The Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care for the development, and enhancement of programs and services focusing on the education, prevention, and management of diabetes in Aboriginal communities, both on and off-reserve
Mohawk Agricultural Fair1807 York Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk TerritoryTyendinaga is considered the ''birthplace of the Peacemaker- Read more in the Culture pagesVision Statement: Tyendinaga, as part of the Mohawk Nation, is a healthy, sustainable Kanyenkehà:ka community, built on and united by our language, culture, traditions, knowledge, and history. We exercise our rights and responsibilities for the protection of and respect for our people, our land, our resources, and the environment.The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) are proud of our heritage, history, and culture. MBQ is part of the Mohawk Nation within the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy.We are one of the Six Nation communities politically associated with the Iroquois Caucus and a member First Nation of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI).Our current membership as of March 2014, is 9,201, of which 2,168 members live on the Territory. As of 2007,
When we began in 1953, for many people who had intellectual (or developmental) disabilities, community living was a dream. It was an objective yet to be realized. Until they finally closed in 2009, some still lived apart in Ontario government institutions. Others were physically in, but had little connection to the community around them - as children, they were in segregated classrooms or in schools far away from the neighborhood children who were their peers; as adults, they were often excluded from opportunities to join the workforce. At all ages, many faced physical and social barriers that kept them from participating in the social and economic world around them.
Welcome to Kingston Home BuildersOur Mission Statement The Kingston Home Builders Association represents the residential home building industry within the Greater Kingston Area. Our members are 'Building a Better Kingston' by promoting innovative, professional, safe and environmentally responsible building practices. The Kingston Home Builders Association strives to satisfy an essential human need by constructing affordable quality housing, provide a forum to develop membership consensus and serve as a proactive voice for our industry.
Contributed over 10,000 hours last yearHelping clients remain in their own homes'As a volunteer with SFCSC these past 15 years, I have seen firsthand how this organization touches the lives of so many people in a positive way!'- David LintonEnriching Through our Health PartnershipsEnriching Through our Student PartnershipsGrace Community Garden was created in 2012 with over 60 studentsPart of ChangeTheWorld, a student volunteer initiative in partnership with the Government of Ontario and United Way KFL&AThe garden expanded in 2013 to include Loughborough Public School and Sydenham High SchoolSupplying up to 63 families a month from June-Nov, in support of our Food Bank and Adult Day programs Enriching the Lives of Students.