Kingston Immigration Partnership - KIP

Empower Through Your Story: Join Our KEYS Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) & Manufacturing Focus Group Your Experience Matters: Shape the Future of STEM and Manufacturing Welcome! Thank you for your interest in joining our KEYS Focus Group. We aim to create a supportive environment where self-identifying women who are Indigenous, racialized, and/or live with disabilities with a background in Science,...

The Sri Lankan Canadian community in Kingston invites you to a special Loving Kindness Meditation on October 5th at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.

Due to limited seating, please be sure to reserve your spot by September 20th by emailing [email protected].

On August 17, 2024, Tamarack and Big Brothers, Big Sisters (KFLA) hosted their annual Teddy Bear Party at the BGC. At this event,

$19,720 was raised,

650 people participated in programs,

56 volunteers,

17 local vendors, including artisans and small businesses,

10 community partner showcases, including Kingston Police, Fire & Rescue, and the Kingston Immigration Partnership.

The event was attended by MP Gerretsen, MPP Hsu, and City Councillors Jimmy Hassan, Gregory Ridge, and Don Amos. Through social media, they reached 32,612 accounts. Over 1,000 people in Kingston & Area directly engaged with the event promotion! We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who attended and/or made this event possible. We look forward to seeing you next time.

We are just one week away from the 30th Annual Tamarack Homes Teddy Bear Party! 🧸

Bring your little ones and their teddy friends out to BGC South East at 1300 Bath Road in Kingston on Saturday, August 17th for a day full of indoor & outdoor activities, including:

- Bouncy castles 🏰
- Dr. Goodbear Teddy Bear Check-up Clinic ❤️‍🩹
- Arts & crafts 🖍️
- Face painting 🎨
- Balloon Creations 🎈
- Live entertainment 🎶
- Vendor market 🛍️
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Cafe BBQ 🌭
- Community partner activities… don’t miss our table 🧡💙

…and more!

Tickets still available (FREE for kiddos under 1) here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/big-brothers-big-sisters-kingston-frontenac-lennox-addington-inc/events/tamarack-teddy-bear-party/ 🎟️

We can’t wait to party with you and your teddies! 🎉

P.S. Did you know that bears are awesome swimmers?! 🌊

so LAL is doing a small tour in Sept with our full light and projection show! ! FB and IG up info soon! Sept 14 - 24!
cities:
Guelph Jazz Festival
Ottawa with Axé WorldFest SAW Centre
Kingston: with Skeleton Park Arts Fest Agnes Etherington Art Centre
Victoria: University of Victoria
Vancouver: Red Gate Arts Society

MOre info soon spread the word!

Tomorrow, August 1, is Emancipation Day. We have created this package to raise awareness about the enslavement of Black and Indigenous Peoples, but to celebrate and continuously advocate for emancipation.

For a list of activities visit www.CityofKingston.ca/Emancipation, or visit the Welcome to Kingston App.

Use your KFPL card with hoopla Digital and enjoy a fantastic collection of comics and graphic novels! Not sure where to start? The Eisner Award nominees are a must-read for any comic book connoisseur: https://ow.ly/QlhT50SIbhV.

🌍 Great News! 🌍 "Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change" has been extended until August 24th! Explore the interactive exhibits, join the Climate Action Show, and discover how you can make a difference.

When:
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:
Market Wing Cultural Space inside City Hall

Admission is free!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bWbzQC

Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Visit Kingston Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries & Historic Sites

Pregnant or parenting? We want to hear from you!
Please take a moment to complete the 10 minute survey, and you will be placed in a draw to win a $25 gift card! You'll also be helping inform local services who work with parents. Thank you!
~Rebecca, RN
Survey: ca.mar.medallia.com/parentingsurvey

🌟 Volunteers Opportunity 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that the SHINE Club is preparing for its 3rd year of collaboration with Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board!

We are looking for self-identify racialized BIPOC adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour to work with racialized children in the schools.

As a SHINE Club facilitator, you'll receive top-notch training, guidance, support, and access to engaging lesson plans.

Plus, an honorarium will be provided for your valuable contributions.

We are primarily seeking volunteers available during the day, but we also welcome those who can volunteer evenings and weekends as our program expands to reach even more children and community groups.

If you're interested in learning more about this incredible opportunity, please contact our director Ophelia, directly at:

📞 613-766-22223
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.theshineclub.org

Join us and let's make a positive impact together!

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Today, the Anti-Racism Kingston Campaign launched at Springer Market Square in Kingston focusing on individuals’ experiences with racism and how community members can respond. Led by a group of community members including municipal, institutional, educational, and business leaders and co-chaired by Aba Mortley and Bhavana Varma, with Mayor Paterson, the campaign encourages speaking up, supporting victims and reporting racist incidents.
Read more about today's launch here https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/anti-racismkingstonlaunch/
A big thank you to all the participating organizations and to the co-chairs for their leadership.
Learn more about the campaign, access resources, download videos, posters, and other materials at www.antiracistkingston.ca. and look for materials on Kingston Transit buses and throughout the city.


Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board| City of Kingston - Municipal Government | Correctional Service of Canada | County of Frontenac | Family and Children's Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington | KFL&A Public Health | Kingston Health Sciences Centre | Kingston Police | Limestone District School Board | Ongwanada | Providence Care | Queen's University | Royal Military College | St. Lawrence College | Kingston Transit | CFB Kingston | Association of Black Law Enforcers

A great initiative by Martha's Table! Save the date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10:00 - 15:00 at 629 Princess Street.

Martha's Table is hosting an ID Clinic next Tuesday! 🪪

🗓 Tuesday, July 23, 2024
⏱ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 629 Princess Street

👉Support for OHIP Cards, Photo ID Cards, Ontario Birth Certificates, Social Insurance Numbers, Pension Benefits, Canadian Dental Care Plan, Taxes and More...

Thank you to ServiceOntario, Service Canada En, Canada Revenue Agency, Kingston Community Health Centres, City of Kingston - Municipal Government, and Martha's Table for offering this practical assistance to community members!

Today is World Refugee Day. The UN-recognized celebration was established to commemorate and honour those with refugee experience.

This year's theme is solidarity: "Refugees need our solidarity now more than ever. Solidarity means keeping our doors open, celebrating their strengths and achievements, and reflecting on the challenges they face. Solidarity with people forced to flee also means finding solutions to their plight – ending conflicts so they can return home in safety, ensuring they have opportunities to thrive in the communities that have welcomed them, and providing countries with the resources they need to include and support refugees" - The UN Refugee Agency.

This World Refugee Day, stand to celebrate how far they've come, but also stand to support them along the journey in recognition of how much further there is to go.

Are there any local charities that you've wanted to support and uplift? Vogue Charity Fashion Show (VCFS) at Queen's is looking for nominations for their 2024-2025 charity of choice! Entering its 28th year, the VCFS is Canada's largest student-run fashion show. All proceeds made from ticket sales, fundraising initiatives, and events will go towards a charity.

In fact, last year, the VCFS raised $77,000 for Extend-A-Family Kingston! Nominations are open from now until Friday, June 21, 2024, at 4:00 p.m and the form is available via Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3izUeghN8_cPKitDxWISLBkQcpUa7YG/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Xz5BOS6N_WdcYM9XPhUOtjWIbBCv-HDhcURl_-VXqZL0E2A48NdGOCcU_aem_s3bUmLkUp9NtB0fwK8X-Vg

National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21, and recognizes and celebrates the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest is organizing a day of activities in City Park and Springer Market Square.

“When we all take care of each other, beautiful things happen.” - Dr. Ryan “Rye” Barberstock, as part of the Building Inclusive Communities Panel.

Last night we had the privilege of attending the second annual Newcomer Entrepreneur Awards as part of the Building Inclusive Communities event, built in collaboration with Invest Kingston, St. Lawrence College, and KIP. As part of the evening, we had the privilege of listening to our panelists, Stephanie Simpson, Bhavana Varma, Rye Barberstock, PhD, and Daniel Solorio, facilitated by V. Ophelia Rigeault, on envisioning a more inclusive Kingston.

This year we had over thirty cumulative nominations for these awards, recognizing entrepreneurs through our “Community Building,” “Start Up,” and “Inspirational” categories. Congratulations to these nominees. Your work, merit, and contributions to the Kingston area have not gone unnoticed.

Without further ado, we would like to formally congratulate the 2024 Newcomer Entrepreneur Award Recipients:

Tarek Hussein's Weller Pharmacy (Weller Pharmacy) for the Community Building award.

Sens Café (SENS Café Canada) by Isabelle & Pierre Tardiveau for the Start-Up award.

Rathi Perumal, of Uyir Engineering, for the Inspirational award.

Last night’s panel, discussions, and community-building opportunities were very inspirational and insightful. We look forward to more events celebrating newcomer achievements!

As you enjoy outdoor programs, remember to keep yourself and your loved ones safe! KFL&A Public Health has a few tips.

Everyone can enjoy the sun safely. Protect your skin, protect your eyes: https://ow.ly/EMx850RKwiZ.

Know how to avoid, check for and remove ticks: https://ow.ly/wlfV50RKwiW

On May 28th, 2024, at 5:00-7:30pm, join Invest Kingston in collaboration with St. Lawrence College and KIP as we celebrate the second annual Newcomer Entrepreneur Awards, as part of the second annual “Building Inclusive Communities” event!

This event will take place at the Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront (1 Johnson Street). Registration is free and accessible through this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-inclusive-communities-tickets-893861793687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Community residents are invited to join together for a Spring Together Social this Saturday (May 11) from 12 to 3 p.m. at 263 Weller Ave. There will be activities for everyone to enjoy, including wagon rides, bike tune-ups and a community BBQ.

Tracing Kingston’s Solidarities continues with a series of six free workshops. Share stories, bring cherished photographs and personal mementos to work with artist Alejandro Arauz through collage, drawing, painting and printmaking and celebrate your living Kingston histories. No art experience is needed!

Join us off-site at Ontario Hall, Room 208, 67 University Ave, Kingston on 18 + 19 May, 1 + 2 June, 21 + 28 September, 10 am–4 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity > https://ow.ly/MOf150RpuUB

Image: People's Symposium: Alejandro Arauz's mobile printing press brings Tracing Kingston's Solidarities to life. pc: Garrett Elliott

Get ready for another KCHC special event, which will prove to be fun for the whole community. A trip to the Peterborough Riverview Park & Zoo! Tickets are only $10 and children under 3 are free.

Ticket Sales Dates are (1/3 available at each site):
* May 21st - 12:30pm -1:30pm at Kingston Native Centre & Language Nest, 610 Montreal St.
* May 22nd - 10am-11am at Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Avenue
* June 4th - 2-3pm at Rideau Heights Community Centre, 85 Maccauley Street

Children must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian.

For more information, contact Steph at 613-449-6225 or [email protected].

Immigrant Services Kingston & Area (ISKA) is running a number of special interest programs and groups this month for people of all ages. Check out their calendar for more details.

The Juvenis Festival starts tomorrow! Check out their page for more information about events, workshops, and shows!

Mark your calendars!!

🎉 The Juvenis Festival is only 2 WEEKS AWAY 🎉

May 2 - May 12, 2024

We hope to see you there!

Check out all our events:
https://buff.ly/4auXKsA

There are still lots of way to get involved:
https://buff.ly/46YAjW6

As part of the PHD-Community Initiative at Queen's University, with support from the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, a survey has been created to help plan community projects catered towards implementing and recommending various projects that will help newcomer entrepreneurs open and run successful businesses in the city of Kingston. To have your voice heard as part of this project, check out their survey:

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To our Ethnocultural Association Leaders: the City of Kingston wants to hear from YOU about YOUR vision for fostering cultural understanding and appreciation through the arts! Be sure to check out this event, as well as fill out the linked survey!

We’re hosting the Intercultural Arts Festival once again this fall and as we start planning for it we want to hear from Kingston’s ethnocultural and community leaders to help develop a festival that reflects the vibrancy and unity of our community.

If you’re interested in taking part, please fill out this short expression of interest about your vision. The first meeting will be held virtually on April 23 at 12 p.m.

Learn more and express your vision: https://surveymonkey.com/r/69RGXD5

Just a reminder that we are approaching the last chance to nominate someone for the 2024 Newcomer Entrepreneur Awards! This form will close on April 15th, 2024, so be sure to get your nominations in!

In partnership with Kingston Immigration Partnership - KIP, we are proud to host the 2nd annual Kingston Newcomer Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards.

The award categories are:

✔️ Community Builder Award: Recognizing entrepreneurs who have demonstrated a strong commitment and contribution to community service.

✔️ Start-up Award: Honouring entrepreneurs whose businesses were established within the past five years, showcasing innovation and growth potential.

✔️ Inspirational Entrepreneur Award: Celebrating entrepreneurs who have achieved great success and demonstrated visionary leadership in their industries.

Nominations close April 15, 2024: https://www.investkingston.ca/newcomer/

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!

Nominations for the 2024 Newcomer Entrepreneur Awards are still open! Know of someone, or their business, who might qualify? Submit a nomination! They are open until April 15, 2024.

In partnership with Kingston Immigration Partnership - KIP, we are proud to host the 2nd annual Kingston Newcomer Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards.

The award categories are:

✔️ Community Builder Award: Recognizing entrepreneurs who have demonstrated a strong commitment and contribution to community service.

✔️ Start-up Award: Honouring entrepreneurs whose businesses were established within the past five years, showcasing innovation and growth potential.

✔️ Inspirational Entrepreneur Award: Celebrating entrepreneurs who have achieved great success and demonstrated visionary leadership in their industries.

Nominations close April 15, 2024: https://www.investkingston.ca/newcomer/