Native Rights Discussion

On behalf of Living Into Right Relations…

If you have any questions please email rightrelationsqcpres@gmail.com .

Want to learn more about the legislation that governs Canada’s relationship with and treatment of Indigenous peoples?

If you are new to the topic or think you know it all, come join the discussion, learn, and be part of a better way for Indigenous peoples in Canada and all of us!

The Indian Act: The promotion and protection of Native rights, with Joe Deom
Saturday, May 5, 10am - 1:30pm, 
Fulford Hall, 1444 Union Ave. (across from the Bay)

The United Church of Canada’s Living into Right Relations Group and the Christ Church Cathedral’s Ecological and Social Justice Action Group are co-sponsoring this event.

Please bring something to share for lunch, beverages will be provided.

This talk is significant as the idea of modifying the Indian Act will be taking place in the near future.

RSVP by May 4: rightrelationsqcpres@gmail.com

Summer Sewing Camp for Teens

This summer, send your teen to sewing camp for a full week of cool projects! After learning the basics of a sewing machine, like how to thread it, wind a bobbin, and troubleshoot regularly encountered issues, teens will get to make 4 things that they'll take home and cherish!
These projects will introduce teens to commonly used sewing techniques and each project will teach a new skill while reinforcing ones already learned:
Pencil case zippered pouch, Raglan style t-shirt, Pillow cover, Messenger bag
The course runs for one full week, Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Ages 13 to 17. The weeks available are:
June 25 to June 29, July 16 to July 20, July 23 to July 27, or August 6 to August 10.
The program is $500, all taxes, and materials are included.  All tools and machines are provided for use.

For more information, visit Fiber Arts website: 

Journée de la terre/ Earth Day

ENGLISH BELOW

Célébration pour la journée de la terre

(Message de nos partenaires du Grand Potager)

Ce dimanche 22 avril aura lieu la Journée de la terre. Nous célébrerons avec une journée familiale amusante aux Serres de Verdun. Il y aura des jeux et des activités pour tous les âges, y compris le yoga pour les enfants, les bombes de semences, la fabrication de papier et plus encore ! 10h00 à 15h00, serres de Verdun 7000 Lasalle Boul. Verdun H4H 2T1

Earth Day Celebration

(Message from our partners at Grand Potager)

This Sunday April 22nd is Earth Day. We will be celebrating with a fun-filled family day at the Verdun Greenhouses. There will be games and activities for all ages including kids yoga, seed bombs, paper-making and more! 10:00 to 3:00, at the Verdun greenhouse, 7000 Lasalle Boul. Verdun H4H 2T1

Want to Join a Collective Garden?

Hello to all,

The Dawson Boys And Girls Club's ‘’Un plant de tomate à la fois’’ project would like to invite you into the garden this summer!

Sharing, meeting, learning and educating while lowering your grocery bill with wholesome, fresh, local produce is what Un plant de tomate à la fois' collective gardens are all about !

How does it work?

Each garden has an official weekly schedule when gardeners meet to work (and harvest). That way, all garden tasks and responsibilities are shared between gardeners, including watering which is done outside the time frame. No more overwhelming work for one person only, casual nice ambiance and learning opportunity included ! An animator is also present to provide proper guidance and horticultural resources. Open to all, kid friendly (accompanied by a adult).

*You may consult the location and the weekly time frames for each of our gardens in the Sign-up form bellow. You may consult it without having to complete sign-up.

Questions, or not sure of your garden choice ? Write to plant.de.tomate@gmail.com or call 514-767-9967 ext. 235. We’ll be happy to help !

TO SIGN-UP :

Sincerely ,

The Un plant de tomate à la fois team

Réal Bonneville | Coordinateur

Repaire jeunesse Dawson

666 rue Woodland, Verdun, QC H4H 1G1 carte

t: 514-767-9967 ext.235

Upcoming "Spring Fling"

We are planning a SouthWest Spring Fling Bazaar on Saturday May 12 at the Mission. Volunteers needed and welcomed! We would like to rent tables for artisans to sell their wares! Foodie tables welcomed as well!

Would you like to sponsor a table for someone or perhaps support the Spring Fling Snack Bar?

All proceeds to support Breakfast club, SW Children special events, our food projects and supporting community in economically challenging times.

Spring Cleaning?  We are looking for kitchen items and household items, appliances, tools, sports items, intact toys, games and puzzles. We can not take furniture. If you need help getting donations to the Mission, please contact Darlene or Sheila. 

** Nota bene. To receive all donations we need to store them, so if you have a few storage plastic bins to offer please let the office know and arrangements can be made to pick them up.

Musical Salon this Sunday

We are hoping to make this a recurring event, providing a venue for anyone interested in performing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so come check it out, whether you like to listen or perform (or both!)  Doors open at 7:45PM. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Liz Lacroix

Pastoral Care Team Training

Family Life Centre presents : Pastoral Care Team Training

Friday, April 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 21 from 8:30 AM to 4 :00 PM

at Cedar Park United Church
204 Lakeview Avenue, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4C5

Refresher for pastoral care visitors, clergy, and anyone working in caring professions.
Training for those who might want to join a pastoral care team in their congregation.
This seminar will also be of interest to everyone who wishes to learn more about listening with the heart, honouring silence during conversations on difficult topics, and extending a compassionate hand to friends, family or acquaintances.

Learn more about listening, specifically to those in palliative care (and their families), those who are grieving or dealing with difficult diagnoses personally or with their loved ones (physical and mental health), those facing acute or chronic illness, and those who are housebound due to age or mobility.

The seminar includes presentations by experts, role-play (for those who feel comfortable), sharing of best practices on practical help, and small group discussions on connecting in meaningful ways in this fast-paced, largely technology-based world while maintaining safe boundaries.

$24 per person, includes materials, refreshments and lunch.

Open to all.

Pre-registration is essential by April 16.

Celebrating Creative Kids in our Community

The Suspicious Fish gang would like to invite you to their upcoming Book launch and public reading of the latest Suspicious Fish Anthology on April 14th at The Church of the Epiphany.

Founded in 2007, The Suspicious Fish Creative Literacy and Arts program is a registered non-profit organization, which currently operates out of Verdun Elementary School. The program is built on a foundation of encouragement, where the students are given the opportunity to express themselves through creative writing mediums such as the writing and developing of short stories, script writing and film production. While objectively guiding the growth of the students’ abilities in writing and exploring their creative talents, the program focuses on skills that go beyond the scope of a classroom.

The program provides a safe space for the students to write about topics personal to him or her, meanwhile fostering a setting where each student’s process of discovering their voice can become unique and personal. Each student gains a sense for their own narrative as they deal with the multitude of challenges that come with growing up in an inner city environment.

As inner city schools have looked to engage their students from a socio-emotional perspective over the last few years, Suspicious Fish continues to play a key role in creating a platform for progress in that. In addition to focusing on socio-emotional development and literacy skills, the program also aims to strengthen community by encouraging the approach that stories have an impact when it comes to sharing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that our members bring to the program. Through this, we also believe that stories do have an impact when it comes to influencing the policies that directly impact community. The program currently targets elementary school students and averages roughly 40-45 students in the class each year. As the program continues to grow, we plan to integrate community members of all ages and backgrounds.

The Church is at 4322 Wellington street. The event begins at 1 p.m. and will feature readings of the children's stories and community activities run by students from McGill's Urban Design course. 

5 à 7 for the English-speaking community

Rev. David is President of the Anglo Family Council (AFC), and this meet-and-greet on April 12th is a great way to get the word out about SouthWest as well as to learn about other English and bilingual organizations and services in the area. Refreshments will be provided by our SouthWest Kitchen Coordinator.

Invitation

Please join the Anglo Family Council as we host a community 5 à 7 on Thursday, April 12th 2018 at the SouthWest Mission, 631 rue Melrose, Verdun.

The AFC envisions a healthy English speaking community, that is fully integrated into Quebec Society. As a public organization, we rely on local partnerships to improve community vitality, while sharing and disseminating information, ensuring the English speaking community can adequately access social health services.

On April 12th we look forward to meeting and reconnecting with valuable organizations and individuals in Verdun. Working and communicating together will ensure the best quality of services offered to local residents. Please bring along any information, pamphlets or brochures from your organization to share, as we will have an information table.

Please RSVP to jillianr@ccs-montreal to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you then!

SouthWest Bingo April 7

That eagerly awaited first-Saturday-of-the-month is nearly here! Get ready for Bingo, April 7 at the church! Cost at the door is $5, which gets you your first bingo card and a ticket for the (cash) door prize. Additional bingo cards can be bought for 50 cents. Doors open at 12:00, play begins at 1PM and refreshments are available (donations gratefully accepted). Please note that this is in the basement of the church, at 1445 rue Clemenceau in Crawford Park. Good luck!