Save the Date: Upcoming Events
THEA Member Event: December 3rd, 2025
Please join THEA for a presentation by Atiya Ahsan, THEA member, and financial planner, as they discuss financial planning in later years of life. Topics of discussion will include legacy planning, and preparing for death via a death binder. The event will be hosted on zoom. This event is free to members and friends. Zoom meeting link below.
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Please join THEA for a presentation by Atiya Ahsan, THEA member, and financial planner, as they discuss financial planning in later years of life. Topics of discussion will include legacy planning, and preparing for death via a death binder. The event will be hosted on zoom. This event is free to members and friends. Zoom meeting link below.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3, 2025
Wednesday, December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a UN special observance focused on raising awareness of the experiences of persons with disabilities, as well as the inequities that continue to limit their full participation in society. Learn about families, disability, and wellbeing in Canada in the newly released Family Identity section of our Families Count series.
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Wednesday, December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a UN special observance focused on raising awareness of the experiences of persons with disabilities, as well as the inequities that continue to limit their full participation in society. Learn about families, disability, and wellbeing in Canada in the newly released Family Identity section of our Families Count series.
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Ottawa Home Economics Associations Invites You to a Festive 3 Course Christmas Lunch!
Join in for a festive Christmas Lunch at the Britannia Yacht Club (2777 Cassels St.) on Monday, December 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The $50 ticket includes a three-course salmon buffet—spring mix salad, salmon with lemon thyme sauce, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and chef’s-choice cake with tea or coffee—with a vegetarian option available upon request. Please indicate your meal choice on the RSVP form and send payment by e-transfer to [email protected] or by cheque to 183 Hartsmere Dr., K2S 2H4. RSVP by Monday, December 1, using the provided Google link, and bring a wrapped edible, usable, or consumable gift to join in the gift exchange.
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Ontario Webinar: School Food Infrastructure Fund Projects
The Sustain Ontario invites stakeholders across the province to an informative webinar showcasing projects funded by the federal School Food Infrastructure Fund in Ontario. Participants will hear from community organizations about initiatives ranging from school gardening and lunch-delivery programs to warehouse upgrades, mobile kitchens, and refrigerated trucks — all aimed at strengthening school food programs. A Q&A session will follow the presentations, and a recording will be available afterward.
Dec 8, 2025 01:00 PM in
Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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The Sustain Ontario invites stakeholders across the province to an informative webinar showcasing projects funded by the federal School Food Infrastructure Fund in Ontario. Participants will hear from community organizations about initiatives ranging from school gardening and lunch-delivery programs to warehouse upgrades, mobile kitchens, and refrigerated trucks — all aimed at strengthening school food programs. A Q&A session will follow the presentations, and a recording will be available afterward.
Dec 8, 2025 01:00 PM in
Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Webinar Announcement: “Greenbelt Foundation – World Soil Day”
On December 5, 2025, the Greenbelt Foundation is hosting a special webinar in observance of World Soil Day, organized in collaboration with Ontario Agri‑Food Innovation Alliance (OMAFA) and the University of Guelph’s “Soils at Guelph” initiative. The event will feature a panel of expert speakers—Dr. Jenny Bower (Research Soil Scientist), Jake Munroe (Soil Management Specialist, OMAFA), Gordon Alblas (Dairy & Cash Crop Farmer, Hamilton), and Ryan Carlow (Program Lead, Greenbelt Foundation)—who will present actionable strategies for enhancing soil health across Ontario. The webinar is CEU- and KSE-registered, offering a valuable learning opportunity for farmers, agricultural advisors, and food-system professionals.
For full details and registration, visit the Greenbelt Foundation’s event listing.
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On December 5, 2025, the Greenbelt Foundation is hosting a special webinar in observance of World Soil Day, organized in collaboration with Ontario Agri‑Food Innovation Alliance (OMAFA) and the University of Guelph’s “Soils at Guelph” initiative. The event will feature a panel of expert speakers—Dr. Jenny Bower (Research Soil Scientist), Jake Munroe (Soil Management Specialist, OMAFA), Gordon Alblas (Dairy & Cash Crop Farmer, Hamilton), and Ryan Carlow (Program Lead, Greenbelt Foundation)—who will present actionable strategies for enhancing soil health across Ontario. The webinar is CEU- and KSE-registered, offering a valuable learning opportunity for farmers, agricultural advisors, and food-system professionals.
For full details and registration, visit the Greenbelt Foundation’s event listing.
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Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario (ANCFSAO) Indigenous Child & Family Wellbeing Conference 2025
The ANCFSAO Indigenous Child & Family Wellbeing Conference will take place in Richmond Hill, ON, December 9–11, 2025. The theme is “Seeds of Tomorrow.” The purpose is to bring together leaders, experts, and advocates to support the wellbeing of Indigenous children, families, and communities. The conference combines traditional wisdom with new ideas through keynotes, workshops, and social events. This gathering is an opportunity to share knowledge, collaborate, and celebrate culture, aiming to improve services and build stronger connections for the future.
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The ANCFSAO Indigenous Child & Family Wellbeing Conference will take place in Richmond Hill, ON, December 9–11, 2025. The theme is “Seeds of Tomorrow.” The purpose is to bring together leaders, experts, and advocates to support the wellbeing of Indigenous children, families, and communities. The conference combines traditional wisdom with new ideas through keynotes, workshops, and social events. This gathering is an opportunity to share knowledge, collaborate, and celebrate culture, aiming to improve services and build stronger connections for the future.
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NOFIA 2026 Northern Ontario Ag Conference
The 2026 Northern Ontario Ag Conference, hosted by NOFIA, will be held February 6–7 in Sudbury, bringing together producers, researchers, students, and industry partners to advance innovation in northern agriculture. The event features the Innovative Northern Farmer Award, NOFIA student bursaries, and a Student Research Poster Contest, all designed to support excellence and encourage emerging talent in the sector.
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The 2026 Northern Ontario Ag Conference, hosted by NOFIA, will be held February 6–7 in Sudbury, bringing together producers, researchers, students, and industry partners to advance innovation in northern agriculture. The event features the Innovative Northern Farmer Award, NOFIA student bursaries, and a Student Research Poster Contest, all designed to support excellence and encourage emerging talent in the sector.
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