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All Welcome Here All Welcome Here is a non-profit organization focusing on anti-racism in a consciously intersectional way in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

We have an open page for everyone and a closed group for people of colour only.

This isn’t a post about Heated Rivalry, not really. In HR, Japanese-Canadian Yuna Hollander says that watching hockey is...
07/09/2026

This isn’t a post about Heated Rivalry, not really. In HR, Japanese-Canadian Yuna Hollander says that watching hockey is the way she felt like a Canadian. That she felt part of the larger community - she belonged.

I don’t feel like that about hockey.

I am 58 and I have never watched a hockey game. There, that’s my big Canadian confession.

HR has made me think about hockey. Irritating.

Did you know 41% of the active players are Canadian? I didn’t. That’s kind of amazing.for our small (population) country. (27% USA, 10% Sweden, 8% Russia) Saying it is Canada’s game is not a lie. If we are the sport and we are the culture, then we have to consider what the racism, sexism, homophobia means about all of us and what we love.

There are about 1070 active NHL players. Of those, there are about 25 - 35 Black players. There are 10-15 Asian players. That is about 3% and 1%.

Pathetic representation. It doesn’t reflect Canada.

(Researching for this was so depressing. The things that some of these players have been subjected to are unreal and - in my opinion - some of them struggle with serious PTSD.)

Hockey seems to be the most politically conservative of the major sports. Playing hockey is very expensive and more and more elitist. It is 95% white. (It can be further and further from communities of colour who tend to have fewer resources.) I think we all saw that revolting conversation with the USA men’s team and the USA president (at the expense of the women’s team).

Does it need to be said that there are good players and fans? Of course there are. But it’s a bit like the US men’s team - not all of them made the jokes, but too many of them laughed. Not one of them spoke up.

Brothers, sisters, siblings, if you want to play hockey, or just love watching, I support you with my whole heart. Find your joy. Maybe support the PWHL.

But I’s a no from me, dog. Heated Rivalry is the only hockeyverse I’m into.

For fun, here are some of my favourite light HR memes, only a little spicy. Last one is a bit of a spoiler for seasons 2 & 3/The Long Game.

- Judith 💜💜💜

Thank you so much to everyone involved in our 2026 POCnic!! The day was gorgeous, the food was incredible, and the comp...
06/12/2026

Thank you so much to everyone involved in our 2026 POCnic!! The day was gorgeous, the food was incredible, and the company was phenomenal 💜

Special thanks to Paper Kite farms for being our hosts with the mostest. Even more thanks to Hans for giving us a fabulous farm tour and answering so, so many questions. And bro, that arugula is fantastic!!

Thanks also to Paper Kite | Judy & Hans 👩🏻‍🌾🧑🏻‍🌾 DIVE IN CHARM ORDER UP CARIBBEAN and The Cookie Mama - home of the giant skillet cookie 🍪. Everthing was so delicious and we were well fed indeed. 💜

Of course thanks to each and every person who came out. It’s always wonderful to connect with other County BIPOC friends and neighbours (and their friends and family). We saw old friends and made new ones and just enjoyed being with each other.

- Judith 💜💜

5th Annual POCnic - next Saturday!!Cost: nothing. Eat, drink and be merry 😃This year, Judy and Hans at Paper Kite Farm a...
05/30/2026

5th Annual POCnic - next Saturday!!

Cost: nothing. Eat, drink and be merry 😃

This year, Judy and Hans at Paper Kite Farm are our hosts and we’re so excited!! They will be giving us a farm tour. Even if you don’t farm, I think it’s always super interesting to get insight into where our food comes from. Plus sheep!!

Speaking of: No dogs this year as we’re on-farm and there are working farm dogs.

This year, we’re featuring amazing food from , , .farm and, of course, .pec. Would it even be a POCnic without Cookie Mama?!

If you’d like to bring a dish for sharing, that’s fabulous! Please remember to bring along a sign with the ingredient list for allergies and preferences. There is NO pressure to bring anything - this is a free event and the joy is in seeing everyone and meeting new friends. 💜

When: June 6 from 12-3pm
Where: Paper Kite Farm - 212 County Rd 16
What: The POCnic is a picnic for the PEC BIPOC community
Why: This gives the BIPOC community the opportunity to connect, enjoy good food, music and relax and laugh in good company!
Who: Anyone that identifies as BIPOC and their close friends & family members (BIPOC or not)

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- Judith💜💜

Hoo boy. Here we go again?Tomorrow night, County Council is set to receive a deputation requesting that JAM statue be re...
04/20/2026

Hoo boy. Here we go again?

Tomorrow night, County Council is set to receive a deputation requesting that JAM statue be returned to Picton Main Street.

I know that the County now has a Public Art Policy. It also has a process for public art on public and PRIVATE property in Picton and Wellington. Both are officially designated as Heritage Conservation Districts.

I know that pretty much anyone can go to Council and talk to them about whatever that want (within reason I’m sure). Yay democracy. Seriously.

It’s been almost 5 years since the statue was finally removed. Now someone wants to “Save Our History” and bring it back. I think we all know what they mean by “Our.”

Back then, an entire working group heard from various County residents, some experts, and just interested people. Eventually, Council did vote to remove it. But please remember that they first voted to keep it there and only changed their minds following public pressure.

Sitting on that working group was rough. Some testimonies were devastating and some outright felt that my humanity was lesser than theirs.

I won’t speak for any other members but I experienced multiple racist attacks by a member of the working group. I also had to deal with members of Council trying to get me fired from The County (from my (then) 1-day-a-week job).

It has to be said that there were lots of positives and amazing support from some on Council, County staff and so, so many folks in our community.

This makes me feel so tired and sad, thinking about having to go down this painful road again. We worked hard to try and help us all to be intentional about supporting and building on a community where we all belong. Even if that means not having your very expensive bronze chunk sitting out on the street.

Public space belongs to all of us. Removing statues does not erase history. Reconciliation means action and stepping out of privilege and entitlement.

So, I’ll be at the meeting tomorrow and I hope you’ll let your councillor know what you think. I’m sure I’ll see some of you in chambers

- Judith 💜

We’re excited to be partnering with The Prince Edward County Arts Council (County Arts) and offering support to local BI...
04/18/2026

We’re excited to be partnering with The Prince Edward County Arts Council (County Arts) and offering support to local BIPOC artists and BIPOC residents who want to do some creative learning! We have 3 scholarships to give away - first come, first served.

This is limited to BIPOC artists who live in the County (part or full time).

WHAT: take any late spring session class with County Arts and the class fees are taken care of! More info here: https://countyarts.ca/community-arts-classes/

HOW: send us an email to [email protected] and let us know who you are and where you live - name, address, and let us know you’re BIPOC. First three get the scholarship and we will send you a special registration code within 5 days. You don’t need to specify what class you want to take in the email.

IMPORTANT to know:
- you must register by June 1st or the scholarship will expire and be given to the next applicant.
- scholarships are only for the late spring session
- check County Arts for any age limits and for further information.
- This scholarship pays a maximum of $277, including materials.

- Judith 💜

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