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6 uw ° =z = Ss = Is | Thursday, June 3, 2021 | = THERE'S MANY WAYS 2 TO CELEBRATE THIS & MONTH, WRITES 2 GARY CARR TIME TO RECOGNIZE INDIGENOUS HISTORY June, hosted by the Na- ional Association of Friendship Centres; virtual exhibit at use the hashtag #Nationa- IndigenousHistoryMonth on social media to share your celebration and to ex- plore more resources. To recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), we will raise the f the Credit First Nation fag at Halton It's National. Indigenous Regional Cent History Mont There are man celebrate the history, heri- sources on the federal gov. tage and diversity of Indig- | ernment's website to learn enous Peoples | in Canada. more about the unique ionth commemo- heritage, diverse cultures rates “Indigenous leaders and outstanding contribu- from the past and i increas- tions of First Nations, In- es awareness of Indige- uit, and Métis peoples. You nous ve woices today. We also e the Mississau- eas off the Credit First Na- tion as the treaty holders on which Hal resides, andall Indigenous Peoples living within the region, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Due to COV -19, our celebrations will continue to be at home and virtually to keep our community safe. Here are some ways to celebrate: + the Truth and Recon- ciliation Commission (TRC) Final Report and 94 Calls to Action; + the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; + the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered In- digenous Women and Chil- dren and its 231 individual Calls for Justice; *avirtual event on June 30 organized by the Gord Downie and Chanie Wen- jack Fund; + various virtual Sum- $ mer Solstice Indigenous : Festival events throughout can also use the hashtag #NIPDCanada on social media to share your at- home or virtual celebra- ‘ion. I also encourage you to seek opportunities for In- digent education, dis- cussions about diversity and culture and have meaningful and respectful conversations with Indige- nous history, we honour all Indigenous Peoples and celebrate their contribu- tions to making Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. Gary Carr is regional chair of Halton Region. To contact him, email gary.carr@halton.ca. YOUROPINIONS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFPRCA TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT THEIFPCA Welcome To ONTARIO ARTLY, MAYBE, NEARLY, KINDO OPEN FOR BUSINESS # WHY YOU MIGHT LEAVE YOUR JOB HAVE RECENT CHANGES CREATED AN IDEAL TIME TO RETHINK YOUR EMPLOYMENT?, WRITES PETER WATSON The world has changed with the pandemic, tech: nology and cost of h¢ ig. Many are rethinking their life, rethinking em- ployment. Is it time for you to re- sign from your job? Thatis a question many are ask- ing. There are several is- sues to consider. One. The pandemic has been disruptive. Times like this are a perfect envi- ronment to rethink your priorities. Perhaps your job had become too invasive in your life and you have lit- ie time, energy or interest to pursue your ¢ dreams. . Technology can afer your employment nt PETER WATSON Column from two different per- spectives. In theory technology is there to help you be effi- cient. For many it has al- lowed their job to expand to 24/7. Also, the rate of technological change is mind-boggling. Are you less comfortable in this ‘ype of environment? ree. House values have soared. One option is to sell your house, move to a far less expensive community a financial per- atin 3 be further ahead than if you remained in your curvent urban life. sure of working from home while roviding childcare and educational support for at-home learn- ing was daunti Now you realize that work had crowded your family life. Five. Many workplaces have lost their camarade- rie. 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