Feb. 17 - Looking at compassion through an Anishnaabe worldview

Speaker: Jan Sherman

Service Leader: Lorna Wyllsun

We are thrilled to be welcoming Jan Sherman back for a third visit during our 2018/19 UCG year. This week, Jan will be sharing stories and wisdom about the importance of compassion in our lives.

Jan Sherman is an Anishnaabe Mixed Ancestry woman, mother, culture keeper, and educator who has been an active member of the Guelph Aboriginal Community for approximately 25 years. Jan offers cultural experiences throughout the city including the Aboriginal Resource Centre at the University of Guelph, and the public and catholic school boards.

Feb. 24 - Experiences of Diverse Abilities

Speakers: Carla Giddings and Paeton FIndley

Service Leader: Carla Giddings

Come out and join us in considering the wide range of disabilities affecting people in our community and how variant they can be from person to person.  What is it like to face the challenges of physical, mental health and developmental disability? Find out what you can do to bust stigma - starting with this discussion!

Join UCGers Carla Giddings (an OT with extensive experience in the mental health field, social activist and doctoral candidate) and Paeton Findley (a disability support worker passionate about supporting people with developmental disabilities) for a stimulating discussion.