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WLU has partnered with the Social Development Centre to conduct research with the partner groups and chart our path forward. The impact of the pandemic, the vision for the future and the revival of social justice and advocacy work is laid out in the report released September 2023.
What is colonization? How does it still pay out in our lives? Who does it heart? Everybody and everything living on the Earth… What would a process of decolonizing look like? Community conversations led by Ekhaya SG starting in September! Join us!
ACORN WR tenant union chapter is working full speed throughout the summer. Follow them on FB and learn more about the regular activities and rallies to support tenants who are being pushed out of their homes because the Residential Tenancies Act is not being respected by landlords, and because the municipalities in the region are not applying known strategies to protect tenants and prevent evictions.
Category Archives: Welcome To The Civic Hub
Episode 043 – Carol Stalker and Colleen Cooper of Basic Income Waterloo Region (BIWR)
Basic Income is money provided by the government that helps to ensure that all Canadians meet their basic needs, participate in society and live with dignity regardless of work status. Basic Income Waterloo Region is a group of community members who … Continue reading
Episode 042 – Breanna for Tenant Organizing and Renoviction Prevention
Tenants fighting against renoviction are fighting for survival as housing insecurity affects a significant number of tenants in the Waterloo region. Tenant Organizing as part of the SDC program of Eviction Prevention – led by Megan Walker, gives voice to … Continue reading
Episode 041 – Robert for Tenant Organizing and Renoviction Prevention
Tenants fighting against renoviction are fighting for survival as housing insecurity affects a significant number of tenants in the Waterloo region. Tenant Organizing as part of the SDC program of Eviction Prevention – led by Megan Walker, gives voice to … Continue reading
Episode 040 – Mercy Itohan Osayi of Women Of Dignity International (WODI)
In recent years, Women of Dignity International (WODI) has emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment within Canadian communities. With a mission rooted in women empowerment, social justice, WODI has undertaken a multifaceted approach to address the pressing needs … Continue reading
Episode 039 – Heather Majaury: Connect the Dots with Festival of Neighbourhoods 2024 Community Summit
Heather Majaury of the Festival of Neighbourhoods (FON) is welcome back to Civic Hub Podcast Series. In this podcast, Heather talks about FON’s Community Summit, held on November 24th Noon until 3pm at the City Hall Rotunda. See below – … Continue reading
Episode 038 Welcome to the Civic Hub – Kelli and Zach from Kitchener Food Not Bombs
Kitchener Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer organization with the goal of diverting food waste and offering it to anyone who may be in need. They hand out food every Saturday at 4:30 PM at city hall. They typically offer produce, bread, … Continue reading
Episode 37 Debbie Chapman of the Cherry Park Festival@ Festival of Neighbourhoods
Debbie Chapman join us this week to discuss the past, present and future of Cherry Park Festival happening on July 6th 2024 and discuss what makes their Kitchener neighbourhood unique. When: July 6th, 2024 11am to 5pm Where: Cherry Park … Continue reading
Episode 036 – Martin de Groot and Cindy Ward of the Schneider Creek Porch Party
Martin de Groot and Cindy Ward join us this week to discuss the Schneider Creek Porch Parties happening September 21st and discuss what makes their Kitchener neighbourhood unique. The 10th Annual Schneider Creek Porch Party Live Music & Arts Festival … Continue reading
Episode 035 – Mukul Verma of the Doon South Neighbourhood Community
Mukul Verma from the Doon South Neighbourhood Community joins us in this episode to talk about their neighbourhood and the various events they have planned to further engage their community. Podcast Download Episode 035 – Mukul Verma of the Doon … Continue reading
Episode 034 – Heather Majaury from Fesitval of Neighbourhoods
Heather Majaury joins us today from the Festival of Neighbourhoods to discuss the events they have planned for this year and the various ways Festival of Neighbourhoods is trying to encourage neighbours to meet. About Festival of Neighbourhoods: Contact: Heather … Continue reading
Episode 033 – Myron Steinman from Initiatives for Support
Myron Steinman joins us this week to discuss Initiatives for Support which provides support for people affected by mental illness. About Initiatives for Support: Contact: Myron Steinman E-mail: mscicoaching9@gmail.com Podcast Download Episode 033 – Myron Steinman from Initatives for Support … Continue reading
Episode 032 – Lesley Crompton of the Unsheltered Campaign
Lesley Crompton joins us from the Unsheltered Campaign this week to discuss how homelessness is impacting people in Waterloo Region. About The Unsheltered Campaign: Contact: Lesley Crompton Phone Number: 519‑579‑3800 ext. 3 Website: https://civichubwr.org/unsheltered-campaign/ Facebook: @unsheltered.campaign Twitter (X): @UnshelteredC E-mail: … Continue reading
Episode 031 – Lesley Crompton of Tax Clinic
Lesley Crompton joins us today from the Free Tax Clinic to discuss the various services that they offer and explain how the Tax Clinic can help prepare your tax forms for you to relieve stress during tax season and beyond. … Continue reading
Episode 030 – Melissa Bowman from Yes In My Backyard (Waterloo Region YIMBY)
On today’s episode, we’re diving into the work of Waterloo Region Yes In My Backyard (WR YIMBY), a grassroots movement advocating for zoning reform in the cities of Waterloo Region. WR YIMBY pushes for policies that support the creation of … Continue reading
Episode 029 – Meg Walker, Tenant Organizer at SDCWR
In this episode, we dive into the growing issue of renoviction in Kitchener-Waterloo, where landlords are forcing tenants out under the guise of renovations, only to raise rents significantly. Join us as we speak with local tenant organizer, Megan Walker, … Continue reading