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SUMMARY:West Coast Family Nights
DESCRIPTION:Fraser River Indigenous Society have extended West Coast Family Night until August 31st. \n\n\n \n\n\nHappening every Wednesday from 6PM to 9PM\, located at 857 Malkin Ave\, East Vancouver. \n\n\n \n\n\nAttendees to bring their own chairs. \n\n\n \n\n\nOfficial Website: https://www.frisociety.ca/
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/west-coast-family-nights-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220907T180000
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UID:2374-1662573600-1662580800@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser
DESCRIPTION:PAFNW Language Circle is hosting a Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser for all Indigenous individuals wishing to learn or develop their fluency in the Indigenous language of Cree/Nehiyawewin.  \nSign up for the Conversation Circle: http://ow.ly/WZHS50KtBjf
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/conversational-circle-with-kokum-dorothy-visser/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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UID:2368-1662742800-1662750000@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Raven Spirit Dance Society Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Raven Spirit Dance Society is hosting a their annual general meeting online through Zoom.  \nFree for all community members including\, not limited to (artists\, audience members\, workshop participants\, arts workers…)  \nTime: 5PM (PST)\nDate: September 9th\nLocation: Zoom  \nA Zoom link will be sent to those who RSVP through emailing info@ravenspiritdance.com or by using the link below\nhttp://ow.ly/3QjP50KuVNn \nTheir official Website: https://ravenspiritdance.com/?fbclid=IwAR0a4gw8uZY1ShKaCpboHPoMl3RQYBAnCOEZoFSYgxALCXNFaxYMm2-D6QE
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2368/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20220823T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T165151Z
UID:2343-1663140600-1663189200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Writers Fest is hosting a celebration Namwayut—We Are All One: A Pathway to Reconciliation in collaboration with Chief Robert Joseph\, a globally recognized peacebuilder. \n\nChief Robert Joseph is known for his contribution to reconciliation\, with multiple honorary degrees and awards. This event is an excellent opportunity to listen to his legacy\, advocacy\, and wisdom in conversation with his collaborator Lisa Thomas-Trench.\n\n\n \n\n\nTime: 7:30pm (PST) \n\n\nLocation: Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema \n\n\nExpense: This event is Pay-What-You-Can\, with a suggested ticket price of $20. \n\n\n \n\n\n📖 Receive 10% off the retail price of Namwayut (publishing next month from Page Two) at the event\, courtesy of Massy Books\, who will be providing on-site sales.
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2343/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20220829T225128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T225128Z
UID:2377-1663178400-1663185600@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser
DESCRIPTION:PAFNW Language Circle is hosting a Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser for all Indigenous individuals wishing to learn or develop their fluency in the Indigenous language of Cree/Nehiyawewin.  \nSign up for the Conversation Circle: http://ow.ly/WZHS50KtBjf
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/conversational-circle-with-kokum-dorothy-visser-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20220915T182230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T182537Z
UID:2386-1663416000-1663423200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Tales of X̱wáy̓x̱way
DESCRIPTION:Join Providence Health Care on a Saturday in September for storytelling\, weaving and medicine walks to learn about the history of the Village of X̱wáy̓x̱way. \n\n\n \n\n\nWalks will be led by Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Knowledge Keepers T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss or Senaqwila Wyss\, and Knowledge Keepers from xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh).\n\n\nThe event is focused on Indigenous\, two spirit & trans women. Children\, partners and support people of all genders are welcome. Note: child-minding will not be available.\n\n\nRegistration is free when one complete this survey for the new St. Paul’s Hospital: Register Now 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/tales-of-x%cc%b1way%cc%93x%cc%b1way/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20220829T225223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T225223Z
UID:2378-1663783200-1663790400@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser
DESCRIPTION:PAFNW Language Circle is hosting a Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser for all Indigenous individuals wishing to learn or develop their fluency in the Indigenous language of Cree/Nehiyawewin.  \nSign up for the Conversation Circle: http://ow.ly/WZHS50KtBjf
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/conversational-circle-with-kokum-dorothy-visser-3/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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CREATED:20220915T182807Z
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UID:2389-1664020800-1664028000@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Tales of X̱wáy̓x̱way
DESCRIPTION:Join Providence Health Care on a Saturday in September for storytelling\, weaving and medicine walks to learn about the history of the Village of X̱wáy̓x̱way. \n\n\n \n\n\nWalks will be led by Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Knowledge Keepers T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss or Senaqwila Wyss\, and Knowledge Keepers from xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh).\n\n\nThe event is focused on Indigenous\, two spirit & trans women. Children\, partners and support people of all genders are welcome. Note: child-minding will not be available.\n\n\nRegistration is free when one complete this survey for the new St. Paul’s Hospital: Register Now 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/tales-of-x%cc%b1way%cc%93x%cc%b1way-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20220829T225440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T225534Z
UID:2380-1664388000-1664395200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser
DESCRIPTION:PAFNW Language Circle is hosting a Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser for all Indigenous individuals wishing to learn or develop their fluency in the Indigenous language of Cree/Nehiyawewin.  \n To sign up please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScocPs6gBKvG5csRzf87LM645Alc1x4XA35NoaXLEmTZ_z1dA/viewform
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/conversational-circle-with-kokum-dorothy-visser-4/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
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CREATED:20220829T223530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T223547Z
UID:2366-1664496000-1664582399@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society is currently looking for volunteers or anyone interested in participating in Orange Shirt day.  \nWhere they honor the children who survived the Indian Residential Schools and remember those that didn’t. Before the day of the event\, September 30th\, they need to prepare and are currently looking for volunteers or anyone interested in participating.  \nIf interested in volunteering and/or participating\, please email their Events Manager at eventsmanager@tsamiks.com. \nLearn more about this organization through: http://ow.ly/R3j750KuFNT \n#Orangeshirtday #Indigenous #Residentialschool #volunteeroppertunity
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2366/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
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UID:2373-1664496000-1664582399@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society Orange Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society is currently looking for volunteers or anyone interested in participating in Orange Shirt day.  \nWhere they honor the children who survived the Indian Residential Schools and remember those that didn’t. Before the day of the event\, September 30th\, they need to prepare and are currently looking for volunteers or anyone interesting in participating.  \nIf interested in volunteering and/or participating\, please email their Events Manager at eventsmanager@tsamiks.com. \nLearn more about this organization through: http://ow.ly/R3j750KuFNT
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/nisgaa-tsamiks-vancouver-society-orange-shirt-day/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220930T200000
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CREATED:20220915T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T183143Z
UID:2390-1664564400-1664568000@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:IRSSS Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:PAFNW Dwellers Music Showcase is hosting an important event on Fri\, Sept 30th at The Anza Club\, Mount Pleasant\, on the unceded\, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. They will be acknowledging the enormous importance of The National Day For Truth and Reconciliation by hosting a fundraiser for the IRSSS (Indian Residential School Survivors Society). \nhttps://www.irsss.ca/ 25% of every ticket purchase will be donated to the IRSSS. Doors: 7.00pm Music: 8.00 pm End of Event: 11:00pm Eventbrite ticketing: $20 (cash at the door with a bank machine inside the venue) \nTicket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/root-dwellers-irsss… *19+ venue. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the bar. All beer is from local craft breweries. #events #Indigenous #truthandreconcilation
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/irsss-fundraiser/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221006T173812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T173812Z
UID:2425-1665014400-1665705599@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:18th annual #InclusionArtShow
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/18th-annual-inclusionartshow/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221006T181236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T181236Z
UID:2427-1665568800-1665572400@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:UBC is hosting another webinar that is open to everyone. This month’s webinar\, “Building the Yunesit’in Quen (Fire) Stewardship Program: Insights from the Field\, ” will offer insights from speakers William Nikolakism\, an assistant professor at UBC\, and Russell Myers Ross\, Chief of Yunesit’in Government \nDate: Wednesday\, October 12th\, 2022 (PST) \nTime: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nPresenters: W \nilliam Nikolakis is an Assistant Professor\, Faculty of Forestry\, University of British Columbia where he focuses on Indigenous led environmental stewardship. \nRussell Myers Ross is from Yunesit’in\, part of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. He holds a Master of Indigenous Governance at the University of Victoria. He has finished two terms\, eight years as the Chief of Yunesit’in Government. \nSign up link: https://bit.ly/3xgAHAj
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2427/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221006T173702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T173702Z
UID:2423-1665568800-1665583200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Employment & Training Fair
DESCRIPTION:The TWN Skills Centre is hosting an Employment & Training Fair event! This career fair will offer information on upcoming programs\, current job openings\, and other tools for success in your career. There are even door prizes\, gift cards\, and baskets to be given to participants of this event!
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/employment-training-fair/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221006T173051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T173051Z
UID:2421-1665619200-1665878399@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Arts BC Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Arts BC invite you to join them from October 13th to 15th at their partnering host locations: Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Richmond Cultural Centre to share responsive ideas around the changing landscape in the BC arts sector today. It is a time of transformation\, experimentation\, and innovation! Come be part of this defining moment as they gather to share knowledge\, stories\, and ideas\, hear from sector leaders\, and find new ways forward\, together. Learn more and register : artsbc.org
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/arts-bc-conference-2022/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221102
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221006T181559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T181559Z
UID:2429-1667260800-1667347199@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Indspire is offering Bursaries & Scholarship opportunities for Indigenous youth going into Post-Secondary Education and Skilled Trades. \nJust one application grants you access to hundreds of fantastic funding opportunities for university\, college\, or trades school. \nThe deadline for application is Nov 1st. \nTheir official website is : Indspire | A richer life for Indigenous youth starts here \nApplication link: http://ow.ly/VEQC50L3u81
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2429/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221215T175952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T175952Z
UID:2466-1671192000-1671202800@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Plaiting Stories: Reflections on Indigenous Networks
DESCRIPTION:“Plaiting Stories: Reflections on Indigenous Networks” is hosted by UBC this Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST. \nTicket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/plaiting-stories-reflections-on-indigenous-networks-tickets-474509880827 \n#Indigenous #FirstNations #Aboriginal #free #workshop
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/plaiting-stories-reflections-on-indigenous-networks/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221215T183017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T183017Z
UID:2468-1671271200-1671280200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast with Elder & Santa
DESCRIPTION:Join Britannia this Saturday\, December 17\, for their Breakfast with Elders & Santa. This free intergenerational family event takes place from 10am-12:30pm in Gym D. All are welcome. \nPlease RVSP or share your interest through this link to support this event: \nBreakfast with Elders & Santa | Facebook \nBreakfast includes pancakes\, plantains\, sausages\, and rice & beans. They will also have a regifting table\, hosted by Buy Nothing Grandview-Woodland\, where you can find free items to re-gift to family and friends to share the joy! Feel free to bring regifting items for the table. \nElder Seislom will offer teachings on the change of seasons and giving. They are very grateful to have Elder Seislom\, Tom\, and folks from Wednesday Family Night Powwow joining them with the big drums. \n 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/breakfast-with-elder-santa/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221229T000947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T001352Z
UID:2509-1672578000-1672585200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Annual New Years Day Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society to ring in the new year with some fresh air on a leisurely guided walk around the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve followed by hot drinks & cookies! \nThis event is FREE and guided by the staff of the Nature Reserve!\n\nRegister here:\nhttps://www.chilliwackblueheron.com/…/FREE-Event-Annual…
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/annual-new-years-day-nature-walk/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20221221T225124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T230434Z
UID:2482-1672651800-1672657200@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Puddle Jumpers
DESCRIPTION:Puddle Jumpers \nJoin us every Monday this fall to meet others in an outdoor social environment while the little ones (0-6 Years Old) play with fun toys like balls\, hula hoops and more! This will be followed by a fun circle and story-time in the park. \nDetails: \n\n\nNo registration required\, drop-in program \n\n\nMondays\, September 26 – December 12\, 2022\, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM \n\n\nAt Castle Park (2252 Castle Crescent\, Port Coquitlam) \n\n\nOccurs rain or shine\, snacks/beverages provided! \n\n\nBefore attending the in-person session: \n\n\nEach participant must complete the BC self-assessment\, your results must indicate “You don’t appear to have symptoms of COVID-19” prior to attending. \n\n\nIf you or a family member are feeling flu-like symptoms (fever\, tiredness\, coughing\, or congestion)\, have been exposed to the virus\, or travelled please do NOT attend. \n\n\nWe ask that you please practice physical distancing. If physical distancing cannot be adhered to\, we recommend wearing a mask. \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about this group or other programs\, please email us at communications@westcoastfamily.org
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/puddle-jumpers-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
CREATED:20230103T190234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T190245Z
UID:2521-1672963200-1673049599@www.vacfss.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Dental Benefits
DESCRIPTION:The Canada Dental Benefit has officially arrived!\n\n\nThe interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90\,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have access to a private dental insurance plan. \nDepending on your adjusted family net income\, a tax-free payment of $260\, $390\, or $650 is available for each eligible child. This interim dental benefit is only available for 2 periods. You can get a maximum of 2 payments for each eligible child. Benefit payments are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). \nThe first benefit period is for children under 12 years old as of December 1\, 2022 who receive dental care between October 1\, 2022 and June 30\, 2023. \n\n\nFor more information or on how to apply\, visit:\nhttps://www.canada.ca/…/child-family…/dental-benefit\n\nDirect calling: 1-800-715-8836.
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/canadian-dental-benefits/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:First Nations Health Authority Deadline extended for Gathering Our Voices Artisan Market Place\, Entertainers + Keynote Speakers\, Career and Education Fair and Volunteers! \nThere’s still have time to apply and be part of Gathering Our Voices 2023. \nThis event will feature keynote speakers\, workshops\, a career and education fair\, as well as entertainment and an artisan marketplace. \nThe event newsletter for sign-ups
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2526/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Aboriginal Business coffee connections
DESCRIPTION:Join Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business for the first Coffee Connection of 2023 on January 12th\, at 1pm EST.\n\nGet your coffee and settle in for a candid update and discussion on current accomplishments\, events\, and issues in the world of Indigenous business.\n\n\n \n\n\nSign up through Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/aboriginal-business-coffee-connections/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T170000
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SUMMARY:Native Education College Open House
DESCRIPTION:Are you someone interested in continuing your education? \nNative Education College is hosting an open house this February 8th. \nVisit them in person from 12:40 to 5PM and gain academic advice\, food\, entertainment\, $1\,000 in #NEC tuition prizes\, and time to create new connections!\n\n\n \n\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Indigenous Adult Basic Education\n\n\n1:20 PM – Indigenous Justice Studies\n\n\n2:00 PM – Indigenous Digital Leadership\n\n\n2:20 PM – Health Care Assistant\n\n\n2:40 PM – Indigenous Early Childhood Education\n\n\n3:00 PM – Family & Community Counselling\n\n\n3:40 PM – Indigenous Land Stewardship\n\n\n4:00 PM – Office Administration & Employment Training\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTheir academic advising include support for outlining your academic career! Be sure to attend if possible. \nVisit their official website here.
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/native-education-college-open-house/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T143329
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SUMMARY:Documentary “Emerging Ancestors”opening
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS) seeks to research and engage with arts co-creation in the local Vancouver community and beyond. \nThis Friday\, January 13th\, the documentary “Emerging Ancestors” happening between 6 Pm to 9PM at 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Metro Vancouver\, is free for registration.  \nThe documentary is an examination of the ways in which humans respond to conflict and adversity\, namely with art. What does it mean to be an Emerging Ancestor? “Emerging Ancestors” seeks to engage with this topic through Indigenous and Ecological interpretations of an ‘elder’\, in the sense of a teacher. Through this strong BC indigenous lens\, we seek to highlight the ways in which art can be used to move towards healing from trauma\, struggle\, the past\, and more. Moreover\, we seek to show death as a natural part of life\, while still considering the need to fight for the sake of life in regard to the degenerating environment and social isolation. Our speakers range from Professors and Artists–such as comic artist and head of the UBC Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies\, Dr. Bernie Perley; to independent Métis artist\, Daphne Boyer; to local student and activist\, Yunji Hwang; to President of the BC Wheelchair Floorball Association\, Kyle Gieni–and many more! Learn more through this link:
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/documentary-emerging-ancestorsopening/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T233000
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SUMMARY:Practice Guidance to Improve Cancer Screening Care for First Nations Families
DESCRIPTION:Join this session to learn more about cancer service gaps impacting First Nations in BC and how primary and community health care providers can work towards improving screening care and access. Discussion will focus on culturally safe practice guidance for screening and diagnostic follow up\, making space to talk about wholistic care needs\, and an overview of relevant Indigenous resources and support services. \nDate: Tuesday\, January 17th\, 2023\nTime: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am (PST)\nWhere: Videoconference OR internet webinar.\nView system requirements\nRegistration: required to participate : Webinar Registration – Zoom \n 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/practice-guidance-to-improve-cancer-screening-care-for-first-nations-families-a-focus-on-cultural-safety-and-tailored-resources-with-dr-kelsey-louie-and-dr-unjali-malhotra/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Indigenous Voices: An Evening of Poetry & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join them virtually on January 17 for a livestream of an evening of poetry and conversation with four Indigenous Washington poets. Laura Da’ (Eastern Shawnee)\, Rena Priest (Lummi\, current Washington State Poet Laureate)\, Cedar Sigo (Suquamish)\, and Arianne True (Choctaw\, Chickasaw) will read selections from their work and speak about poetry and the world through an Indigenous lens.\n\n\n \n\n\nIndigenous Voices: An Evening of Poetry and Conversation is a presentation of the Washington Center for the Book\, s’gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: House of Welcome\, Humanities Washington\, and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA).\n\n\n \n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. You will receive a link to join the event upon submitting your registration.\n\n\n \n\n\nSign up here\n\n\n \n\n\nParticipants:\n\n\n \n\n\nLaura Da’\n\n\n \n\n\nTribal affiliation: Eastern Shawnee\n\n\n \n\n\nLaura Da’ is a poet and teacher. A lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest\, Da’ studied creative writing at the University of Washington and the Institute of American Indian Arts. She is Eastern Shawnee. Her first book\, Tributaries\, was published by the University of Arizona Press and won a 2016 American Book Award. Da’ has held residencies at the Richard Hugo House\, Tin House\, and Jack Straw. Her newest book\, Instruments of the True Measure\, is the winner of the Washington State Book Award. Da’ lives near Seattle with her husband and son. Website: http://www.laurada.com/\n\n\n \n\n\nRena Priest\n\n\n \n\n\nTribal affiliation: Lhaq’temish (Lummi)\n\n\n \n\n\nRena Priest is a member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation. She is the incumbent Washington State Poet Laureate and Maxine Cushing Gray Distinguished Writing Fellow. Priest is also the recipient of an Allied Arts Foundation Professional Poets Award and fellowships from the Academy of American Poets\, Indigenous Nations Poets\, and the Vadon Foundation. Her debut collection\, Patriarchy Blues\, received an American Book Award. Her second collection\, Sublime Subliminal\, was published as the finalist for the Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Award. Her most recent book\, Northwest Know-How: Beaches\, includes poems\, retellings of legends\, and fun descriptions of 29 of the most beloved beaches in Washington and\n\n\n \n\n\nOregon. Priest’s nonfiction has appeared in High Country News\, YES! Magazine\, Seattle Met\, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. Website: https://www.renapriest.com/\n\n\n \n\n\nCedar Sigo\n\n\n \n\n\nTribal affiliation: Suquamish\n\n\n \n\n\nPoet Cedar Sigo was raised on the Suquamish reservation near Seattle\, Washington\, and home schooled from the eighth grade onward. In 1995 he was awarded a scholarship to study writing and poetics at the Naropa Institute\, where he studied with poets Allen Ginsberg\, Anne Waldman\, Lisa Jarnot\, Alice Notley\, and Joanne Kyger\, among others. Sigo has given poetry readings at the Poetry Project at St. Marks Church\, P.S. One Museum of Contemporary Art\, the San Francisco Poetry Center\, San Francisco Art Institute\, and Beyond Baroque. He has collaborated with visual artists including Colter Jacobsen\, Frank Haines\, Cecilia Dougherty\, and Will Yackulic. He is currently a mentor in the MFA program at Institute of American Indian Arts. He lived in San Francisco for many years and now lives in Lofall\, Washington. Website: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/cedar-sigo\n\n\n \n\n\nArianne True\n\n\n \n\n\nTribal affiliation: Choctaw\, Chickasaw\n\n\n \n\n\nArianne True (Choctaw\, Chickasaw) is a queer poet and folk artist from Seattle. She teaches and mentors youth poets around Puget Sound and moonlights as a copyeditor. Arianne has received fellowships from Jack Straw\, the Hugo House\, and Artist Trust\, and is a proud alum of Hedgebrook and of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. She is currently the Seattle Repertory Theater’s first Native Artist-in-Residence. Website: https://www.ariannetrue.com/\n\n\n \n\n\nLinley Logan (host)\n\n\n \n\n\nLinley is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist\, curator\, arts program manager\, cultural arts consultant\, and designer. Linley is an award-winning artist\, he has a 35-year history of exhibiting his work including internationally\, and he has curated contemporary indigenous international art exhibits. He has attended by invitation\, six International Indigenous Visual Arts Gatherings. Linley has provided consultation to numerous arts organizations and art events. He has served on numerous local state\, regional\, and art organization boards\, including serving as a past Washington State Arts Commissioner. Website: https://my.getjealous.com/linleyblogan
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/online-indigenous-voices-an-evening-of-poetry-conversation/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Our Spirit Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:January 19 – March 23\, 2023 | 9 weeks\n\nEvery Thursday 11am – 1PM\nLocation: 2716 Sunridge Way NE & Online \nThe program offerings acknowledge and integrate Indigenous cultural teachings from our Elders and Knowledge Keepers that span over centuries. It is an intrinsic part of nurturing identity and purpose for the next generation—our children\, the most sacred and precious gifts who are at the centre of this Circle. By nurturing the spirit of our children through their caregivers\, they flourish within a beautiful exchange rooted in the story of resiliency and survivance. \nInspired by the 7 Nurturing Parenting Principles and aligned with the 7 Sacred Teachings of:\nWisdom – The Joy of Discipline\nLove – The Joy of Attachment\nRespect – The Joy of Empathy\nCourage – The Joy of Nurturing of Oneself\nHonesty – The Joy of Expressing of Feelings\nHumility – The Joy of Expectations and Self Worth\nTruth – The Joy of Gentle Touch\nBalance and Resiliency \nTransportation assistance and childcare may be booked during registration.\nRegistration is required:\n\nLinda Collins: neconnector@miskanawah.ca or 403-700-8440\nLynette Persaud: nwconnector@miskanawah.ca or 403-714-4895
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/nurturing-our-spirit-parenting-circle/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230122T170000
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SUMMARY:Baby\, Baby\, Baby! Literary Readings on Children\, Caretaking\, and the Future
DESCRIPTION:Baby\, Baby\, Baby!\nJoin hosts Micah Killjoy and Nara Monteiro for a stunning lineup of memoir\, fiction\, and poetry from Devon Borkowski\, Suzanne Manizza Roszak\, Hana Mason\, Jacqueline Willcocks\, and Aila Omar. Browse the work of cover artist Lisa LaRose and issue artist Otilia Sabina as their fellow contributors share their writing from Room Magazine Issue 45.4 Baby\, Baby\, Baby! \n“What will become of the children? One of the oldest\, most stressful\, and\, perhaps\, oddest questions we ask ourselves as we already know the answer: they will love and be loved\, they will suffer\, they will struggle\, and we will struggle with them. Simultaneously\, we will endure all the complications: pregnancy as unlimited potential\, pregnancy as ten months of a biological parasite\, children wanted but impossible to have; children\, abortions\, and conception as symbolism for something new and something lost.” —Lead Editor Micah Killjoy \nWe are grateful to be coming together again at Massy Arts Society after two years of virtual events\, and to welcome guests and readers both virtually and in-person in a hybrid fashion. Please note that the Zoom event will be recorded. \nThis event will take place on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are thankful to be living\, creating\, and gathering on this land. \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility information:\nRegistration is sliding scale\, open to all\, and required for entrance. Massy Arts Society is wheelchair accessible and a gender-neutral washroom is on-site. Please refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes. For more on accessibility including parking\, seating\, venue measurements and floor plan\, and more\, please visit: massyarts.com/accessibility. \nMasks keep our community safe and are mandatory with some exceptions for speakers (N95 masks are recommended as they offer the best protection). If you do not bring your own\, one will be provided to you. We ask if you are showing symptoms\, that you stay home. Thank you kindly. \nCaptions will be enabled for the virtual event. \n\n\n\n\nReaders\nDevon Borkowski is a writer\, artist\, and actor from the New Jersey Pine Barrens. She is also a proud member of the Rappahannock Powhatan tribe of Virginia. Devon graduated from Rutgers New Brunswick class of 2022\, with a BFA in Visual Arts\, concentrating in painting. Since then she has enjoyed the opportunity to guest lecture at VCU\, about the arts as they relate to her Indigenous heritage. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in The Dillydoun Reveiw\, The Closed Eye Open\, and Rockvale Review\, in addition to Room. \nHana Mason grew up in Calgary\, Alberta and moved to Victoria in 2016\, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing from the University of Victoria and is currently working towards her MFA. While at UVic\, she served as Managing Editor and later Editor-in-Chief of This Side of West. Her fiction and poetry have been published in various literary magazines\, including Little Fiction\, Riddle Fence\, Carousel\, carte blanche\, and untethered\, where she is now a first-reader. Her work focuses on complicated relationship dynamics\, desire\, self-discovery\, and sense of place. When she isn’t writing\, you can find her trying to teach herself guitar\, reading her friends’ tarot or contemplating getting another coffee. Find her at @hanamasonwrites on twitter and @hanaom_ on instagram. \nAila Omar is a writer living in Edmonton\, Canada. She enjoys reading and writing stories that dig deep and leave us thinking about the characters and their voices long after turning the last page. Her short story ‘Missing Teeth’ was short-listed for the 2021 PEN Canada New Voices Award. Her poetry has been published in various Canadian anthologies\, most recently in The Quarantine Review. She is an alumnus of the Banff Centre for the Arts\, is a member of The Creative Academy for Writers\, and she attends SiWC every year. She is currently working on a literary speculative fiction novel. Find her at IslaWriter on Twitter and Instagram. \nSuzanne Manizza Roszak is an assistant professor of English at the University of Groningen in the north of the Netherlands\, where she teaches literature and creative writing. Suzanne studied at UC Irvine for her MFA and spent several years as an adjunct lecturer at Los Angeles-area colleges and universities before moving with her family to Groningen. Her creative nonfiction\, fiction\, and poetry have appeared in Bellingham Review\, Colorado Review\, The Journal\, Ninth Letter\, Poetry Northwest\, South Dakota Review\, and elsewhere. Her first book of poems\, Ghost Family\, is forthcoming from Contraband Books\, and her second won the Lauria/Frasca Poetry Prize from Bordighera Press. She serves as a reader for CutBank and an editorial assistant for Seneca Review. \nJacqueline Trieber Willcocks is a writer and poet originally from Calgary AB. She is a graduate of The Writers Studio certification program at Simon Fraser University mentored by Joanne Arnott and completed their graduate program under mentor Aislinn Hunter. Her poems have appeared in Room Magazine\, Line and Lens and Emerge 19. A former dancer and current Somatic Healer and yoga teacher she makes her home with husband and two children on the traditional\, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples in K’omoks on Vancouver Island. \n\n\n\n\nVisiting Artists\nLisa LaRose is a pop surrealist painter\, illustrator\, and comics artist residing in Vancouver\, Canada. She is best known for her paintings: Bizarre and Colourful artworks. She creates lively and exciting colour palettes and is always making something a little weird. \n\n\n\n\n\nOtilia Sabina is a visual artist and designer born in Bucharest\, Romania and raised on the unceded\, ancestral\, and occupied\, traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm\, Skwxwú7mesh\, and Səl̓ ílwətaʔ Nations of the Coast Salish peoples\, also known as Vancouver. She graduated with a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2013. \n\n\n\n\n\nHosts\nMicah Killjoy was born and raised on coastal Salish land. They are a writer\, editor\, and BFA student at the University of British Columbia. They enjoy urban exploration\, daydreaming\, doggo walks\, and solarpunk aesthetics. \nNara Monteiro (she/they) is a writer\, editor\, and nerd born in São Paulo\, Brazil and raised on Treaty 13 land in Toronto. Nara is the Publisher at Room\, as well as a Master of Publishing student at Simon Fraser University and a first reader for Augur . In their spare time\, you can find them curled up with a book or sending snail mail. Keep in touch @notesfromnara on Twitter and Instagram. \nGet your ticket at Evenbrite
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/baby-baby-baby-literary-readings-on-children-caretaking-and-the-future/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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