Reviving Local Heritage. Legacy of Saskatoon’s Secret Forest

Celebrate Saskatoon’s hidden forest, the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area on its 50th anniversary. Learn about the fascinating life story of the pioneering Global Conservationist it is named after as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Tree Foundation that he founded. Learn about the fascinating life story from global environmentalists who personally […]

Lunch & Learn Seminar: Active Engagement – Engaging Your Loved One at Home

Come join VON Hamilton to learn more on how to keep your loved ones engaged at home! Registration is required. Please contact Renate Ahapov at 905-523-1055 x 408. (Virtual) Learn more about: – Providing meaningful and stimulating activities at home – Teepa Snow’s ‘Positive Approach to Care’ – Strategies to promote independence & success – […]

Caregiver Education Series

Join us for a free caregiver education series where you’ll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. Registration is required. (Virtual & in-person) Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 | 10:30am-12:00pm (Turner Park Library, Hamilton) Thursday, July 14th, 2022 […]

VON: Lunch & Learn Seminar: Stroke & Aphasia 101

June is Stroke Awareness Month! Topic: “Stroke & Aphasia 101” Come join Emilia Leslie, MSW, RSW from VON Stroke Services for an in-depth discussion about stroke, types of aphasia, communication strategies, resources and more. Registration is required. Friday, June 24th 12:00pm-1:00pm

VON: Caregiver Education Series

Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also have challenges along the way. Come join us for a free caregiver education series where you’ll learn strategies and find resources to take care of yourself so you can continue caring for others. Registration is required. Session 1: Caregiver Stress & Finding Self-Care Strategies Thursday, June 9th […]

VON: Wellness Wednesday Caregiver Support Group

Free bi-weekly support group for anyone in a caregiving role. Meet others going through similar experiences, learn coping strategies and share your thoughts in a safe space. Registration is required. Topic: Learning to Let Go Wednesday, June 1st | 2:00pm-3:30pm Topic: Nurturing a Healthy Mindset Wednesday, June 15th | 2:00pm-3:30pm Topic: Protecting Your Peace Wednesday, […]

The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis

On May 25. 7:00 pm Meet Australian Tony Rinaudo, Forest Maker   Agronomist  bestowed the Member of the Order of Australia.   Principal Climate Action Advisor. Climate Action and Resilience Team  Right Livelihood Award Laureate, “alternative Nobel” winner who was portrayed in a documentary “Forest Maker”  Discover sustaining life Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration FMNR   Reversing Land […]

The Nonprofit Government Relations and Advocacy Conference

Hear about the strategies and tactics used by leading nonprofits – small, medium, and large – to engage with and influence government at all levels. We’ve assembled an exciting lineup of speakers from the following organizations: CCVO, Imagine Canada, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York, Mentor Canada, and the […]