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September 27, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation


September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in honour of the Indigenous children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day to raise awareness about the impact of residential schools.

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August 30, 2024

International Overdose Awareness Day


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August 30, 2024

Empowered Narratives: Submission #6


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July 23, 2024

Disability Pride Month


In 2023, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed Bill 128, an act to proclaim that July is Disability Pride Month.

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July 4, 2024

Mapping Peer Support Futures


On February 27th, Calvin Prowse facilitated a workshop with the goal of mapping some of the elements currently shaping the future of mental health and addictions peer support. 

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June 30, 2024

Empowered Narratives Submission # 5: Pride Month Edition


This Pride Month, PeerWorks invites 2SLGBTQIA+ people with lived experience to contribute their blogs and other creative expressions, sharing their journeys of overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.

 

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June 21, 2024

National Indigenous Peoples Day


For generations, Indigenous communities have been celebrating their culture and heritage on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which falls on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd depending on the year.

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June 19, 2024

PeerWorks Unveils Official Position Statement on Peer Support Integrity


NEWS RELEASE

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June 7, 2024

Empowered Narratives Submission #4: Pride Edition


This Pride Month, PeerWorks invites 2SLGBTQIA+ people with lived experience to contribute their blogs and other creative expressions, sharing their journeys of overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.

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May 31, 2024

Empowered Narratives Submission #3


PeerWorks invites people with lived experience to contribute their blogs and other creative expressions sharing their journeys of overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.

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May 17, 2024

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and  Transphobia 


The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia is observed annually on May 17th. 

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May 10, 2024

PeerWorks 2024 Annual Conference and Lighthouse Awards


The Annual Conference and Lighthouse Awards took place on April 30th and May 1st. This year, the “Gathering Together, Dreaming Together, and Transforming Together” conference consistently reminded us that we must look to the past, not only to know the future but to remember how far we have come. 

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