VACFSS

2022-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
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
Date: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 (PST)
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am
Where: Online via Zoom
Presenters: W
illiam Nikolakis is an Assistant Professor, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia where he focuses on Indigenous led environmental stewardship.
Russell 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.
Sign up link: https://bit.ly/3xgAHAj

18th annual #InclusionArtShow
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-13

IRSSS Fundraiser
2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
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).
https://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)
Ticket 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

Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society Orange Shirt Day
2022-09-30
Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society is currently looking for volunteers or anyone interested in participating in Orange Shirt day.
Where 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.
If interested in volunteering and/or participating, please email their Events Manager at eventsmanager@tsamiks.com.
Learn more about this organization through: http://ow.ly/R3j750KuFNT

2022-09-30
Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society is currently looking for volunteers or anyone interested in participating in Orange Shirt day.
Where 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.
If interested in volunteering and/or participating, please email their Events Manager at eventsmanager@tsamiks.com.
Learn more about this organization through: http://ow.ly/R3j750KuFNT
#Orangeshirtday #Indigenous #Residentialschool #volunteeroppertunity

Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser
2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00
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.
To sign up please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScocPs6gBKvG5csRzf87LM645Alc1x4XA35NoaXLEmTZ_z1dA/viewform

Tales of X̱wáy̓x̱way
2022-09-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-17 12:00 - 14:00
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.

Walks 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).

The 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.

Registration is free when one complete this survey for the new St. Paul’s Hospital: Register Now

Conversational Circle with Kokum Dorothy Visser
2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-07 18:00 - 20:00
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.
Sign up for the Conversation Circle: http://ow.ly/WZHS50KtBjf

2022-09-14 07:30 - 21:00
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.

Chief 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.

Time: 7:30pm (PST)

Location: Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema

Expense: This event is Pay-What-You-Can, with a suggested ticket price of $20.

📖 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.

Raven Spirit Dance Society Annual General Meeting
2022-09-09 17:00 - 19:00
Raven Spirit Dance Society is hosting a their annual general meeting online through Zoom.
Free for all community members including, not limited to (artists, audience members, workshop participants, arts workers…)
Time: 5PM (PST)
Date: September 9th
Location: Zoom
A Zoom link will be sent to those who RSVP through emailing info@ravenspiritdance.com or by using the link below
http://ow.ly/3QjP50KuVNn
Their official Website: https://ravenspiritdance.com/?fbclid=IwAR0a4gw8uZY1ShKaCpboHPoMl3RQYBAnCOEZoFSYgxALCXNFaxYMm2-D6QE

West Coast Family Nights
2022-08-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-24 06:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-17 18:00 - 21:00
Fraser River Indigenous Society have extended West Coast Family Night until August 31st.

Happening every Wednesday from 6PM to 9PM, located at 857 Malkin Ave, East Vancouver.

Attendees to bring their own chairs.

Official Website: https://www.frisociety.ca/

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men’s March MMIMM-and Boys
2022-08-26
MVISS-Metro Vancouver Indigenous Services Society is announcing the first ever: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men’s March MMIMM-and Boys
WHEN: Aug 26th, 2022 TIME: 10am-12noon
WHERE: Broadway and Commercial-Ends at Woodland Park Everyone is Welcome, speakers have already been chosen ahead of time Snacks will be provided at Woodland Park

Youth Night at Maclean Park
2022-08-18 17:30 - 19:30
Heads up Kílala Lelum Health Centre are doing youth night for the rest of the month of August at Maclean park ☀️
Come hang out on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 🙂
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Taylor or Tristan of the culture wellness team. Taylor.koble@uihhc.ca Tristan.henry@uihhc.ca

Wildplay Youth Outing
2022-08-17 12:00 - 15:00
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society is having a Wildplay Youth Outing!
This is a free event for self-Identifying Indigenous youth ages 12-24 at the Wildplay Adventure Park in Maple Ridge.
Registration is required as spots are limited! See poster or website for more details: http://ow.ly/6TEW50KiU0q

Indigenous Syrian Community Connection Night
2022-08-13 14:30 - 19:00
In collaboration with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, The REACH Community Health Centre are excited to host an Indigenous and Syrian cross-cultural event.

Registration is limited so contact Inas this week to save your spot: ilasheen@reachcentre.bc.ca. They will provide childcare on-site for your little ones!

Official Website: http://ow.ly/nCRp50KcSaI

Free Food Safety Certificate Program
2022-08-12 09:00 - 17:00
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society is offering a Free Food Safety Certificate Program.
Start time at 9 am- 5 pm on August 12th, 2022.
To register, comment your email below their Facebook post accessible here: http://ow.ly/EZre50KcYYH

Mind Control & Colonization - Part 2
2022-08-10
Join with First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada on August 10 at 11AM MDT / 1PM EDT for their second conversation with Dr. Cindy Blackstock and Dr. Steven Hassan about mind control and colonization.
Register for the event here: http://ow.ly/epta50KcSAH
Read the Part II Information Sheet here: http://ow.ly/lRty50KcSAG…
Watch Dr. Cindy Blackstock’s video here: http://ow.ly/oelX50KcSAI
Their official website: http://ow.ly/REWM50KcSAJ

DigitalWORKS by ETHOS Career Management Group
2022-08-08
DigitalWORKS by ETHOS Career Management Group is a FREE program for youth aged 17-29 that want to sharpen their digital skills, get help creating and polishing their resumes and cover letters, finetuning their online presence and interview skills. This also helps with career exploration, communication and can provide short-term training, job starts and transportation help. Participants are paid a daily stipend for attendance and are supported after the program through continued one on one work from the job developers and employment counsellor.

Sign up using the link here: http://ow.ly/cIBx50Kc0aV

Brentwood Block Party
2022-08-06 - 2022-08-07
Brentwood Block Parties will be popping up at 2150 Alpha Avenue, Burnaby from 11am-6pm on Saturdays and Sundays and 4pm-10pm on Friday! The free community event will be held over three weekends in July and August, with family friendly activities, food trucks, and market vendors!

Learn more: https://brentwoodblock.com/news/brentwood-block-parties-presented-by-grosvenor/

Court Nights
2022-07-29 17:00 - 20:00
Join New West Youth Services for their Court Nights!
There will be music, treats, and chances to win! Put in some work then hang out for a BBQ back at the Youth Centre.
The details: New West Youth Centre & Moody Park Outdoor Court
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:00 pm July 29, August 12 & 26
Drop-in Fee: Free with Youth Membership or $1.00 for non members.

Garden Work Party
2022-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-20 10:00 - 12:00
P’ipa:m Lelum Garden expansion is in good progress! Now, Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House need your help to build the garden together! Join their work party on either or both of the 2 Wednesdays, July 20th & 27th, from 10am -12pm @ 2690 Grant Street Vancouver
Click here to sign-up: http://ow.ly/Me3U50JXbbZ Or, let Jessie know! 604-813-3857 jessie@froghollow.bc.ca

Supporting Urban Indigenous Housing in the Kootenays
2022-07-25 10:00 - 13:00
Aboriginal Housing Management Assn’s long term vision is for every Indigenous community to access and reclaim their inherent rights to housing.
Join them on July 25th in Cranbrook for a special opportunity to collectively demonstrate the importance of Indigenous community led housing.
Read the full housing strategy: https://bit.ly/3c6ym37

Hlúlú Family Drop-in
2022-07-22 09:00 - 12:00
Hlulu Family Drop-In: At the Park! Wednesday & Friday 9 AM – 12 PM starting Friday July 22nd 2022

Register on Spirit of the Children Society‘s website: https://sotcs.ca/referrals/

Women’s Craft Night
2022-07-14 17:00 - 18:30
Kw’umut Lelum are calling all Women! Time to get crafty and make your own or gifted bath bomb, candle, and more.
There are limited spots so be sure to register today!

To register contact:

kseymour@kwumut.org | (250)-591-0933
