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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based; the CSCHN takes action! Press Release – Welland, Ontario, November 25 2022 Today, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, kicks off 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Around the world, women are still victims of violence because they are women. Gender-based or sex-based violence is an act of violence because of a person’s gender, gender […] https://www.cschn.ca/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-the-cschn-takes-action/?lang=en Together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for the generations to come Press release – Welland (Ontario), September 28th 2022 We would like to acknowledge that the lands on which we are gathered are part of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabe traditional territory, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is part of the lands protected […] https://www.cschn.ca/together-in-the-spirit-of-reconciliation-and-hope-for-the-generations-to-come-2/?lang=en 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 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 Let us honor the past to inspire the future. Press release – Welland (Ontario), February 1st 2022 Each February, during Black History Month, the Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara family and the rest of North America are invited to take part in celebrations and activities highlighting the accomplishments and impact that Black communities have had on history and their imprint on our social fabric. […] https://www.cschn.ca/let-us-honor-the-past-to-inspire-the-future-2/?lang=en