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Addressing the School to Prison Pipeline: Documentary Community Film

Addressing the School to Prison Pipeline: Documentary Community Film,   produce by Moses Latigo from Kigaana Productions
Event Date & Time:  Thursday March 31, 2022  at 6:30 pm
Toronto Black community is addressing anti-Black racism within our classrooms and in the justice system through community engagement and advocacy.
My name is Tiffany Taylor,

Immigration Updates and Options – Canada’s Response to the War in Ukraine

*Note: Information current to March 3rd, 2022.*

Over recent days, the Government of Canada has announced how they plan on helping people impacted by the war in Ukraine.  Information about all the programs can be found on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html

Below are the key highlights:

There is a dedicated phone number available for people with questions about the situation: 613-321-4243.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

 
To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of the Low-income Energy Assistance Program-Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). In addition, the maximum value of grants amounts has been increased.
 
To be eligible for LEAP EFA, the applicant still needs to be in arrears but does not need to be in threat of disconnection or have been disconnected.

City of Toronto Tenant Rights Website and Toolkit

The City of Toronto announces a new tool for Tenants to provide meaningful information to prevent evictions. We encourage residents to view the City of Toronto Website – Rental Housing and Tenant Information  www.toronto.ca/renterhelp   The City’s staff and Tenant Advisory Committee have worked with persons with lived experience, legal clinics and tenant advocate groups to navigate the difficult process to avoid potential evictions.

Advice to tenants facing renoviction

Please read article below by Karly Wilson (DVCLS), Bhavin Bilimoria (DVCLS) and Patricia Edwards from ACORN.
 
Op-Ed: Advice to tenants facing renoviction – stay put

AGM 2021 – Marjorie Hiley and Bhavin Bilimoria messages

https://kapwi.ng/c/I2kETnJlZx
Content 
1 Bhavin Bilimoria, Director of Legal Services (DVCLS) message 0:00 – 7:03
2 Marjorie Hiley, Executive Director (DVCLS) message 7:03 – 14:18

AGM 2021 – Guest Speaker Charles C. Smith

https://kapwi.ng/c/oeupqXFZpQ
Content:
Charles C. Smith on: “Lessening the Impact of Environmental Racism : A Call For Collaborative Action”
CHARLES PRESENTATION DVCLS-AGM-28Oct2021_v02

AGM 2021 – Politicians greetings

https://kapwi.ng/c/laXdiQTl0b
Content:
1 Kirk Cooper, Chair of the Board, Greetings 0:00 – 1:55
2 Catherine Manson, Staff,  Land Acknowledgment 1:56- 4:10
3 Marjorie Hiley,  Executive Director,  Introduction of Politicians 4:11-5:07
4 Paula Fletcher, Councillor for Ward 14 – Message 5:08-10:06
5 Marjorie Hiley, Introduction to Next Speaker 10:06-11:04
6 Rob Oliphant,

Employment Law Video – Family Status – Accommodation

Youtube Video – Family Status Accommodation – You Don’t Have to Do It All!
Join  Richa Sandill, Don Valley Community Legal Services (TEEILS), Tahsina Alam, Scarborough Community Legal Services and Regini David, West Scarborough Community Legal Services as they provide information on Employment Law.

National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

AMPLIFY VOICES:  December 6th  3:30 to 6:30 pm
Amplifying Voices and Experiences: Exploring the impact of mental health and isolation on Indigenous, Black and Racialized communities during a global pandemic.  Contact:  shirsi@tngsc.org