The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed annually across Canada on Sept. 30, presents an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools – the effects of which still resonate in communities across Canada. Orange Shirt Day, as it is also known, is meant to be a day of reflection and understanding — for all to come together to honour residential school survivors, to remember the children who never made it home and to support the journey toward healing and reconciliation.

Several events are planned throughout Winnipeg this coming Saturday. The Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks will be the rallying point for the Wa-Say Healing Centre’s third annual Orange Shirt Day Survivor’s Walk, which will begin at 11 a.m., led by the Oyate Techa Riders, and which will finish at Canada Life Centre, where the Orange Shirt Day Pow Wow will run from 1 to 6 p.m.

St. John’s Park, just north of the Redwood Bridge on north Main Street, will host a Day of Reflection Sacred Fire and Gathering between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. You can also pick up free orange shirts in the park on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28 and 29, between noon and 4 p.m. (or until supplies run out).

If you can’t get make it out to those events, APTN will broadcast Remembering The Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023, a 90-minute commemorative gathering live from Parliament Hill, starting at 11:30 a.m.

The fact sheet below focuses on frauds targeted at Manitobans aged 50 or older that were reported to the Government of Canada's Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The time frame for reporting is from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.

Frauds & Scams Among Older Manitobans 2021-2023

Let's Walk Active Aging Week 2023.pdf

The most effective measure you can take to protect yourself against crime is to stay alert to your surroundings and trust your instincts.

• Plan your trip before leaving
• Use a well-lit and frequent used bus top
• Try and wait with someone or have someone meet you at your stop
• Always look confident in where you are going
• Be aware of who gets on and off the bus with you
• Do not display electronics or jewelry
• Sit close to the driver
• Use Winnipeg Transit’s Request stop program. This allows passengers to get off the bus between regular stops, from 7 p.m. until end of service.
• Report any abuse or harassment to the driver and or contact Police immediately

Did you know for your safety and convenience Winnipeg transit has a Request Stop Service after 7 p.m. 

Additional safety information at: personal safety brochure.

If you or someone you know is curious about long-term care or is currently contemplating moving someone they are caring for into long-term care, then we encourage everyone to join our Navigating the Long-Term Care System session, sponsored by Johnston Group and Payworks. 

In this session, you'll learn the terms and typical elements involved when someone is in the process of entering long-term care. Leave this session knowing that if or when the time comes to start the journey, you'll be prepared.

Wednesday, September 20 from 2 - 3 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom or Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Boardroom, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: Free

Presenter: Timothy Sandron, MSW, RSW, Clinical Team Leader, Long-Term Care Access Centre

*Registration is required to attend!*

Click here to register now.

The Canadian Mental Health Association has launched their learning guide for the 2023 - 2024 learning year. They offer FREE courses!

CMHA 2023 - 2024 Course Guide.pdf

https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/programs-services/learning-centre/

We at Connected Canadians hope you’re having a great summer so far!

Are you interested in learning how to be more confident with navigating Google Maps, Spotify, or Youtube? Are you looking for confidence in spotting phishing scams or fake news online? Have you been wanting to learn new tricks for simplifying your computer, tablet, or smartphone?

We wanted to let you know about our FREE upcoming virtual digital literacy workshop series in partnership with Ottawa Foyers Partage starting this fall where you can learn a variety of new skills and build on your digital confidence.

Each interactive workshop will take place between 10-11am EST, and will be hosted on Zoom. See the dates below:

September 21st - Getting Around Ottawa Using Technology

October 5th - Getting Help With Technology

October 19th - Music and Technology

November 2nd - Phishing Scams

November 16th - Recognizing Fake News

November 30th - Watching Videos Online

December 14th - The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health

January 11th - Accessing Government Services Online

January 25th - Making Technology Work for You! When Things are Hard to See

February 8th - Making Technology Work for You! When Movements are Hard

February 22nd - Making Technology Work for You! When Things are Hard to Hear

March 7th - Making Technology Work for You! When Technology is Overwhelming

To sign up, visit our OFP Technology Workshop signup page click on any of the links that correspond with the workshop you’d like to attend, and fill out the registration form. 

If you need help with registering or have questions about how Connected Canadians can help you with technology, please email us at events@connectedcanadians.ca or call us toll free at 1-877-304-5813.

Space is limited so secure a spot soon.

We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Have a great day,

The Connected Canadians Team

Thursday, October 5th
Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion Street
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

You are invited to join Sara Riel on Thursday, October 5th at our 11th Annual Mental Health & Wellness Expo!

There will be speakers on the top of every hour. 

Together we hope to educate and bring awareness to individuals searching for a better understanding of the mental health services that our community provides.  Whether they are seeking support for counselling, employment, housing, poverty reduction or addictions, attendees can learn how to navigate through the mental health system and start their “Recovery”.

https://sarariel.ca/miad-2023/ 

September is prostate cancer awareness month in Canada!

The Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group presents: 

"'CCMB Hope and Healing Program': how it will help Manitobans with prostate cancer"

Keynote address by Dr. Sri Navaratnam MBBS, PhD, FRCPC President and CEO CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB)

The audience will have opportunity to ask questions and make comments .

Date and time: Monday, September 18, 2023 7-9 pm

Location: Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg

Everybody Welcome Free Admission Free Parking Door Prizes

Quick Tips & Tricks you can use Every Day for a Fit and Flexible Brain

In recognition of World Wellness Weekend, Mindstage invites all members of Senior Centres and 55 Plus Active Living Centres across Manitoba to enjoy a complimentary session.

Date: Sept 16, 2023

Time: 10:30 am CDT

Location: Online

Cost: FREE

More information and to register go to Extend your Brain’s Best Before Date™

Learn simple strategies to remember common things!