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Join the Kawarth World Issuess Centre, and OPIRG Peterborough for an afternoon networking meeting that will bring together the community to discuss the amazing work that's happening in Peterborough/ Nogojiwanong. All are welcome, whether you are affliated with an organization or not. If you are able to do so, you are asked to bring a snack (maybe say, some chocolate or cheese?!) for the group. Plan to discuss what you and your organization are doing, as well as both the support you can provide others, and what you are looking for help on.

This event will be held at the Millennium Park Display Room, behind the Silver Bean Cafe.

This event has been generously sponsored by Chasing the Cheese.

This is an accessible space, and bus fare can be provided upon request.

For more information check out our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/259595034516116/

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact KWIC: workshops@kwic.info or OPIRG: opirg@trentu.ca

Thank you to everyone who came together to make the "Women's Health and Women's Rights; in the Philippians and Beyond" event such a success!

A special thank you to Inter Pares, Peterborough Public Health, Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle, Kawartha Sexual Assault Center, and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health who made this event possible! #LikhaanTour

Photo credit: Inter Pares

Are you between the ages of 16-29 and interested in...
youth leadership
learning from others
art
storytelling?!

Join a diverse group of youth engaging in cross-cultural dialogue to explore local histories from Indigenous, non-Indigenous, settler & newcomer perspectives through the creation of workshops.

What if we acknowledged Canada’s 150^th by asking ‘what is the true history of this land’? What if we came together to share stories from Indigenous, non-Indigenous, settler and newcomer perspectives and everyone was truly heard? What story would you tell? What if we (re)connected to the water, land and food?

Want to be a part of a learning community that hosts these conversations through workshops and community events? A group of youth (16-29) are hosting our first meeting atSadleir House (751 George St. N) from 4-6pm on Friday June 2. You are invited and so is anyone else interested in exploring these truths through cross-cultural dialogue.

Please arrive with an open mind and heart and a willingness to share. Bring an item of cultural significance that you can share in an opening circle. Snacks will be provided. All participants must register by filling out a volunteer form:
https://goo.gl/forms/I3uwGUu281lo66Sp1

What may come from this experience? How about…

Free training in workshop facilitation, cross-cultural dialogue, cultural competency & more!
A supportive environment to develop as a youth leader and enhance or learn new skills
Meeting new people, learning from one another’s stories and building a community together
An opportunity to be creative and be inspired
Delicious food & fun
Spend enough time with us and we can sign off on volunteer hours or write you a glowing reference letter!

For more information please contact Rachelia at youth@kwic.info.

Acknowledging Canada's 150th through Stories of Place & Belonging is a youth-led project that explores the interconnectedness of Indigenous, newcomer and settler, non-Indigenous Canadians, specifically in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough) through stories of place, migration and belonging. Using art and stories we will craft & host workshops that illustrate our common histories & humanities with a focus on land, food and water.

Kawartha World Issues Center sends our warmest condolences to the family of Dr. Hassan Gardezi, a previous Board Member with KWIC. Please join the family in celebrating Dr. Gardezi's passionate community leadership at a memorial service and reception to take place June 11, 2017, from 2 - 5 pm.

The event will be held in the
Peterborough Lions Community Centre
347 Burnham Street, Peterborough, ON
in the Sisson Room entered from the back of the building.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/hRg684xChXp

Congratulations to all students who are convocating next week! We are all so proud of your hard work and dedication, and are looking forward to seeing the amazing things you will do. Remember now you only know in part; so go and try and find the other parts!

Congratulations to Elder Shirley Ida Eliza Mary Immaculata Williams on receiving an Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa from the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Trent and the Nogojiwanong community has been so fortunate to benefit from your continued passion and dedication, and we will continue to be inspired by the work you do. Miigwetch!

For more information about Shirley and her award visit: https://uoit.ca/current-students/academics/convocation/honorary-degrees/2017/elder-shirley-williams.php

KWIC would like to recognize The Honorable Dr. Jane Augustine for receiving an Honorary Degree from Trent on June 8th. KWIC was proud to bring Dr. Augustine to Nogojiwanong to speak in the spring for International Women's Day.

“I am so proud to accept this honorary doctor of laws degree from Trent University. Trent's motto – Challenge the way you think – embodies the widely recognized teaching/learning environment experienced by all. As someone whose life's work has focused on 'inclusion, leadership, and social change' I am thrilled to be associated with the reputation of Trent as an 'interactive, supportive, and collaborative' educational institution. I am grateful for your embrace with this honour.” -Dr. Augustine on receiving this recognition.

Photo credit: Trent Communications Department

Congratulations to Environmental and Life Sciences graduate student, Erin Hayward for winning the 3M nation student fellow!

If you want to read more about Erin and her story check out this article here: https://www.trentu.ca/newsevents/newsDetail.php?newsId=18187

COME VISIT THE RESOURCE CENTRE!

A reminder that the KWIC Global Education Resource Centre (Trent U East Bank, Environmental Sciences Building, B101) is open weekdays from 7 AM - 7PM, and everyone is welcome to make use of the space. The Centre is a quite meeting, study, and prayer-friendly space. With a free lending alternative library.

Community News & Events

Here you will find info about all kinds of exciting community news and events. Be sure to check our Community Calendar, as there are events being added regularly!

Join the Peterborough/Kawartha Chapters of the: Council of Canadians, Kawartha World Issues Center, Amnesty International, Leap Manifesto, and Transition Town, for Peterborough's Canada Day Parade! Contact the Council of Canadians for more information: rbrady1@cogeco.ca

Leap Peterborough Next Meeting:

Defeating Consumerism & Working Groups

On June 13, Rachel Quilty, a Grade 12 student from Peterborough, who recently won first prize for her speech at the Provincial Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the Legion will present her winning speech – Defeating Consumerism – and will answer questions.

Friends, Legion members, students, and others who have not heard Rachel’s presentation are most welcome. After Rachel's presentation the remainder of the meeting will be devoted to activities of Leap Peterborough's Working Groups.

Check out our Community Calendar!

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(if you'd like events posted frequently, you may request a community account to post your own!).

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