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The Fentanyl Crisis in Cambridge
Oct. 06, 2017
During the past year, Dr Nykamp says the number of drug overdose-related deaths in Cambridge has doubled. Police, crime prevention and health officials are teaming up to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl and how to access and administer the live-saving antidote, giving more time for help to arrive. Unfortunately, that message sometimes comes too late.
Dr Nykamp has already been speaking with city and region officials, and well as staff at different health and social service agencies, about the fentanyl crisis and the impacts it’s having on the community. “What we need is a grass-roots organization to start dealing with this,” he said. “We can reverse this by working together.” |
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Part 2 of The Fentanyl Crisis in Cambridge
Oct. 20, 2017
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War Trauma & Experiences of World War I Veterans Treated at the Ontario Military Hospital, Cobourg
Nov. 03, 2017
In recognition of the thousands of veterans who returned with lasting trauma from the First World War, Dr. Bogaert will be speaking about the experiences of First World War veterans treated for psychiatric illnesses at the Ontario Military Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario. While the term “shell shock” retained social currency long after the war, veterans at this hospital were diagnosed with a diverse array of illnesses, which some were able to attribute to their military service and receive compensation from the Board of Pension Commissioners (BPC). Looking at individual veterans’ interactions with doctors and the BPC, this talk will outline the perception and treatment of psychiatric illnesses during and immediately following the First World War. |
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Langs Capital Campaign
Dec. 01, 2017
Rosemary Smith is the co-chair of the Langs Capital Campaign and will present the future needs and plans for Langs Community Centre. Almost 40 years ago, a group of caring residents saw a need and imagined a community development project that would change their neighbourhood for the better; an organization that would bring multiple programs and services under one roof and continue to transform based on the changing needs of the community. This place is Langs. THE OPPORTUNITY In its first year of operation at the new location, over 8000 individuals were served. That participation rate has increased by more than 78% to over 15,000 individuals being served today. In a recent HUB survey, 82% of respondents indicated they felt more connected to the community and 72% accessed a service for the first time. Currently, 20 community partners call the HUB@1145 home. Fourteen more have expressed interest in joining the team. An opportunity to expand the HUB@1145 now exists. This expansion will allow Langs and their community partners to do even more for the Cambridge community. THE OUTCOME The expansion will provide:
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Update on what's developing at the Airport
Jan. 19, 2018
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Astronomy from his backyard.
Feb. 02, 2018
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Economic Strategy for Waterloo Region
Feb. 16, 2018
Waterloo Economic Development aims to foster, support and deliver an integrated approach to economic development in Waterloo Region. Their services include facilitating introductions to local business leaders, supporting business retention and expansion and providing information about running a business in Waterloo. Mr LaMantia will speak about the economic strategy for the Region of Waterloo.
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One4Another - update
Mar. 02, 2018
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Amarok Society Indigenous
Mar. 16, 2018
Amarok Society has seen real success for bringing lasting change to an overlooked education crisis. They have done this by helping some of the poorest women in the world by becoming catalysts of sustainable change in the world. But Canada faces its own education crisis, which is also overlooked, and which also must be addressed through a spirit of innovation. Through their work in First Nations education, Amarok Society founders, Dr. Tanyss and Gem Munro have witnessed the serious educational disadvantages afforded to our Indigenous youth right here at home, with significant repercussions. Education deficits have a ripple effect to other areas, as evidenced by the gap between Indigenous populations and the average Canadian populations in health, income, justice, and social issues. There is likewise a serious gap between the equality that Canadians say we stand for, and the reality of life for most Indigenous youth. Amarok Society is opening a new chapter – Amarok Society Indigenous – which will ultimately establish a month-long leadership academy for indigenous youth, beginning with workshops of shorter durations where indigenous youth are. The methodology draws upon Indigenous traditions, history, and culture to create transformative change in students’ lives. Unlocking long-standing impasses through conversation-based workshops, Amarok Society Indigenous leaves youth leaders with an unprecedented capacity to alter their lives and the lives of those around them. |
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