With the participation and support of the Region of Waterloo Public Health, the day became even more meaningful. We sincerely thank Public Health for their informative and valuable presentation. A special thank you to Tracy McKay from the Public Health team for sharing her knowledge with us and helping keep our community informed.

We are especially grateful for the presence of Maritza Yawching-Robertson, MPH (she/her), Lead, REDI Partnerships, Strategy, Performance and Partnerships at Region of Waterloo Public Health & Paramedic Services. Having her with us was truly valuable and meaningful.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Shevket Imam, President of the Canada East Turkistan Association, and his wife Gulshen Abdukadir, Author and Communications Specialist. We sincerely thank them for organizing our Uyghur friends and joining our program. Their presence and support made the day even more meaningful.

It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce our foundation to Public Health and to get to know one another better. We hope this collaboration will continue. We are grateful for the chance to spend such a meaningful day together with our Uyghur friends and Public Health.

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What to expect:
A general information session delivered by Public Health
A friendly coffee meetup and open conversation
An opportunity to connect, share, and strengthen our community

This event is open to everyone. We look forward to welcoming you and spending this meaningful time together.

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We would like to sincerely thank Gulshen Abdukadir for inviting and warmly hosting us. It was a great opportunity to discuss future collaborations and explore meaningful projects we can work on together.

We’re happy to share that we reached some common goals and look forward to turning them into action soon.

Spending time with such a welcoming and inspiring community truly made our day. We’re grateful for this friendship and excited for what’s ahead!

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When we listen with care, make room for each other’s stories, and leave more connected than we arrived—that’s love in action. Love is a Verb.

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? Date: Friday, September 12
Time: 6:00 PM
? Location: 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2

During this evening, Gulshen will share about her work, introduce her books, and give us a chance to connect, exchange stories, and learn more about one another.

Join us as we celebrate culture, friendship, and community together!

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