Highlights from this Week
- Submit a Photo wearing your Pride Pin!
- PSW Announcement Recap
- Filipino, Italian, and Portuguese Heritage Month
- Learning the Basics: Indigenous Communities in Canada
- Highlighting PRIDE
News & Information
Let’s Celebrate Pride!
Circle of Care designed Pride pins for all staff members. Keep a look out for yours in your supply bag.
We would like to highlight our staff wearing the pins, so we invite you to take a photo with the pin on and sending it to the communications team. Send your photo to Mary at man@circleofcare.com.
PSW Announcement Recap
- Register for an upcoming Mask Fit Testing and/or CPR session if your current certificate/mask fit is expired.
- Please complete the Dayforce e-Learning module on 2022 Annual Policy Attestation. It is due on June 30, 2022 and can be accessed by logging into Dayforce.
- Please complete the Worklife Pulse Survey by using the organization code and password below.
Organization Code: CIRHO
Password: 06B5C1C1
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Coming Up Soon…
JUNE
June is Pride Month, National Indigenous Month, Seniors Month, Italian Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month & Portuguese Heritage Month
June 10: Portugal Day
June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD)
June 19: Father’s Day
June 21: First Day of Summer
June is Filipino, Italian, and Portuguese Heritage Month!
Circle of Care is excited to celebrate this and we are very proud to have so many Filipinos, Italians, and Portuguese PSWs and Homemakers who help older adults live their lives to their fullest independently.
This month, let’s recognize their efforts and achievements and celebrate many social and economical contributions they’ve made. Below are some fun facts highlighting Filipino, Italian, and Portuguese Heritage Month!
Filipino Heritage Month
- This community is one of the fastest growing communities in all of Canada, with almost one million residents of Filipino descent.
- Since 1992, Filipinos have been deemed as ‘independent immigrants’ which signifies that with their skills and abilities, they were a group of people who could contribute rapidly to Canadian society and the economy.
- Did you know: Ontario is home to the largest number of Filipinos in Canada and over 81% of Ontario Filipinos reside in the Greater Toronto Area.
Italian Heritage Month
- Canada is the home for over 1.5 million Canadians with Italian heritage
Over 75% of Italian Canadians immigrated from the rural south of Italy. - The majority of Italian Canadians live in cities and towns. In a 2016 census, 59% lived in Ontario, 21% lived in Quebec, and 10% were found in British Columbia.
- Many ‘little Italy’ spots can be found in cities across Canada including Toronto.
Portuguese Heritage Month
- Canada is home to half a million individuals of Portuguese descent and over 300 thousand individuals of Portuguese ancestry live in Ontario.
- A 2016 census disclosed almost half of the individuals who reported to having Portuguese as their mother tongue live in Toronto, and over 15 thousand live in Montreal.
- The Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame which is located in Toronto, Ontario aims to highlight and honour individuals of Portuguese descent who have made important contributions to the Portuguese community in Canada.
Learning the Basics: Indigenous Communities in Canada
June is National Indigenous History Month. It’s a month to acknowledge and learn about the land that we reside on, along with educating ourselves on the history and terms used by Indigenous communities. Below are some of the most common names you may hear in reference to these communities:
First Nations
Refers to individuals and communities and their governments. The term arose in the 1980s and is politically significant because it implies possession of rights arising from historical occupation and use of territory.
Metis
People with mixed European and Indigenous ancestry. It is used to describe individuals across Canada and specific communities: ‘Metis Nation.’
Inuit
Individuals who reside in Northern Canada–primarily in Nunavut, The Northwest Territories, Labrador, and Northern Quebec.
Cree (“Nehiyawak”)
They are one of the largest First Nations group found in Canada.
Highlighting PRIDE!
Throughout the month of June, our Care Mails will highlight resources and videos on the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If you have any resource suggestions for upcoming Care Mails, please email Mary at man@circleofcare.com.
In a Heartbeat – Animated Short Film
Created by Beth David & Esteban Bravo, this 4-minute animated short film is about a closeted young boy who risks being outed by his own heart as it follows the boy he crushes on. The short animated film went on to win several awards.
KIDS REACT to In a Heartbeat
Watch the first video in this section before watching this one!
Kids react to the young love story short film In a Heartbeat and discusses their thoughts on this progressive animated film.
ELDERS REACT to In a Heartbeat
Watch the first video in this section before watching this one!
Older adults react to the young love story between two boys In a Heartbeat and discusses their thoughts on it
Champions of Care Nominations
This program is designed to recognize employees who go above and beyond their day-to-day duties, and who exemplify Circle of Care’s values.
A friendly reminder that nominations are used to determine the yearly Champions of Care Award winners. Nominations submitted by employees on behalf of their colleagues should be specific and detailed regarding why the employee deserves to be nominated.
As much as possible, you must provide examples that back up your nomination, as this helps the senior team select winners each year. Failure to provide a detailed nomination may result in your nomination not being published.
Ask Us Anything
We invite you to submit your questions or feedback below. Please note that it may take us longer to provide some answers, so if you’ve asked a question that hasn’t been answered yet, we will get back to you in the coming weeks.