Come socialize with other solo diners in a group at noon, Thursday September 5th, at the Mandarin Restaurant, St Catharines.  All adult ages regardless of marital status are welcomed. Order off the menu or enjoy the buffet.  Seniors 65+ with id get 20% off the buffet price.  This will be the seventh month of solo diner events.  Maybe it's time you come meet new people and enjoy great food and conversations.  Reserve at carolparker19@gmail. com.  If you can't make it for lunch, try for supper, 5:30, Thursday September 19th at the same place.

The Niagara Local Immigration Partnership (Niagara LIP), with funding by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is pleased to offer a free, virtual workshop- Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression 1O1. 

The workshop will be facilitated by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12 pm. Capacity is limited to 50.  

Please register for this event at https://bit.ly/Sept17CCMW . 

This introductory-level workshop introduces the essential ideas of anti-oppression and anti-racism. It is intended for people who are new to these issues and aims to provide a brave and encouraging environment for learning. Participants will get a fundamental understanding of how to recognize and oppose oppression and racism in their personal and professional lives through a combination of core information and practical insights. The workshop also lays the foundation for continued learning and engagement in this crucial work. Registration required.

Learning Objectives:

• Increased understanding of key terms and concepts associated with oppression, racism, privilege, and discrimination.
• Increased understanding of the various manifestations of oppression, from the personal to the systemic.
• Increased understanding of actions one can take to disrupt oppression and foster more compassionate ways of being.
• Encouragement to actively partake in self-reflection as a strategy to consistently acquire knowledge, develop, and adjust in the pursuit of combating oppression and racism.