Brampton, ON. (May 31, 2023), - This June, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is participating once again in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge through Canada Helps . This summer we are raising funds for Self-Care Kits for youth in Peel. This initiative is proudly supported by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel/York and Boys and Girls Club of Peel. For just $30 you can help a teen start the school year off right…, How can you help?, Donate Now and help us reach our goal of 100 kits ($3000)!, About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region's culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated…, Media contact, Erin Fernandes Marketing Specialist, PAMA Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON. (May 30, 2023), - Bike month is an annual event celebrated from May 30 through June 30 across Peel Region that offers many opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to try riding a bike for the first time, learn new skills, or simply have fun and connect with new people through cycling. Riding a bike is a healthy way to explore the growing network of bike routes throughout Peel. Let your bike take…, Bike to school week 2023!, Bike to school week runs from May 30 - June 2, kicking off bike month. We invite students in Peel to celebrate the joy and possibilities of riding a bike! Biking to school is a great way for kids to get in their daily physical activity and build healthy habits, and it is also proven to improve their school performance and mental health., Media contact, David Martino Communication Coordinator Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON. (May 29, 2023), - Peel's spring garbage exemption period will take place from June 12-23, 2023. During a garbage exemption period: You can put any amount of acceptable garbage on the curb. Garbage tags are not needed. Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day. To find your garbage exemption day: Check your collection calendar . Sign up to receive free…, Media contact, Sangeeta Sundaresan Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON. (May 24, 2023), - Peel Region's virtual waste facility tours recently won the Municipal Waste Association’s gold award for Promotion and Education in the Community Engagement and Outreach Program category. The tours allow users to explore Peel's recycling facility, organics processing facility, and waste transfer station through 360° views of the facilities, videos, and interesting facts about waste management…, Media contact, Sangeeta Sundaresan Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON (May 24, 2023), – This June, during Indigenous Heritage Month and all year long, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) provides opportunities for visitors to engage with Indigenous art, culture and history. Visit Thursday, June 1 to meet and watch Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers create an art installation in PAMA's art gallery atrium on her #hopeandhealingcanada tour which will be on display until…, Inuit Goddess of the Sea, exhibition and don't miss the opportunity to join Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley for traditional songs, strawberry teachings and craft activities on Sunday, June 11. Throughout the month, until October 1, visit, Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools, exhibition created by the Legacy of Hope Foundation to learn more about the history and legacy of the Residential School system in Canada. #hopeandhealingcanada with Tracey-Mae Chambers, On display June 1 - Sept. 1, 2023, Join Métis installation artist Tracey-Mae Chambers on Thursday, June 1 (2 - 7 p. m.) as she creates her site-specific art installation #hopeandhealingcanada at PAMA. Or, follow along with @visitpama on Instagram! She has created over 100 installations at residential school historic sites, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. Learn more Sedna: Inuit Goddess of the Sea, Permanent art exhibition, The sculpture atrium at PAMA includes works by Inuit carvers assembled to represent the legend of Sedna, the Inuit Sea Goddess. Sedna is an important figure who features prominently in Inuit oral legends that are passed down from one generation to the next. Half human, half fish, she rules the underworld and over all marine life. Learn more Strawberry Moon Teachings Workshop, Sunday, June 11, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Join Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley for traditional songs, strawberry moon teachings and craft activities. Kim Wheatley is Ojibway, Potawatomi and Caribbean in ancestry. She is a band member of Shawanga First Nation located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Robinson Huron Treaty Territories and is Turtle Clan. She carries the Sprit name "Head or Leader of the Fireflower" and has worked for 3…, On now - Oct. 1, 2023, This exhibition, which is in partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) , focuses on the Residential School System and its enduring impacts on Survivors, their descendants, and society as a whole. The LHF is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization whose goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing intergenerational impacts of the Residential School…, About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region's culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated…, Media contact, Erin Fernandes Marketing Coordinator Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Tel: 416-312-3425
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Brampton, ON. (May 23, 2023), – Peel Region maintains the municipal watermains in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga neighbourhoods. These watermains (underground pipes) bring tap water from a treatment plant to homes and businesses. A newly launched Watermain Construction in Your Neighborhood goes behind the scenes to help residents understand what happens when these pipes are repaired or replaced. The video outlines the…, Media contact, David Martino Communications Coordinator Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON. (May 18, 2023), - This is a difficult time in Peel's proud history. For nearly 50 years, we have provided strong value-for-money for taxpayers and served the people in our community. There have been disagreements about governance, but all partners involved continue to respect and value the services Peel delivers to the residents, vulnerable in society and businesses we serve., There will be no service interruptions for our community. We will continue to serve the people in Peel as this transition happens, . We remain committed to working with all partners to provide the information needed for informed decisions that ensure continued delivery of these important services. I want to thank Regional staff for their dedication through this stressful time. Their resident-first focus delivers service excellence that is unsurpassed in the public service. Legislation on the transition of Peel Region, Media contact, Sangeeta Sundaresan Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON. (May 17, 2023), - The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) has launched a new online collections management system known as an open public access catalogue (OPAC). The catalogue is an automated research tool that will allow the public to search for information in the PAMA art gallery, museum and archives collections. The new tool is all about access, outreach, open data, and information sharing and…, About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region's culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated…, Media contact, Erin Fernandes Marketing Specialist, PAMA Region of Peel
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, Brampton, ON. (May 16, 2023), - Peel Region announces Deborah Arsenault as the new Director of Human Resources. In her role, Deborah will provide strategic leadership and direction to the human resources team to ensure the delivery of human resources services and programs. Over her 25-year career, Deborah held several senior human resources positions, most recently as Head of HR Operations and Employee Service Centre…, Media contact, Tatiana Marmora Manager, Corporate Communications Region of Peel
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Brampton, ON. (May 15, 2023), – Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 22, 2023., The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, May 23, 2023: , Access Peel Counters Dental Services Contact Centre Early Years and Child Care Services Family Health Call Centre Healthy Sexuality Clinics Housing Services, Client Services Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction - Mobile Van, Vaccine clinics, COVID-19 vaccine clinics and routine school immunization clinics will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2023. Clinics will resume regular hours of operations on Tuesday, May 23, 2023., Emergency shelter, food or personal support, For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996., Peel Living Maintenance Requests, For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335., TransHelp, To travel on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. On Monday, May 22 (Victoria Day): Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip. Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided. All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips. TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The TransHelp office…, Public Transit, Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules., Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, On Monday, May 22 (Victoria Day), there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders. All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, May 22 (Victoria Day) and will return to regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 23., Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), PAMA will be closed on Monday, May 22 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 23., Media contact, Angelica Simone Communications Coordinator Region of Peel
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