This event is FOR seniors 55+ only
LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED - MUST RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexVGcomq3ZqCO_FiEJ1a0-1eHV5yfrm0WgsenuR04OzNMWaQ/viewform
TRI-O AGM: Register to attend, we need to know how many are coming for providing meals and access.
Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf
Ontario Association of the Deaf
Ontario Deaf Sports Association
Green Festival Event ***
The new Green Statutory Holiday is only for Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and it is officially ready in Etobicoke Centre! Johann will share his story.
Send your RSVP and email to Johann Fisch at openflag@hotmail.com
Come to our 48th Annual Mayfest 2025!
Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd
Join us for the O.S.D./S.J.W. Reunion (155th Anniversary) in Belleville, from August 1–3, 2025. Highlights include a Wine & Cheese Evening on August 1, a Banquet & Social Night on August 2 at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (featuring Flip Side and DJ KITT), and a Campus Day Pass at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf on August 3.
We want to share with you the exciting news: CCSD will be bringing back the National Deaf Arts & Culture Festival (NDACF) in 2024! www.deafartsourds.ca
What is NDACF?
It is a Festival to celebrate the Canadian Deaf Art and Culture- our sign languages and our art, culture, and community. We will have: Presenters, Panels, Workshops, and Booths. NDACF is hosted by our branches: CCSD Deaf Arts and SLIC (Sign Language Institute Canada). There will be concurrent events with CCSD’s SLIC who will provide their presentations, panels, and workshops that are focused on sign language instruction with Deaf Arts’ events focused on Deaf Arts. We also will have performances and local events.
When?
Wednesday July 31st - Sunday August 4th, 2024.
The event will mainly take place on Thursday August 1st to Sunday August 4th for a total of 4 days.
Where?
Halifax, Nova Scotia at Saint Mary’s University.
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Nous voulons partager avec vous une nouvelle passionnante : La SCCS ramènera le festival national des arts et de la culture des Sourds (FNACS) en 2024 ! www.deafartsourds.ca
Qu'est-ce que le FNACS ?
Il s'agit d'un festival qui célèbre l'art et la culture des sourds canadiens, nos langues des signes, notre art, notre culture et notre communauté. Nous aurons des présentateurs, des panélistes, des ateliers et des kiosques. Le FNACS est organisé par nos filiales SCCS Deaf Arts et ILSC (Sign Language Institute Canada). Nous aurons des événements simultanés avec l'ILSC de la SCCS qui proposeront des présentations, des panélistes et des ateliers axés sur l'enseignement de la langue des signes et les Arts Sourds de la SCCS qui proposeront des présentations, des panelists et des ateliers axés sur les arts Sourds. Nous aurons également des spectacles et des événements locaux.
Quand?
31 juillet - 4 août 2024
L'événement se déroulera principalement du jeudi 1er août au dimanche 4 août, pour un total de quatre jours.
Où?
Université Saint Mary’s, Halifax, Nouvelle-écosse.
Plus d'informations à venir prochainement!
MAYFEST 2024!
Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Heritage Court - 19 Nunavut Road in Toronto.
Booth registration will be open soon!
More information to come.
ASL Video: https://youtu.be/N8Kp6JgYogQ
FULL - OCSD is hosting ASL Instructor Training: Signing Naturally 1-6
When: 6:00-9:00PM EST on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Instructor Micheline Crocker
May 7 & 9
May 14 & 16
May 21 & 23
May 28 & 30
For-for? ASL Instructors preparing for SLICE; ASL Instructors, Future ASL Instructors, and Non-ASL Instructors
Zoom Session
Limited to 10 registrants
Certificate of completion will be issued.
*** Purchase your own teacher and student books at DawnSignPress.
Cost $200. To register, please email info@ocsdeaf.org for further details.
OCSD is hosting Deafhood 101 with Dr Jenny Gough
Explore your Deafhood: The course aims to transform personal, social, and professional outlooks, fostering new perspectives within individuals and the Deaf community.
When: Two weekends, Saturday will have one hour break.
Fri. April 26, 5:00-9:00 PM EST
Sat. April 27, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM EST
&
Fri. May 4, 5:00-9:00 PM EST
Sat. May 5, 11:00 AM-600 PM EST
A limited capacity of 14 registrants.
For-for? Classes are facilitated in American Sign Language (ASL) for Deaf, HH, DeafBlind people only.
Cost $270 in Candian dollars. To register, please email info@ocsdeaf.org for further details.
2024 TRI-O Annual General Meeting
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Where: Earl Nichols Hall – 799 Homeview Ave in London, ON.
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Lunch will be provided, free for members and $10 for non-members.
Please sign up or renew your membership before March 12 to be able to vote at the AGM.
You can sign up by going to www.deafontario.ca/membership
More information will be announced soon.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at office@deafontario.ca
Hotel Information
TRI-O 2024 Annual General Meeting - Hotel information!
AGM March 23rd
TRI-O has blocked amount of rooms at Days Inn - London for the Annual General Meeting at a discounted rate - $120 plus tax for queen beds and $110 plus tax for double beds.
Please use 'TRIO2024' to get the discount rate when booking.
The cut-off date to book is March 15, or when rooms are filled.
Need a room? Book your room today!!
ASL video: https://youtu.be/bmLAZFazPIE
S5WAVES are hosting our 2nd Maple Madness, a group outing with an ASL interpreter!
When: Saturday March 16 starts at 1:30pm, come sooner to get organized.
Where: Little Catarqui Creek Conservation Area
Cost: Adult: $5.25 Child $3.75 Send e-transfer to s5waves16@gmail.com to hold your place by March 13. Please provide name of those attending.
Wagon ride starts at 1:30pm, not wheelchair accessible but can walk and roll to the site - may be muddy. Dress for the weather.
Pancakes then the tour at 2:30pm.
