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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Eid filled with peace, happiness, and blessings. #Eid #EidAlFitr #MiltonPublicLibrary #MPL #BeInspired

10+ years of open data through the OKN Data Portal. Because strong decisions start with strong evidence. #KnowOKN Dive more: ow.ly/yqhS50YljV0

Milton Public Library will be at the CDH Volunteer Fair on March 25! 🎉 Interested in giving back to your community? Stop by our table to learn about volunteer opportunities at the library and how you can get involved! We can’t wait to meet you 👋 #MPL #CDH #VolunteerFair

Belonging is essential for children and youth to thrive. Join Alison Pearson from Waterloo Region’s Child & Youth Planning Table to learn how their community prioritized belonging, and what others can learn from their experience. March 24 12–1 PM Via Zoom REGISTER HERE: ow.ly/ez6e50Yrx79 #ChildYouth #Belonging #Halton

Calling all youth performers in Oakville! The Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC) is looking for young performers, ages 11 to 18, to take the stage at the Oakville Youth Awards on May 7! Apply: ow.ly/9knp50YvwI5

What is most important for the City to provide for youth? Is it training, education, recreation, safety, connection, or something else? If you're a parent or work with youth, please share your feedback on the Youth Framework by completing the survey at bit.ly/YouthFramework….

50 members. One shared goal. The Early Years Resiliency Action Table is strengthening healthy development and early intervention across Halton. That’s collaboration in action. #KnowOKN See more impact: ow.ly/QGLr50YljSa

135,000+ children, youth and adults have participated in OKN data cycles since 2003. That’s not just data, that’s community voice. #KnowOKN Discover the full story: ow.ly/pfZ550YljOA

What does belonging look like for children and youth in our communities? Join us to learn how the Region of Waterloo’s Child and Youth Planning Table made belonging a priority, and the lessons from their 5-year journey. March 24 12–1 PM Via Zoom REGISTER HERE: ow.ly/QOvC50YrM3c #ChildYouth #Belonging #Halton

Use your voice to make a difference. ✍️ Join us for Amnesty International’s Write for Rights program, where teens will learn about real human rights cases and write letters to support people whose rights have been violated. Participants are eligible to earn volunteer hours

20+ years of local impact in Halton. Not a moment, a movement. See how evidence and partnerships have shaped better outcomes for kids and families. #KnowOKN Explore the Impact Page: ow.ly/oRSr50YljNn

Nominate a young person (ages 11 to 19) for an Oakville Youth Award! These awards recognize young people for their talent, passion, and commitment to contributing to the vibrancy and livability of Oakville! Nominations close March 16. Details: oakville.ca/community-even…

Less than a week to go! Take the Survey. The anonymous Knowledge Utilization survey asks how professionals use our research, website, learning opportunities & data tools. Your voice guides what we build next. Complete it by March 19. ow.ly/wGrS50YkrmG #KnowledgeMobilization #CommunityData

Today is #InternationalWomensDay! Today, and everyday, we celebrate the amazing women who make Oakville a great place to live and work! The International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain', encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration. internationalwomensday.com/Theme

What is most important for the City to provide for youth? Is it training, education, recreation, safety, connection, or something else? If you're a parent or work with youth, please share your feedback on the Youth Framework by completing the survey at bit.ly/YouthFramework….

OKN Impact Page tracks decades of collaboration for children, youth across Halton miltontoday.ca/local-news/okn…

Nominate a young person (ages 11 to 19) for an Oakville Youth Award! These awards recognize young people for their talent, passion, and commitment to contributing to the vibrancy and livability of Oakville! Nominations close March 16. Details: oakville.ca/community-even…

New! We’re piloting a fee-based model for select workshops, webinars, and conferences to sustain high-quality, specialized support across Halton. Equity matters. If cost is a barrier, reach out. Free for protocol partners. Learn more: ow.ly/O2b150Ykrl3 #Halton #CommunityImpact

Impact doesn’t happen overnight. Ours has been building since 1996. Explore nearly three decades of collaboration, data and action in one place. How well do you really know OKN? 👀 #KnowOKN Learn more: ow.ly/87JV50YljLO

Celebrate, create, and connect at our Women’s Fair on March 7! ✨ 🖌 Art Hive 🌸 Multiple inspiring workshops 📚 Author talk with Brianne Sommerville on motherhood & mental health 💛 FREE admission | Donations to the Period Drive encouraged Link in bio to learn more!