Vital Signs 2023 “Building Bridges of Inclusion”
Vital Signs 2023 “Building Bridges of Inclusion”
Thank you to our Vital Signs sponsors
Thank you to our Vital Signs sponsors
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
The County Foundation does its work in and from the traditional territory of Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. These peoples agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. We recognize that these are now our shared obligations working in partnership with our current neighbours, the Mohawk Bay of Quinte peoples.
Report production team:
- Anne VanVlack, Vital Signs Coordinator
- Maia Rolinski, Vital Signs Project Administrator, Summer 2023
We would like to express our gratitude to all those who have supported us in bringing this report to life:
The Vital Signs Review Team that provided feedback and insights during the process:
- Linda Conley, Brian Beiles, Jane Lesslie, Gwen Benjamin, Teri McNair, Sarah Moffatt, Dominique Jones
The community organizations and individuals who gave generously of their time and knowledge:
- Holly Baines, Educator, Facilitator, Change Agent (interview)
- Gwen Benjamin, volunteer with The County Foundation (resident surveys)
- Judith Burfoot, Founder, All Welcome Here Rural BIPOC Association (interview)
- Community Living Prince Edward (interview with staff, and clients Josiah and Emily)
- Christine Durant, Prince Edward Learning Centre (interview)
- Greater Than Youth Collective / Communities Building Youth Futures (Dream Community)
- Irene Harris, Chair, Prince Edward Accessibility Advisory Committee (interview)
- Sabrina Hudson, HUB Child & Family Centre (EarlyON parent survey)
- Katy McIntyre, Community Activator, Thrive PEC (interview)
- Laura McGugan, Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors (interview)
- Aaron Miechkota, Rev. Cressy Glenora United Church (interview)
- Evan Nash, owner Home Hardware Wellington (interview)
- Janna Smith of PEC Arts Council (member survey)
- Barbara Sweet, CEO, Prince Edward County Public Library (interview)
- Recreation Outreach Centre ROC (ROC staff, Hilary Fennell and Cheyenne)
- Students Commission of Canada (PEC youth surveys)
- Julie Watson, CEO, Alternatives for Women (interview)
Photos:
- Department of Illumination
OneLook Productions - Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
- Recreation Outreach Centre
Venue and logistics:
- The Regent Theatre, Alexandra Seay and staff
- Dominique Jones, The County Foundation Executive Director
Brian Beiles, The County Foundation President - Gillian Armstrong, The County Foundation Grants and Communications Administrator
- And to The County Foundation directors for their help before and during this event.
Each of us has the power to make a difference by ...
- DISPLAYING KINDNESS - small actions hold significant impact.
- RAISING AWARENESS by sharing this report.
- EMBRACING DIVERSITY - it strengthens us collectively.
- CONNECTING, particularly with those facing isolation or personal challenges.
- ENGAGING in shaping our community's destiny.
- CONTRIBUTING to a current fund that supports Vital Signs priorities.
- CREATING A FUND or making a bequest.
- All Welcome Here Rural BIPOC Association
- Alternatives for Women
- Community Living Prince Edward
- Community Support Resources Directory
- DiscoverYOUth, a 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Drop-In
- Get Connected Guide
- Greater Than County Youth Collective
- Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
- The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association
- Prince Edward County Public Library
- Prince Edward Learning Centre
- theROC Youth Services
- Thrive PEC
Methodology
Methodology
Works Consulted
Works Consulted
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Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. suicideprevention.ca.
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Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountabilityhttps://www.femicideincanada.ca/
CBC News. "Canada Anti-Semitism Violence Report." CBC News, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-antisemitism-violence-report-1.6430495.
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Community Voices that are featured in the report
Community Voices that are featured in the report
Christine Durant – Prince Edward Learning Centre
Christine Durant of the Prince Edward Learning Centre delves into the challenges faced by ...
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