Links for March 8, 2026

Today is International Women’s Day! The theme this year is “Give To Gain”, which calls for an attitude of generosity, collaboration and shared progress highlighting reciprocity: when individuals, organizations and communities invest in women – opportunities expand, systems strengthen and societies thrive. The 14th is the United Church’s National Affirming / PIE Day. PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. These are the standards we hold ourselves and our welcome to, as affirming and inclusive communities.

Steve Bell concert at St. Ninian’s Cathedral Thursday March 26th @ 7:30. Tickets $25 at the Parish Office 902 863-2338 or https://stevebell.com/event/antigonish-ns-solo-concert/

Interested in poverty issues and how this affects Antigonish? Please check out the Antigonish Coalition to Eradicate Poverty’s (ACEP) website at: https://www.endpovertyantigonish.ca/. It covers the excellent work the Coalition is doing. ACEP is an alliance of local individuals and groups who are actively working to alleviate the effects of financial distress in Antigonish Town and County while actively engaging in local and regional poverty eradication initiatives and action. Additionally, they have recently posted a series of videos that address the following topics: Housing Security, Poverty Advocacy – Sr Marion Sheridan, Childcare, Education & Training, and Income Security.

Interested in learning more about Truth & Reconciliation? There is a game called The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation available at our Town Library. “The TRUTH is HERE! Are you up for the Challenge?” There are two versions: one for players ages 14+; 20+; and one for grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. This Educational Board Game includes an Indigenous educator-created Guide Book, that supports people in learning even more about the Truth of what took place on Turtle Island, and a graphic novel written and illustrated by board game creator James Corbiere called Tales of The Firekeeper. These powerful resources are designed to educate and are for everyone – we all have a role to play in Truth and Reconciliation.” There is a trigger warning: “The contents of this activity are based on real events in Canadian history that may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with. This activity is crafted as a guide to help people engage bravely, empathetically, and thoughtfully with difficult content.” For more information there is a video. https://library.nic.bc.ca/boardgamesforeveryone/truth