Laughter Healing Circle Date: every Wednesday at 11:30 am – 12:00 pm, starting on January 10th, 2024. Location: Zoom (you’ll get the link after registration.) Cost: Free Laughter is the best medicine. In this group, we laugh together through laughter exercises known as laughter yoga. Laughter Yoga is a unique health concept in which we can laugh for a long time without jokes, humor, or comedy. The concept is based on scientific evidence that both genuine laughter and self-simulated…
Find out more »Are you curious how a belonging lens can help you effectively address any given people, culture or community challenge? I’d like to invite you to join me for an hour to experience a “mini” Belonging Matters Conversation and learn how to engage people and systems for sustainable and lasting change. This complimentary 60-minute online gathering for leaders offers a unique experience to help you take time and space to connect to yourself. You’ll experience a process to help you build…
Find out more »Frozen Trails and Wagging Tails: Dog Sledding Delight at Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Hosted by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, Eagle Ridge and Battle River Kennels Unleash the magic of winter and embark on a journey into the heart of Saskatoon's hidden gem—Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Join us on January 13, 2024, for an afternoon that promises to reveal the best-kept secret in the city's winter wonderland. Event Overview: Immerse yourself in the rich heritage…
Find out more »Skill level: Any Experience: Any Time: 90 minutes This workshop offers coaching for spokespeople, pundits and commentators for an environmental NGO. We’ll work through the fundamentals of persuasive communications whether you’re giving a speech or talking to the media. We will also spend some time refining your communications pitch, talking through specific questions or scenarios you have, and giving you a chance to put your skills to into practice. In this workshop we’ll cover Non-verbal communication What makes a good…
Find out more »How can we embed Accessibility in our EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) work so our anti-oppression efforts foster belonging in our diverse workforce and reflect the values of intersectionality and disability justice? How do we do this work without creating increased stress and confusion among staff and board members? While the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is our benchmark for change, it won’t need to be fully implemented until 2025. We can start now by shifting our organizational…
Find out more »How do you measure the impact of your equity and inclusion initiatives so that you can learn what’s working and what needs course correcting? Global experts Dr. Michael Quinn Patton, a world renowned organizational development and program evaluation expert in systems transformation, and Jessie Sutherland, the founding director of Intercultural Strategies and the award-winning Belonging Matters framework, are combining their expertise to offer a new online 6-week course delivered on Zoom. Michael and Jessie will share their proven process and…
Find out more »The Future of Aging Summit, taking place from May 15 to 17, 2024, in Toronto, Canada, will bring together experts and thinkers from various sectors, all with a common focus: improving later life. The three-day conference features a diverse lineup of international speakers, including a film screening of Your 100-year life and Q&A with director Theo Kocken, plus keynote talks from: Ritu Sadana, head of ageing and health with the World Health Organization Tomson Highway, award-winning Cree playwright, author and musician DY Suharya,…
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