KWIC in the News

YLS recognized at the Sustainable Peterborough Awards!
Kawartha World Issues Centre, Trent University and Fleming College were awarded by Sustainable Peterborough for their efforts in combating Climate Change. This partnership piloted the Youth Leadership in Sustainability (YLS) program; an innovative 1-semester program that prepares grade 11 and 12 students for leadership roles in sustainability initiatives at the local and global levels. It provides youth with the confidence and tools they need to address issues such as climate change. 

YLS is a partnership with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Trent University, the Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and Fleming College. Their classroom is on Trent University campus and at PCVS, and the program takes students into the community, the forests and the region! 

See Full Article Here: https://bit.ly/30DjoXZ
Inside Climate News 
“Also this week, the planet’s atmospheric CO2 passed 415 ppm, a level earth hasn't seen in millions of years.”

The atmospheric CO2 seems to be rising faster than expected.  It is alleged that world military production of CO2 exceeds all other sources combined. 

Follow the link for the full article: https://bit.ly/30Dka7l
Do you love books?!
Do you have a love for books and/or organizing?! KWIC is looking for some volunteers to help with cataloging donated books in the resource centre this summer. If you are interested and available within the next two months, please email us at volunteer@kwic.info 
KWIC Partnership Events 

Join KWIC at the Peterborough Children's Water Festival!
The 18th Annual Peterborough Children's Water Festival will be onTuesday, May 28th, 2019 - 8:00 am to Thursday, May 30th, 2019 - 2:00 pm at Riverview Park & Zoo!

The Peterborough Children’s Water Festival (PCWF) is a community event that provides students with the opportunity to discover the importance and diversity of water.

The PCWF works in partnership with educators, water quality and quantity specialists, community volunteers, conservation groups, industry and government to create a festival full of activities that are educational and fun for children in grades 2 to 5.
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Nogojiwanong Reconciliation Gathering 2019
May 31st @ Confederation Square
501 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario
The 2nd annual Nogojiwanong Reconciliation Gathering will be held on Friday, May 31, from 10 am-7 pm, in Confederation Park and the Armouries, in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong. This Youth Program and Community Celebration commemorates the 4th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Calls to Action.  Don't miss out on this Free Event!
If you are interested in volunteering at this event please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/niKPipz
Rain location: Peterborough Armouries, west of Confederation Park.

Follow the facebook link below for more information!
https://www.facebook.com/events/283143199295785/ 
Community Events
Have you heard about OPIRG Peterborough's Free Market!?
OPIRG collects donations of lightly used clothing, books and small household goods which we organize in our Free Market store located in our office in Sadleir House at 751 George St. N. Everything is completely FREE for students and the Peterborough/Nogojiwanong community to take!

Come check it out! The Free Market will be open all summer long on Tuesdays from 10am to 7pm, and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm!

https://bit.ly/2M3mOjQ

YWCA Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, presented by Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre, is a powerful community experience in support of local women and children fleeing abuse.
People of all ages, genders and abilities are encouraged to wear ANY shoes and take part. Proceeds directly support Safe Nights at YWCA Crossroads Shelter, providing a vital path to 24 hour safety, resources and support for women and children in our community.
May 24th from 11am-1pm at Confederation Square 501 George St N, Peterborough

Join us on May 26th for a free, high energy, family oriented, outdoor festival that celebrates healthy lifestyles. Dandelion Day hosts over 40 local wellness practitioners, local farmers and vendors and local community interest groups.

Visitors are invited to participate in free activities, games, the silent auction and the Healthy Lifestyles challenge wall. Decorate your bike and join in the Tour De Lion All Wheels Parade from Simcoe Street to the heart of the park starting at 1:00pm. Plan to grab lunch at our Dandelion Cafe as you listen to local musicians performing on the Sun Stage all day long!
May 2019 Community Events

Peterborough
 
May 23 - TRACKS OSHKWAZIN: END OF YEAR LAND-BASED STORYTELLING PANEL: 10:00am-2:00pm @ The Gathering Space, Trent University
May 24 - YWCA Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: 11am-1pm @ Confederation Square, 501 George St
May 25 - 3rd Annual Plant Sale: 8am-12pm @ Trent Valley Archives, 567 Carnegie Ave
             - Delicious Diversity: 1pm-4pm @ Picnic Shelter, Nicholls Oval Park
             - Severed Connections:The Jackson Creek Story: 1pm-4pm @ 175 George St.
May 26 - Hungry Herbivores! - May Picnic Potluck!: 5pm-7pm @ Beavermead Park 2011 Ashburnham D
             - Dandelion Festival: 11:00am-4:00pm @ Millennium Park, Peterborough 1 King St
             - Touch a Truck: 9:30am-2:30pm @ The Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Road
May 27 - Vigil for Peace: 5pm-6pm @ corner of George & McDonnell Streets
May 28 - Water is Life: 5:30pm-8:30pm @ Millennium Park (Silver Bean Cafe)
May 28-30 - Peterborough Children's Water Festival: 8am-2pm @ Riverview Park & Zoo, Water Street
May 30 - Green New Deal: 6:30pm @ Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St , Peterborough
May 31 - 2nd Annual Nogojiwanong Reconciliation Gathering: 9am-3pm @ Confederation Park, 499 George St. N.
May 31- The Abilities and Inclusion Movement: 11:30am-2pm @ Council for Persons with Disabilities, 270 George Street N
June 1 - Taste of Downtown: 11:00am-5:00pm @ various participating businesses Downtown 
            - Extinction Rebellion - A Dance of Life and Death!: 12pm-2pm @ Millennium Park 130 King St.
            - 2019 Riverview Park & Zoo Fun Run and Walk: 8am-12pm @ Riverview Park and Zoo
            - Prince Street Community Yard Sale 2019: 8am-12pm @ Prince Street
June 3-6 - Women Deliver Conference 2019: Vancouver, Canada
June 9 - Cottage Country Craft Show: 11am-4pm @ Morrow Building, 121 Lansdowne St. W
June 14 - "Doctrine of Discovery; Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts" screening in Peterborough: 7pm @ St. John's Anglican Church, 99 Brock Street


Please click here more addiitonal events and updates. If you would like to add your group's events to this calendar, please send an email to events@kwic.info with Community Calendar Access in the Subject Line!
Generous contributions from people like you provide invaluable support for KWIC's multigenerational community education activities,  youth and in-school programs and our capacity to support small and emerging innovative community projects. Join in 2019 as we celebrate 30 years connecting global issues with local initiatives, people and resources. 
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