The Walpole Island Social Services Justice Team and WIFN Employment & Training are hosting Community Safety Day 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Walpole Island arena, giving residents a chance to meet the service providers committed to serving Bkejwanong Territory.
Organizers are inviting the community to say “Boozhoo” to first responders, resource protection officers, border security officers and more. The majority of the day is reserved for school sessions, with the event open to the community from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Attendees can learn about the educational pathways required to start a career in these fields, try out field-specific gear including lifejackets, tactical vests, helmets and various tools, and check out a fleet of service vehicles, including police cruisers, ATVs and side-by-sides, a mobile command unit, boats, a Canada Border Services Agency cruiser and drones.
Partners include the Walpole Island Fire Department, Bkejwanong Territory Resource Protection, Walpole Island Police Service, the OPP, the Chatham-Kent Police Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, St. Clair College and the Binoojiinh Minoyaawin Prevention Team and Recreation Team.
