As many in #WatReg begin the month-long observance of #Ramadan , we encourage everyone to celebrate the values of compassion, generosity and self-reflection. To our local Muslim community, we wish you a month filled with joy, blessings and the warmth of community. #Ramadan Kareem

Earlier today I received a BELA (Black Excellence in Leadership Academy Award from MPP Laura Mae Lindo.
Thank you for the recognition. Big Thank you Carla Beharry for the nomination. Congratulations to all of today's recipients.

With gratitude,
CJ
#EliminateRacialDiscrimination

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. When in 1960 police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid 'pass laws' in 1960. #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofRacialDiscrimination

It's a big world, little fish. ❤️ Happy Monday.

GO Train riders! You can now use your EasyGO fare card to travel free on GRT to and from the Kitchener Train Stn. Tap your card when you board a GRT bus or ION train, then tap again at the station to get a rebate on your GRT fare.

Details & enrol: grt.ca/GO
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Left it all on the floor this morning. Thank you Cambridge Chamber for having me speak today and share my message and call to action.

#InternationalWomensDay
#EmbraceEquity

Happy International Women's Day.

'We can disagree and still love each other, unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.' – Linda Sarsour
#InternationalWomensDay2023 #EmbraceEquity

Congratulations Christine Harris (Christine). Luminato Festival Toronto is so very lucky to have you.

I had the opportunity to see this play last night. It was a powerful performance about our Black realities. So many takeaways.

Makambe K Simamba was phenomenal.

It is a must see. Go see it.

I am so happy I made it out to the @ohlrangers game to honour all of the @regionofwaterloo RECEs & Early Years professionals and be part of the ceremonial puck drop!
TY to all of our early childhood educators.
Hope all got home safely, the roads are horrible.
Rangers won!

#embracingequity at the Greater KW Chamber #IWD2023 breakfast.
Powerful women, powerful panel.
'And so, lifting as we climb, onward and upward we go, struggling and striving, and hoping that the buds and blossoms of our desires will burst into glorious fruition 'ere long.'- Mary Terrell

Getting ready to give a keynote to the ForUsGirls Foundation.
My main message will be to support one another.
'You have nothing to prove to anybody. You are full of talent, purpose and uniqueness. Don't hide, shine.” Maya Angelou
#yglaccelerator
#EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

Looking forward to the home opener tonight. #ilovethisgame 🏀

Exciting news for our region! The world's first certified e-plane!

Thank you Holy Rosary Catholic School - Home of the Rays! for the invitation to speak to the students today. I had a whole speech prepped but went off script because of the engagement from these students. My ❤️ is full. This is the future. Key message today, have a vision and goal and never give up on it!

Spent the better part of today at Mount Zion Lutheran Church celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with the congregation and elected colleagues in the region.
The Bishop spoke about having hope. We must always have hope without it we do an injustice to ourselves and each other.
#community #unity

Thank you for supporting me this week. It was a hard one.❤️

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Region of Waterloo budget process. The engagement and the advocacy speaks to the dynamics of this region and our new & ongoing needs. Next up: the Strategic Plan this will determine the priorities of this council and the region.