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National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21st Press release – Welland (Ontario), June 21st 2022 We would like to begin by acknowledging that the lands on which we are gathered are part of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe traditional territory. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is part of the lands protected by the Wampum Belt Agreement called Dish With […] https://www.cschn.ca/national-indigenous-peoples-day-june-21st/?lang=en Pride Month – Finding your voice by being yourself Press release – Welland (Ontario), June 1st 2022 Finding your voice is about having the confidence to know you matter so you can use your voice. – Cammi Granato An estimated 900 000 people living in Canada are members of the LGBTQ2s+ community and face significant challenges on a daily basis. In fact, youth members […] https://www.cschn.ca/pride-month-finding-your-voice-by-being-yourself/?lang=en International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Love must win Press release – Welland (Ontario), May 16th 2022 This world would be a whole lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another. – Elliot Page Tomorrow, May 17th, we will be marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. To show our commitment to the well-being […] https://www.cschn.ca/international-day-against-homophobia-and-transphobia/?lang=en Before you weigh in, tune in. Press release – Welland (Ontario), May 2nd 2022 This week, from May 2 to May 5, the Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara family joins the rest of Canada in celebrating the 71st edition of Mental Health Week. Mental Health Week is a time to pause and reflect. It is also a time to discuss the […] https://www.cschn.ca/before-you-weigh-in-tune-in/?lang=en Information Session **THIS INFORMATION SESSION WILL BE IN FRENCH ONLY** In blue, in red, in green… Let’s make autism shine in all its diversity. April is World Autism Month, an annual opportunity for a dedicated conversation about autism spectrum disorders. Autism affects more than 70 million people worldwide. Approximately 1 in 66 children and youth are diagnosed […] https://www.cschn.ca/information-session/?lang=en Open your eyes Do you wonder about your relationship? Would you know the signs of an unhealthy relationship if you found yourself in one? Even if it was the lesser known forms, such as economic abuse? It’s not always obvious. For more information, click on the following links: https://ouvrelesyeux.ca/ The following quizzes can help you find out if […] https://www.cschn.ca/open-your-eyes/?lang=en Launch of our new website – Press release In celebration of spring, the end of the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and a new Executive Director, the Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara is proud to present its refreshed and fully bilingual website. With its fresh, contemporary look, the site is easy to navigate and is also accessible to people with disabilities (AODA accessible). In addition, […] https://www.cschn.ca/launch-of-our-new-website-press-release/?lang=en Challenges for March Break To keep the kids busy for a bit, here is an activity sheet aka CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE DURING MARCH BREAK (add echo here for dramatic effect when you tell the kids!) When an activity is completed, check it off! You can also add details, like what fruit was tried, etc. Send us the sheets showing […] https://www.cschn.ca/challenges-for-march-break/?lang=en Human Trafficking Awareness Day February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Did you know that family members and friends play a crucial role in supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking? To end human trafficking, loved ones and especially parents are encouraged to take 3 concrete actions to help make a difference: Learn about human trafficking Be alert for […] https://www.cschn.ca/human-trafficking-awareness-day/?lang=en Passing of a great lady It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague, friend and family member, Julie Desrochers-Caron, on January 28. Julie began her long career at the CSCHN on November 9, 1998. She has always worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in many different roles: perinatal worker, treatment room and lab maintenance, support […] https://www.cschn.ca/passing-of-a-great-lady-2/?lang=en