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SUMMARY:Youth Summer Smash Tennis Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Squamish Nation is providing Summer Smash Tennis camps for youth ages 6-10. \nTo register or learn more please visit: https://form.jotform.com/221385412805048
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/youth-summer-camp/
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SUMMARY:Leigh Joseph in Conversation with Eden Fine Day
DESCRIPTION:Leigh Joseph presents her book Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness which is part narrative\, part field guide and recipe book that draws on her lived experience as an Indigenous woman\, her training in Western Science\, and her cultural journey toward identity.\n\n\n \n\n\nFree Registration is required to secure your spot! \n\n\n \n\n\n#Indigenous #FirstNations #Aboriginal #sfu #westernsocience
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/leigh-joseph-in-conversation-with-eden-fine-day/
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SUMMARY:Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering
DESCRIPTION:May 9 & 10\, 2023 | Edmonton Convention Centre | Edmonton\, AB\n \nSoaring 2023 is back in Edmonton! Taking on a hybrid format for the first time\, high school students from across the country will learn about career and post-secondary education options by participating in career workshops either in person or virtually. They’ll also learn more about financial support and meet Canada’s top employers. \nThis year we are introducing a new two-day format taking place at the Edmonton Convention Centre with post-secondary campus visits and a hybrid platform which will allow students and educators to access event content in person or from their classroom if they can’t travel to attend. \nThe virtual Soaring experience will be hosted on Pheedloop\, a virtual event platform. Pheedloop will facilitate registration and house all workshops\, resources\, and tradeshow content during the event. Panel discussions\, workshops\, and performances will also be live-streamed through this platform. \nVisit their website Here \n  \nCampus & Experience Day\nStudents will have the opportunity to visit an institution/organization for a Campus or Experience Day that will include a tour\, workshops\, and complimentary lunch. \nMore experiences to be added! Stay tuned. \n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\nCN\nHave you ever watched a train go by and wondered what it would be like to be the locomotive engineer? Spend a day with CN and learn about being a railroader. Try the simulator to experience what it’s like to drive a train. Connect with employees to discover different career options at CN. In addition\, one of our CN Police people will share information about keeping everyone safe around trains and the tracks. \nAt CN\, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. CN is a sustainability leader. It has been listed on the Dow Jones World Sustainability index for over ten years. And CN believes that diversity fosters innovation. Being a 100-year-old industry with a bright future\, we are constantly challenging ourselves to continue to innovate the future of rail. Join us to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDeloitte\nJoin the Deloitte Indigenous team for a fun and interactive in-office experience\, showing you a glimpse into a ‘day in the life’ for people working at Deloitte. Explore the many career pathways you can take with us\, by spending the afternoon interacting and learning from members of our Indigenous Client Services team\, Marketing team and more. You will get the opportunity to participate in activities around our office\, gather for a delicious lunch and take home some Deloitte swag. We look forward to hosting you in our space! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nFort Edmonton Park\nFort Edmonton Park invites you to gather and explore life through the diversity of First Nations and Métis peoples. The award-winning exhibit explores the rich and beautiful cultures of First Nations and Métis Peoples while encouraging visitors to seek out the truths as lived by Indigenous Peoples in Treaty 6. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n \nMacEwan University\nMacEwan University looks forward to welcoming Soaring participants on Campus Day. Participants will gather for lunch\, learn about programs and support services at a mini-fair\, attend interactive and informative workshops\, and tour MacEwan’s beautiful campus. \nWith more than 65 degree\, diploma and certificate programs\, MacEwan University can help you follow your dreams and find your future. Every MacEwan experience begins in the classroom with teachers who are experts in their field and care about your success\, but that’s not where it ends. Our campus is right in the heart of Edmonton\, and our downtown neighbours offer endless opportunities to fill your time with meaningful\, real-world learning experiences – from research and volunteering to practicum\, co-operative education\, and field placements. \nWhen it comes to navigating student life\, our kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre has your back. Whether you need academic support\, help to access funding or ways to stay culturally and socially connected\, you’ll be set for an incredible university experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nTELUS World of Science\nEnjoy a day at the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton where we will explore connections between Western Science and Indigenous Knowledge. During this program\, you will take part in a viewing of Legends of the Northern Sky in the Zeidler Dome\, learn about computer science and algorithms by beading a bracelet on a bead loom\, explore the North in the new Arctic Journey exhibition\, and enjoy some time in the IMAX® Theatre while watching Great Bear Rainforest: Land of the Spirit Bear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nUniversity of Alberta\nAt the University of Alberta Campus Day Visit\, guests will get the full Indigenous Student Experience at the U of A. Festivities will include a keynote by an Indigenous Professor\, a visit to First Peoples’ House Indigenous Student Centre\, a tasty lunch and an elevated campus tour that showcases the Indigenous vitality of our North Campus in the heart of Amiskwacîwâskahikan. \nThe University of Alberta has over 200 programs to choose from\, including the first Faculty of Native Studies in North America. As the largest and highest ranked research-institute on the prairies\, we continue to be the top choice for aspiring First Nations\, Metis\, and Inuit nurses\, doctors\, lawyers\, engineers\, teachers\, artists\, and entrepreneurs from Treaty 6\, 7\, 8 and the North. The Indigenous community hub on campus is First Peoples’ House. The flagship event on campus run by FPH is our Annual Round Dance held every January in the Main Gymnasium where we welcome thousands of community members for a night of dancing and ceremony. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nWater First\nCome and spend the day with Water First! We will explore water science with hands-on activities that will give you the chance to try out tools used by water scientists in the field. The session will include a focus on water quality analysis\, the water treatment process\, and water distribution systems. Our session will also include surprise guests from our Alumni Network of Water First Interns who are working in the water science field. Learn more about the exciting variety of career opportunities within the environmental field! \n\n\n\n\nAgenda (Tentative)\n\n\n\nIn Person\nTuesday\, May 9 \n\n\n\n\nTIME\nACTIVITY + LOCATION\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.\nOpening Ceremony + Deloitte Career Panel \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\nWorkshops \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nCampus + Experience Day \nVarious Locations – TBD\n\n\n5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nStudent Social \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 10 \n\n\n\n\nTIME\nACTIVITY + LOCATION\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nOpening \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLunch + Indspire Panel\, Entertainment \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nClosing Ceremony + Performance \nEdmonton Convention Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\nTuesday\, May 9 \n\n\n\n\nTIME\nACTIVITY + STREAMING\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.\nOpening + Deloitte Career Panel \nLive\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nOn-Demand\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nOn-Demand\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 10 \n\n\n\n\nTIME\nACTIVITY + STREAMING\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nOpening \nLive\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nOn-Demand\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nOn-Demand\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nIndspire Panel + Entertainment \nLive\n\n\n1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nOn-Demand\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nWorkshops + Tradeshow \nOn-Demand\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nClosing Ceremony + Performance \nLive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalent\nComing soon! \n\nHotel and Travel\nThis year The Westin Edmonton is serving as the designated hotel for Soaring. Rooms for delegates have been reserved at a special group rate of $204+ taxes per night for a standard room\, and are only available until Saturday\, April 8\, 2023. To book accommodations please email communications@indspire.ca. \nSpecial rate for Soaring 2023\nAir Canada is pleased to offer you up to a 15% discount off the base fare to attend Soaring 2023 in Edmonton\, Canada\, in May 2023. \nTo book\, see www.aircanada.com for trips made between May 1st\, 2023\, and May 17th\, 2023. \nBook by May 1st\, 2023\, for up to 9 passengers on a single booking using your promotional code. \n\nStart your flight search by entering promo code G28EADB1 in the box provided.\nChoose the departure city and destination city (Edmonton).\nSelect the departure date and return date.\nClick FIND.\nThe discount will be automatically applied.\n\nLooking forward to welcoming you on board! \n\nThis is what students have to say about Soaring!\n\n\n\n \n“The best part of the Soaring event was the Spotlight Sessions and each of the panels\, on both days. These panels were very informative\, and I was able to take away a lot of important information in regards to achieving my goals as a person\, connecting culturally\, and getting some great advice through these panels.” \n\n\n\n\n \n“My favourite part of Soaring was being able to listen to the stories and advice of those on the panels. Being able to learn the stories and struggles of others and how they got through them is incredible and really helped me reflect on myself.” \n\n\n\n\n \n“The best part of the Soaring event is that they help indigenous people who don’t know what they want to do when they are done high school.”
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/soaring-indigenous-youth-empowerment-gathering/
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SUMMARY:Celebrate BCCYICW 2023 Movie night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate BCCYICW 2023 at the movies!\n\nJoin PLEA for a screening of ‘The Mummies’ on Thursday June 1\, there will be lots of snacks too  \nRVSP HERE
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/celebrate-bccyicw-2023-movie-night/
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SUMMARY:MMIMB2S+ Memorial March
DESCRIPTION:Join MVISS in their second MMIMB2S+ March. There participants  will gather at VPD Headquarters on Cambie and march together to Creekside Park. \nThere participant will share and listen to honourable stories that remind the Indigenous Peoples of their sacredness\, and hold one another up and call for justice and accountability in the growing crisis of MMIMB2S+. \nMVISS acknowledge and thank our ancestors for their ongoing support in this movement by us with ancestral teachings and traditions. \nSchedule:\n9:45am: Gather in front of VPD Headquarters at 2021 Cambie Street\n10:00am: Opening Prayer and Remarks\n10:15am: March to Creekside Park\n11:15am: March and Canoes arrive at Creekside Park\nSpeakers\nPrayers and Songs\nCommunity Feast\n\nMVISS is seekings families who are ready and would like to share their stories. If you know anyone please send them this post where they can reach intake@mviss.ca to be added to the speaking agenda.\nMVISS is also seeking support as there are many roles to make this a successful event. if you are interested please email intake@mviss.ca to see how you can help ASAP.\n\nPlease feel free to share with the community. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact intake@mviss.ca \nMark that you are attending HERE 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/mmimb2s-memorial-march/
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SUMMARY:Centering Indigenous Joy: A Celebration of Literature\, Arts\, and Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Centering Indigenous Joy: A Celebration of Literature\, Arts\, and Creativity\nIn recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day\, SFU is thrilled to co-host a celebration of Indigenous literature\, art\, and creativity. The evening is curated by artist and storyteller Nathan Adler and the Word Vancouver literary festival\, and presented in partnership with 312 Main\, City of Vancouver\, Government of British Columbia\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Pace Accounting\, UBC School of Creative Writing\, and SFU Library. \nDoors will open at 5:30 PM\, with vendors’ tables\, food\, and drinks. The event will begin at 6:30 PM\, with Indigenous storytellers and artists performing until 9:00 PM. \nThis event is free\, but donations to the Urban Native Youth Association are encouraged. Donate directly to UNYA online. \n\nSIGN UP HERE
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/centering-indigenous-joy-a-celebration-of-literature-arts-and-creativity/
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Sponsors: Black Diamond Group & SECURE Energy\nJoin Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the Calgary Public Library virtually on National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) to celebrate and learn about Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being through an educational keynote presentation with Order of Sport Recipient and Hall of Famer Alwyn Morris.\nEducational Keynote Presenter: Alwyn Morris\, Order of Sport Recipient and Hall of Famer \nA member of the Turtle Clan from the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake\, Alwyn Morris not only raised the bar in competitive canoe-kayak sprint\, his Olympic Gold medal performance inspired a nation and made him one of the most influential Indigenous athletes of all time \nIn the world of canoe-kayak sprint\, Alwyn Morris’s first major accomplishment was winning the Canadian National Junior Championships in 1975. This was a sign of great things to come as between 1980 and 1984 he won six consecutive Canadian Championships. Over the course of his career\, he would medal at many World Championships winning a Silver medal in 1982 and a Bronze medal in 1983 and make history at the 1984 Olympic Games by becoming the first Indigenous athlete to win a Gold Medal representing Canada. It was a touching moment for all Indigenous people to see Alwyn standing on top of the podium and even more touching as he raised in his left hand\, high in the air\, an Eagle Feather to commemorate his grandfather and serve as a proud tribute to his Mohawk ancestry…learn more. \nEducational Keynote Emcee: James Lavallée\, 2017 Tom Longboat Award Recipient \nWhen canoe-kayak sprint athlete James Lavallée won three medals at the Canada Summer Games\, he proudly wore his Métis sash on the podium. In 2016\, he was named to Canada’s national canoe-kayak sprint team. In 2017\, James Lavallée received the Tom Longboat Award\, which was established in 1951 to recognize Indigenous athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. It remains the longest standing and one of the most prestigious awards for Indigenous athletes in the country. Lavallée was also a member of the 2019 Canadian delegation to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues\, where participants from around the world discussed how to generate\, transmit and protect traditional knowledge…learn more. \nIf you are interested in attending the event in person\, please register HERE.\nAs an educator\, registration for this event will include a free membership to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s Beyond the Win Education Platform.\nSign up here
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/2673/
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Perspectives Society
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Perspectives Society is partnered with Royal Roads University and other amazing organizations from across the region and invite you to join us online and in person to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month throughout June and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. \n\n\n\nLet’s join together all month to enjoy Indigenous heritage\, culture\, food and music with online learning\, workshops\, activities and opportunities for connection.\n\n\nMore information can be found here: https://www.royalroads.ca/NIPD
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SUMMARY:Trailblazing: Women in Canada - "How We Changed It"
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day\, this storytelling event “How We Changed It” will showcase and celebrate Indigenous women who have met the challenge and made bold moves to make a positive change in STEAM and within the Indigenous community. Whether they are creating something new\, calling attention to important issues\, or educating and inspiring future generations. \nWomen bring unique strengths and interpretations to Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art and Design\, and Mathematics fields (STEAM)\, enriching them with diverse perspectives and experiences of race\, ethnicity\, class\, and sexuality. Many women have overcome obstacles to make transformative contributions to what are traditionally male-dominated spaces. These successes inspire us to continue pushing for more inclusivity in STEAM\, embracing the power of change to lead us to exciting new possibilities and innovations. \nThese Indigenous women make an impact through celebrating culture\, changing conversations\, building movements\, uniting people\, advancing STEAM learning\, and forging paths for the next generation. \nDuring this in-person event\, resilient women will share their five-minute stories about “how we changed it”. Science World look forward to the sharing of these stories from women who succeeded in STEAM and the ties to their Indigenous ways of Knowing. \n\nDate: June 26\, 2023\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Science World\, 1455 Quebec St.\, Vancouver\n\nAttendance is free\, but registration is required.\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\nSee the speaker’s profiles below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoë Craig-Sparrow\, Director of Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice\, at Justice For Girls\nZoë Craig-Sparrow has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UBC\, a Master’s degree in human rights from the University of London (awarded with distinction) and is currently pursuing her PhD in human rights. Zoe is a member of the Musqueam Indian Band and was born and raised on the reserve in Vancouver\, BC. She has been a fierce advocate for climate justice and children’s\, women’s and Indigenous peoples’ rights since she was a child\, including traveling to the United Nations to present a submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child at the age of 15. Zoe is currently the Director of Indigenous Rights & Environmental Justice at Justice for Girls and a fellow with the David Suzuki Foundation. Her work focuses on the relationship between genocide and ecocide in Canada\, particularly in relation to Indigenous communities and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). \nZoë’s Story: Navigating Education\, Research\, and Advocacy as an Indigenous Woman \nAs a Musqueam woman I have had the honor and privilege of growing up in a matriarchal community with incredible women who have mentored\, supported and inspired me. Their strength and resilience have empowered me to be a trailblazer myself and develop my own intersectional\, international\, and intergenerational approaches to advocacy and education on Indigenous rights and environmental justice. Now pursuing my PhD\, I am seeking to help bridge the gap between Indigenous traditions and ways of knowing and Western academic research practices. Drawing on the teachings and wisdom of those who came before me and those who support me today has helped me chart new courses and undertake bold approaches to my work that I hope help break stereotypes and pave the way for future generations of Indigenous women and girls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHillary Hyland\, Field Programs Manager\, Tsleil-Waututh Nation\nHillary Hyland\, Te-awk Tenaw\, comes from Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN). Since she can remember\, the passion and love for the environment shown to her by her family\, led her to making a goal to work for her First Nation to help bring back the health of her homelands and water. She obtained a Bachelor’s of Science and currently holds the position\, Field Programs Manager for TWN’s Treaty\, Lands and Resource Department. Her work provides opportunities to blend western and indigenous science and traditional knowledge\, applying a unique holistic lens to projects in Vancouver that push for innovation that can address the complex needs of the residents of Vancouver and First Nations. \nHillary’s experience in the field has only strengthened her passion for protecting the environment and has given her an opportunity to bring her closer to her Coast Salish roots as she learns more about the history of the Tsleil-Waututh people in Burrard Inlet.” \nHillary’s Story: We are doing good\, but we can do better. \n  \nFrom an early age\, the connection and draw to my territory has always been strong. By asking questions and being present with my elders and family\, my curiosity grew into a passion to learn more about my homelands and water\, our connection to it and how to protect mother earth. Over the last 15 years I have worked hard to integrate into the western educational system while also maintaining my cultural upbringing and teachings. And while it has had its challenges\, to see indigenous people and our science coming into the spotlight is encouraging and motivates me to share my story of perseverance and determination to do better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Phelps\, Manager\, Skwachàys Lodge\nCaroline is Nuu Chah Nulth from Ahousaht; and she is also Sto:Lo from Katzie Territories. She always acknowledges her Hawaiian ancestors on her mothers side. Caroline’s Ancestral Name is QwAACWA which comes from Ahousaht. \nCaroline is the current manager at Skwachàys Lodge\, which includes the Artists in Residence Program\, a unique and life-changing housing program for practicing Indigenous artists. The Artist in Residence program has been in operation for over ten years now. \nCaroline is also part of Canoe Cultures and the Four Fires Festival\, programs that celebrate the art and culture of the canoe. Caroline works with textiles and collaborates closely with artisans during the summer months in helping to organize artisan markets with Canoe Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoretta Sarah Todd\, Creative Director\, Feature Film Director\, Writer\, and Producer.\nLoretta Sarah Todd is a visionary leader in Indigenous media\, an artist with entrepreneurial energy and cultural knowledge. Ms. Todd creates space for Indigenous production and storytelling\, including the IM4 Media Lab\, an Indigenous XR Lab\, where she is the Creative Director. \nMs. Todd is dedicated to storytelling and creating media for Indigenous children and their friends\, including Coyote Science\, an educational series about Indigenous science. As well\, she’s directed over 75 projects including award-winning documentaries\, apps\, digital media\, games and animation. Monkey Beach\, her first feature\, from the novel by Eden Robinson\, launched to strong audience and critical response\, screening at TIFF\, ImagineNative\, VIFF\, and festivals from Korea to Scotland\, winning 19 awards\, including sweeping the American Indian Film Festival drama awards and was the #1 Canadian film at the box office for 4 weeks. \nHer honours include a Rockefeller Fellowship to NYU\, Sundance Scriptwriter’s Lab\, Mayor’s Award for Media Arts (Vancouver)\, Women in Film and Video Innovator Award and Women of Excellence: UN Women’s Economic Forum. And Coyote Science was recently received the UNESCO Best Children’s Film at the Indianer & Inuit Film Festival in Germany. \nMs. Todd is Cree/Metis – St. Paul des Metis\, White Fish Lake First Nation\, Red River Metis. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKory Wilson\, Executive Director\, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships\, BCIT and Chair\, BC First Nations Justice Council\nKory Wilson (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, BSc. JD\, is the Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships for British Columbia Institute of Technology. She created and led the launch of BCIT’s Indigenous Vision. In June 2022\, BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships was awarded the Gold Award for Excellence in Global Indigenous Education. \nShe is Co-chair of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Indigenous Affinity Group. Kory has over 20 years of experience in post-secondary education\, community development\, and legal profession. She was instrumental in the creation of six open-sourced BC Campus Indigenization Guides. \nWith a deep commitment to education\, she knows innovative and creative solutions are a must to move Reconciliation into ReconciliACTION. Education and access to knowledge are key to move everyone forward. When people know better\, they do better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaster of Ceremonies\nDr. Rosalin Miles\, Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology\, Indigenous Scholar & Research Associate\, University of British Columbia\nDr. Rosalin Miles is Nlaka’pamux and an active member of Lytton First Nation. She currently resides on the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded lands of the Musqueam people. Dr. Miles is dedicated to her work in the community. She founded the non-profit organization\, the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (IPACC). She is also a Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator\, through the Aboriginal Finance Officers Association\, and has previously served as Band Administrator for the Lytton First Nation community. \nAs an Indigenous Scholar\, Research Associate\, and First Nations Community Advisor\, Dr. Miles contributes greatly to the Indigenous Health and Physical Activity Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dr. Miles is also an instructor within the UBC Early Child Education Program. She is passionate about health research and has been a member of the Peer Review Committee for Canadian Institutes of Health Research for over 10 years. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibition at Science World:\nTrailblazing: Women in Canada since 1867\, presented by Acuitas Therapeutics\, invites visitors to explore 150 years of women’s issues through the themes of Work\, Education\, Body\, Politics\, and Violence Against Women\, and offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges faced by women throughout Canadian history. \nContent Warning: Trailblazing – Women in Canada since 1867 explores themes of racism\, sexism\, and violence against women\, which may be triggering and distressing for some visitors. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/trailblazing-women-in-canada-how-we-changed-it/
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SUMMARY:Tie-Dye at the Park
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URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/tie-dye-at-the-park/
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SUMMARY:Huu-ay-aht Summer Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:Hitaas šiʔaƛ̓cu pisatuk (All of you go outside andplay). Huu-ay-aht Cultural Wellness Team and Bamfield Community School are hosting a Summer day camp in Anacla from July 31 to August 4\, 2023. Activities include cultural activities like berry picking\, canning salmon\, hiking\, storytelling\, songs\, dancing\, and canoeing. A community BBQ will be held on August 4.\n\n\n\nTo register your child or youth please fill out this form on their website: https://huuayaht.org/…/huu-ay-aht-summer-day-camp…/\n\n\nFor more detailed information\, please contact Mel Edwards at 250-728-3414 or mel.e@huuayaht.org or Jaslyn Haberl at 250-728-1220 or bscacoordinator@gmail.com.\n\n\n\nPlease check highway 4 updates before travelling. Stay up to date with https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/Highway4.html
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/summer-day-camp/
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SUMMARY:Scholarships and grants application deadline
DESCRIPTION:Individual Artists Program\n\nThe Individual Artists Program supports the artistic development of B.C. First Nations\, First Nations\, Métis and Inuit creators residing in B.C. with a creative practice of any medium or expression and who have demonstrated a commitment to their artistic practice. This program offers funding for two areas: \n\nIndividual Artists (up to $20\,000): Funding supports artists to expand their portfolio\, explore new approaches and techniques\, connect with community and further develop their creative practices.\nScholarships (up to$15\,000): The scholarship funding will support applicants enrolled in an arts program at a post-secondary institution.Learn more on their website:Individual Artists Program – First Peoples Cultural Council (fpcc.ca)\n\nArts Strengthening Program\n\nThe Arts Strengthening Program supports arts revitalization opportunities for one-on-one arts mentorships or arts group knowledge transfer. \n\nOne-on-one Arts Mentorships (Up to $30\,000):This option supports artist apprentices to pursue a one-on-one mentorship with an established artist mentor in their desired creative expression\nArts Group Knowledge Transfer (Up to $50\,000): This option supports artists and B.C. First Nations arts and culture organizations in their arts revitalization efforts through group workshops with an established mentor. This option supports cultural creative expressions\, for example weaving\, carving\, beading\, dancing\, storytelling\, regalia\, drumming and more.\nLearn more on their website:Arts Strengthening Program – First Peoples Cultural Council (fpcc.ca)\n\nArts Infrastructure Program\n\nThe Arts Infrastructure Program supports B.C. First Nations community organizations and First Nations led non-profit arts and culture organizations and societies with art spaces\, construction or renovations\, artistic production projects\, administrative capacity building and operational assistance. \n\nOrganizations (Up to $50\,000): This area supports B.C. First Nations communities and organizations with artistic production\, administrative capacity building and operational assistance.\nCommunity Arts Spaces (Up to $75\,000): ) – This area supports B.C. First Nations communities and organizations with the development and enhancement of community arts and culture spaces.\nArts Administrator Internships (Up to $40\,000): This area supports the transfer of knowledge to develop skills and increase capacity for arts administrators in a museum or art setting.\nSee all application details: Arts Infrastructure Program – First Peoples Cultural Council (fpcc.ca)\n\nMusic Program\n\nThe Music Program supports the development of B.C. First Nations\, First Nations\, Inuit and Metis music creatives\, and professionals residing in B.C. through grants and training programs. \nThe Music Program supports activities that can lead to professional development opportunities\, cultural knowledge transfer and community well-being. This program offers three areas of funding: \n\nCreation & Sharing (Up to $20\,000): Supporting individual artists  in music creation\, performance\, recording\, touring and promotion.\nRecording Engineers – Mentorship (Up to $30\,000): Supporting emerging recording engineers who are operating an independent recording studio OR emerging recording engineers who have graduated from a recognized professional recording school or a minimum of one year experience in a recording studio.\nIndustry Professionals – Internship or Mentorship (Up to $20\,000): Supporting emerging music industry professionals in the roles of administrator\, agent\, promoter\, manager\, event organizer or presenter. Short-term Mentorship or Internship opportunities that will position applicants to gain experience\, skills and knowledge.\nSee all application details: Music Program – First Peoples Cultural Council (fpcc.ca)
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/scholarships-and-grants-application-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our Q&A session Wednesday\, April 30th\, anytime from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Ice Rink Mezz room in Britannia Community Center. \nAt this meeting\, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our resources team about the application process and speak with a current caregiver on their experience of welcoming a youth into their home! \nRSVP today at: www.vacfss.com/caregiver-april30 \nUnable to make it? Register for our online information session: www.vacfss.com/caregiving
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/caregiver-qa-session/
LOCATION:Britannia Community Centre\, 1661 Napier Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L 4X4\, Canada
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