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Introduction to Intercultural Competency Workshop
2022-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
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 online session via Zoom is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning!

Wednesday, October 5
1 – 3 p.m.
Via Zoom

Please complete your workshop registration here.

Attendees who fully participate in this professional development opportunity will receive a digital certification of completion from Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew.

Facilitator Bio: Laura Julien has a background in corporate training and was an employment consultant with Employment Ontario before joining the College in 2019 as a Settlement Coach with the Community Settlement Initiative, an Immigration, Refugees, and Canadian Citizenship funded project supported by the Local Immigration Partnership in an effort to build capacity in local communities to better serve newcomers to Canada. Laura was certified as an Intercultural Competency Trainer in 2019 with the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre and she provided coaching and training to local employers, service providers, community groups and individuals on Intercultural Competency. Laura resides in Eganville with her family and is an engaged and active community member. Laura is passionate about inclusion and believes strongly understanding oneself is the first step on any journey of inclusion

Nathan Hall - Let's Talk About Race: The Cost of Being Colour Blind at Work
2022-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark and Renfrew and Algonquin College’s Inclusion Infusions presents:
Nathan Hall – Let’s Talk About Race: The Cost of Being Colour Blind at Work

Tuesday, September 20th
10:00am-11:00am Presentation
11:00am-11:30am Q&A

The facts are clear. The experiences of racialized groups within organizations are different. White privilege exists. There is unconscious bias that disproportionately affects racialized groups. There are likely different standards being held for different people. Convincing yourself that race does not play any role within your company will continue to isolate people and sustain the issue. Join Nathan Hall as he explores all these topics and shares his extensive expertise in this area.

This event is open to Algonquin College staff, faculty, students, and members of the community.

Registration is required. Get your free tickets here.

Welcoming Week 2022
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-18 | Ontario
In collaboration with our wonderful community partners, Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew is excited to facilitate some great activities and events across our two counties in celebration of Welcoming Week 2022!
“Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and that they belong in their local community, no matter where they come from. This year’s Welcoming Week takes place from September 9 to 18. It marks the 10th anniversary of what is now a global event, and Canada’s third year participating nationally. Successful integration is a two-way street: the more welcoming communities are, the more newcomers feel at home and contribute locally” – Immigration Matters
Welcoming Week 2022 Line-Up
Goosechase Scavenger Hunt
Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 18th
Looking for a fun adventure to take part in? Join our Goosechase App Scavenger Hunt with special activities designed to celebrate differences and create a more welcoming community. You can participate in a team, or individually. Spaces are limited. Download the Goosechase app to participate. You can find more information here.

Say Welcome! Challenge
Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 18th
Visit participating libraries in your area to complete the Say Welcome! Challenge. How many languages can you say welcome in?

Community Cultural Cookbook
Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 18th
Sharing food brings everyone together. Has there ever been a more accurate statement? We’d like to highlight your favourite family recipe. What dish feels like home? What dish do you love to cook for your family? Visit participating libraries and share your culinary traditions with us in their provided notebook. You can also share it with us via email Localimmigrationpartnership@algonquincollege.com or on social media. We hope to eventually put together a community cookbook with the recipes collected from across our two counties.

Free Film Screening – Peace by Chocolate
Algonquin College Perth Campus Room 103
Monday, September 12th at 12:00 pm
Join us at the Algonquin College Perth Campus in Room 103 for a free screening of the film Peace by Chocolate: the story of the Hadhad family’s journey to Canada after fleeing the war in Syria. Their resilience and the welcoming community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, led them to establish the artisanal chocolate shop with a simple but profound message, “Peace by Chocolate.” A light lunch will be provided to students. Students can pre-register here.

Free Film Screening – Peace by Chocolate
Petawawa Public Library – Rotary Room
Tuesday, September 13th at 1:00 pm
Join the Petawawa Public Library for a free screening of the film Peace by Chocolate: the story of the Hadhad family’s journey to Canada after fleeing the war in Syria. Their resilience and the welcoming community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, led them to establish the artisanal chocolate shop with a simple but profound message, “Peace by Chocolate.” Snacks will be available. This is a free drop-in activity!

Free Film Screening – Peace by Chocolate
Pembroke Public Library
Tuesday, September 13th at 2:00 pm
Join the Petawawa Public Library for a free screening of the film Peace by Chocolate: the story of the Hadhad family’s journey to Canada after fleeing the war in Syria. Their resilience and the welcoming community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, led them to establish the artisanal chocolate shop with a simple but profound message, “Peace by Chocolate.” Snacks will be available. This is a free drop-in activity.

Free Film Screening – Peace by Chocolate
Algonquin College Pembroke Campus – The Landing
Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00 pm
Join us at the Algonquin College Pembroke Campus at The Landing for a free screening of the film Peace by Chocolate: the story of the Hadhad family’s journey to Canada after fleeing the war in Syria. Their resilience and the welcoming community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, led them to establish the artisanal chocolate shop with a simple but profound message, “Peace by Chocolate.” Snacks will be available. Students can pre-register here.

Free Film Screening – Peace by Chocolate & Post Film Discussion with Daryna Z.
Renfrew Public Library
Saturday, September 18th at 6:30 pm
Join the Renfrew Public Library for a free screening of the film Peace by Chocolate: the story of the Hadhad family’s journey to Canada after fleeing the war in Syria. Their resilience and the welcoming community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, led them to establish the artisanal chocolate shop with a simple but profound message, “Peace by Chocolate.” After the film, new community member Daryna Z will share her experiences being displaced from Ukraine. Snacks will be available.
Please register before September 15th online or call 613.432.8151

Free Film Screening – Peace by Chocolate
Deep River Public Library
Saturday, September 18th at 7:00 pm
Join the Deep River Public Library for a free screening of the film Peace by Chocolate: the story of the Hadhad family’s journey to Canada after fleeing the war in Syria. Their resilience and the welcoming community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, led them to establish the artisanal chocolate shop with a simple but profound message, “Peace by Chocolate.” Snacks will be available.

Official Welcoming Week Video
Sunday, September 19th
To wrap up this year’s welcoming week, view our official #WelcomingWeek2022 video on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) featuring members across our communities. We want to capture the welcoming spirit of Lanark and Renfrew counties and share it with everyone, whether you’re a newcomer or have been here for years.
Don’t forget to share how you’re celebrating Welcoming Week by using the official hashtag #WelcomingWeek2022

Yoga in the Park
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew in partnership with White Pine Yoga, invites you to come participate in an open-air yoga session and to learn more about yoga – one of the six schools of Hinduism. Through yoga, one is introduced to the spiritual philosophy of Hinduism, which is very different from most other world views.
Bring your own mat and be welcomed into a peaceful community at the waterfront (in front of the playground on Fred Blackstein Boulevard). Donations to the St. Joseph’s Foodbank are encouraged.
This workshop takes place at Pembroke Waterfront Park (Pembroke Marina). There is no need to pre-register.
This workshop is part of Culture Fest Pembroke.

Inclusive Leadership Workshop
2022-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Canada
Learn how to create and lead an organization that leverages the diverse talents of all contributors.

About this event

The workforce has become more diverse, multicultural, multigenerational, mobile, and hyper-connected, and work gets done more virtually. As a leader, you need to know how to navigate this complex and rapidly changing landscape because inclusive leaders create inclusive work environments. Inclusive work environments produce higher performance, increase employee engagement, fuel innovation and creativity, increase retention, and positively impact the customer service experience.
During this 1-hour in-person interactive workshop led by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew, you will explore how inclusive leadership is the key to supporting a diverse workforce.
This workshop takes place at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus in Room 124 on the first floor.
This workshop is part of Culture Fest Pembroke.
Register here.

Coffee With a Neighbour
2022-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Starbucks Carleton Place, 505 McNeely Road, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 0A8, Canada
Update! Due to unforeseen circumstances, our friends at Starbucks Carleton Place will have to postpone this event until Monday, July 11.
One-on-one conversations over coffee with our neighbours. Our neighbours are made up of various community members with unique experiences, backgrounds and stories to tell. Each neighbour will have two 30-minute reservable time slots available during the
event. Everyone has a story to tell, why not meet someone new for half an hour and learn something about them.
Coffee and treats will be provided. This is a free event!
Reservations are required and can be made by calling Starbucks Carleton Place at 613-253-1760 or emailing sarahloftus@rogers.com.

Welcome Rock Painting - Renfrew Public Library
2022-06-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them at your library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture. Following the Welcome Rocks painting session, 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.
This session is for adults and will be in person at the Renfrew Public Library! Pre-register using Bookwhen or email Meera at info@renfrewlibrary.ca.

Community Reads Virtual Meeting
2022-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Join us for this guided yet relaxed adventure into stories (memoir and fiction) of crossing cultures. Books about leaving and arriving, about being deeply within a culture and on the periphery, about feeling at home and in-between. Participants in the Community Reads Event can choose from the proposed book list (or choose their own within the theme) with the support of participating libraries.
The activity will culminate in a virtual Community Read Event meeting on June 29 to discuss common themes, explore experiences in crossing cultures, and contribute to a community discussion.
Below is a list of suggested books to consider. Your local libraries are an exceptional resource for finding one of the books listed below or recommending some titles you may not have considered before!

We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story – Simu Liu
I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You by David Chariandy
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
Lost in Translation by Eva Hoffman
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
RU by Kim Thuy
Becoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein

Register here for our virtual Community Read Event meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 6 – 7 p.m.

Battle of the Bats: Where a love for cricket meets passion for softball
2022-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Garrison Petawawa Recreation Complex, 30 Festubert Blvd S-117, Petawawa, ON, K8H 2X3
Join us for Battle of the Bats when the Ottawa Tuskers Cricket Club challenges a local softball team to a back-to-back friendly game of cricket followed by softball.
Bring the whole family up to Petawawa and watch the Ottawa Tuskers Cricket Team match up with the PSP Softball Team as they teach one another about their favourite sport. After some tutorials, it’s game time! We’ll have one softball game and one cricket game. Don’t miss the greatest mash-up this year!
What to Expect

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Cricket & Softball 101 tutorials
1 p.m.: Softball game. The first pitch is being thrown by Colonol Vass at approximately 1 p.m.
2 p.m.: Cricket match

This event is open to all. Come learn, cheer on both teams, and have some fun.
PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place at Garrison Petawawa. All those who attend will be required to show ID at the Garrison gate before making your way to Diamond #2 on Somme Road.
This event is made possible by sponsor and community leader, Hyska’s Your Independent Grocer.

Middle East Cane Dance Lesson
2022-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Canada
Throughout the Middle East and North Africa, people have performed dances with sticks or canes. These types of dances have been around for centuries and can be found in the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. Such dances are actually found in ancient cultures around the world.
Suli Adams, dance enthusiast and community leader, will take you through the journey to Cane Dance in Egypt.
Here’s what you can expect at our session:

Personalize your cane. You get to take this home too!
Learn some of the history behind this unique cultural dance
Learn the steps and rhythms of this dance

Our dance lesson will take place in the Gymnasium of Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus.
Pre-register here so that we can ensure we have enough canes!
Learn about Suli Adams

Suli retired from a career in research science which included clinical trials and development of PCR technology in her early years. More recently, she worked at CNL as a Root Cause Analyst, a Nuclear Oversight Auditor and finally, as a Regulatory Specialist for the NRU Reactor. Suli is passionate about contributing to the local community and has volunteered for PSP and PMFRC. Prior to the pandemic, Suli volunteered for employment services in Petawawa and taught ESL under the citizenship program for newcomers to the area. Currently, Suli is the Co-Chair of the Pembroke Diversity Committee, a member of the working groups for the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew, and a community representative on the Quality and Patient Safety Committee for the Pembroke Regional Hospital.

What Does it Mean to be Two-Spirited?
2022-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Janna and Kerry’s Over Easy Bar and Grill, 27 Pembroke St W, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 5M4, Canada
Have you heard the term “Two-Spirited” or “Indigiqueer” and wondered what they mean? Join community leaders Duane Gaston’ Aucoin and Julianna Morin for an intimate and candid knowledge-sharing evening to learn about what it means to be Two-Spirited and Indigiqueer within some Indigenous communities, encompassing cultural, spiritual, sexual and gender identity.
There is no need to pre-register for this event. All are welcome to come and connect!
This event is in partnership with Pembroke Pride. Celebrate with the Pembroke Pride Festival on June 3 & 4, 2022. #AllTogetherNow

Learn about our Indigenous Leaders
Duane Gastant’ Aucoin is a Wolf/Yanyedi member of the Teslin Tlingit Council and recently returned home from Vancouver, BC.
He received training from his elders as the lead singer/drummer/dancer for the Deslin Khwan Dancers in the Yukon and has performed with them throughout Canada and the US since 1996.
Aucoin received formal schooling in the First Nation Theatre Training taught by nationally acclaimed director Carol Grey-Eyes. He is currently performing “Cash Creek Charlie” along with Sharon Gramma Susie” Shorty in the stand-up comedy routine “Susie & Charlie”. He has also starred in the First Nation’s Theatre Production “Raven’s Tale” in Whitehorse, Yukon, which he also co-wrote and directed. This was featured on APTN’s NEDAA.
Aucoin produced/directed/wrote/starred in “Kichx Anagaat Yatx’i: Children of the Rainbow,” a celebration of two-Spirited peoples that integrated both live and digital video pieces into one 90-minute production. The world premiere was at the 2003 Out On Screen Queer Film & Video Festival in Vancouver. It won the top award of “Audience Favorite for Best Feature”. It has played at various venues across the country and has received much acclaim and publicity.
Aucoin won the 2003 XtraWest’s Community Achievement Award for Achievement in the Arts for Children on the Rainbow.
He was also a nominee for the 2003 Vancouver Entrepreneur of the Year, “Education” Category.
In 2004 Aucoin was the associate producer for the Our City Our Voices Project with the National Film Board of Canada, a Storyscapes Project designed by Kamala Todd. This project helped the First Nations People living in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside tell their own story and share it with the general public.
He received an international award by being named the “International Two-Spirit Male Warrior” at the 19th International Two-Spirit Gathering held in Saskatchewan in 2007. As part of his duties, he publicly speaks on issues pertaining to Two-Spirited People, their history, duties and their rights in First Nations Society.
Aucoin recently completed his latest documentary entitled “My Own Private Lower Post”. In which he journeys with his mother, Vicky Bob, who is a survivor of Residential School, to discover how he too is a survivor. This healing look at the inter-generational effects of Residential School has been quoted as being “enjoyable, emotional and historic” (Whitehorse Star review). This production has screened international and has moved all who have watched it with it’s simple story of love and forgiveness. It has also screened at all the National Events for the Truth & Reconciliation Commission. Duane promised his mother Vicky before she passed away in 2011 that he would continue telling “our story”.
In 2012 he was awarded with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Both his Tlingit and Acadian Peoples have not had the best relationship with the Crown but Duane decided to receive the medal on behalf of both his peoples.
“in the past the Crown colonized & deported my Peoples…now they give us medals. This is for them!” explained Duane.
Aucoin is currently performing solo & with Sharon Shorty at various venues around the country as well as working on new video productions. But his most important work continues to be supporting his elders in his community of Teslin to help bring back his Inland Tlingit Language & Culture. He is currently his Yanyeidi Clans representative on the Teslin Tlingit Executive Council.

Julianna Morin, MSW/RSW identifies as a fat, white-presenting Indigiqueer woman and is a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation, affiliated with the Algonquins of Ontario. Julianna is honoured to live and work in her home community of Omamawenini Anishinaabe-aki and proud to be in ongoing, daily evolving co-conspiratorship with 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disability communities. Julianna aims to mobilize her traditional teachings, roles and responsibilities, and her social work experience to inspire individuals and families to achieve social and environmental justice. Julianna is the sole proprietor of Good Call Counselling Services.

“Got Land” Indigenous Comedy Show
2022-06-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Canada
This event is brought to you by AC Hub, Culture Connect, and your Students’ Association.
Got Land? Indigenous Comedy Show is a stand-up comedy variety show, where First Nation, Inuk, and Metis entertainers tell jokes and share individual life stories. Got Land? Comedy was created to express solidarity with humour. All genres of comedy are welcome and expressed.
The 1st annual Culture Connect is an opportunity for the communal celebration of beauty in diversity and the importance of culture. Culture Connect brings together community groups and organizations from across the Ottawa Valley and creates space for learning, social connection, and fun.
Take part in the various events and activities happening throughout the Valley during June and be part of creating space to enhance intercultural learning.

Newcomer Connect
2022-06-18 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Newcomer Connect is a meet-up for people new to the community and country. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the Petawawa community and to connect socially in person.

Date: Saturday, June 18th
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Petawawa Public Library, Rotary Room

Contact Sarah to register at 613-687-2227 ext 2205, outreach@petawawapubliclibrary.ca.
Presented in partnership with the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC).

Welcome Rock Take & Make Kits - Petawawa Public Library
2022-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them at your library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture. Following the Welcome Rocks painting session, 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.

When: Saturday, June 18th
Time: Drop-in between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your take-home rock painting kit. First-come-first-serve.
Where: 16 Civic Centre Rd, Petawawa, ON K8H 3H5

Max Participants: 30

Language Exchange - Deep River Public Library
2022-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
The Laurentian Hills and Deep River Libraries are hosting a language exchange Saturday, June 18th. The goal of the language exchange is to offer a fun, informal
opportunity for residents to drop in, learn something new – to hear a new language and learn a phrase or two – and connect with neighbours. There are two ways that you can experience a new language:

Family party games from 10-11 am: Have fun with a multilingual party game open to all but aimed at ages 6+.
Conversation Cafe from 1-2 pm

Same Theme, Different Book Club Program: Stories and authors from around the world
2022-06-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Join us for this guided yet relaxed adventure into stories (memoir and fiction) of crossing cultures. Books about leaving and arriving, about being deeply within a culture and on the periphery, about feeling at home and in-between. Participants in the Same Theme, Different Book Club Program can choose from the proposed book list (or choose their own within the theme) with the support of participating libraries.
Below is a list of suggested books to consider. Your local libraries are an exceptional resource for finding one of the books listed below or recommending some titles you may not have considered before!

We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story – Simu Liu
I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You by David Chariandy
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
Lost in Translation by Eva Hoffman
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
RU by Kim Thuy
Becoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein

On Wednesday, June 15, at 6 p.m., we will discuss the books read. This session is intended for adults.
Contact Sarah to register at 613-687-2227 ext 2205, outreach@petawawapubliclibrary.ca.

Part 1: Introduction to Intercultural Competency Workshop
2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
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 online session via Zoom is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning!

Please complete your workshop registration here.

This is a two-part session. You are currently registering for Part 1. Please also register for Part 2 on Wednesday, June 22, 12 – 1 p.m. to complete the course and receive your workshop recognition certificate here.

Attendees who fully participate in this professional development opportunity will receive a digital certification of completion from Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew.

Facilitator Bio: Laura Julien has a background in corporate training and was an employment consultant with Employment Ontario before joining the College in 2019 as a Settlement Coach with the Community Settlement Initiative, an Immigration, Refugees, and Canadian Citizenship funded project supported by the Local Immigration Partnership in an effort to build capacity in local communities to better serve newcomers to Canada. Laura was certified as an Intercultural Competency Trainer in 2019 with the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre and she provided coaching and training to local employers, service providers, community groups and individuals on Intercultural Competency. Laura resides in Eganville with her family and is an engaged and active community member. Laura is passionate about inclusion and believes strongly understanding oneself is the first step on any journey of inclusion

Welcome Rock Painting - Laurentian Hills Libraries
2022-06-04 | Ontario
Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them at your library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture. Following the Welcome Rocks painting session, 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.

When: Saturday, June 4th
Where: Chalk River Branch 12:00 pm-2:00 pm -15 Main St, Chalk River, ON
Point Alexander Branch 10:00 am-12:00 pm – 34465 Highway 17, RR1 Deep River, ON
Register: call or email.

Chalk River Branch 613-589-2966 crlibrary@laurentianhills.ca
Point Alexander Branch 613-584-2714 library@laurentianhills.ca

Max Participants: 15 per library branch

Lunch and Learn: Unpacking Language in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Context
2022-06-01 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Join us to learn more about using respectful and meaningful language in the 2SLGBTQIA+ context.
This Lunch & Learn includes a local Brockville Pride organization presentation and a follow-up activity. Definitions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ acronyms, appropriate and respectful use of language and an opportunity to share solutions for challenging communication experiences will be part of this event.
Register here for this free online training opportunity.
Hosted by: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group for Every Kid In Our Communities and Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative.

Welcome Rock Painting - Deep River Public Library
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Painted rocks are all the rage right now! The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them at your library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture. Following the Welcome Rocks painting session, 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.

When: June 1 – 30 (while supplies last)
Where: 55 Ridge Road, Deep River, ON

Max Participants: 15

International Eats
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Canada
Food brings people together and connects us which is why Food Services at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus has created some international eats for you to explore this month.
Stop by Food Services to purchase a convenient grab-and-go frozen meal for $12.49 + tax. Serves 2 – 3 people!
Choose from:

Butter Chicken w/ Rice & Veg
Pad Thai
Pineapple Jerk Chicken, Veg & Rice

Stop by Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to explore some international eats. Call 613-735-4700 x 2725 if you have any questions.
*Please note: Food Services is closed from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. every day.

Culture Connect Colouring
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | Ontario
Download our Culture Connect PDF colouring book for you and your littles to enjoy. When your masterpiece is complete (one or more pages) share them on Facebook or Instagram with #CultureConnectColouring to be entered into a prize draw. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Book Bingo
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | Ontario
Culture Connect Book Bingo is a fun way to challenge young readers (and older) to engage; plus, you can choose your bingo journey from the 25 prompts on the Culture Connect book bingo reading challenge card. Readers who complete a vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or full card are entered into a prize draw.

When: The Entire Month of June. Please see branch website for hours of operation.

Participating Libraries

Deep River Public Library

55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0

Laurentian Hills Library – Both locations

Chalk River Branch -15 Main St, Chalk River, ON
Point Alexander Branch – 34465 Highway 17, RR1 Deep River, ON

Petawawa Public Library

16 Civic Centre Rd, Petawawa, ON

Community Reads Event
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-29 | Ontario

Culture and Diversity Word Walk
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-23 | Ontario
The Perth and District Union Public Library is hosting a culture and diversity-themed Word Walk. To participate, visit Last Duel Park or the Fallbrook Playground between June 1 and 23. Hunt for words hidden around either park. Then use these words to create a sentence, poem, or short story.
Submit your creation to the Perth & District Library by June 23 for a chance to win a prize! Submissions can be dropped off in person or submitted to esmith@perthunionlibrary.ca.
Please include the following with your submission:

Full name
Age
Contact information

Submissions are welcome from all age groups. No registration or library membership is required. Prize winners will be announced on June 30.
