Addressing Racism
Boozhoo (Greetings),
My name is Darryl Bob, and I am from the Elk clan at the Ojibways of Onigaming in Ontario. As a social work student from Laurentian University, I am required to complete a third- and fourth-year
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Framing Accessibility: How Art and Advocacy Intersect
As an artist living with disabilities, I’ve come to understand that creativity isn’t just expression — it’s navigation. Photography gives me structure and rhythm. The tactile motion of adjusting the lens and the
Framing Accessibility: How Art and Advocacy Intersect
Closed June 17 – 20, 2025
We are very excited to be participating in the National and Provincial Migrant Services Summit taking place in Sarnia this week.
Unfortunately it means our offices are closed this week, returning Monday June 23.
CLOSED! Returning the week of June 23.
Hello! My name is Andrew McGarry. I am a third year student currently studying social work at Laurentian University here in Sudbury.
When exploring social work there are an infinite amount of directions you can go in both fields
Sudbury,
Have you heard the news?
On Oct 7, after years of organing and campaigning the Migrant Rights Network released a partial win after Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number
We support Permanent Residence for All
Sudbury –
On Monday, July 25, ISAC (Income Security Advocacy Centre) and over 230 social service providers and community organizations called on Premier Ford to double social assistance rates ahead of the August 2022 Budget.
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Open Letter: Premier Ford, Double Social Assistance Rates Now!
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
AWYF: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)
“Canada’s food workers’ union published its annual Status of Migrant Agricultural Workers Report at the UFCW Canada Agricultural Worker Support Centre in Leamington, Ontario, on Sunday, June 26.
The special COVID-19 report highlights the increasing vulnerability experienced by migrant workers
STATUS FOR ALL REPORT!
In 1984, at the, since closed down Falconbridge Mine, a rock burst claimed the lives of 4 local miners. Their names are Richard Chenier, Daniel Lavallee, Sulo Korpela and Wayne St. Michel.
A burst which could be felt across the
38th Annual Workers Day Memorial
Sudbury,
The Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice (YAIJ) is a Black youth-led collective of racialized youth with intellectual and/or developmental dis/abilities (I/DD). They’re a federally registered nonprofit supported by families and allies working to end anti-Black ableism in Canada.
(YAIJ) Youth Employment Scholarship Extension
We are planning the second Sudbury Workers Education And Advocacy Centre Workers Cafe – Open Mic. On June 30th at 1 pm join us in person at the Sudbury Main Public Library downstairs in Room 1!
This is a free
Workers Café: Open Mic
We are saddened to announce the death of our founding chair, Don Kuyek.
Don was a passionate and tireless advocate for social justice, labour and worker’s rights. He spent 50 years as a community champion in Sudbury, earning awards and
Rest-in-peace Donald (Don) Peter Kuyek (1943-2022)
Sudbury –
Building off a successful inaugural year, a non-profit organization 8 80 Cities is seeking applications for the 2022 Ontario Community Changemakers Program. Young leaders aged 19-35 with creative ideas to improve their communities in Ontario are encouraged
Learn More About Ontario Community Changemakers Program
Red Shirt Day (of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion) is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red in schools, workplaces and spaces everywhere in order to create a visible display of solidarity, to show their support
Red Shirt Day (of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion)
Attention On-Campus Students,
We partnered with L’Association des étudiantes et étudiants francophones to request free bus-services for studentds to vote.
If you were not able to take advantage of advance voting there is still the chance to cast your vote
Student On-Campus Vote
We call on candidates to stand with workers and take the pledge to support a decent work agenda in this upcoming Provincial and municipal election.
May Day Demands
It’s that time of the year again Sudbury…
The official start of the tax filing season started in February, on Monday 2st. To get the benefits and credits you may be eligible for without interruption, it’s important to get your