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YMCA
Celebrates The Power of Peace The Power of People through
YMCA World Peace Week
NOW
ACCEPTING PEACE MEDALLION NOMINATIONS!
Do you know a
peace builder? Nominate them for a YMCA Peace Medallion
Award today!
The YMCAs
of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo are both dedicated
to building strong, healthy communities. Many others
share this goal and are working hard to create positive
social change. We want to recognize these community
builders.
We are celebrating
people who are making a significant difference in the
lives of others because by doing so we are celebrating
the power of peace.
We are now accepting
nominations in the following categories:
Strong Kid
Young people
under 19 years who are acting today to change our world
rather than waiting to be a leader tomorrow.
Strong Role
Model
An adult (19
years +) who inspires others especially kids- by demonstrating
how we can all be socially responsible.
Strong
Community
A group
can make a difference by thinking globally or acting
locally. It could be a Waterloo Region based group or
a local branch of a national or international organization.
Complete your
nomination
form online or download the nomination
brochure and drop it off at any YMCA location.
For more information
or for nomination brochures and posters contact:
In Kitchener-Waterloo:
international@kwymca.org
519-741-8585
ext 242
In Cambridge
:
ncichello@ymcacamb.org
519-621-1621
ext 291
www.ymcacambridge.com
See
with my Eyes Photography Exhibit
The See with my Eyes
photography exhibit is a reflection of what diversity
means to a group of young community members through
the photographic lens. Each photo is unique and
tells a special story. Young participants attended
workshops on diversity and photography and then had
the opportunity over several weeks to take photos.
If you are interested in exhibiting the See with my Eyes
youth photography exhibit at your office or community
event please contact Stephanie Lostanaw Lavin at 519-741-8585
ext. 242 or at international@kwymca.org
Education:
To increase
international awareness, understanding and engagement
of children, youth and adults, the International Department
develops and delivers global education programs and
workshops. These programs are available for YMCA
members, community organizations and schools.
To book a
program contact the International Department at 741-8585
or international@kwymca.org
Passport to
the World (3-5 years old)
Learn about
the lives of children around the world through stories,
games, crafts and music.
A.R. Kaufman
YMCA Wednesdays 5:30-6:30p.m.
Program begins
in September.
Non-YMCA Members
- Book a visit for your school or community group.
Under
the Same Sun (6-12 years old)
Discover what
it means to be a global citizen. Explore countries around
the world, peace, environment & diversity.
A.R. Kaufman
YMCA Mondays 5:30-6:30pm
Program begins
in September.
Non-YMCA Members
- Book a visit for your school or community group.
Book
Club (for members and non-members)
All are welcome
to join fellow reading enthusiast on the first Tuesday
of each month, unless otherwise noted, at the A.R. Kaufman
Family YMCA at 7:00 p.m.(September to June) to discuss
the book of the month.
International
Book Club Selections for 2008-2009
September:
Mukiwa A White Boy in Africa By Peter
Godwin
October:
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn By Betty Smith
November:
Dreaming In Cuba By
Cristina Garcia
December:
Secret River By Kate Grenville
January:
Moloka'i By Alan Brennart
February:
News of a Kidnapping By
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
March:
Dreams of My Russian Summers By Andrei Makine
April:
The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde
May:
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
By Anne Fadiman
June:
Can You Hear the Nightbird Call? By Anita Rau Badami
Resource
Library
Visit the
International Resource Library located in the Ontario
Early Years Centre on University Avenue East for books
and magazines on international development, culture,
anti bias education, travel, and more!
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