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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · 13d

Stratford marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Education and solidarity were the focus of local observances
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Stratford marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Education and solidarity were the focus of local observances

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Aug 22

TOMORROW - AUG 23, 2025

Stratford Filipino Festival
12-7 p.m. @ Falstaff Family Centre

Everyone is invited to come to the Falstaff Family Centre to take part in some traditional Filipino food, street food, folk dancing performances, live music and more.

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Things to see and do: Aug. 22-24

Music, flowers, books and body slams - oh my!

www.stratfordtoday.ca

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Aug 20

Multicultural Association Accepting Backpack Donations – The Ranch 100.1 FM

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Aug 20

Women-led Iris Collective hosts events to amplify female voices

'We want women's voices to be heard,' says Sarah Merkel of the Iris Collective. And with every event they host—from leadership panels to social nights—they’re doing just that.

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Aug 18

Stratford Filipino Festival - Destination Stratford

Join us for the first ever Stratford Filipino Festival! The Filipino-Canadian Community (FCC) in Perth-Huron invites you to…

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Aug 18

Creative arts offerings for youth have taken off in Stratford and area : My Stratford Now

Flight Studio offers a variety of classes and workshops for younger folks, with each day dedicated to a different artistic stream at a studio at the Falstaff Family Centre.

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Mark McCauley @markmccauley.bsky.social · Jul 23

A camp in Alberta is working to inspire a renewal of rite of passage ceremonies by making them accessible to trans and two-spirit Indigenous people. CBC’s Paige Parsons was invited to Humble Lodge to learn more about the experience that participants describe as life-changing.

Making the rite of passage accessible to every Indigenous person

A camp in Alberta is working to inspire a renewal of rite of passage ceremonies by making them accessible to trans and two-spirit Indigenous people. CBC’s Paige Parsons was invited to Humble Lodge to ...

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Jul 18

Schreiner preaches people power to local Green supporters

Ontario's Green Party leader stops in Stratford to urge people to put pressure on government to abandon implementing Bill 5

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Jul 15

Later TODAY, Schreiner will be at the Falstaff Family Centre to further discuss Bill 5. The event is free but you are asked to register on Eventbrite. tinyurl.com/dbthhkrj

Schreiner shows support for Wilmot farmers

'Wilmot farmers are ready to do whatever it takes to protect Ontario’s farmland,' the Ontario Green Party leader said.

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Jul 10

With 8 performances at @falstafffamilycentre.com Aug 2, 3 and 4. www.ticketscene.ca/series/1443/

International Puppet Fest returns to Stratford

Event takes place July 31-Aug. 4

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The Falstaff Family Centre @falstafffamilycentre.com · Jun 24

Seasonal tipi erected at Falstaff Family Centre on National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025

Shots from the tipi erection by knowledge carriers Kyle French and Steve Sturgeon on Saturday morning

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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · Mar 5

Hundreds attend Citizens’ Rally for Canada
‘Reasserting what it means to be Canadian’

Read more and hear speakers' remarks:
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Hundreds attend Citizens’ Rally for Canada

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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · Mar 2

Thank you to participants and everyone who attended today’s Citizens’ Rally for Canada.
#CanadiansStandTogether #LesCanadiensSontUnis

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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · Feb 28

Citizens Rally for Canada set for Saturday 🍁
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#CanadiansStandTogether #LesCanadiensSontUnis

Citizens Rally for Canada set for Saturday

The event will be held in the Stratford Market Square

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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · Feb 21

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Team Canada delivers win for their country: 'That’s the Canadian way'

At a time of unprecedented political friction between both nations driven by President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on Canadian goods and antagonistically referring to Canada as “the 51st state...

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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · Feb 12

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Wise Communities 🍁 @wisecommunities.org · Feb 3

“Canadians will decide Canada’s future and place in the world.” actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...

Sign the Pledge for Canada

This petition is intended as an invitation to Canadians to reflect on the current challenges Canada faces and what we can all do to respond to the risks and to contribute to building a more resilient ...

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Loreena McKennitt @loreenamckennitt.bsky.social · Dec 3

The event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at 7:15 p.m.

STRATFORD – To help get children and families into the holiday spirit, the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) is inviting the community to its annual Cookies & Carols event Wednesday Dec. 11th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)

The event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at 7:15 p.m. and there will be lots of carol singing in between with everyone invited to join in. Cookies and beverages will also be on offer.

“This is a cherished tradition we love hosting for the community,” says McKennitt, owner and director of the FFC. “We look forward to seeing people again in person and enjoying the spirit of the season.”

The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted for Optimism Place, Women's Shelter and Support Services.

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