Treaties Recognition Week with Dean M. Jacobs
Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm
In partnership with the Municipality's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Co-ordinator.
Mr. Jacobs, with Walpole Island First Nation's Heritage Centre, will speak about local pre-Confederation Treaties and what they mean for advancing "Truth and Reconciliation" based on mutual trust and respect. Hear how far we've come, who is being left behind, challenges and future opportunities. Learn how Walpole Island First Nation navigates today's realities as a sovereign Nation asserting Indigenous governance while appreciating the importance of relationship to land, honouring Treaties, and the value of meaningful partnerships.
All are welcome to attend this presentation.
Author Visit with Rukhsana Khan
Monday, November 18, 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
Chatham-Kent Public Library and Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership are excited to welcome award-winning author and storyteller, Rukhsana Khan, to our community. Rukhsana will be speaking at the Chatham Cultural Centre and all are welcome to attend.
Rukhsana has published 15 books, including two children's books, "Rabia's Eid" and "Honk Honk Beep Beep Putter Putt!", that came out this year. In 2013, her book "Big Red Lollipop" was chosen by the New York Public Library as one of the 100 greatest children's books in the last 100 years. She also wrote a short story that is included in the 2020 anthology "Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices." Many of Rukhsana's titles are available in CKPL's catalogue, search.ckpl.ca.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts in offering this event.
Mahjong ClubChatham Branch
Mondays, 3:00 pm
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Our in-person Mahjong Club takes place in the first floor meeting room or Cafe area (if the meeting room is booked for other events). This is a free, drop-in program.
Movies
Chatham Branch
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
Watch our Facebook page or our look for our in-house listing for our weekly movies. No registration required. Donation at the door.
Spice Club
Join us each month as we explore a new spice every month. This is a virtual program and registration is required. Contact us to register.
