communication. Building on what we learned together in the Introduction to Intercultural Competency workshop, come prepared to evaluate where you fall on the spectrum of orientations based on your own experiences and cultural influences.
Register for Cultural Orientations here
We ask that all participants complete the Introduction to Intercultural Competency workshop that is offered monthly in advance of completing this workshop. You can register for the introduction course here

How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Bias Practices
2024-05-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | ON
Description

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

Introduction to Intercultural Competency
2024-06-05 09:00 - 11:00 | ON
Description
Introduction to Intercultural Competency is a free introductory workshop featuring topics like Identity and Culture, Value-based Behaviours, Assigning Meaning and Unconscious Bias. A ‘come-as-you-are’ opportunity to learn more about yourself and the people in your life. This session is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning! Attendees who fully participate in this professional development opportunity will receive a digital certification of completion from Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew.
Register here

Mississippi Mills Public Library Engagement Activities - Spill the Tea, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte, 155 High St, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Mississippi Mills Public Library has two activities for the community to engage in:

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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun 10 am-2 pm
Mon 10 am-5 pm
Tues 10 am-7 pm
Wed 10 am-5 pm
Thurs 10 am-7 pm
Fri 10 am-5 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm

Greater Madawaska Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Global Games Night
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Greater Madawaska Public Library, 12629 Lanark Rd K0J 1H0, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Greater Madawaska 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.
Global Games Night: There are so many different games played all around the world! Pop past the Library to play games you know and love with a multicultural twist! Learn card games played in other countries or challenge yourself to multi-lingual scrabble; there is lots of fun to be had!

Kits are available while supplies last. More details to follow.
Library Hours –
Sun & Mon closed
Tues & Wed 9 am-6 pm
Thurs & Fri 9 am-1 pm
Sat 9 am-2 pm

Lanark Highlands Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Lanark Highlands Public Library, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON, K0G1K0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Lanark Highlands 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.
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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun & Mon – Closed
Tues 10 am- 7 pm
Wed 1 – 4 pm
Thurs 10 am – 1 pm
Fri 1 – 6 pm
Sat 10 am – 1 pm

Renfrew Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Renfrew 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.
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 instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon 9 am-5 pm
Tues 10 am-8 pm
Wed 9 am-5 pm
Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Fri 9 am-5 pm
Sat 9 am-3:30 pm

Carleton Place Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2T3, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Carleton Place Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting (June 19th, 3 pm – 4 pm): 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 instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon-Thurs: 10:30 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am-5:30 pm

Deep River Public Library Engagement Activities – Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Deep River 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:
Sun – Closed
Mon & Sat 10 am-3 pm
Tues & Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Wed & Fri 10 am-5:30 pm

Whitewater Region Public Library Engagement Activities (Cobden & Beachburg) - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Whitewater Region Public Library Cobden, 12 Wren Dr., Cobden, ON, K0J 0A6, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Whitewater Region Public Libraries have activities for the community to engage in:
Cobden branch:

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.

Beachburg branch:

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 – Cobden Branch:
Sun, Tues, Fri – Closed
Mon 1 pm-5 pm
Wed 1 pm-8 pm
Thurs 9 am-1 pm
Sat 10 am-1 pm
Library Hours – Beachburg Branch:
Sun, Wed, Thurs – closed
Mon & Tues 1 pm-8 pm
Fri 9 am-1 pm
Sat 10 am-1 pm

Arnprior Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON, K7S 1R6, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Arnprior 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:
Sun – Closed
Mon & Tues 11 am-7 pm
Wed-Fri 10 am-5 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm

Pembroke Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Pembroke Public Library, 237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1B3, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Pembroke 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:
Sun – Closed
Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am-5:30 pm

Killaloe & District Public Library Engagement Activities - Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Killaloe & District Public Library, 1 John Street, Killaloe, ON, K0J 2A0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Killaloe & District Public Library has an activity for the community to engage in:

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:
Sun & Mon – Closed
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 11 am-4 pm
Thurs 11 am-6 pm

Petawawa Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Biblio Bingo, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Petawawa 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:
Sun – Closed
Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Fri 10 am-6 pm
Sat 10 am -5 pm

Ottawa Valley Reads
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | 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….

The Boat People – Sharon Bala
The Break – Katherena Vermette
Black Boys Like Me – Matthew R. Morris
RU – Kim Thuy
Ohpikiihaakan-Ohpihmen (Raised Somewhere Else): A 60s Scoop Adoptees Story of Coming Home – Colleen Hele Cardinal

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 June, when 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

Explore Nature: Guided Interpretation Hike at Shaw Woods
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre, 2065 Bulger Road, Eganville, ON, K0J 1T0, Canada
Join us for a guided interpretation hike at the Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre. Learn about Canadian flora and fauna, enjoy the beautiful Canadian scenery, a delicious meal, and meet new people!
Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre is, exactly that, an outdoor education centre located in beautiful Eganville.
They have a mission to foster the ethic of responsible environmental stewardship by providing educational programming and self-directed learning. You can learn more about the programs they offer, the research being conducted, and events happening at Shaw Woods HERE

REGISTER HERE* for the Explore Nature: Guided Interpretation Hike at Shaw Woods
*Please note that by registering for this activity, you will be signing the PARTICIPANT WAIVER. The waiver can be found on the registration page for this event.

Algonquin College's Pembroke Campus Library Engagement Activities - Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-28 | Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Canada
From the 17th to the 28th of June, Algonquin College Pembroke Campus Library has two activities for the community to engage in:

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 people 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: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

Restorative Conversations & Relationships in the Workplace Lunch-and-Learn
2024-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Community Service Hub, 1881 Roger's Road, Perth, Ontario, ​K7H 3P7, Canada
Join Lanark County Community Justice as they lead an in-person Restorative Conversations and Relationships in the Workplace Lunch-and-Learn workshop on:

Wednesday, June 19, 9 am – 12 pm at Community Service Hub, 1881 Roger’s Road, Perth, ON

Register Here
The Restorative Conversations and Relationships in the Workplace Lunch-and-Learn workshop offers an introduction to building restorative relationships with a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) curious mindset.
Participants will learn:

10 ways to live restoratively challenge
Presentation on how to live restoratively
What it means to have restorative relationships
What it means to have a curious mindset

Attendees are encouraged to stay and have their packed lunch after the session to connect and build relationships if they can.
This lunch-and-learn is hosted in partnership with the Lanark County Children and Youth Services Collaboration and Every Kid In Our Communities of Leeds and Grenville.

Culture Connect Movie Night - Deep River Public Library
2024-06-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, June 19th at 2 pm at the Deep River Public Library for a Culture Connect Movie Night!
RU (2023)
Tinh, a young Vietnamese refugee, and her family as they embark on a new life in Canada after a perilous journey and a stay in a Malaysian camp. Despite the opportunity for a fresh start, Tinh faces challenges adapting to her new environment, exacerbated by her shy and reserved nature. Learning a new language and integrating into the unfamiliar society add to her struggles. Tinh must confront the traumas of her past journey and summon resilience to navigate her new life and find happiness.
Based on the true story and book ‘RU’ by Tim Thuy
Watch the trailer HERE
Snacks will be provided.

Renfrew Public Library - Language Carrousel Storytime
2024-06-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
Is there anything better than story time? How about Storytime in a different language? Renfrew Public Library invites guests to share a children’s book, nursery rhyme, or story in a different language.
Registration is required for this event. Please call the library to register on 613-432-8151

Culture Connect Movie Night - Renfrew Public Library
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
Join us on Thursday, June 20th at 6 pm at the Renfrew Public Library for a Culture Connect Movie Night!

Ramen Shop (2018)
Ramen Shop follows Masato, a young ramen chef from Japan, who embarks on a journey to Singapore after his father’s death, seeking his mother’s family and the recipes she left behind. Along the way, he discovers a culinary heritage in Singapore and reconnects with his estranged relatives, guided by the assistance of food blogger Miki. Through cooking and exploring his mother’s homeland, Masato not only discovers delicious signature dishes but also finds a path to his grandmother’s heart, bridging the gap between his Japanese and Singaporean heritage.
Watch the trailer (English subs)
Snacks will be provided. Registration for this event is required (limited spaces available).
Please register for this event HERE

National Indigenous Peoples Day Speaker Series Event with Colleen Hele Cardinal: The Scoop on Trafficking of Indigenous Children Through Welfare Policies
2024-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Canada
Join us for this honest and insightful presentation into the realities of enduring the 60s Scoop, the failures of Canadian welfare policies regarding Indigenous children, and the incredible work being done to support survivors and families of the 60s Scoop on their journey to healing.
Agenda

9 – 10 am: Elder Barry and local Indigenous drummers will lead the opening drumming on Mishomis Ashage Dwegan (Blue Heron), the Campus’s Grandfather Drum.
10 – 11 am: Keynote by Colleen Hele Cardinal

About the Presenter: Colleen Hele Cardinal
Colleen Hele Cardinal is nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree) from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, AB, but was adopted and raised in Sault Ste Marie ON. She is a community organizer, social justice advocate, student, author and kokum. Her work includes organizing six national 60s Scoop gatherings in Ontario, raising the issue of the 60s Scoop at an international level to the displacement and loss of identity survivors have experienced.
Colleen also speaks publicly and candidly about MMIW2SG and the impacts of the 60s Scoop, drawing critical connections between colonial child welfare removal policies and her lived experiences and those of women in her family. Colleen continues to volunteer with several initiatives, including Families of Sisters in Spirit, Blackbird Medicines and the Nobel Women’s Initiative Sister to Sister Mentorship program to address gender-based violence, while giving context on the making of Canada, treaty relationships and the dehumanization of Indigenous people through policy and media.
She is the author of the Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh (Raised somewhere else): A 60s Scoop Adoptee’s Story of Coming Home as well as spearheading the GIS mapping initiative Mapping the 60s Scoop Diaspora, and being awarded the Ontario Premier’s Award for Outstanding Community Service. Currently, Colleen is a Trauma Informed Resolution Health Support worker and Lead Facilitator for the Sixties Scoop Network / Edbendaagzijiig (e dben daag zi jig).
In this presentation:

Contextualization of Indigenous child removals within Canada and insight into the current circumstances of the 60s Scoop.
The differences between Residential schools, day schools, the 60s Scoop, and current child welfare policies
The newly developed GIS mapping tool to identify and connect 60s Scoop survivors
Insight into the needs of 60s Scoop survivors and intergenerational trauma survivors
The Sixties Scoop Network – based in Ottawa.

This presentation will take place at the Algonquin College Pembroke Campus. The presentation will be streamed live to the Algonquin College Community, and members of the public are invited to tune in online or in person.
Locations:

The Ottawa Campus – Mamidosewin Centre Room E122 (1st Floor, Student Commons, E Building)
The Perth Campus – Student Commons
The Pembroke Campus – The Common

Registration is required for this event.
Please register here
Brought to you by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew, Algonquin Student’s Association, Mamidoswin Centre, and the 60s Scoop Network

Renfrew Public Library: Author Chat with Jamie Bramburger
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with local author Jamie Bramburger as he answers all your questions about the 1942 Almonte train crash. Learn about this important piece of local history from the guy who literally wrote the book!
About:
On a cold Almonte night in December 1942, a military troop train loaded with soldiers crashed into the local train from Pembroke. The resulting disaster forever changed the lives of people in Renfrew, Pembroke, Almonte, and all across Canada. Now, local historian and former broadcaster Jamie Bramburger has gathered the stories of survivors, victims, and government documents to share the full story in his latest book: Sudden Impact: The Almonte Train Wreck of 1942. Join Jamie to hear the whole story, ask questions, and buy a copy of this important piece of history
Please note this event is for ages 14+
Reserve a spot for this event HERE

The Cricket Showdown! - Petawawa
2024-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Petawawa Civic Centre, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Have you ever wanted to try playing cricket but haven’t had the opportunity?
Now is your chance!
The Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew team and the Ottawa Tuskers cricket team invite you to join us for a day of learning, competition, and fun!
What’s on for the day:

10 am – 11 am: Cricket 101 Clinic open to the public
11 am: Cricket match between the Tuskers and local players in the area.
Lunch provided to cricket participants courtesy of Nala’s Kitchen

REGISTER HERE
* Please note that by registering for this activity, you agree to the terms of the PARTICIPANT WAIVER. This waiver can be found on the event registration page.
Learn more about the Ottawa Tuskers Sports Club inc. HERE

Petawawa Newcomer Container Market
2024-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Petawawa Civic Centre, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Join us at the Petawawa Civic Centre for the Petawawa Newcomer Container Market on Saturday, June 22nd! Try various tasty foods, purchase unique, crafted goods, and enjoy performances! No registration or tickets are required for this event. Just arrive ready to have fun!
Who is going to be there so far:

Mackie’s Golden Meals
Henna Tattoos by Bhawna & Shreya’s Jewellry
Nala’s Kitchen
Feo Bubble Tea
Thai Gardens
Sara Lake Studios
Irish Daisy Candle
Humble Beginnings
Small Town Company
Bumpy Road Studio
H’artful Design
Katy Clark Illustrations

With performances by Dharma Dharma (Belly Dance performance) and Navid (Spanish guitar performance).
This is going to be a container market you won’t want to miss!

Renfrew Public Library - Language Learning Lab
2024-06-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
The Language Learning Lab is a simple idea. Participants meet at the Library, socialize, and learn some new language skills.
Light refreshments will be provided
Registration is required for this event. Please register HERE

Culture Connect Movie Afternoon – Mississippi Mills Public Library
2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte, 155 High St, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, June 26th at 1 pm at the Mississippi Mills Public Library for a Culture Connect Movie Afternoon!
Peace by Chocolate (2021)
After the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee and his family struggle to settle into their new small-town life in Antigonish, NS. Follow this family’s journey of settling in, following dreams, family legacy, and chocolate!
Watch the trailer HERE
Snacks will be provided.
No registration is required for this event.
