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Indigenous Culture Day
2023-06-04 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Perth’s Last Duel Park, 22 Craig Street, Perth, ON, Canada
Get ready for a wonderful Culture Day at the inauguration of the new Indigenous Healing Circle. The inauguration ceremony will be followed by a cultural celebration to honour National Indigenous History Month. All are welcome to participate in traditional Indigenous songs with the Lanark Drum Circle, watch demo dancing, and participate in craft workshops, round dance and the small feast. Plus, there are giveaways! All are welcome.
Learn more by visiting the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth & Reconciliation Facebook page.

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.

Moving forward with Truth and Reconciliation
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation, 84 Isabella St. Unit #10, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5S5, Canada
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and why was it created? Do you feel like reconciliation is possible? What do you feel is needed to achieve reconciliation in Canada, Ontario, Our City, Communities and within ourselves? Join in this open discussion as we dig deep into these challenging questions, questioning our own thoughts and biases and how we can move forward in a good way, building true authentic and meaningful connections.
All are welcome. We ask that you register here so that we know how many participants to prepare for.

Deep River Library - Culture Connect Open Mic Night
2023-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
You’re invited to the June Arts Open Mic Night at the Deep River Public Library. In June, we’re collaborating with #CultureConnect to bring you an arts open mic night line-up that celebrates culture & community!
Have a poem to share? Perhaps you have a short story you’d like to read on your culture? What about a comedic monologue? Do you have a song you’d like to perform?
Join us in the main Library (upstairs) by the Fireplace.
Registration is required for all performers. You can register right up until the day of the event.
CALL: 613-584-2844
EMAIL: info@deepriverlibrary.ca
Or register in person at the library.
Our Open Mic Night host (Britt) will call you up when it is your time to perform.
Questions? Reach out to us at: bgillman@deepriverlibrary.ca / (613) 584-4244 if you have any questions.

Deep River Library - Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes (French)
2023-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Join us at Deep River Library for Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes! Delight in enchanting tales and soothing French tales 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.

Street Curling & Bridge Street Grand Re-Opening
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Join the Carleton Place Curling Club, CurlON and the Town of Carleton Place for the Summer Street Curl Tour stop and re-opening of Bridge Street for a fun-filled day of exciting activities and curling exploration! Whether you’re a seasoned curler or completely new to the culture of the sport, this event promises to be a blast for everyone.
Activities take place on Bridge Street in Carleton Place, at Town Hall!
We welcome everyone, from curling enthusiasts to those simply curious about the sport. So bring your friends, family, and colleagues, and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, entertainment, and the joy of curling.

It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Smiths Falls Pride - Gayla
2023-06-24 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 1A1, Canada
Join Smiths Falls Pride in celebrating Pride Month at our Gayla for a fun night of dancing, a silent auction, and cash bar.
Doors will open at 7:30
Want to donate an item to our silent auction? Connect with smithsfallspride@gmail.com.
Registration is necessary – purchase your tickets here.

Museum Neighbourhood Story Jams - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
2023-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Mississippi Mills Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0, Canada
What’s your story? Neighbourhood Story Jam is an opportunity to share your story, your culture, your traditions, your memories, with your neighbours by connecting them with an object you have at home! Engage in 1-on-1 storytelling to listen, learn, and connect through the exchange of stories.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself to spark those stories! Do you have an object that tells this story?
What is your cultural identity?What is your favourite activity?What was worth every penny?Do you have any traditions?What’s been passed down to you?What made an impact on you?What is your family’s story?What is your happiest memory?
Bring yourself, an object, and a story down to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on Sunday, June 25 at 10am to participate.

Museum Neighbourhood Story Jams - Arnprior & District Museum
2023-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Arnprior & District Museum, 35 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON, K7S 1R6, Canada
Neighbourhood Story Jam is a fun way for neighbours to connect important stories with belongings they have at home. Community members will engage in 1-on-1 speed storytelling to learn about each other and kick start a community oral history or exhibit initiative. Here’s our recipe for the event!
What participants need: – Bring an object from your life that is connected to your culture
No need to register – drop-ins are welcomed.

Dabke Dance Lesson
2023-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Avenue, Petawawa, ON, K8H 2S9, Canada
The most popular Arab folk dance is the Dabke. Dabke is the Arab form of line dancing. Dabke is danced at weddings and other gatherings and on the streets. Dabke started as a way of repairing roofs and soon turned into an entertainment form, spreading to other countries in the Middle East. As better roofing techniques evolved, Dabke also evolved into a more entertaining dance form.
Dabke is a popular dance in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, danced by men and women of all ages.
Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing, flat shoes (no heels) and bring water to drink!
Click Here to Register

Tapas & Toque: A Night in Spain
2023-06-28 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Bored n’ Saucy, 185 Pembroke St E, Pembroke, ON, K8A 3J6, Canada
Experience Spain’s vibrant flavours and passionate rhythms at Bored n’ Saucy in Pembroke! Join us for a spectacular Spanish-themed buffet meal accompanied by live flamenco guitar music performed by the talented Navid Miraftab.
Buffet: 5 – 9 pm ($20+HST)

Chicken Paella
Tortilla Española
Bocadillo de lomo
Bocadillo Serranito
Spanish Sponge Cake

Live Music: 6 – 9 pm
Reserve your spot at this unforgettable event and join us at Bored n’ Saucy in Pembroke. Let Spain’s flavours, sounds, and ambiance envelop you for a memorable night that will leave you with lasting memories. ¡Viva España!

Deep River Library - Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes (Persian)
2023-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Join us at Deep River Library for Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes in Persian! Experience the magic of storytelling as we enchant young minds with captivating tales and soothing melodies in Persian. This special program creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for little ones to unwind and drift off to sleep. By embracing bilingual storytelling, we foster language development and celebrate the richness of Persian culture. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to ignite your children’s love for reading and language. Suitable for all ages and their families.
