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SUMMARY:May 2025: ED Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 29th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on May 29th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/may-2025-ed-connections/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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SUMMARY:April 2025: ED Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 24th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on April 24th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/april-2025-ed-connections/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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SUMMARY:March 2025: ED Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 27th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on March 27th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/march-2025-ed-connections/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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SUMMARY:Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:Session four of the HR Lunch and Learn series – Retention and Engagement\n\n\nIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series\, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment\, orientation\, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human – Whole Organization” framework as process to apply your organizational values and practices of empathy in support of your organization’s strategic aims. \n \nThis “Whole Human – Whole Organization” process begins with: \n\nIdentifying the current and future needs of the team or organization (observations)\nReviewing and assessing the culture and capacity of the organization (feelings)\nDesigning a recruitment and interview process that supports clarity\, shared understandings and connection to shared purpose (needs) in contrast to the practiced questions and practiced answers that are the norm.\n\n \nIn each of the sessions you will have access to foundational training content and equity considerations for the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retention. We will walk through real life scenarios and have time for a Q&A with our HR resident expert\, Leonie Smith. \n\n\nSession 4: Retention and Engagement\nBy the end of this session you will be able to support employee sustainability by:  \n\nBringing values and policies to life that support a people centered workplace culture with shared understanding  \n\n\nEnsuring competitive compensation and benefits that support employee wellbeing and help mitigate the risk of burnout  
URL:https://ions.ca/event/equitable-hr-through-the-employee-lifecycle-4/
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SUMMARY:Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:Session three of the HR Lunch and Learn series – Development and Training\n\n\nIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series\, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment\, orientation\, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human – Whole Organization” framework as process to apply your organizational values and practices of empathy in support of your organization’s strategic aims. \n \nThis “Whole Human – Whole Organization” process begins with: \n\nIdentifying the current and future needs of the team or organization (observations)\nReviewing and assessing the culture and capacity of the organization (feelings)\nDesigning a recruitment and interview process that supports clarity\, shared understandings and connection to shared purpose (needs) in contrast to the practiced questions and practiced answers that are the norm.\n\n \nIn each of the sessions you will have access to foundational training content and equity considerations for the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retention. We will walk through real life scenarios and have time for a Q&A with our HR resident expert\, Leonie Smith. \n\n\nSession 3: Development and Training\nBy the end of this session you will be able to support the growth and development of your staff by:  \n\nUnderstanding and aligning your organization’s and employees’ needs  \n\n\nCreating a culture of feedback that centers the learning of new employees and helps you to assess their progress in the early days of employment \n\n\nBuilding trust in the relationship between employer and employee to foster honest communication and information sharing 
URL:https://ions.ca/event/equitable-hr-through-the-employee-lifecycle-3/
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SUMMARY:Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:Session two of the HR Lunch and Learn series – Onboarding\n\n\nIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series\, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment\, orientation\, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human – Whole Organization” framework as process to apply your organizational values and practices of empathy in support of your organization’s strategic aims. \n \nThis “Whole Human – Whole Organization” process begins with: \n\nIdentifying the current and future needs of the team or organization (observations)\nReviewing and assessing the culture and capacity of the organization (feelings)\nDesigning a recruitment and interview process that supports clarity\, shared understandings and connection to shared purpose (needs) in contrast to the practiced questions and practiced answers that are the norm.\n\n \nIn each of the sessions you will have access to foundational training content and equity considerations for the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retention. We will walk through real life scenarios and have time for a Q&A with our HR resident expert\, Leonie Smith. \n\n\nSession 2: Onboarding\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to support new employees success by:  \n\nDetermining necessary training and resources for new employees with consideration of equity needs \n\n\nCreating clear policies that support new employees to meet the expectations of your organization’s mission\, vision\, values and culture \n\n\nEstablishing trusting relationships among team members 
URL:https://ions.ca/event/equitable-hr-through-the-employee-lifecycle-2-2/
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SUMMARY:February 2025: ED Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 27th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on February 27th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/february-2025-ed-connections/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250220T120000
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CREATED:20250211T114035Z
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SUMMARY:Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:Session one of the HR Lunch and Learn series – Attraction and Recruitment\n\n\nIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series\, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment\, orientation\, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human – Whole Organization” framework as process to apply your organizational values and practices of empathy in support of your organization’s strategic aims. \n \nThis “Whole Human – Whole Organization” process begins with: \n\nIdentifying the current and future needs of the team or organization (observations)\nReviewing and assessing the culture and capacity of the organization (feelings)\nDesigning a recruitment and interview process that supports clarity\, shared understandings and connection to shared purpose (needs) in contrast to the practiced questions and practiced answers that are the norm.\n\n \nIn each of the sessions you will have access to foundational training content and equity considerations for the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retention. We will walk through real life scenarios and have time for a Q&A with our HR resident expert\, Leonie Smith. \n\n\nSession 1: Attraction & Recruitment\nBy the end of this session you will be able to attract and retain values aligned employees by: \n\nCreating job descriptions and postings that create a fuller picture of the opportunity you are offering\nSourcing equity deserving candidates through job boards\, referrals\, and agencies\nConducting interviews and assessments with an equity informed lens\nSelecting and hiring the best candidate
URL:https://ions.ca/event/equitable-hr-through-the-employee-lifecycle/
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CREATED:20250211T114035Z
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SUMMARY:Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:Session one of the HR Lunch and Learn series – Attraction and Recruitment\n\n\nIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series\, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment\, orientation\, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human – Whole Organization” framework as process to apply your organizational values and practices of empathy in support of your organization’s strategic aims. \n \nThis “Whole Human – Whole Organization” process begins with: \n\nIdentifying the current and future needs of the team or organization (observations)\nReviewing and assessing the culture and capacity of the organization (feelings)\nDesigning a recruitment and interview process that supports clarity\, shared understandings and connection to shared purpose (needs) in contrast to the practiced questions and practiced answers that are the norm.\n\n \nIn each of the sessions you will have access to foundational training content and equity considerations for the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retention. We will walk through real life scenarios and have time for a Q&A with our HR resident expert\, Leonie Smith. \n\n\nSession 1: Attraction & Recruitment\nBy the end of this session you will be able to attract and retain values aligned employees by: \n\nCreating job descriptions and postings that create a fuller picture of the opportunity you are offering\nSourcing equity deserving candidates through job boards\, referrals\, and agencies\nConducting interviews and assessments with an equity informed lens\nSelecting and hiring the best candidate
URL:https://ions.ca/event/equitable-hr-through-the-employee-lifecycle-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20250110T055328Z
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SUMMARY:Generating Impact With AI
DESCRIPTION:IONS is launching Generating Impact with AI: Empowering the Community Impact Sector\, a six-week training series!\n\n\nIn today’s fast-paced work environment\, employees and leaders alike face mounting challenges: information overload\, constant communication demands\, and economic pressures. These factors are driving burnout and diminishing productivity\, even as new tools emerge to alleviate these issues. To address these challenges\, IONS is launching Generating Impact with AI: Empowering the Community Impact Sector\, a six-week training series designed to help organizations leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to transform their operations and improve outcomes. \nThis program offers practical\, virtual workshops (90 minutes each) between February and June\, focused on building capacity and skills in using AI tools such as MS365 Co-pilot\, Google Gemini\, and ChatGPT. Training topics include understanding AI’s strengths\, risks\, and ethical considerations; identifying use cases; implementing safeguards; mastering prompt engineering; and effectively deploying AI organization-wide. Delivered in three cohorts—focused on MS365\, Google\, or a hybrid approach—the training also features shared sessions on open-source tools to ensure participants gain skills applicable across platforms. \nOpen to anyone working in the Community Impact Sector in Nova Scotia\, the program is tailored to meet diverse organizational needs\, addressing challenges like workload management\, accessibility\, and inclusivity. By providing hands-on\, actionable training\, IONS empowers participants to confidently adopt AI to enhance productivity\, improve flexibility\, and foster innovation. This initiative promotes ethical\, impactful use of AI while fostering collaboration and shared learning across the sector. \n \nWhat will this look like?\nCohort 1: We will have 6 sessions every Thursday from 1:30-3:00pm (via Zoom) from February 6th to March 20th (no session the week of March 13th because of March break) \nParticipants will be emailed Zoom links prior to the sessions \n \nThe training will cover the following topics:\n\nUnderstanding AI (strengths\, weaknesses\, and risks)\nIdentifying use cases for AI support\nImplementing safeguards for using AI responsibly\nHow to use AI (i.e.\, prompt engineering)\nHow to get better with AI and find more use cases\nHow to deploy AI effectively through the organization\n\n \nKey Takeaways for Participants:\n\nDevelop a clear understanding of generative AI and its potential.Identify opportunities to apply AI to address work challenges.\nLearn to navigate and mitigate AI risks\, such as privacy and security.\nMaster prompt engineering to achieve better AI outcomes.\nCreate a plan to safely and effectively integrate AI into your role or organization.\nConnect with peers across the province to share insights and solutions.\nAccess session recordings and valuable resources.\n\n \nAudience: Anyone working in the Community Impact Sector (Nonprofit/charitable organizations) with an interest in learning more about AI(Not open to volunteers) \nCapacity: Max of 30 participants \n \nCan’t make these sessions? There are other sessions happening later in the Spring of 2025!
URL:https://ions.ca/event/generating-impact-with-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T130000
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SUMMARY:January 2025: ED Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 30th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on January 30th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/january-2025-ed-connections/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20250106T150750Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolors on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of “Watercolors on Tap\,” our unique paint\, sip & connect event—truly the only one of its kind! Join us for a Sunday afternoon at the charming Oxford Taproom on Quinpool Road\, where you’ll be immersed in a cozy\, vintage atmosphere filled with eclectic décor.​ \nThis is not just an opportunity to create your own masterpiece; it’s also a fantastic networking event! This is a space where people can connect as individuals\, not just by what’s on their business cards. No forced conversation—just relaxed\, authentic connections and a chance to truly engage with others. Don’t miss out on this beautiful blend of art and connection! \nWHEN & WHERE\nSunday\, Jan 12th | 2 PM – 5 PM\nThe Oxford Taproom / 6418 Quinpool Rd\, Halifax\, NS \nPainting Theme: Beer Bottle & Botanicals (please see image below). \nFacilitator Intro \nHi there! I’m Jacquelyn Miccolis\, and I’m excited to welcome you to Watercolors on Tap! For those I haven’t met yet\, I’m a local artist and dedicated workshop facilitator. While running my brick-and-mortar\, “Sparkles n’ Sawdust Studio\,” I had the joy of sharing my love for creativity with hundreds of wonderful adults over the years. I can’t wait to return to my roots and get back behind the paintbrush with all of you! \nWhat Can You Expect? \nAt Watercolors on Tap\, you’ll be welcomed with a warm smile in a relaxed atmosphere—perfect for exploring your creative side! In the first hour\, you’ll enjoy a drink while I guide you through basic painting techniques to help you feel at ease. \nWe’ll then take a break where you can socialize\, stretch your legs\, and network with fellow participants. Food and beverages will be available for purchase\, making it easy to grab a bite or another drink.​ \nAfter the break\, I’ll lead you in creating loose doodle art using fine-point ink and beautiful layers of watercolor. Watercolors are fantastic because they create stunning\, translucent swirls of color and won’t stain your clothes or make a mess. You’ll leave with a completed painting ready to frame\, along with authentic connections made in a fun\, relaxed setting! \nWhat Do You Need to Bring? \nJust bring your fabulous self! We’ll have a list of everyone who’s registered\, so no need to print your ticket—let’s save some trees! We provide all the supplies you’ll need for your painting. Just a quick note: all art supplies are for use during the event and can’t be taken home. \nWho Is This Event For? \nThis creative experience is designed for adults 19 and older—sorry\, no exceptions! We love welcoming people from all walks of life to unwind and relax before the start of a new week. You don’t need any artistic skills or experience to join us—just a willingness to have fun! Every ticket includes admission plus one refreshing beverage of your choice (up to $8.50). Whether you prefer something spirited or a delightful non-alcoholic option\, we’ve got you covered! \nAccessibility Note: This event is held on the upper floor of the Oxford Taproom. Due to the staircase that leads to this cozy oasis\, it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. \nHow Do I Sign Up? \nTickets can be purchased exclusively through Eventbrite in advance. Unfortunately\, we cannot accommodate last-minute sign-ups or in-person ticket sales. \nWhere Can I Park? \nMost side streets nearby offer free or 2-hour parking\, and there’s a main bus stop just around the corner\, making it easy to get here. \nWhat Is the Refund Policy? \nAll ticket sales are final\, so please double-check that you’re able to attend the correct date before purchasing. If you can’t make it\, feel free to give your ticket to a friend who can come in your place! In the rare case of a snowstorm or if I happen to get sick\, we’ll reschedule for another Sunday and let you know via e-mail. \nIf you’ve ever felt out of place at a traditional networking event or just want to try something new\, come join us at the Oxford Taproom! Let’s connect over creativity\, collaboration\, and a cold bevvy. No pressure\, just fun. 🎨🍻 \nFor more information about Supernova Events visit www.supernovaeventshfx.com \nConnect with us on Facebook and Instagram @thesupernovamarket \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at contact.supernovaevents@gmail.com​
URL:https://ions.ca/event/watercolors-on-tap/
LOCATION:The Oxford Taproom\, 6418 Quinpool Road\, Halifax\, NS\, B3L 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Supernova Events":MAILTO:thesupernovamarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20241107T000820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T000820Z
UID:18361-1732795200-1732798800@ions.ca
SUMMARY:November 2024: ED Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 28th for ED Connections: Pathway to Actions!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on November 28th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\nSession topic: Pathway to Actions \n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\n \nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/november-2024-ed-connections/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20241010T200814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T200814Z
UID:19508-1731402000-1731427200@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice
DESCRIPTION:A gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect\, learn\, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.\n\n\nCommunity Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice\n\nAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect\, co-learn and collaborate on challenges\, strategies and tools to advance equity and justice in your organization. \nIn partnership with the Community Impact Sector and Communties\, Culture\, Tourism\, and Heritage (CCTH)\, IONS has developed “Pathway to Actions”\, an accessible navigation to tools and resources to support organizations in growing their knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action. The Pathway to Actions survey can help you navigate tools and resources to support your organization in growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action – based on where you are in your journey. \nAt this gathering\, impact organizations will be invited to connect\, learn and share resources and strategies for advancing equity and justice. \n \nIn advance of the session: If you’re able\, we ask you to spend 15-30 minutes taking the Pathway to Actions survey. The survey will walk you through 12 scenario-based questions\, and then offer you an organizational persona and curated resources that are aimed at growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets and moving to action – based on where you are at in your equity and justice journey.\n\nThe organizational personas were created through community research with impact organizations in Mi’kma’ki. They outline common motivations\, needs\, and barriers faced in this work. The gathering will provide an opportunity for you to explore these topics with others in the sector\, to connect and learn from impact leaders who are moving through their journey\, and to share resources that facilitate actin in communities. \n \nOutcomes:\n\n\nIdentify where your organization is on its equity and justice journey\nConnect and learn with other community impact organizations about how to move forward in your next steps for your equity and inclusion journey\nAccess language and resources to facilitate further dialogue and action in your organization about your equity and justice work\n\n \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact our IONS Operations Coordinator\, Jeanine Kazungu – jeanine@ions.ca. \n \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/community-gathering-advancing-equity-and-justice-2-2/
LOCATION:Mahone Bay Centre\, 45 School St\, Mahone Bay\, NS\, B0J 2E0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20241106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20241106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20241007T192302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T192302Z
UID:19507-1730883600-1730908800@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice
DESCRIPTION:A gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect\, learn\, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.\n\n\nCommunity Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice\n\nAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect\, co-learn and collaborate on challenges\, strategies and tools to advance equity and justice in your organization. \nIn partnership with the Community Impact Sector and Communties\, Culture\, Tourism\, and Heritage (CCTH)\, IONS has developed “Pathway to Actions”\, an accessible navigation to tools and resources to support organizations in growing their knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action. The Pathway to Actions survey can help you navigate tools and resources to support your organization in growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action – based on where you are in your journey. \nAt this gathering\, impact organizations will be invited to connect\, learn and share resources and strategies for advancing equity and justice. \n \nIn advance of the session: If you’re able\, we ask you to spend 15-30 minutes taking the Pathway to Actions survey. The survey will walk you through 12 scenario-based questions\, and then offer you an organizational persona and curated resources that are aimed at growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets and moving to action – based on where you are at in your equity and justice journey.\n\nThe organizational personas were created through community research with impact organizations in Mi’kma’ki. They outline common motivations\, needs\, and barriers faced in this work. The gathering will provide an opportunity for you to explore these topics with others in the sector\, to connect and learn from impact leaders who are moving through their journey\, and to share resources that facilitate actin in communities. \n \nOutcomes:\n\n\nIdentify where your organization is on its equity and justice journey\nConnect and learn with other community impact organizations about how to move forward in your next steps for your equity and inclusion journey\nAccess language and resources to facilitate further dialogue and action in your organization about your equity and justice work\n\n \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact our IONS Operations Coordinator\, Jeanine Kazungu – jeanine@ions.ca. \n \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/community-gathering-advancing-equity-and-justice-3/
LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, 170 George Street\, #Suite 313\, Sydney\, NS\, B1P 1J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20241106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20241106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20241007T192302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T192302Z
UID:18152-1730883600-1730908800@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice
DESCRIPTION:A gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect\, learn\, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.\n\n\nCommunity Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice\n\nAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect\, co-learn and collaborate on challenges\, strategies and tools to advance equity and justice in your organization. \nIn partnership with the Community Impact Sector and Communties\, Culture\, Tourism\, and Heritage (CCTH)\, IONS has developed “Pathway to Actions”\, an accessible navigation to tools and resources to support organizations in growing their knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action. The Pathway to Actions survey can help you navigate tools and resources to support your organization in growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action – based on where you are in your journey. \nAt this gathering\, impact organizations will be invited to connect\, learn and share resources and strategies for advancing equity and justice. \n \nIn advance of the session: If you’re able\, we ask you to spend 15-30 minutes taking the Pathway to Actions survey. The survey will walk you through 12 scenario-based questions\, and then offer you an organizational persona and curated resources that are aimed at growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets and moving to action – based on where you are at in your equity and justice journey.\n\nThe organizational personas were created through community research with impact organizations in Mi’kma’ki. They outline common motivations\, needs\, and barriers faced in this work. The gathering will provide an opportunity for you to explore these topics with others in the sector\, to connect and learn from impact leaders who are moving through their journey\, and to share resources that facilitate actin in communities. \n \nOutcomes:\n\n\nIdentify where your organization is on its equity and justice journey\nConnect and learn with other community impact organizations about how to move forward in your next steps for your equity and inclusion journey\nAccess language and resources to facilitate further dialogue and action in your organization about your equity and justice work\n\n \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact our IONS Operations Coordinator\, Jeanine Kazungu – jeanine@ions.ca. \n \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/community-gathering-advancing-equity-and-justice/
LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, 170 George Street\, #Suite 313\, Sydney\, NS\, B1P 1J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240811T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240811T235959
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20240815T124815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T124815Z
UID:17707-1723334400-1723420799@ions.ca
SUMMARY:🎉Day of Event Volunteers for MS Bike on August 10 & 11!!
DESCRIPTION:🎉Volunteer with MS Canada in Windsor\, Nova Scotia – August 10 & 11! \nThe 2024 Windsor MS Bike 🚲 is taking place on August 10th & 11th celebrating its 35-year anniversary! We would love to see you out volunteering for the day of the event in the Windsor NS community! Look forward to connecting! ✨ \n📍 Start/Finish Location: West Hants Sportsplex\, 16 Centennial Drive\, Windsor NS \nRoles: Route photographers\, Rest Stop Leads\,  Parking Guides\, BBQ Help\, Finish Line Cheer Squad & more! \nInterested? Scan the QR code and sign up today! Or connect with a human via email: Barbara.Wohlfeiler@MScanada.ca
URL:https://ions.ca/event/%f0%9f%8e%89day-of-event-volunteers-for-ms-bike-on-august-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20240618T121919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T121919Z
UID:15986-1719666000-1719684000@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Supernova Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 29th 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM for the 5th Annual Supernova Market. \n\nThis FREE Community Event is being held outside on the beautiful waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax on the foundation wharf (near 1549 Lower Water St).\n\nEnjoy an unforgettable day of shopping in the marketplace\, with vendors joining us from all across Atlantic Canada. The container stage will be booming with live music for your enjoyment\, stay tuned for the line-up of talent.\n\nVisit our website for more details: www.supernovaeventshfx.com/info
URL:https://ions.ca/event/supernova-market/
LOCATION:Halifax Water Front\, Foundation Wharf\, Lower Water Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Supernova Events":MAILTO:thesupernovamarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20240513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20240514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20240402T143649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T143649Z
UID:16773-1715587200-1715695200@ions.ca
SUMMARY:IONS Exchange 2024
DESCRIPTION:IONS Exchange is a two-day gathering for people in the Community Impact sector in Nova Scotia to learn together and celebrate the work we do\n\n\nIONS Exchange 2024: Reciprocity in Practice\n  \nWe’re holding space for people to come together\, rest\, connect with each other\, and share ideas with the intention of tapping into the creative energy and inspiration needed to break the status quo. We hear you: current systems and structures in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector can make it hard to support our communities and ourselves; you’re feeling isolated\, disconnected\, and burnt out. You do the often undervalued yet critical work to make a positive impact in your communities – but where is the space to slow down\, recharge\, and get energized by what’s possible. \nIONS Exchange is a two-day gathering that offers an opportunity for the people working and volunteering in the sector to be in community together\, learn from Indigenous knowledge holders\, gain new tools and ideas\, and celebrate the work we are doing for our communities. \nExchange speaks to the intentional design of the event\, which will encourage relationship development and reciprocal knowledge sharing. This gathering is meant to give space to develop meaningful relationships within our network\, learn about and offer promising practices and resources to support our work\, and provide a sense of rest\, unity\, and empowerment to lift the spirit. IONS Exchange will offer a variety of ways and activities for people to learn\, create\, inspire\, and connect. \nTo learn more about the event details\, please visit exchangens.ca \n  \nIONS Exchange Stipend\nOur desire is for Exchange to be accessible to people working in the Community Impact Sector\, especially those from Equity Deserving Communities. We have a limited number of Stipends available to cover registration\, travel\, and/or accommodations – these are given through an application process based on need and number. \nWe wish for the diversity of our sector to be reflected in the attendance of this event. We recognize the disproportionate barriers in particular to Indigenous\, Black\, and Racialized participants to engage in events such as Exchange\, as well as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and disability communities. Thus\, we are prioritizing removing financial barriers for people from these Equity Deserving Communities to encourage the conditions for greater exchange and relationship building between people from different parts of our sector. \nTo apply for an IONS Exchange Stipend please fill out the following online form. \nPlease note\, we will only be accepting applications for Stipends until Monday\, April 8\, at 12pm noon. This is so that we have time to organize and communicate about the stipends to applicants\, and people can make decisions about attendance and travel. We may accept and approve stipend applications on a rolling basis. \n  \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact IONS Engagement Lead Clary Chambers – clary@ions.ca. We wish to support participants and remove barriers to participation as much as possible – we have some funding to cover additional accessibility costs on a case-by-case basis. \nEvent Details and Location Feautures\nTo learn more about the event and facility features\, please visit exchangens.ca \n  \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community. \n 
URL:https://ions.ca/event/ions-exchange-2024/
LOCATION:Membertou Trade & Convention Centre\, 50 Mailliard St\, Klooskap C&D\, Membertou\, NS\, B1S 3W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20240213T142228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T142228Z
UID:16300-1710939600-1710950400@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Antigonish Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Antigonish area\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces\n  \nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities)\, learn about how IONS defines “Welcoming Workplaces” and why they are important\, and leave with some resources and next steps to help you make your organization more welcoming. \nBecoming a Welcoming Workplace is not something that can happen overnight. It requires time\, conversation\, and intentional effort from all levels of your organization – from the board to your volunteers and everyone in between. We hope to support organizations to identify what is needed to create a workplace that is welcoming for them by sharing our story\, best practices we have found\, and providing tools to support the work needed. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be small table activities\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on what it means to create a welcoming workplace. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \n  \nParticipants will leave with:\n\nA deeper understanding of how to define welcoming workplaces\nExamples of activities and changes that they are already doing (or can be doing in the short term) to move toward this change\nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding creating a welcoming environment\nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector\nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS on work that supports our collective capacity and voice\n\nNote: Registration opens at 12:30 and we hope to start promptly at 1pm. Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided. \n  \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the winter season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can continue to safely be in community with each other. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions.ca if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \n  \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions.ca 613-850-2527 \n  \nEvent Location Images\n\n\n\nEquipment and Facility Features: \n· Accessible\, family\, and gendered bathrooms \n· Access to the bus route \n· Limited parking available at the building \n· Street parking and close parking available at the venue \n\n\n\nMain entrence to the building has stairs – we are told by the Libary staff there is an accessible entrence further from the main doors. More details to come.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/antigonish-community-conversations-creating-welcoming-workplaces/
LOCATION:People’s Place Library\, 283 Main Street\, #room 123\, Antigonish\, NS\, B2G 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20240213T142253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T142253Z
UID:16304-1710853200-1710864000@ions.ca
SUMMARY:New Glasgow Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s New Glasgow at Ignite Atlantic\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces\n  \nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (non-profits and charities)\, learn about how IONS defines “Welcoming Workplaces” and why they are important\, and leave with some resources and next steps to help you make your organization more welcoming. \nBecoming a Welcoming Workplace is not something that can happen overnight. It requires time\, conversation\, and intentional effort from all levels of your organization – from the board to your volunteers and everyone in between. We hope to support organizations to identify what is needed to create a workplace that is welcoming for them by sharing our story\, best practices we have found\, and providing tools to support the work needed. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be small table activities\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on what it means to create a welcoming workplace. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \n  \nParticipants will leave with:\n\nA deeper understanding of how to define welcoming workplaces\nExamples of activities and changes that they are already doing (or can be doing in the short term) to move toward this change\nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding creating a welcoming environment\nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector\nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS on work that supports our collective capacity and voice\n\n  \nNote: Registration opens at 12:30 and we hope to start promptly at 1pm. Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided. \n  \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the winter season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can continue to safely be in community with each other. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions.ca if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \n  \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions.ca 613-850-2527 \n  \nEvent Location Image\nIgnight Atlantic – Auditorium \n\n\n\nEquipment and Facility Features that we’ve been made aware of: \n· Wheelchair accessible venue \n· Accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms \n· Access to the bus route \n· Lots of parking available at the building \n· Public parking available at a short walk away
URL:https://ions.ca/event/new-glasgow-community-conversations-creating-welcoming-workplaces/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 345 Temperance Street\, New Glasgow\, NS\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20231107T153622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T153622Z
UID:15349-1700744400-1700757000@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Let's Talk Equitable Policy - West Hants
DESCRIPTION:Join Homeless No More and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Valley Region!\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Let’s Talk Equitable Policy\nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and Homeless No More for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities)\, learn about justice and equity-informed organizational policy development\, and leave with resources. \nBuilding and reviewing policies can be a challenge. And it takes time. We hope to support organizations get ahead on proactive policy development\, implement trust-based approaches\, and provide examples of how to create policies with a justice and equity lens. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be a World Café Style facilitation\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on policy revisions and development. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \nParticipants will leave with:\n\nA deeper understanding of how to approach building justice and equity into organizational policies\nExamples of board approved policies from IONS\, and some information from IONS about our policy development experiences\nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding organizational policies and related topics\nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector\nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS and Homeless No More on work that supports our collective capacity and voice\n\nNote: Coffee\, Tea and snacks will be provided\, with a catered meal to follow. \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the fall season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can still continue to safely be in community with eachother. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions.ca if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions.ca 613-850-2527
URL:https://ions.ca/event/community-conversations-lets-talk-equitable-policy-west-hants/
LOCATION:Three Mile Plains Community Hall\, 4474 Evangeline Trail\, Windsor\, NS\, B0N 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010617
CREATED:20231107T153536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T153536Z
UID:15345-1700658000-1700670600@ions.ca
SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Let's Talk Equitable Policy - Digby
DESCRIPTION:Join Homeless No More and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Valley Region!\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Let’s Talk Equitable Policy\nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and Homeless No More for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities)\, learn about justice and equity-informed organizational policy development\, and leave with resources. \nBuilding and reviewing policies can be a challenge. And it takes time. We hope to support organizations get ahead on proactive policy development\, implement trust-based approaches\, and provide examples of how to create policies with a justice and equity lens. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be a World Café Style facilitation\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on policy revisions and development. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA deeper understanding of how to approach building justice and equity into organizational policies \nExamples of board approved policies from IONS\, and some information from IONS about our policy development experiences \nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding organizational policies and related topics \nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector \nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS and Homeless No More on work that supports our collective capacity and voice  \n\nNote: Coffee\, Tea and snacks will be provided\, with a catered meal to follow.   \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the fall season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can still continue to safely be in community with each other. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions.ca if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns.   \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions.ca 613-850-2527
URL:https://ions.ca/event/community-conversations-lets-talk-equitable-policy-digby/
LOCATION:Digby Pines – Digby Hall Salon B\, 103 Shore Road\, Digby\, NS\, B0V 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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SUMMARY:Pushing the Boundaries of Funding
DESCRIPTION:Innovators in the sector who are approaching funding differently will share stories of novel approaches they have tried or observed.\n\n\nFunding Community Impact Series: Session 3\nWhat this session has to offer:\nWhat does innovation look like in the funding environment? What does it look like when people push the boundaries of how funding happens? Innovators in the sector who are approaching funding differently will share stories of novel approaches they have tried or observed. \n \nSeries Description:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Nova Scotia Chapter and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) have a common interest in supporting organizations across the region in accessing the resources they need to have the impact they want. We are coming together to offer a 3-part webinar series\, Funding Community Impact to explore opportunities and barriers faced by organizations. \n \nIn this three part series\, we will hear from experts\, practitioners\, and funders to equip community leaders with a fuller understanding of how funding works\, what gets in the way\, and novel approaches from the field. Join us for some tangible tips\, new ideas\, and a chance to ask some of your burning funding-related questions. \nCheck out registration and info for the rest of the series here: Funding Community Impact – Series Registration \n \nPartners:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30\,000 members in 230+ chapters throughout the world. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals – promoting high ethical standards in fundraising and working to advance philanthropy through advocacy\, research\, education\, and certification programs. The Nova Scotia Chapter is a volunteer-run organization with a membership of more than 125 fundraising professionals\, volunteers\, students and allied professionals. \n \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects\, supports\, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Our role is to address sector workforce challenges\, to build capacity within organizations\, and to increase access to expertise\, opportunities\, and resources. \n \nModerator:\nLiz Struijf-Mandishora\, United Way Halifax / AFP \n \nSpeakers:\n\nAnnika Voltan\, Executive Director\, IONS\nSarah Joynt-Bowe (she/they)\, Prosocial Strat\nRichard Bridge\, Strategic and Legal Council\, Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation\nJillian Kilfoil\, Executive Director\, Women’s Network PEI – Wolfpack Funding
URL:https://ions.ca/event/pushing-the-boundaries-of-funding/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010618
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SUMMARY:Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition to celebrate your work with a full day of activities\, performances\, and awards!\n\n\nBelow the Surface: Celebrating the Depth of Impact\nWhat if the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector didn’t exist? Programs and services are just the tip of the iceberg. The sector’s role includes trust-building and strengthening social ties\, important advocacy efforts\, therapeutic and wellness supports through arts and recreation\, and giving people the connections and experiences to be able to tap into their whole selves.   \nThe sector has long been an incubator for generating ideas for a better Nova Scotia – one that centres relationships\, creativity\, community\, and equity. Innovation comes from a place of trust and knowing what’s needed for those experiencing injustices.  \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and United Way Halifax\, with support from the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to present the Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition. This year’s theme\, “Below the Surface: Celebrating the Depth of Impact” recognizes the influence of our work which reaches every corner of Nova Scotia. Our goal is to surface the essential role that impact organizations play in innovating this province\, pushing for change\, and improving collective quality of life.   \nPart of shedding light on this depth of impact includes imagining what it would look like if these organizations and groups were absent in society. What would happen?  \nOn Friday May 12th\, we’ll be celebrating you and your work with a full day of activities\, performances\, and awards. The morning’s capacity building workshops will focus on how to amplify your stories of impact and how to leverage media to influence change. The afternoon will be hosted by Portia Clark of CBC Information Morning and will feature live art performances and 20 Invisible Champion Awards\, presented by the Bhayana Family Foundation. The event will be hosted in person at the Cedar Event Centre in Halifax and livestreamed across the province. Please join us in recognizing the worth of the Community Impact Sector’s work.   \nWe are proud to recognize our supportive sponsors\, the Bhayana Family Foundation\, and the Province of Nova Scotia.  \n \nEngaging those in community work from across the province is an important part of celebrating the sector’s collective work. To increase accessibility in attending the in-person event\, we’re happy to offer a number of $150 travel stipends to attendees outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Stipends will prioritize members of equity-deserving communities living in rural areas. Please fill out the application here to be considered for a stipend: Stipend Application \nFor those who are able and would like to contribute\, Pay it Forward tickets are available to support the travel stipend for members of equity-deserving communities. Pay it Forward tickets are by donation\, and not mandatory in attending the event. To make a donation of any amount\, please select the Pay it Forward ticket option in registration. Thank you! \n \nPlease note\, we are encouraging a maximum of up to 5 attendees per organization to help ensure the event can be shared by a wide variety  organizations from across the sector and province. If there are any concerns related to this\, please reach out to hello@ions.ca \n \nUnited Way Halifax and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia and the Bhayana Family Foundation hold an annual day of recognition for the community impact sector.  The day is proclaimed by the Government of Nova Scotia to bring awareness and recognition to the sector and the crucial work done by so many social impact organizations across the province.  The Bhayana Family Foundation initiated the proclamation process in 2019 with United Way Halifax and IONS\, and in 2020 the First Day of Recognition was proclaimed. Additionally\, as part of its national mandate to increase recognition of this important sector\, sponsors 20 Invisible Champion Awards annually that recognize the commitment and impact by nonprofit staff and organizations. They are presented as part of this event.\n\nIf you have any questions about the schedule\, accessibility measures\, the venue\, and/or food options not outlined in the FAQs below\, please write to Michelle—she will be happy to assist you! michellemunro@gmail.com
URL:https://ions.ca/event/community-impact-sector-day-of-recognition-2023/
LOCATION:Cedar Event Centre\, 111 Clayton Park Drive\, Halifax\, NS\, B3M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010618
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SUMMARY:Ethical Story Building for Narrative Change - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamentals of narrative change and learn ways to integrate it into strategic plans\, storytelling\, and communications!\n\n\nSeries Description:\nCommunications is a strategic site of intervention for impact organizations (nonprofits and charities). Media\, policymakers\, sector colleagues and the public are all influenced by the dominant\, often harmful\, narratives that shape our work. When we see communications as a tool for change\, not just outreach and awareness\, we can build capacity to shift the conversations that influence our work. This is the work of narrative power building.  \nNarrative power is “the ability to create leverage over those who set the incentives\, rules and norms that shape society and human behavior.” (Rashad Robinson\, 2018). When we build this power together\, we interrupt the pervasive narratives that undermine our work towards justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity\, and inclusion (JEDDI).  \nEthical Story Building for Narrative Change is a two-part training series designed to help equip organizations with the tools to understand and harness narrative power towards social change. Participants will explore the fundamentals of narrative change as a practice and learn tangible ways to integrate it into their strategic planning\, storytelling\, and communications. These interactive sessions will enable organizations to come together and build shared capacity for narrative change.  \nAlthough recommended\, if you were unable to attend session 1\, you are still able to register for session 2. \nSession 2: Lived Experience Storytelling\nBuilding on the frameworks and information in the first session\, this session will explore how organizations can uplift lived experience/first voice storytellers through trauma-informed communications. We will bring a clear JEDDI approach to this work to ensure that we interrupt harmful and exploitative storytelling and communications practices and contribute to broader narratives of justice and change. We will explore how lived experience storytelling accelerates narrative change work and how organizations can do it safely.  \nParticipants will leave with:  \n\nAn understanding of the risks and opportunities of lived experience storytelling\nTools to understand power and authorship \nA practical process for working with storytellers\n\nFacilitated by:\nSarah Joynt-Bowe (she/they) \n\n\n\nSarah is a communications and narrative change strategist with over 15 years of experience developing dynamic\, effective work for organizations in three countries and countless sectors. Over the course of her career\, she has worked across strategic functions from in-house corporate communications to consulting and agency planning.  \nShe has proven skills in campaign development\, brand strategy\, qualitative research\, and workshop facilitation with an emphasis on building radical narrative power. Sarah is also an active community organizer working within anti-racist\, abolitionist\, and feminist social movements.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/ethical-story-building-for-narrative-change-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010618
CREATED:20230327T184328Z
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SUMMARY:Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Inequities in the Funding System
DESCRIPTION:Speakers with lived experience will discuss the inherent inequities\, signs of change\, and how we can work towards just resourcing.\n\n\nFunding Community Impact Series: Session 2\n\nWhat this session has to offer:\nThe funding environment is not a level playing field. What are the systemic barriers to success in funding? Speakers with lived experience will discuss the inherent inequities\, signs of change\, and how we can work towards just resourcing. \n\nSeries Description:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Nova Scotia Chapter and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) have a common interest in supporting organizations across the region in accessing the resources they need to have the impact they want. We are coming together to offer a 3-part webinar series\, Funding Community Impact to explore opportunities and barriers faced by organizations. \nIn this three part series\, we will hear from experts\, practitioners\, and funders to equip community leaders with a fuller understanding of how funding works\, what gets in the way\, and novel approaches from the field. Join us for some tangible tips\, new ideas\, and a chance to ask some of your burning funding-related questions. \nCheck out registration and info for the rest of the series here: Funding Community Impact – Series Registration \n \nPartners:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30\,000 members in 230+ chapters throughout the world. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals – promoting high ethical standards in fundraising and working to advance philanthropy through advocacy\, research\, education\, and certification programs. The Nova Scotia Chapter is a volunteer-run organization with a membership of more than 125 fundraising professionals\, volunteers\, students and allied professionals. \n \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects\, supports\, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Our role is to address sector workforce challenges\, to build capacity within organizations\, and to increase access to expertise\, opportunities\, and resources. \n \nModerator:\nHeather Strickey (King’s-Edgehill / AFP) \nSpeakers:\n\nAnn Silliboy\, Post Secondary Consultant\, MK\n\nCarmel Farahbakhsh (they/them)\, Executive Director\, Youth Project\n\nJoanne Bernard (she/her)\, COO\, Easter Seals
URL:https://ions.ca/event/leveling-the-playing-field-addressing-inequities-in-the-funding-system/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010618
CREATED:20230405T095210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T095210Z
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SUMMARY:Ethical Story Building for Narrative Change
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamentals of narrative change and learn ways to integrate it into strategic plans\, storytelling\, and communications!\n\n\nSeries Description:\nCommunications is a strategic site of intervention for impact organizations (nonprofits and charities). Media\, policymakers\, sector colleagues and the public are all influenced by the dominant\, often harmful\, narratives that shape our work. When we see communications as a tool for change\, not just outreach and awareness\, we can build capacity to shift the conversations that influence our work. This is the work of narrative power building.  \nNarrative power is “the ability to create leverage over those who set the incentives\, rules and norms that shape society and human behavior.” (Rashad Robinson\, 2018). When we build this power together\, we interrupt the pervasive narratives that undermine our work towards justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity\, and inclusion (JEDDI).  \nEthical Story Building for Narrative Change is a two-part training series designed to help equip organizations with the tools to understand and harness narrative power towards social change. Participants will explore the fundamentals of narrative change as a practice and learn tangible ways to integrate it into their strategic planning\, storytelling\, and communications. These interactive sessions will enable organizations to come together and build shared capacity for narrative change.  \nAlthough not required\, we recommend participants attend both sessions\, to get the most out of the workshop. \n \nSession 1: Building Narrative Power\nThe first session will cover the fundamentals of narrative power building\, the role of storytelling and counternarratives\, navigating misinformation\, and using narrative to further JEDDI (justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity\, inclusion) goals. This introduction will challenge you to imagine new narratives rooted in shared values and lived experiences and find allies in your ecosystem to help build systems of solidarity\, support\, and power.  \nParticipants will leave with:  \n\nA foundational understanding of narrative power building\nSkills to navigate misinformation \nTools to build and understand your narrative ecosystem\n\nSession 2: Lived Experience Storytelling\nBuilding on the frameworks and information in the first session\, this session will explore how organizations can uplift lived experience/first voice storytellers through trauma-informed communications. We will bring a clear JEDDI approach to this work to ensure that we interrupt harmful and exploitative storytelling and communications practices and contribute to broader narratives of justice and change. We will explore how lived experience storytelling accelerates narrative change work and how organizations can do it safely.  \nParticipants will leave with:  \n\nAn understanding of the risks and opportunities of lived experience storytelling\nTools to understand power and authorship \nA practical process for working with storytellers\n\nFacilitated by:\nSarah Joynt-Bowe (she/they) \n\n\n\nSarah is a communications and narrative change strategist with over 15 years of experience developing dynamic\, effective work for organizations in three countries and countless sectors. Over the course of her career\, she has worked across strategic functions from in-house corporate communications to consulting and agency planning.  \nShe has proven skills in campaign development\, brand strategy\, qualitative research\, and workshop facilitation with an emphasis on building radical narrative power. Sarah is also an active community organizer working within anti-racist\, abolitionist\, and feminist social movements.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/ethical-story-building-for-narrative-change/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010618
CREATED:20230315T123346Z
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SUMMARY:Social Impact Leaders: Discover Benefits For Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for affordable employee group benefit options for your organization? Join us for a lunch and learn to see what fits for you!\n\n\n\nAre you looking for affordable employee group benefit options for your organization?\n\nCost and administrative burdens create organizational barriers to access health benefits for staff and their families. Did you know that less than 50% of impact organizations (nonprofits and charities) in Nova Scotia have organizational drug prescription plans\, dental\, and vision benefits? To help increase access to these key services and care\, we’ve partnered with The Community Services Benefit Trust (CSBT) and NewGround Financial Inc. on a sector-wide employee group program! CSBT is the largest nonprofit employee benefit trust\, serving more than 1\,000 organizations across Canada\, which allows price volatility to be minimized. \n \nJoin us for a lunch and learn on Monday\, April 3rd at the Halifax Central Library to discover more about this program\, accessing supports\, and to see if these benefits are right for your organization.  \n \nRegistration is free of charge. Lunch will be provided\, and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with members of the sector\, and ask any questions about the program. To take care of our communities\, we need to make sure our people are taken care of first. \n \nEmployee Group Benefits Highlights\n\n\n\n\nKey Note Speaker: Paul Wheeler\, Board Chair & Governance Officer\, CSBT\nFor over 40 years Paul Wheeler has worked in and on behalf of Canadian community social service organizations. \nHe currently serves as Board Chair and Chief Governance Officer at the Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT)\, while also serving as an Ambassador for the Trust.
URL:https://ions.ca/event/social-impact-leaders-discover-benefits-for-your-organization/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library – BMO Community Room\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 1E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010618
CREATED:20230315T123343Z
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SUMMARY:Our Two Cents: Funding 101 for Community Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Hear from representatives of various funding streams and learn some tips for success in accessing funds from different sources.\n\n\nFunding Community Impact Series: Session 1\n\nWhat this session has to offer:\nHave you heard the advice that you must “diversify your funding structure”? What does that mean and where should you begin?  During session 1\, hear from representatives of various funding streams and learn some tips for success in accessing funds from different sources. \nSeries Description:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (Nova Scotia Chapter) and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) have a common interest in supporting organizations across the region in accessing the resources they need to have the impact they want. We are coming together to offer a 3-part webinar series\, Funding Community Impact to explore opportunities and barriers faced by organizations.  \nIn this three part series\, we will hear from experts\, practitioners\, and funders to equip community leaders with a fuller understanding of how funding works\, what gets in the way\, and novel approaches from the field. Join us for some tangible tips\, new ideas\, and a chance to ask some of your burning funding-related questions.  \nCheck out registration and info for the rest of the series here: Funding Community Impact – Series Registration \n \nPartners:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30\,000 members in 230+ chapters throughout the world. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals – promoting high ethical standards in fundraising and working to advance philanthropy through advocacy\, research\, education\, and certification programs. The Nova Scotia Chapter is a volunteer-run organization with a membership of more than 125 fundraising professionals\, volunteers\, students and allied professionals. \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects\, supports\, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Our role is to address sector workforce challenges\, to build capacity within organizations\, and to increase access to expertise\, opportunities\, and resources.  \n\nModerator: \nWhitney MacLean (NSCC/AFP) \nSpeakers:\n\nOmolara Ogunbosi\, ED\, Africadian Empowerment Academy\nKrissy Arbuckle\, Manager Corporate Citizenship\, RBC\nPenny Cooper\, Executive Director\, Rural Communities Foundation of NS\nMartina Ulrichs\, Program Officer\, Pathy Foundation\nJamie MacLellan\, Manager\, Creative Industries for Province of NS
URL:https://ions.ca/event/our-two-cents-funding-101-for-community-organizations/
CATEGORIES:IONS Event
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