Friday 30 October 2015

Next Weekend: SWIFF!

The first ever South Western International Film Festival takes place in Sarnia next weekend!

Here's a description of the event from the SWIFF website:

"The South Western International Film Festival is a international event held every first weekend in November that will establish Sarnia-Lambton as a cultural hub for Southwestern Ontario. By focusing on artist engagement, youth participation, community enrichment and our evolving diversity, SWIFF will create a unique and exciting cinematic experience for the community of Sarnia-Lambton while opening its doors to visitors from far and wide."

For a full schedule and more information on the films, please visit www.swiff.ca




Tuesday 20 October 2015

Lambton College students nominated for Samara award

Two of Lambton College's Social Service Worker students, Katie Horvath and Kari Roos, have been nominated for Samara's Everyday Political Citizen Award.



Kari and Katie are the co-founders of Lambton's student social-justice group, Vocalize. Both women have worked tirelessly this fall to encourage students to engage in conversations about democracy. The two were instrumental in bringing the All Candidates Debate to the college last month. 

Thank you, Katie and Kari, for all you do to encourage us all to be political citizens! 

Monday 19 October 2015

Anti-Poverty Rally

Last Friday, almost 100 concerned community members gathered on the steps of Sarnia's city hall to encourage action against poverty.

Here are a few of the photographs from last week's Anti-Poverty Rally. 


Peace begins when the hungry are fed.
Second-year SSW student Katie Horvath
with her daughter, Kali.


Lambton SSW students
 
Students display their signs for
passing motorists.



Lambton College's SSW students

Tuesday 13 October 2015

Friday: Anti-Poverty Rally

Friday, October 16, 2015
12:00 Noon
Sarnia City Hall
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Living in poverty reduces a person’s health, limits their education and employment opportunities, affects their mental health and tears away at their dignity & self-respect.


Karen Mathewson – Community Legal Assistance Sarnia
Myles Vanni - The Inn of the Good Shepherd,
Thea deGroot – Citizens for Public Justice Lauren Duncan- Circles

The Federal Government needs to create a national anti-poverty plan and a national affordable housing plan. Join us to urge the parties running in the federal election to implement anti-poverty and affordable housing plans. Join us to let them know poverty in Canada is unacceptable and an affront to Human Rights!

Donate your lunch money or purchase a
Make Poverty History bracelet to support The Inn of the Good Shepherd


Thursday 8 October 2015

Democracy Talks Next Week!

Thursday, October 15 from 11:30 - 12:30 in L208: Democracy Talks

Talk of democracy and our political process seems to be everywhere these days as we prepare for the upcoming election--but we know that voter turnout seems to be forever declining in Canada, and the discussions around politics, for too many of us, drop away once election day is over. 

Samara would like to change that.

Samara is a charitable organization dedicated to educating Canadians about democracy. Named after the maple keys that fall to the ground this time of year and take root everywhere, Samara believes that true change can also take root and grow. 

A local representative from Samara will join us at Lambton College on Thursday, October 15 from 11:30-12:30 in L208 to facilitate a non-partisan conversation about the democratic process. 

I had a preview of the presentation yesterday, and it’s really memorable and engaging. Please consider joining us no matter how familiar you are with the political process: this conversation is open to all students, faculty, and staff, and it will be most successful if we have a diverse group of participants.




Tuesday 6 October 2015

Chew on This!

Did you know that one in eight Canadian families struggle to put food on the table?


Vocalize co-founder and Lambton College student
Kari Roos hands out free apples and information.
“ChewOnThis!” events are being held today in more than 30 cities across the country, including right here at Lambton College. Volunteers are handing out brown paper bags containing an apple and information. 


"ChewOnThis!" is organized by Dignity for All, which is co-led by Canada Without Poverty (CWP) and Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), both registered charities.

Today's "ChewOnThis!" campaign will be followed with an Anti-Poverty rally at noon on Friday, October 16 in front of Sarnia's City Hall. 

Visit www.chewonthis.ca to tell the government that you want a federal plan to end poverty.

For more information on the Dignity for All plan, visit www.dignityforall.ca/fedplan

Monday 5 October 2015

Pride Day at the Petrolia Library

11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

ALL WELCOME

Drop-in to the Petrolia Library and celebrate the LGBTQ community in the Petrolia area.



The Open House includes displays and information by the Sarnia Pride Alliance, PFLAG and Rebound/Spectrum.
KidsTie Dye craft 6:00-7:30PM
Snacks and refreshments

Speaker sessions and craft will take place in the evening.  Please pre-register.


Petrolia Library
4200 Petrolia Line
519-882-0771