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Photo: Hand drumming with Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone
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Thank you to Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone for sharing her joy for drumming with the PPR community!
Aqua is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, artist, and activist is a strong Anishinaabe Kwe~Indigenous Woman, also known as Nibii Waawaaskone~Water Flower. She originates from North Bay where she was raised by her single Mom Waabishkaasin Kwe~White Stone Woman. Aqua is a two-spirit woman of mixed Ancestry; Ojibwe Métis with French and Scottish heritage.
Aqua is a hand drummer and hand drum maker and will be a special guest at the Sept 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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Image: Parkdale Project Read AGM poster
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Please save the date for Parkdale Project Read's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Date: Wednesday September 26, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: 1209 King Street West, Unit 2
Agenda will include:
1. Opening Ceremony by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone
2. Review of the 2017-2018 Program and Finances
3. Board Elections
4, Celebration of Learners
5. Collaborative Performance by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone and PPR Learners
All PPR Members and Community Supporters are welcome! Refreshments provided.
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Photo: PPR Learners visit the Art Gallery of Ontario
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PPR Learners visited the AGO to view Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak, an exhibition of Inuit cultural heritage, and Rebecca Belmore: Facing the Monumental that explores the artist’s lifelong commitment to the relation of politics and beauty in art.
Thank you to the AGO Community Access Initiatives Program and PPR Summer Students, Nkimie and Karina for all their support!
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Intro to Driver's Education
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Photo: PPR Community learning together
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Congratulations to the PPR Learners who completed our Introduction to Driver's Education class to help them prepare for the G1 Test. Thanks to PPR Tutors who designed clear language workbooks, created interactive road signs including miniature cars, and co-facilitated the 8-week program.
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Photo: Learning about community gardens
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Thank you to The Stop Community Food Centre for inviting PPR to visit the Green Barn at Artscape Wychwood Barns. We explored the community gardens, the greenhouse, compost demonstration centre, and Global Roots Garden. The Stop brings people together around healthy food, providing opportunities to make friends, build skills, combat social isolation, and advocate for change.
We were honoured to visit Mashkikii;aki’ing (Medicine Earth) Medicine Wheel Garden, a partnership between The Stop and the Sagatay program at Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) that provides an opportunity to share teachings and learn more about plant medicine, gardening, and healthy living.
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Image: Run for PPR poster
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PPR is an official charity at the 2018 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon – Charity Challenge! This annual event is held in Toronto, and is one of Canada’s largest and most prestigious running events, drawing thousands of runners each year. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
As part of the marathon events, the Charity Challenge provides a unique way for people to support their charities of choice. By registering to run in one of the events (5km, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon), you can also sign up to fundraise for Parkdale Project Read!
Individuals who register to run, walk, or stroll for PPR can use our charity discount code to receive a discount on the registration fees for the 5K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon. You can also take advantage of a personalized fundraising platform to raise and monitor donations.
Learn more at: www.parkdaleprojectread.org/stwm
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Photo: Spoken Word Poet, Andrea Thomson visits PPR
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PPR's Creative Writing group had wonderful guests this summer including Guy Ewing, Andrea Thomson, and Alice Liew. Thanks to all the artists, learners, tutors, volunteers, and summer students who have supported our group. It's been great writing with you. Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in September!
PPR will be closed from August 20 to September 3.
Re-opening on Tuesday September 4th at 10 AM.
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