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Alderville Chief attends historic Anishinabek Nation meeting where traditional election revived

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Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly elected Linda Debassige as the Grand Council Chief

 

At a landmark meeting of the Anishinabek Nation earlier this month, members selected Linda Debassige as the new Grand Council Chief using a traditional stand-up vote for the first time in decades. Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson attended the meeting. He talks about this historic moment on the show, including the preparations, the nomination, and the final selection. He will also discuss the agenda items covered and the concerns raised during the meeting. Later, he will look ahead to a significant proposal he hopes to raise at another important meeting of chiefs. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Alderville, Anishinabek Nation, Community, Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Social Justice

New Northumberland United Way Executive Director checks in to share first six months on the job

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Day of Caring Northumberland United WAy

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So many people are struggling. Food bank use is up. We are reminded daily about the lack of affordable housing and homelessness. Drugs and the opioid crisis are serious concerns. While many organizations and institutions struggle with these problems, one agency tries to help them all. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Community, Northumberland County, Social Justice

In the shadow of the pandemic, health unit brings back programs in 2023, according to annual report

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Vaccination clinic COVID-19 CCC

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For most of us, the pandemic is a memory. People have moved on. For the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, the pandemic continued to influence services and programs in 2023 up until today. In this interview with Dr. Natalie Bocking, the chief medical officer of health, she will explain what has happened in the past year. It is all included in the health unit’s annual report. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Health, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice

Home Rainbow Youth Centre serving LGTBQ2+ community gets its official launch during Pride Month in Brighton

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Meg Fox Home Rainbow Youth Centre

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In 2018, a group of young people played Dungeons & Dragons in a space behind a downtown ice cream shop. It was an informal, safe place for some LGBTQ2 youth to hang out. The pandemic hit, and the group was unable to gather. But the idea of a gathering place for young people in Brighton has fermented for the past year. A group of dedicated volunteers and the support of Brighton council, an organization from Peterborough, and a local church have taken the concept to a new level. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Brighton, Community, Northumberland Pride, Social Justice

Port Hope Rainbow Network celebrates Pride Month, sharing LGBTQ2+ community across Northumberland

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Port Hope Rainbow Network

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Pride Month is in full swing. Following a major event in downtown Cobourg with a parade, music, booths, and a sidewalk sale, Northumberland County is bursting at the seams with local Pride events. In this interview, you will hear from the Port Hope Rainbow Network. You will learn about the work this group does in the community during Pride Month. But it aspires to do more. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Northumberland Pride, Pride Month, Social Justice

Food insecurity and poverty in Northumberland remain deep concerns for health unit as costs soar

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Food insecurity

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It’s a startling fact. Nearly one in 10 people living in Northumberland County struggle to survive on a low income. According to officials, this isn’t just a statistic; it’s a pressing issue that demands our attention. These individuals, including seniors, those on employment insurance, disability payments, and others, face daily hardships. The situation is so severe that the number of people relying on food banks in Northumberland has surged by 50 percent. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Northumberland County, Politics, Social Justice

Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

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Alderville band council 2024

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Alderville First Nations are taking several significant steps to empower them in critical areas. There are historic barriers to Indigenous people owning homes on First Nations reserves. In this interview, Chief Taynar Simpson will talk about how members can purchase land and own their homes. Next, you will hear Simpson outline how the community moves towards self-determination in electing its band council. Historically, First Nations faced a prescribed process mirroring settler’s forms of democracy. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Alderville, Conversations Towards Reconciliation, Democracy, Housing, Indigenous People, Politics, Social Justice

Transitioning back into the Northumberland community after leaving an abusive relationship

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Women sexual assault

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Please be aware that the first segment of today’s show may cause distress to some people as it deals with sexual assault and violence against women. Thank you. About one in three women and one in 10 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. That is according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Locally, no specific statistics are given to residents of Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Community, Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre, Politics, Social Justice

Executive director of Horizons of Friendship update after a year under new leadership

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DESMI

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A lot has changed at Horizons of Friendship in the past year. The non-government organization that serves Mexico and Central America experienced a major transition as a new executive director took over. Certainly, familiar programs supporting migrant workers are ongoing. So is the health promotion project in Guatemala. But as the world’s eyes focus on Ukraine and the Middle East, Central America falls into the shadows. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, #Cobourg, Community, International Development, Social Justice

Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation

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Northumberland Labour Council President Dan Tobin

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In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their lives. In 2004, after a lengthy battle, unions successfully lobbied the federal government to make corporations criminally liable for workplace deaths and injuries. This victory will be commemorated at the Day of Mourning event at Lucas Point Park in Cobourg this Sunday. While people still die on the job and more people are injured, it is not all bad news. In this interview with Dan Tobin, president of the Northumberland Labour Council, he will discuss the staggering numbers but also some of the good news surrounding occupational safety in the workplace. Continue Reading →

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Filed under: Consider This Northumberland, Northumberland, Northumberland Labour Council, Politics, Social Justice