UPCOMING EVENTS
Events in August 2022
- ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
August 4, 2022ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING
EVERY Thursday Mornings at 10 am est or 7am pst.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
SEE MOREMeeting ID: 931 9247 0859
Passcode: 297134
- AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Tie-Dye & Basic Sewing (Sewing Bonnets and Tie-Dye T-shirts) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 2 (OHSA)Â
AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Tie-Dye & Basic Sewing (Sewing Bonnets and Tie-Dye T-shirts) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 2 (OHSA)Â
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August 6, 2022
Afro Women and Youth Foundation present: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)
Summer Program in collaboration with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre, The Nigerian Community Association, And Greater Sudbury.Live via zoom Zoom every Saturday from 12 pm - 3 pm
Meeting ID: 886 6649 9280 Passcode: cmh
Join us – Don’t miss out on these great activities and workshops all summer long, free of charge!Â
WATCH THE PASSED SESSIONS VIA YOUTUBE
Schedule
Sat. July 30: Basic Makeup for ages 13 -16 ONLY (Facial care, Foundation, Brow game & Lip colour) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 1 (ESA)- Sat. August 6: Tie-Dye & Basic Sewing (Sewing Bonnets and Tie-Dye T-shirts) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 2 (OHSA)Â
- Sat. August 13:Â Painting (Drawing, Shading, layering etc) and SWEAC Presentation- Part 2/3
- Sat. August 20: Poetry Crafting & Basic African beading (History, types, create simple designs) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 3 (OHRC)
- Friday, August 26: Self-Advocacy tips by the AWYF team & Arts Showcase: Open Mic Location – Place des Arts
*All Workshops will be posted on Youtube the following Thursday!
Open to ages 9 -16
Dates: Saturdays (July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20)
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Final Open Mic: Friday, August 26 – 12 pm – 3 pm (Location: Place Des Arts)
Nigerian Jollof rice and soft drinks will be served daily
Only 15 spots are available daily!Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn and practice a variety of artistic skills. Take part in the careful practices of cultural beading, crafting poetry, basic sewing, painting, and even tie-dying and basic make-up skills.
The future possibilities are endless, during each session, we will be able to celebrate the incredible artistic talents of many youths living in Sudbury.
During the final sessions, we will participate in a Youth Art Show, to invite young artists from the program to display their contributions and hard work to the larger public.
Contact us for more info:
Or Info@afrowyf.org   Call  (905) 955-8667
- Status For All: MP Meet
Status For All: MP Meet
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August 8, 2022
Meet with MP Viviane Lapointe.
Join us to share with MP Lapointe why refugees, international students, and migrant workers all need Status For All NOW & demand that she champion this issue within the Liberal caucus.
Join us outside of 93 Cedar St, Viviane Lapointe's Office at 12 PM
More information can be found here:Â Download paper petitions, print and get petitions signed.
- All Actions Workers Meeting
All Actions Workers Meeting
August 10, 2022
Join us for our monthly All Actions Workers Meeting!
Every second Wednesday of the month from 6 PM onwards!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98069297404
Meeting ID: 980 6929 7404Join us! We explore the depths of the employment standards act, occupational health and safety act, and the Ontario Human rights code.
Let's talk about temporary changes to EI and the workers' benefit! Questions about the Vaccine mandate and how you can get prepared?
Let's discuss changes we expect to be upheld by our re-elected federal government! And How we can get active until the next provincial election in June!
Let's discuss Status for All, Justice For Workers, Gig Workers Bill of Rights, and our committees fighting for justice at Laurentian University! (Youth Action Committee, SOS (Save our Sudbury), & Newcomers committee)
Together we can make serious changes regarding workers' rights, and there is much to be done!
Let us know if you have any questions about the event or how to get involved! Email us at: Info@Sudburyworkerscentre.ca
- ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
August 11, 2022ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING
EVERY Thursday Mornings at 10 am est or 7am pst.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
SEE MOREMeeting ID: 931 9247 0859
Passcode: 297134 - AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Painting (Drawing, Shading, layering etc) and SWEAC Presentation- Part 2/3
AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Painting (Drawing, Shading, layering etc) and SWEAC Presentation- Part 2/3
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August 13, 2022Afro Women and Youth Foundation present: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)
Summer Program in collaboration with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre, The Nigerian Community Association, And Greater Sudbury.Live via zoom Zoom every Saturday from 12 pm - 3 pm
Meeting ID: 886 6649 9280 Passcode: cmh
Join us – Don’t miss out on these great activities and workshops all summer long, free of charge!Â
WATCH THE PASSED SESSIONS VIA YOUTUBE
Schedule
Sat. July 30: Basic Makeup for ages 13 -16 ONLY (Facial care, Foundation, Brow game & Lip colour) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 1 (ESA)- Sat. August 6: Tie-Dye & Basic Sewing (Sewing Bonnets and Tie-Dye T-shirts) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 2 (OHSA)Â
- Sat. August 13:Â Painting (Drawing, Shading, layering etc) and SWEAC Presentation- Part 2/3
- Sat. August 20: Poetry Crafting & Basic African beading (History, types, create simple designs) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 3 (OHRC)
- Friday, August 26: Self-Advocacy tips by the AWYF team & Arts Showcase: Open Mic Location – Place des Arts
*All Workshops will be posted on Youtube the following Thursday!
Open to ages 9 -16
Dates: Saturdays (July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20)
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Final Open Mic: Friday, August 26 – 12 pm – 3 pm (Location: Place Des Arts)
Nigerian Jollof rice and soft drinks will be served daily
Only 15 spots are available daily!Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn and practice a variety of artistic skills. Take part in the careful practices of cultural beading, crafting poetry, basic sewing, painting, and even tie-dying and basic make-up skills.
The future possibilities are endless, during each session, we will be able to celebrate the incredible artistic talents of many youths living in Sudbury.
During the final sessions, we will participate in a Youth Art Show, to invite young artists from the program to display their contributions and hard work to the larger public.
Contact us for more info:
Or Info@afrowyf.org   Call  (905) 955-8667
- Status For All: MP Meet
Status For All: MP Meet
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August 15, 2022Meet with MP Viviane Lapointe.
Join us to share with MP Lapointe why refugees, international students, and migrant workers all need Status For All NOW & demand that she champion this issue within the Liberal caucus.
Join us outside of 93 Cedar St, Viviane Lapointe's Office at 12 PM
More information can be found here:Â Download paper petitions, print and get petitions signed.
- ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
August 18, 2022ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING
EVERY Thursday Mornings at 10 am est or 7am pst.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
SEE MOREMeeting ID: 931 9247 0859
Passcode: 297134 - AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Poetry Crafting & Basic African beading (History, types, create simple designs) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 3 (OHRC)
AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Poetry Crafting & Basic African beading (History, types, create simple designs) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 3 (OHRC)
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August 20, 2022Afro Women and Youth Foundation present: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)
Summer Program in collaboration with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre, The Nigerian Community Association, And Greater Sudbury.Live via zoom Zoom every Saturday from 12 pm - 3 pm
Meeting ID: 886 6649 9280 Passcode: cmh
Join us – Don’t miss out on these great activities and workshops all summer long, free of charge!Â
WATCH THE PASSED SESSIONS VIA YOUTUBE
Schedule
Sat. July 30: Basic Makeup for ages 13 -16 ONLY (Facial care, Foundation, Brow game & Lip colour) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 1 (ESA)- Sat. August 6: Tie-Dye & Basic Sewing (Sewing Bonnets and Tie-Dye T-shirts) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 2 (OHSA)Â
- Sat. August 13:Â Painting (Drawing, Shading, layering etc) and SWEAC Presentation- Part 2/3
- Sat. August 20: Poetry Crafting & Basic African beading (History, types, create simple designs) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 3 (OHRC)
- Friday, August 26: Self-Advocacy tips by the AWYF team & Arts Showcase: Open Mic Location – Place des Arts
*All Workshops will be posted on Youtube the following Thursday!
Open to ages 9 -16
Dates: Saturdays (July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20)
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Final Open Mic: Friday, August 26 – 12 pm – 3 pm (Location: Place Des Arts)
Nigerian Jollof rice and soft drinks will be served daily
Only 15 spots are available daily!Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn and practice a variety of artistic skills. Take part in the careful practices of cultural beading, crafting poetry, basic sewing, painting, and even tie-dying and basic make-up skills.
The future possibilities are endless, during each session, we will be able to celebrate the incredible artistic talents of many youths living in Sudbury.
During the final sessions, we will participate in a Youth Art Show, to invite young artists from the program to display their contributions and hard work to the larger public.
Contact us for more info:
Or Info@afrowyf.org   Call  (905) 955-8667
- ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING (NorthBay)
August 25, 2022ONIWG'S THURSDAY INJURED WORKER SUPPORT MEETING
EVERY Thursday Mornings at 10 am est or 7am pst.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
SEE MOREMeeting ID: 931 9247 0859
Passcode: 297134 - AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Self-Advocacy tips by the AWYF team & Arts Showcase: Open Mic Location – Place des Arts
AWYF - Crafts for Mental Health (CMH): Self-Advocacy tips by the AWYF team & Arts Showcase: Open Mic Location – Place des Arts
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August 26, 2022Afro Women and Youth Foundation present: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)
Summer Program in collaboration with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre, The Nigerian Community Association, And Greater Sudbury.Live via zoom Zoom every Saturday from 12 pm - 3 pm
Meeting ID: 886 6649 9280 Passcode: cmh
Join us – Don’t miss out on these great activities and workshops all summer long, free of charge!Â
WATCH THE PASSED SESSIONS VIA YOUTUBE
Schedule
Sat. July 30: Basic Makeup for ages 13 -16 ONLY (Facial care, Foundation, Brow game & Lip colour) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 1 (ESA)- Sat. August 6: Tie-Dye & Basic Sewing (Sewing Bonnets and Tie-Dye T-shirts) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 2 (OHSA)Â
- Sat. August 13:Â Painting (Drawing, Shading, layering etc) and SWEAC Presentation- Part 2/3
- Sat. August 20: Poetry Crafting & Basic African beading (History, types, create simple designs) and SWEAC Presentation – Part 3 (OHRC)
- Friday, August 26: Self-Advocacy tips by the AWYF team & Arts Showcase: Open Mic Location – Place des Arts
*All Workshops will be posted on Youtube the following Thursday!
Open to ages 9 -16
Dates: Saturdays (July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20)
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Final Open Mic: Friday, August 26 – 12 pm – 3 pm (Location: Place Des Arts)
Nigerian Jollof rice and soft drinks will be served daily
Only 15 spots are available daily!Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn and practice a variety of artistic skills. Take part in the careful practices of cultural beading, crafting poetry, basic sewing, painting, and even tie-dying and basic make-up skills.
The future possibilities are endless, during each session, we will be able to celebrate the incredible artistic talents of many youths living in Sudbury.
During the final sessions, we will participate in a Youth Art Show, to invite young artists from the program to display their contributions and hard work to the larger public.
Contact us for more info:
Or Info@afrowyf.org   Call  (905) 955-8667
- Injured Workers Support Group Meeting!
Injured Workers Support Group Meeting!
August 30, 2022
Join us on Zoom and RSVP today for our injured worker's meeting!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99361402832
Meeting ID: 993 6140 2832See the latest on the upcoming election, COVID, and injured workers' rights.
Are you, or someone you know a sick and injured worker dealing with WSIB or other compensation run-arounds? Looking for some peer support and help with your case, or just want to connect with others who are dealing with similar issues? We host monthly sick and injured peer support groups!
Come out this month!
Completely free and family-friendly!
Join us easily online via zoom from your cell-phone or computer, no internet connection is required via phone!
We are on the lookout for volunteers & speakers!
Email: communications@sudburyworkerscentre.ca Or (705) 470-2173
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