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2/24/2020 What's Trending in Libraries https://ola.informz.ca/informzdataservice/onlineversion/pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9MTEwMDk5Mg== 2/4 and Girls". "In support of the report, the CFLA-FCAB Indigenous Matters Committee - Comité des questions autochtones calls on libraries in Canada to strive to be safe spaces for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people. As a committee, we recognize that there have been and continue to be human and Indigenous rights abuses and violations which the Commission defined as a Canadian genocide. "Recognizing libraries are sites of both public good and colonial power in Canada we call on libraries to examine structures and processes and commit to enacting the Calls for Justice. "In supporting the Calls for Action in the report, we also ask that libraries provide access to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report in print and online to all Canadians and call upon the Government of Canada to ensure there are adequate resources for libraries across Canada to do so." CLEO Launches New CLEO Connect Website CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) has launched a specially designed website to support community workers with public legal education, and information. At CLEOConnect.ca, community workers can find training, tools, resources, and connections to help them help their clients with legal problems. Funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario, CLEO Connect also provides Espace francophone, a space where community organizations can book training, and more, in French. LEARN MORE >>   Public Library Service Awards 2019 - Call for Submissions The call is out for projects that demonstrate the excellence and innovation that are hallmarks of public library services in Ontario. If your library has a successful innovative program or excellent service, be sure to enter the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport's 2019 Public Library Service Awards. The deadline for submitting projects for the awards is July 31. Details on the 2019 Public Library Service Awards can be found here and the application form here. Direct inquiries and submissions can be sent to Adam Haviaras. APPLY TODAY >> Indigenous Community Learning Calendar 2019-20 The Indigenous Community Learning Calendar 2019-20 put together by the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services is now available. This calendar includes a list of upcoming local and community based experiential learning opportunities in all regions of the province to further raise awareness on Indigenous cultural competency. These opportunities will touch on several areas including Indigenous history and culture, colonialism and its legacies, and building cultural safety. Explore the list of activities happening across Ontario and make plans to attend with your colleagues, family and friends. https://cleoconnect.ca/ https://cleoconnect.ca/francais/ https://cleoconnect.ca/ http://ola.informz.ca/OLA/data/images/Monthly_newsletter/2019/PLSA%20Call%20for%20Submission%202019.pdf http://ola.informz.ca/OLA/data/images/Monthly_newsletter/2019/Application%20Form%20-%20Ontario%20Public%20Library%20Service%20Awards.pdf mailto:adam.haviaras@ontario.ca http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/awards_funding/oplsa.shtml http://ola.informz.ca/OLA/data/images/Monthly_newsletter/2019/ICC%20Community%20Learning%20Calendar.pdf