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February 27, 2011: We are having our first multicultural potluck social in Huntsville  4 to 7 pm in the community room at YIGS.  For more information please call Phyllis 646-9874.  Everyone is welcome

February 23, 2011: Muskoka Family Focus is hosting a focus group for new Canadian families.  It is open to all immigrant and refugee families who have been living in Canada with the purpose of finding out how they can better serve the needs of New Canadian Families.  The goal is to build a stronger, more inclusive community.  The event will be held at Bracebridge Public School on February 23rd  from 5:30 –8:00 p.m. Register by: February 16th by contacting April Sanderson, Muskoka Family Focus, Community Engagement Coordinator705- 783-5139 or email asanderson@muskokafamilyfocus.com  Dinner will be served.  Participants will receive a gift certificate for Shoppers Drug Mart.  Childcare and transportation available.

February 12 & 16, 2011 : Caring for Young Children – Workshops for new Canadian families held in:

Huntsville:  Saturday February 12th  9:30—11:30am
Bracebridge: Wednesday February 16th  6:00-8:00pm

Course Topics

  • The A(art), B(books), C’s(circle songs) of Home Childcare,
  • Giving Children Feedback (ways to encourage),
  • As the Child Plays (through observation activities, learning about the importance of play and how to be an appropriate play partner),
  • Bring a Book Alive (how to read to engage a child’s interest),
  • Early Learning Around the Home (identifying daily living experiences which when children are included, support children’s development)
  • Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers – Who Needs What, When? (overview of the developing child and how to support their development)
  • Importance of Routines (what is a routine and why is it important to have routines).
  • Infant Massage Instruction (0-6 Month olds)
  • Family Math and Wings of Discovery Science program.  (JK/SK aged children)

For more information and to register call April Sanderson Community Engagement Coordinator 705– 783– 5139 asanderson@muskokafamilyfocus.com

February 5, 2011: We are going to celebrate our first Muskoka Chinese New Year on February 25th, 6 p..m. at Norman Bethune House in Gravenhurst.  Tickets are $20.00 each and will include a 10 traditional Chinese Food dishes. Please invite your family and friends to join us.  Tickets will only be available in advance of the evening.

August 23, 2010: The Muskoka Moving Forward Visioning Initiative would like to confirm the time and location of the upcoming meeting. The meeting will take place on August 23, from 7 P.M. – 9 P.M. at the District of Muskoka Office located on Pine Street. Those attending are asked to go in the side door and down the stairs. We look forward to seeing everyone out to support this event.

August 8, 2010: Zensations Emporium would like to extend an invitation to everyone for the Official Grand Opening of The Zensations Emporium on Sunday August 8th, at 10 A.M. Please come out and support this special occasion! For more information please check out this special link!

August 2, 2010: The Muskoka Moving Forward Visioning Initiative is set for Monday August 23. Location to be determined as soon as possible. The Vision Initiative helps to shape the future of Muskoka and guides policies in the Muskoka Official Plan. Collecting public input is a key component of the process and we want to hear from all residents, businesses, and organizations.

August 1, 2010: The Muskoka Multicultural Association would like to remind everyone that the MMA Blog site is up and running. This site offers more general information on immigrants in Canada, as well as an opportunity for viewers to express their personal comments on the issues presented. The site can be accessed by clicking on the following link: MMA WordPress Blog

July 28, 2010: The Muskoka Multicultural Association will be holding a family BBQ at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst in late September. Please stay tuned for future date and time conformation.

July 22, 2010: The Muskoka Multicultural Association will be conducting an online survey to help establish the needs and desires of newcomers/immigrants to Muskoka. Please stay tuned to the website for future information.

July 10, 2010: The Muskoka Multicultural Association in partnership with Zensation’s Emporium would like to thank everyone who participated in the first official Muskoka Multicultural Art Festival that was held at the Zensation’s Emporium & Art Gallery through June 25 to July 4. Please go to our activities page for further information on this event.

July 1, 2010: The Muskoka Multicultural Association is pleased to announce that our funding proposal to the Ontario Trillium Foundation has been accepted.  The funding is to support 6 community gathers and the development and delivery of a survey of newcomers in our region.  THANKS OTF

April 25, 2010: The Muskoka Multicultural Association is in discussion with Zensation’s Emporium to hold the first official Muskoka Multicultural Art Festival this summer. The art festival would allow local and national multicultural artists and opportunity to showcase their work to the public. The festival would also welcome the launch of the Multicultural Art Gallery of Ontario, a organization formed around promoting visible minority artwork. The festival is to take place June 25 – July 4 at the Zensation’s Emporium & Art Gallery, located at the Gravenhurst Wharf, on Lake Muskoka.

March 3, 2010: The District of Muskoka is beginning a visioning process for its new official plan.  They would like to have a meeting with our group so that they can make sure that the needs and desires of newcomers are included in this process.   As soon as we have a date, I will post it on our events calendar and on this page.  This would be an excellent event to attend as it would give you an opportunity to have your voice heard.

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