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Monthly General Meeting
Wednesday November 14th, 7pm
At the PCAP office (#17 - 393 Water St)
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Our General Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm. We meet at our office at #17 - 393 Water Street.
We can provide childcare and help with transportation if you give us a call ahead of time.
Unfortunately, our office space is not accessible at this time (up a flight of stairs).
General Meetings are a great way to learn more about PCAP and how to get involved. It is your chance to hear about recent and upcoming events and to provide organizers with input and direction.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Mohawk Shawn Brant Faces Serious Jail Time
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PROSECUTION SEEKS MINIMUM 12 YEARS OF FEDERAL PENITENTIARY TIME:
If Convicted, Mohawk Shawn Brant Faces Serious Jail Time
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(October 16, 2007) On Friday, October 12th, Mohawk spokesperson Shawn Brant of Tyendinaga appeared in court to finalize the details of his impending trial.
Released on bail after spending two months in pre-trial custody, Shawn is currently facing a total of 9 charges in relation to two blockades, one in April 2007, and the other as part of the Aboriginal National Day of Action on June 29, 2007. Included in these charges are 6 "mischief" charges, which the Crown has elected to proceed on by indictment.
The Ottawa-based Crown, Robert Morrison, has indicated that he intends to seek a minimum of 2 years imprisonment per charge, for a minimum sentence of 12 years in a federal penitentiary.
Shawn's trial has been set for January 2009. He will continue to live under bail conditions that include a curfew, inability to leave the Province of Ontario, and a ban from attending any protest of any kind.
In the meantime, the reclamation of the quarry and the fight for the return of the Culbertson Tract to Mohawks of Tyendinaga – the land that lies at the heart of the recent blockades and actions – continues to hold strong. Tyendinaga Mohawks have long established a permanent presence on the former quarry site, with dozens of trailers and
families living on the land on a fulltime basis. People are currently making preparations for the winter.
The severity of the prison time openly being sought by the Crown indicates the punishment the Canadian state is prepared to inflict on First Nations people who struggle for their land and their communities.
Clearly, the gravity of this possible sentence is proof that Shawn is being singled out, in an effort by the colonial authorities to crush First Nations' resistance. The community of Tyendinaga has, through working to re-establish a longhouse, self-governance, and economic self-sufficiency, long been a thorn in the side of the Canadian state, and its project of oppression and genocide of First Nations peoples.
Asking for twelve years prison time is not about the blockades of this summer. It is about sending a loud message to First Nations people who are not interested in submitting to the exploitation of their lands and resources, nor the continued denigration and suffering of their communities.
Shawn is being made an example of, in a state response of fear and concern that First Nations resistance will continue, and will succeed in forcing the rest of this country's population to realize that long-standing crimes against the Mohawk community of Tyendinaga, and all other First Nations communities, must be righted.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO:
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1. CALL/FAX/EMAIL:
In September of this year, the international community adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, despite high-profile opposition from Canada and three other settler states - New Zealand, the United States and Australia. Article 26 of the UN declaration states: "Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired."
By voting against the Declaration, Canada clearly belies its on-going contempt, racism, and lack of will to negotiate in good faith with or atone for the genocidal crimes committed against the First Nations peoples of this land. Colonialism continues.
The criminalization and persecution of Shawn Brant, a Mohawk who has made great sacrifices to stand up for his community, his people, and his land, serves as a sharp and unacceptable example of this very colonial agenda.
Seeking to send Shawn to jail for the acts of resistance taken by his community is unacceptable. In turn, return of the Culberston Tract to the Mohawks of Tyendinaga is a crucial step in building a new relationship between First Nations peoples and the rest of Canada.
Write or call the Attorney General of Ontario, the Minister of Indian Affairs, and the Head Office of CN Rail, to call for the following:
We demand that:
1. Michael Bryant, Attorney General of Ontario drop the charges against Shawn Brant, who, if convicted, could face serious time in a federal penitentiary.
2. CN Rail abandon its multi-million dollar lawsuits against Shawn Brant, Jason Maracle, and Tara Green.
3. The Provincial and Federal governments return all lands that rightfully belong to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and immediately cease exploitation of resources on those lands, thereby committing to negotiating land claims issues in good faith, and to honest governance for all Ontarians.
4. The Provincial and Federal Governments engage in meaningful dialogue to end the exploitation of First Nation lands and resources.
ADRESS YOUR DEMANDS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Michael Bryant,
Attorney General of Ontario
Ministry of the Attorney General
720 Bay St, 11th Flr
Toronto ON M5G 2K1
Tel : 416-326-4000
Fax : 416-326-4016
mbryant.mpp@liberal.ola.org
Chuck Strahl,
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal
Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Phone: (613) 992-2940
Fax: (613) 944-9376
ottawa@chuckstrahl.com
Canadian National Railway Company
935 de La Gauchetière Street West
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 2M9
Phone: 1-888-888-5909
contact@cn.ca
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2. MAKE A DONATION:
Shawn Brant faces a jury trial that will likely last 3-4 weeks. Although the two defence lawyers have generously donated their time free of charge, there are still significant costs associated with the defence. Travel and accommodation expenses will be incurred as the trial is being held in Napanee, over 200 km from Toronto. Expert witnesses need to be paid, transcripts and other documents must be obtained, and there are significant other expenses generated in mounting the defense for a lengthy and complex jury trial.
In addition to defending Shawn Brant, the campaign to have the quarry license revoked and the Culbertson Tract returned to the Mohawk community requires the maintenance of an effective presence over the winter at the reclaimed quarry site on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Doing this will put a substantial financial burden on the community. They will have to pay for winterization and equipping of the housing units, purchase of a diesel generator, fuel for heating, electricity and transport, additional clothing and food.
To cover the legal costs and to contribute to the winterization of the quarry site the Tyendinaga Support Committee has set a target of $40,000 for the Tyendinaga Legal Defence Fund. The money collected will be divided between legal costs incurred by Shawn Brant's counsel, and funds needed to winterize the quarry site in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Shawn Brant must have adequately funded legal representation if he is to successfully defend himself against a very determined Crown Attorney who is set on making an example of him. To adequately prepare the case, defense counsel needs funds sooner rather than later. For example, expert witness reports cannot simply be secured at the last minute if the money happens to come in. Defence strategy is seriously impaired if we don't know what we're looking at in terms of incoming
funds and tailoring strategy. Thus far this embattled community, in the forefront of indigenous struggle, has received little financial support for their legal battle. So it is with a sense of urgency that we request you to act on this appeal as soon as possible.
All donations are valued and appreciated.
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:
Tyendinaga Legal Defence Fund
c/o 10 Britain Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 1R6
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3. READ MORE:
RECENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Shawn Brant: Another case of Canada's political persecution of indigenous people (Justin Podur, September 19/07)
http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=30&ItemID=13830
Free Shawn Brant: Toronto Event: August 29/07
VIDEO:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwQdz7dHeaQ
AUDIO:http://storywordspics.blogspot.com/2007/08/free-shawn-brant-meeting.html
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4. GET INVOLVED:
If you are interested in finding out about organizing efforts to support the Mohawks of Tyendinaga, if you would like to work with the Tyendinaga Support Committee here in Toronto or people in other cities, or if you think your progressive union local, organization, school, or faith group would like to learn more about this struggle, please visit our website or contact:
Tyendinaga Support Committee:
http://www.ocap.ca/supporttmt.html
support.tmt@gmail.com
PROSECUTION SEEKS MINIMUM 12 YEARS OF FEDERAL PENITENTIARY TIME:
If Convicted, Mohawk Shawn Brant Faces Serious Jail Time
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(October 16, 2007) On Friday, October 12th, Mohawk spokesperson Shawn Brant of Tyendinaga appeared in court to finalize the details of his impending trial.
Released on bail after spending two months in pre-trial custody, Shawn is currently facing a total of 9 charges in relation to two blockades, one in April 2007, and the other as part of the Aboriginal National Day of Action on June 29, 2007. Included in these charges are 6 "mischief" charges, which the Crown has elected to proceed on by indictment.
The Ottawa-based Crown, Robert Morrison, has indicated that he intends to seek a minimum of 2 years imprisonment per charge, for a minimum sentence of 12 years in a federal penitentiary.
Shawn's trial has been set for January 2009. He will continue to live under bail conditions that include a curfew, inability to leave the Province of Ontario, and a ban from attending any protest of any kind.
In the meantime, the reclamation of the quarry and the fight for the return of the Culbertson Tract to Mohawks of Tyendinaga – the land that lies at the heart of the recent blockades and actions – continues to hold strong. Tyendinaga Mohawks have long established a permanent presence on the former quarry site, with dozens of trailers and
families living on the land on a fulltime basis. People are currently making preparations for the winter.
The severity of the prison time openly being sought by the Crown indicates the punishment the Canadian state is prepared to inflict on First Nations people who struggle for their land and their communities.
Clearly, the gravity of this possible sentence is proof that Shawn is being singled out, in an effort by the colonial authorities to crush First Nations' resistance. The community of Tyendinaga has, through working to re-establish a longhouse, self-governance, and economic self-sufficiency, long been a thorn in the side of the Canadian state, and its project of oppression and genocide of First Nations peoples.
Asking for twelve years prison time is not about the blockades of this summer. It is about sending a loud message to First Nations people who are not interested in submitting to the exploitation of their lands and resources, nor the continued denigration and suffering of their communities.
Shawn is being made an example of, in a state response of fear and concern that First Nations resistance will continue, and will succeed in forcing the rest of this country's population to realize that long-standing crimes against the Mohawk community of Tyendinaga, and all other First Nations communities, must be righted.
-------------------------------
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
-------------------------------
1. CALL/FAX/EMAIL:
In September of this year, the international community adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, despite high-profile opposition from Canada and three other settler states - New Zealand, the United States and Australia. Article 26 of the UN declaration states: "Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired."
By voting against the Declaration, Canada clearly belies its on-going contempt, racism, and lack of will to negotiate in good faith with or atone for the genocidal crimes committed against the First Nations peoples of this land. Colonialism continues.
The criminalization and persecution of Shawn Brant, a Mohawk who has made great sacrifices to stand up for his community, his people, and his land, serves as a sharp and unacceptable example of this very colonial agenda.
Seeking to send Shawn to jail for the acts of resistance taken by his community is unacceptable. In turn, return of the Culberston Tract to the Mohawks of Tyendinaga is a crucial step in building a new relationship between First Nations peoples and the rest of Canada.
Write or call the Attorney General of Ontario, the Minister of Indian Affairs, and the Head Office of CN Rail, to call for the following:
We demand that:
1. Michael Bryant, Attorney General of Ontario drop the charges against Shawn Brant, who, if convicted, could face serious time in a federal penitentiary.
2. CN Rail abandon its multi-million dollar lawsuits against Shawn Brant, Jason Maracle, and Tara Green.
3. The Provincial and Federal governments return all lands that rightfully belong to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and immediately cease exploitation of resources on those lands, thereby committing to negotiating land claims issues in good faith, and to honest governance for all Ontarians.
4. The Provincial and Federal Governments engage in meaningful dialogue to end the exploitation of First Nation lands and resources.
ADRESS YOUR DEMANDS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Michael Bryant,
Attorney General of Ontario
Ministry of the Attorney General
720 Bay St, 11th Flr
Toronto ON M5G 2K1
Tel : 416-326-4000
Fax : 416-326-4016
mbryant.mpp@liberal.ola.org
Chuck Strahl,
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal
Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Phone: (613) 992-2940
Fax: (613) 944-9376
ottawa@chuckstrahl.com
Canadian National Railway Company
935 de La Gauchetière Street West
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 2M9
Phone: 1-888-888-5909
contact@cn.ca
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2. MAKE A DONATION:
Shawn Brant faces a jury trial that will likely last 3-4 weeks. Although the two defence lawyers have generously donated their time free of charge, there are still significant costs associated with the defence. Travel and accommodation expenses will be incurred as the trial is being held in Napanee, over 200 km from Toronto. Expert witnesses need to be paid, transcripts and other documents must be obtained, and there are significant other expenses generated in mounting the defense for a lengthy and complex jury trial.
In addition to defending Shawn Brant, the campaign to have the quarry license revoked and the Culbertson Tract returned to the Mohawk community requires the maintenance of an effective presence over the winter at the reclaimed quarry site on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Doing this will put a substantial financial burden on the community. They will have to pay for winterization and equipping of the housing units, purchase of a diesel generator, fuel for heating, electricity and transport, additional clothing and food.
To cover the legal costs and to contribute to the winterization of the quarry site the Tyendinaga Support Committee has set a target of $40,000 for the Tyendinaga Legal Defence Fund. The money collected will be divided between legal costs incurred by Shawn Brant's counsel, and funds needed to winterize the quarry site in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Shawn Brant must have adequately funded legal representation if he is to successfully defend himself against a very determined Crown Attorney who is set on making an example of him. To adequately prepare the case, defense counsel needs funds sooner rather than later. For example, expert witness reports cannot simply be secured at the last minute if the money happens to come in. Defence strategy is seriously impaired if we don't know what we're looking at in terms of incoming
funds and tailoring strategy. Thus far this embattled community, in the forefront of indigenous struggle, has received little financial support for their legal battle. So it is with a sense of urgency that we request you to act on this appeal as soon as possible.
All donations are valued and appreciated.
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:
Tyendinaga Legal Defence Fund
c/o 10 Britain Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 1R6
---------------------------------------------------------
3. READ MORE:
RECENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Shawn Brant: Another case of Canada's political persecution of indigenous people (Justin Podur, September 19/07)
http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=30&ItemID=13830
Free Shawn Brant: Toronto Event: August 29/07
VIDEO:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwQdz7dHeaQ
AUDIO:http://storywordspics.blogspot.com/2007/08/free-shawn-brant-meeting.html
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4. GET INVOLVED:
If you are interested in finding out about organizing efforts to support the Mohawks of Tyendinaga, if you would like to work with the Tyendinaga Support Committee here in Toronto or people in other cities, or if you think your progressive union local, organization, school, or faith group would like to learn more about this struggle, please visit our website or contact:
Tyendinaga Support Committee:
http://www.ocap.ca/supporttmt.html
support.tmt@gmail.com
Northumberland Anti-Poverty Meeting
The Northumberland Community Legal Centre and the Northumberland Coalition Against Poverty invite you to attend our 5th Annual Justice Forum:
BUILDING A POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
Thursday, October 25th
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Port Hope Health Unit, 200 Roseglen Road, east of Hwy # 401 and Hwy #28 interchange
PANEL MEMBERS
Jaqueline Maund, Co-ordinator, Campaign 2000
Wayne Samuelson, President, Ontario Federation of Labour
Cindy Buott, Mayor’s Anti Poverty Committee, Peterborough
Carl Ross, Manager, Income and Housing Services, County of Northumberland
Dr. Lynne Noseworthy, Medical Officer of Health, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Sylvia Terpstra, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Representative, Children’s Services Committee
RSVP to Northumberland Community Legal Centre
(905) 373-4464 or 1 800-850-7882
BUILDING A POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
Thursday, October 25th
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Port Hope Health Unit, 200 Roseglen Road, east of Hwy # 401 and Hwy #28 interchange
PANEL MEMBERS
Jaqueline Maund, Co-ordinator, Campaign 2000
Wayne Samuelson, President, Ontario Federation of Labour
Cindy Buott, Mayor’s Anti Poverty Committee, Peterborough
Carl Ross, Manager, Income and Housing Services, County of Northumberland
Dr. Lynne Noseworthy, Medical Officer of Health, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Sylvia Terpstra, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Representative, Children’s Services Committee
RSVP to Northumberland Community Legal Centre
(905) 373-4464 or 1 800-850-7882
OCAP Perpetual Calendars For Sale
The OCAP Perpetual Calendar is on sale now at the PCAP office.
This beautiful compilation of art and history can be used year after year to mark important dates, birthdays, and anniversaries. It contains artwork by several celebrated political artists including Pete Colins, Shannon Muegge, Stefan Pilipa and others.
All revenue from this calendar goes back into the daily work of the organization, from casework and advocacy to large-scale mobilizations for dignity, housing, and economic justice for poor and oppressed people.
To make orders, e-mail pcap@riseup.net or call PCAP at 705-749-9694.
You can view the back cover and artwork of the calendar online at: http://www.ocap.ca/files/perpetualbackbig.jpg
Calendars are being sold at $20 each.
This beautiful compilation of art and history can be used year after year to mark important dates, birthdays, and anniversaries. It contains artwork by several celebrated political artists including Pete Colins, Shannon Muegge, Stefan Pilipa and others.
All revenue from this calendar goes back into the daily work of the organization, from casework and advocacy to large-scale mobilizations for dignity, housing, and economic justice for poor and oppressed people.
To make orders, e-mail pcap@riseup.net or call PCAP at 705-749-9694.
You can view the back cover and artwork of the calendar online at: http://www.ocap.ca/files/perpetualbackbig.jpg
Calendars are being sold at $20 each.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Peterborough's Emergency Shelter System - Time for Action!!
PCAP opposes the decision to award the Emergency Shelter Services Request For Proposal to Brock Mission and the YES Shelter!
On Monday October 22nd at 6:30 Peterborough City Council will make a decision on this recommendation - the recommendation report is available online at:
This link.
PCAP has reserved spots to speak to council on this issue. Join us at 5:00 p.m. at the PCAP office for discussion and strategizing about these issues. We will then head to City Hall at 6:00 to share a free meal, provided weekly by Food Not Bombs before attending the council meeting.
We support Peggy Shaugnessy's efforts to provide comprehensive emergency shelter services. Peggy has proven herself to be in solidarity with the poor while the Brock Mission has continually demonstrated mismanagement of finances and its inability to provide adequate services. The YES shelter is headed up by a man who was once the president of the Downtown Business Improvement Association, an organization that consistently runs poor-bashing, anti-youth, and anti-panhandling campaigns.
It's time to demand that the City put some of the most marginalized members of our community first - we need a warming room to open now! We need a fully funded shelter service for single women over the age of 24! We need laundry and shower facilities that are fully accessible to everyone who needs them! We need shelters that are clean, that don't overcrowd, and that have a proper budget for decent food so people aren't forced to eat crappy meals like pasta with cut up weiners and corn and no sauce!
On Monday October 22nd at 6:30 Peterborough City Council will make a decision on this recommendation - the recommendation report is available online at:
This link.
PCAP has reserved spots to speak to council on this issue. Join us at 5:00 p.m. at the PCAP office for discussion and strategizing about these issues. We will then head to City Hall at 6:00 to share a free meal, provided weekly by Food Not Bombs before attending the council meeting.
We support Peggy Shaugnessy's efforts to provide comprehensive emergency shelter services. Peggy has proven herself to be in solidarity with the poor while the Brock Mission has continually demonstrated mismanagement of finances and its inability to provide adequate services. The YES shelter is headed up by a man who was once the president of the Downtown Business Improvement Association, an organization that consistently runs poor-bashing, anti-youth, and anti-panhandling campaigns.
It's time to demand that the City put some of the most marginalized members of our community first - we need a warming room to open now! We need a fully funded shelter service for single women over the age of 24! We need laundry and shower facilities that are fully accessible to everyone who needs them! We need shelters that are clean, that don't overcrowd, and that have a proper budget for decent food so people aren't forced to eat crappy meals like pasta with cut up weiners and corn and no sauce!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Special Diet Clinic - Forms and Update
There is still room to register for the PCAP special diet clinic but spots are filling up quickly and there aren't many left.
All the details are available at the PCAP office and online at:
http://peterboroughcoalitionagainstpoverty.blogspot.com/2007/10/special-diet-clinic-in-peterborough.html
There are additional information sheets in the PCAP office for people who have registered.
Please let us know if you, or anyone you know, are having any problems getting a special diet application form from the welfare or disability office. Workers must give forms when they are requested. We can help you get the forms, no matter what
the difficulty is, so don't hesitate to get in touch.
All the details are available at the PCAP office and online at:
http://peterboroughcoalitionagainstpoverty.blogspot.com/2007/10/special-diet-clinic-in-peterborough.html
There are additional information sheets in the PCAP office for people who have registered.
Please let us know if you, or anyone you know, are having any problems getting a special diet application form from the welfare or disability office. Workers must give forms when they are requested. We can help you get the forms, no matter what
the difficulty is, so don't hesitate to get in touch.
Community Consultation: Discretionary Benefits Program Review - October 22
In addition to the community consultation about the discretionary benefits program for OW/ODSP on Monday Oct. 22 at 1:00 in the Public Library on Aylmer St. (see below for more details), PCAP will also be attending a morning session for 'agencies' and 'stakeholders.'
If you have ideas or input about how the discretionary benefits program could be improved, please let us know so we can raise your issues at the consultation meeting for agencies, or at the open afternoon meeting.
We will also be meeting at Noon at the PCAP office to hear back about the mornings session and to plan for the afternoon. We will provide some food for lunch. Please join us.
Please consider registering to attend the event even if you can't make it. We heard that they were thinking of cancelling the afternoon session for lack of interest and we want to make sure that OW/ODSP recipients have a chance to have their voices heard. Registration details are below.
PCAP: (705) 749-9694 or pcap@riseup.net. Office is open Mon-Fri, 1:00-3:00, #17 393 Water. St. (we're sorry to say that our office is up a flight of stairs).
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OW and ODSP clients and other concerned members of the community are invited to a Social Services community consultations about the Ontario Works Discretionary Benefit Program, which is under review.
Monday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the lower level at the Public Library.
The discretionarybenefits program provides benefits such as dental and vision care, recreation subsidies, emergency funding for heat and hydro deposits and disconnections, and more. Learn more about the program and have some input into its
future directions and how it can be improved.
Contact Laura Warne of Social Services at lwarne@peterborough.ca or 748-8830 ext 3201 for more information or to let her know that you plan on attending.
For more information or assistance about how to apply for discretionary benefits contact PCAP. You can also check out this easy to read description of the benefits at
http://www.incomesecurity.org/publications.html.
Under 'Public Education Materials' click on the 'OW/ODSP Benefits - October 2006' link.
PCAP will be attending this community consultation as we know Social Services could do more to increase awareness and access to these benefits.
If you have ideas or input about how the discretionary benefits program could be improved, please let us know so we can raise your issues at the consultation meeting for agencies, or at the open afternoon meeting.
We will also be meeting at Noon at the PCAP office to hear back about the mornings session and to plan for the afternoon. We will provide some food for lunch. Please join us.
Please consider registering to attend the event even if you can't make it. We heard that they were thinking of cancelling the afternoon session for lack of interest and we want to make sure that OW/ODSP recipients have a chance to have their voices heard. Registration details are below.
PCAP: (705) 749-9694 or pcap@riseup.net. Office is open Mon-Fri, 1:00-3:00, #17 393 Water. St. (we're sorry to say that our office is up a flight of stairs).
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OW and ODSP clients and other concerned members of the community are invited to a Social Services community consultations about the Ontario Works Discretionary Benefit Program, which is under review.
Monday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the lower level at the Public Library.
The discretionarybenefits program provides benefits such as dental and vision care, recreation subsidies, emergency funding for heat and hydro deposits and disconnections, and more. Learn more about the program and have some input into its
future directions and how it can be improved.
Contact Laura Warne of Social Services at lwarne@peterborough.ca or 748-8830 ext 3201 for more information or to let her know that you plan on attending.
For more information or assistance about how to apply for discretionary benefits contact PCAP. You can also check out this easy to read description of the benefits at
http://www.incomesecurity.org/publications.html.
Under 'Public Education Materials' click on the 'OW/ODSP Benefits - October 2006' link.
PCAP will be attending this community consultation as we know Social Services could do more to increase awareness and access to these benefits.
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