Initiative EPI

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Initiative EPI (PPE Initiative) is an awareness campaign to fight COVID-19 in Africa and the Caribbean, and to support healthcare and front-line professionals in need of personal protective equipments.

We accept masks, face-shields, gloves, etc.

To meet this urgent need, we need your support to provide PPEs to all medical professionals in Africa and the Caribbean.

It’s by being united that we will overcome this pandemic!

Hello,

Friendly reminder

Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall tonight, Thursday, June 4th from 7pm-8pm with Special Guest Mayor John Tory.

The purpose of the Town Hall is to respond to concerns raised by residents including racism, Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death and COVID-19 related matters. (flyer attached)

If you're interested in joining the meeting, click below to register. Please note that there are only 30 spots left, so register quickly.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-town-hall-with-mayor-john-tory-tickets-107265118858?aff=ebdssbeac

The deadline for submission of questions have already passed but there will be an opportunity for participants on the call to ask a question.

Thank you,

Keisha

On behalf of Deputy Mayor

Michael Thompson

Virtual Town Hall with Mayor John Tory Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall with Mayor John Tory on Thursday June 4th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Hello,

Townhall meeting this Thursday June 4th @5:30pm

It has been an extraordinarily difficult time for the Black community, and I would like hear from you.

As the Prime Minister echoed earlier this week, we can’t pretend that racism doesn’t exist here in Canada. The images and stories we’ve been seeing lately are all too familiar for many of our neighbours. Anti-Black racism is real. Unconscious bias is real. Systemic discrimination is real. We must continue to take meaningful action to fight racism and discrimination in all its forms.

In an effort to create a safe and open space for honest and constructive dialogue regarding anti-Black racism here in Canada, I would like to invite you to a Black Community Townhall this Thursday (tomorrow) at 5:30pm.

My apologies for the very late notice for this meeting. We felt it was urgent and important so we are starting this conversation ASAP. It won’t be the last time we convene to talk about these important issues, so rest assured we are available at other times for feedback, but we hope you can join us online tomorrow.

Please share the invite broadly to your contacts and community.

In an effort to keep the q&a portion as safe as possible, and a place for honest discourse, we won’t be recording or broadcasting the conversation.

Notes will be taken, and feedback will be delivered to various federal minister and departments. This conversation is meant to inspire action and change, not just more dialogue.

As a Member of Parliament it is imperative that I hear from you, learn from you, and understand what I can do to better represent and support everyone in our community

I look forward to seeing you online, today evening.

Adam van Koeverden

Member of Parliament for Milton

Parliamentary Secretary for Diversity and Inclusion Youth

Parliamentary Secretary for Heritage (Sport)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Jun 4, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudOCurDgrH92ax5AMaQCqi3JvfFBuaGvu

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Black Community Townhall. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Black Community Townhall. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Ce vendredi 5 juin, 19h - EST

GRATUIT / FREE Maman Fété raconte...
&
Amadou Kienou joue au djembé

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Venez savourer les contes de maman Fété : “La querelle des deux lézards” et “La révolte du coq et de l’éléphante” aux rythmes du djembé d’Amadou Kienou.

Bonjour,

L’ Association des Sénégalais de l’Ontario (SenOntario) vous invite cordialement à l’atelier en ligne:
“Confinement, Santé Mentale-Bien-Être de la Famille en période de pandémie”

Atelier Gratuit

Date: Samedi le juin 6, 2020 a 2h45 pm heure de l’EST

S’inscrire pour recevoir le lien de ZOOM

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-confinement-sante-mentale-bien-etre-de-la-famille-108031290498

Merci,

Team SenOntario

Empowering Young Women Leaders in Africa with Strategies to Successfully Overcome Gender Stereotypes.

📍Join me on Facebook/ Youtube Live
Date: June 8, 2020

2:00 PM EST
6:00 PM GMT
1:00 Central Time

📍As we have this very important and timely conversation

HOST: QUEEN AMINA
GUEST: Dr. ARIKANA CHIHOMBORI QUAO
Former Amb. African Union, USA

See Link Below 👇🏾
https://www.facebook.com/queenaminashow



Call in for questions
+14033900377
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Emergency Community Support Fund Open for Applications // Le Fonds d'urgence pour l'appui communautaire est ouvert

The Government of Canada’s $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund is now open. The Emergency Community Support Fund supports community organizations helping vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis. Community organizations may seek funds to undertake a wide range of activities and to serve a wide range of vulnerable groups.

Community organizations may apply for funds through either the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada or the United Way Centraide network. The right place to apply depends on the community organization’s type:

Non-profit organizations may apply to the Canadian Red Cross’ national portal here.
Registered charities and other qualified donees may apply to Community Foundations of Canada’s national portal here or to their local United Way Centraide (check the United Way Centraide Canada’s website here for information on how to apply).

Community organizations of both types can apply to the Canadian Red Cross for training and equipment to help their staff and volunteers prevent disease transmission.

You can find more information on the Emergency Community Support Fund’s website. If you would like to learn still more, you can register here [LINK] to join one of three webinars. We will hold the webinars at:

2:00 pm EDT, May 21, 2020. English. https://communityfoundations.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Hkjz1uMTASEwLMIswfa8w

11:00 am EDT, May 22, 2020. French. https://communityfoundations.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zzo6zvfERYS-f30Ay_nv7g

11:00 am EDT, May 25, 2020. English. https://communityfoundations.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4DzFxlNAS1SnYXizRhOfzA


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Please sign up if you need help or please register to help.
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Hello everyone,

$25M Funding Announcement for Black Communities - Conversation with Minister Hussen and Adam Vaughan (Sunday) at 5 pm

You are invited to meet with Minister Hussen via zoom or by phone, regarding the announcement today of the $25M in funding for Black / People of African Descent by Minister Hussen committed by Prime Minister Trudeau in the 2018 budget. Please note, this $25 M is not in any way related to COVID 19 Emergency response. We still remain hopeful that the government of Canada will demonstrate concern with Emergency funding for Black Communities as he had for many others during this pandemic.

Come find out what this means to you and take the opportunity to ask questions. Please share with your network and join the conversation from the comfort of your home via:

Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92643174020

Meeting ID: 926 4317 4020

Via mobile (audio only):

855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free - Meeting ID 92643174020 #

888 475 4499 US Toll-free - Meeting ID 92643174020 #

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