Inverness County Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2025
Each year, communities across Canada come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week, and the Municipality of the County of Inverness is proud to launch its 2025 Volunteer Recognition Program in celebration of National Volunteer Week 2025, taking place from April 27 to May 3, 2025.
National Volunteer Week is a time to honor the dedicated individuals who give their time and effort to support the causes they believe in and make a lasting impact on their communities. The Municipality of Inverness County invites community members to nominate local volunteers who make a difference. These nominees will be recognized for their invaluable contributions with a certificate of recognition and a gift certificate from a local Municipality of Inverness County business of their choice.
The recognition will continue throughout the year with weekly highlights of volunteers on the municipality’s official Facebook page. Volunteers will also be featured in the Summer 2025 issue of the Participaper.
“We are so proud of the many volunteers in our community who dedicate their time and energy to making the Municipality of Inverness County a better place to live, work, and play,” said Lisa Organ, Volunteer Recognition Program Coordinator. “This program is just a small way to say thank you for everything they do to make our communities stronger.”
Nomination Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Nominate a volunteer today by:
Sending your submission to Lisa Organ at lisa.organ@inverenesscounty.ca or calling 902-787-3507 for more information.
We thank our volunteers for their continued dedication and service.
Contact:
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
Phone: 1-866-258-0223, selection option #5
Email: communications@invernesscounty.ca
About the Municipality of the County of Inverness
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents and fostering a sense of community and belonging through programs and initiatives that support our local people and businesses.
Intergenerational Cooking Workshop – Open for Registration!
After a successful first session, the Municipality of Inverness County’s Seniors’ Safety Program is excited to announce that registration is now open for the next intergenerational cooking workshop!
This workshop is part of a series that brings together older adults (55+) and youth to share knowledge, build connections, and learn new cooking skills.
Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, April 6
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mabou Community Hall
Limited spots are available, so be sure to register early.
To sign up, please contact Seniors’ Safety Navigator, Maggie MacDonald via email at Maggie.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca or by phone at (902) 258-7960.
About the Program:
Funded by the Nova Scotia Health Community Health Board Wellness Fund, the intergenerational cooking workshops aim to reduce isolation, combat ageism, and foster improved communication and connection between generations. The Wellness Fund supports non-profit groups working to enhance health and well-being within their communities by addressing priorities identified by local Community Health Boards.
Stay tuned for information about upcoming workshops, which will be shared as soon as available.
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Contact information
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
communications@invernesscounty.ca
Call toll-free: 1-866-258-0223, selection option #5
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Open House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2025
Municipality of Inverness County to Host
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy Engagement Session
The Municipality of Inverness County is inviting all residents to participate in an engagement session to inform the creation of the municipality’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy. The session is aimed at addressing accessibility barriers, systemic racism, hate, and inequity, ensuring that all voices are heard in shaping a more inclusive community.
Engagement Session Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Inverness County Centre for the Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness
The session will begin with a presentation followed by a small group activity, where participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions. This event is designed to gather input, especially from equity-seeking groups, to help reduce barriers and improve access to services and programs for everyone in the community.
“We’re really hoping to hear from equity-seeking groups on ways we can reduce barriers and improve access to services and programs for everyone,” says Maggie MacDonald, Accessibility & Senior Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Inverness County.
Registration:
To attend the engagement session, advance registration is required. Please contact Maggie MacDonald, Accessibility Coordinator, at Maggie.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca or by phone at (902) 258-7960 to reserve a spot.
In addition to the engagement session, the Municipality of Inverness County has launched an online survey to gather further feedback from residents. The survey is available at the following link: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Survey. Hard copies are also available at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 325 Main St., Port Hood.
The creation of the EDIA strategy is a public sector responsibility under both the Accessibility Act (2017) and the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act (2022). These laws ensure that public bodies address issues of accessibility, racism, and hate within their communities.
For more information on these Acts, please visit:
Accessibility Directorate – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Engagement Page
Contact:
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
Phone: 1-866-258-0223, selection option #5
Email: communications@invernesscounty.ca
About the Municipality of Inverness County:
The Municipality of Inverness County is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible community for all residents. Through the creation of its first EDIA strategy, the municipality aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have equal access to services, programs, and opportunities.