Diaspora Dialogues

Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of retired education professionals in Canada. With a focus on member-owned insurance plans and advocacy for seniors, RTOERO offers a range of services including retirement planning workshops, health insurance options, and community grants. Committed to fostering respect and social connection for older adults, RTOERO also supports geriatric research and innovative community programs through its foundation. The organization emphasizes the importance of member well-being and provides resources to enhance the retirement experience for its members. Generated from the website

Ukrainian Canadian Research & Documentation Centre (UCRDC) in Toronto is dedicated to producing documentary films, educational materials, lectures, conferences, and exhibits on Ukrainian issues. Serving as a valuable resource center, it houses catalogued archives, oral histories, photographs, memoirs, and personal archives, supporting research and education on Ukrainian Canadian history. Established in 1988, the UCRDC Archive acquires, preserves, and provides access to documentary sources relevant to the Ukrainian Canadian Community. Researchers, academics, and students can explore a range of materials including video/audio interviews, films, photographs, documents, and books, fostering a deeper understanding of Ukrainian heritage and experiences. The UCRDC engages in various projects, such as the groundbreaking oral history project "Children of Holodomor Survivors Speak" and exploring Ukrainian-Jewish relations during the Holocaust. Through partnerships and support from individuals and institutions, UCRDC continues to uncover and share untold stories of heroism, survival, and shared history. Generated from the website content

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is a prominent funding agency dedicated to enhancing the well-being of communities across Ontario through strategic grant investments. Since its inception in 1982, OTF has invested over $26 million in 28,000 projects, positively impacting 48 million people and creating new or improved spaces for community engagement. OTF offers a variety of grant programs, including the Youth Opportunities Fund and the Resilient Communities Fund, aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations and grassroots initiatives. The foundation is committed to fostering community resilience and innovation while recognizing the importance of Indigenous territories in its operations. Generated from the website