KACL

07/24/2026

Save the Date – KACL's 9th Annual Heart Garden Ceremony


Join us as we come together to honour the past and plant dreams for the future.



Monday, August 17, 2026
10:00 a.m.
216 6th Street South Kenora ON

Everyone is welcome to attend this meaningful community gathering as we reflect, remember, and grow together.



For more information, please call 807-467-5204.

To learn more about Heart Gardens and the meaning behind this important initiative, visit:

https://fncaringsociety.com/honouring-memories-planting-dreams



More details to follow.

Note: This gathering honours the children, youth, and families impacted by the Residential School System. Please take care while engaging with this content.

07/16/2026

Celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day on July 17, 2026!

Enjoy FREE day use entry at all operating Ontario Parks. Discover a new park, explore nature, and experience the benefits of spending time outdoors.

Free day use pass included (valid until 10:00 p.m.). Camping and other fees still apply. Reserve your daily vehicle permit in advance to guarantee your spot.

Check out the link on the poster for more information :)

07/15/2026

Courtside Care is bringing together basketball, health, and wellness for all ages on Thursday, July 16 at St. Thomas Aquinas. Check out the poster for more information! 🏀❤️

07/14/2026

Since the fall of 2020, Ne-Chee Friendship Centre has proudly partnered with the KACL Employment Services Team to open doors to meaningful, rewarding employment opportunities for individuals in our community. Through a supportive and inclusive workplace that champions independence and personal growth, Ne-Chee empowers employees to build confidence, strengthen their skills, and pursue success at their own pace. Hats off to Ne-Chee for all the support.🏆

Over the years, Sukhman's No Frills has been a champion of Inclusive Employment and a trusted community partner willing to go the extra mile to support people of all abilities with gainful employment. With Sukhman Kaur as the current owner, No Frills continues to be a steadfast supporter of inclusivity and provides opportunities to learn and grow on the job. Thank you, No Frills, for all that you do. 🏆

07/08/2026

How's your summer going? Ours is going pretty darn good.

Last Friday, we gathered at Beatty Park in Keewatin for our Annual Community Picnic, where we were happy to welcome over 200 community members to make the most of the season with us.

A special shout out goes to our WELL Committee, which graciously put on a Maker's Showcase featuring dozens upon dozens of different art pieces for everybody to check out. Thank you as well to Gropp's Country Catering for helping us make sure no one left hungry!

How are you making the most of the summer? Let us know in the comments below!

07/06/2026

Today, our Chief Executive Officer Deborah Everley was invited to participate in a reception for the Honourable Edith Dumont, Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, who is currently visiting Kenora.

As the province's official representative of the Monarchy of Canada and King Charles III, she was more than happy to hear about KACL's perspectives on inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and so many other important issues and causes that we champion on a daily basis.

Conversation and connection are central to the work that we do, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to share about our mission today alongside such a passionate fellow advocate.

07/01/2026

Join us on July 3rd, between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM at Beatty Park in Keewatin!

06/23/2026

Come out and celebrate the start of summer!

☀️🎉 Summer Kick-Off: Party in the Park! 🎉☀️

Summer is officially here, and we’re celebrating with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole community! Join us on Friday, June 26th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Garrow Beach (in front of the Kenora Rowing Club) for our Summer Kick-Off – Party in the Park! 🌳🌊

Come by and check out all the amazing groups joining us with activities, information, and fun for everyone, including:

🐻 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources with Smokey the Bear
🚓 Treaty Three Police Service
🚒 Kenora Fire and Emergency Services
💙 Kenora Association for Community Living
📚 Kenora Public Library
🌱 Youth Wellness Hub Ontario
🏊 Our awesome Lifeguards

There will be lots of activities, community connections, and ways to kick off the summer together! 🌞

Interested in being part of the event? We still have space available for community groups! Reach out to Casey Pyykka, Community Program Supervisor at [email protected].

🎬 Don’t forget to stick around for Movie in the Park, Lilo & Stitch from 7:00 – 8:30 pm — the perfect way to end the evening!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

Kenora Public Library
Kenora Youth Wellness Hub
City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Tourism Kenora Treaty Three Police Service City Of Kenora KACL Kenora Rowing Club

06/21/2026

KACL would like to recognize today as National Indigenous Peoples Day and celebrate it as an opportunity to honour the rich histories and diverse cultures of the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who have called Turtle Island home since time immemorial.

Here in the heart of Treaty 3 territory, we are so grateful to provide service alongside so many First Nation-led organizations and Indigenous community partners, all of which are amazing stewards of the Land and proud Knowledge Keepers who teach us something new every day, and inspire us to be the best allies we can be.

To this end, our teams routinely seek to engage with Indigenous practices and perspectives whenever we can, learning directly from youth, elders and other cultural stakeholders. While this pursuit is a year-round endeavour for our organization, on this day in particular, we are proudly calling attention to its importance and making our commitment to it clear.

Whether it is learning from the Seven Grandfather Teachings, exploring the truest meanings of mino bimaadiziwin, standing behind Truth and Reconciliation, or simply taking in the holistic beauty of the culture, KACL will continually learn in shared spaces with our Indigenous neighbours, and we invite the rest of the community to walk alongside us on this journey.

06/19/2026

June 18 is Infant and Child Development Day across Ontario, and here at KACL, we took time today to both honour it and celebrate our Children's Services Team.

This small but mighty crew routinely walks alongside more than 125 children and their families during some of the most important years of their lives with compassion, curiosity, and commitment - all of which is felt in every milestone reached, every family supported, and every child who is given the opportunity to thrive.

Who is eligible for our Infant and Child Development program? All families residing in the Kenora are who have a child between the ages of 0-6, who have a developmental concern related to either a diagnosis, biological event or psychological factor.

For children older than 6 all the way up to age 18, KACL also has a dedicated Child and Youth program for children living with autism, an intellectual disability, or a developmental disability when accompanied by other criteria.

To learn more, or inquire about intake, reach out to our wonderful community partner FIREFLY by calling 1-833-696-5437 or heading to http://fireflynw.ca