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Truth and Reconciliation Week

9/27/2021

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This week is Truth and Reconciliation Week and Thursday, September 30 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Centre will be closed to observe this day. If you're wondering how you might commemorate and honour Residential School survivors and their families on September 30 (or throughout the year), here are some suggestions:

Local Events
  • Liverpool - Drums, singing, dancing, storytelling and Survivors. September 30, 1-4 pm at the Hank Snow Museum (148 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool). More info here: https://fb.me/e/38FCIozWE 
  • Bridgewater - Thursday, September 30 at 11 am at Pijinuiskaq Park. More information:  https://www.facebook.com/events/393508685624810

Virtual Programming:
  • The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a whole week's worth of programming planned for this week, available at: https://nctr.ca/education/trw/general-public-schedule
  • Downie Wenjack Broadcast - CKBW will be broadcasting the 'A Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Amplifying Indigenous Voices' one hour special at noon on Thursday, September 30. You can also listen to the program on demand at https://downiewenjack.ca/a-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation

For Kids
  • The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is making their film, Spirit Bear and Children Make History, available to the public for free all this week! Access to the film, as well as other resources for reconciliation, is available here: https://buff.ly/3kCQx2b​
  • #EveryChildMatters Colouring Pages - Hawlii Pichette, a Mushkego Cree iskwew artist and illustrator from Peetabeck Treaty 9 territory, has created some beautiful colouring pages that can be downloaded and printed for free here:  urbaniskwew.com/coloring-pages

Educational Tools and Courses:
  • Residential Schools Education Toolkit from the Assembly of First Nations
  • University of BC Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education 6 week free online course - September 30 - November 11, for more information and to register: http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/reconciliation
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Sisters in Spirit

9/22/2021

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​Please join us for an event in memory of Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
October 4 at 6 pm at the playground behind the Lunenburg Firehall.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

9/16/2021

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 Content/Trigger Warning: This blog post deals with Suicide.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. How can you help prevent suicide?
❤ Know the warning signs (See below)
❤ Educate yourself about the myths around suicide (See below)
❤... and above all, check on your friends and loved ones... EVEN the strong ones. Sometimes it's the people who seem the strongest who have the hardest time asking for help. Don't wait for them to ask: check in, make sure they know you care and that you're available to listen and support them. 
Some numbers to know:
  • NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
  • Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 / crisisservicescanada.ca
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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Social Action Committee Looking for New Members!

9/9/2021

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SSWC's Social Action Committee is looking for interested participants who want to share their time and energy and raise their voices for Social Action! Meetings are held on a monthly basis to address a variety of topics and issues. The SAC focuses on:
  • Events: We try to plan and participate in several events each year, such as International Women’s Day, December 6 Day of Remembrance and the Holiday Parade in Lunenburg.
  • Outside Committees: Members of the SAC engage with a number of other committees, both locally and provincially, such as TESS (Trafficking and Exploitation Services System), Energize Bridgewater, and SSHAC (South Shore Housing Action Coalition).
  • Emerging Issues: There is an ever-changing list of issues that we monitor, become involved in and advocate for. For example, we support ongoing education regarding anti-racism, we advocated for including a feminist lens to the provincial inquiry into the Portapique shooting, we advocate for women in leadership roles and the need for affordable housing on the South Shore.
If it is issues such as these that you are passionate about, please contact SSWC at 902-640-3044 or info@secondstory.ca and volunteer for the Social Action Committee!
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