Supporting Mental Health in a Virtual World

Hosted by The Conference Board of CanadaMonday, June 8 at 1 p.m.Supporting Mental Health in a Virtual WorldMany of the coping mechanisms and mental health supportsthat we relied on pre-pandemic have moved virtual and navigating these servicesfor an individual or a workplace can be challenging. This webinar will help youunderstand and benefit from virtual supports. Register […]

Netukulimk, Harvesting, Sustainable Ways of Living, and Seven Generations

With Clifford Paul All activities between L’nu and the natural world are governed by netukulimk. Netukulimk is based in respect for the land, waters, plants, animals, and fish. There are laws of nature within netukulimk that dictate when it is appropriate to hunt, fish, or harvest. Harvesting practices have changed from those that were employed […]

Contact and Historical Conflicts, Treaties, and Significance of Indigenous People’s Day

With Stephen Augustine Indigenous people have lived in North America since time immemorial. There is significant diversity between Indigenous nations. Before European arrival, neighbouring Indigenous nations engaged in treaty-making, formalizing and defining relationships. Political, military, or trade endeavours established alliances between nations; however, conflicts were not absent between these nations. During early exploration, Europeans claimed […]

Responding to financial crises then and now

ONN and Imagine Canada are pleased to present a series of free webinars to support nonprofits and charities.  Nonprofits across the country are adapting, innovating, and responding to COVID-19. But there is still work to be done to ensure our sector can recover fully. Join operations expert and consultant strategist, Betty Ferreira, on June 18 […]

Indian Reserves, the Indian Act, and Confederation

With Cheryl Knockwood Treaties are agreements made between two, or possibly even several nations or governments, and are meant to govern the relationship between parties. Between 1725 and 1762, the British Crown, the Mi’kmaq, and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people signed a series of Treaties of Peace and Friendship. Within these treaties, L’nu and Wolastoqiyik did not […]

WEBINAR: An Intercultural Approach to Gender-Based Violence Prevention (GBVP)

Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Halifax / DartmouthJoin us as we talk about:Raising awareness about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & recognize the prevalence of GBVFocusing on cultural proficiency in understanding GBV in newcomer communitiesSharing tools & information about GBV prevention programming with newcomersDiscussing actions we can take to support This workshop is intended for:Service ProvidersSettlement CounsellorsChild […]