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October 18th - 23rd - YWCA Week Without Violence - Each year during the third week of October, Canadians, and people around the world mark YWCA’s Week Without Violence, a week-long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world.  Learn more here: YWCA Week Without Violence

October is Islamic History Month and Latin American Heritage Month in Canada - Learn more here: Government of Canada - Canadian Heritage

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month - "The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness and reduce stigma to allow individuals with LDs to get the supports they need to reach their potential." - Learning Disabilities Association of Canada ; Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

October is Women's History Month - "The 2021 theme is Women Making History Now. It recognizes the amazing women who are making a lasting impact in our country, especially in the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to advance reconciliation, through their work and commitment to make our country a better place." Learn more here: Government of Canada - Women's History Month

Introduction to Intercultural Competency Workshop is an introductory workshop provided by the Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew, featuring topics like Identity and Culture, Value-based Behaviours, Assigning Meaning and Unconscious Bias. A ‘come-as-you-are’ opportunity to learn more about yourself and the people in your life. This session is designed to be interactive and to encourage a desire for continuous learning!  Open to all who live and/or work in Lanark or Renfrew County.  Register here! https://algonquincollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqduqgpj0jHtPfQ_j_3Hq26-NL3eJDm-r6