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SUMMARY:Seed Generation Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:“The Seed Generation youth program was a safe place for me. I loved attending each week\, meeting new people and learning more about plants and wildlife. I really loved it when Indigenous Elders visited the program and shared their knowledge and stories with us” says Ann\, a youth from Windermere Secondary. \nCome join a group of like-minded youth who are passionate about nature stewardship and recreation! Grow your personal health\, community health\, and East Vancouver’s ecological health! \nEnjoy weekly recreation outings. Go biking\, canoeing and trail walking at local and regional parks. Try indoor rock climbing and other active adventures. Help lead active play programs for children at local schools and community centres. \nYouth participating in this 3 month program will gain 120 volunteer service hours that they can count as high school credits. \nYouth between ages 14-18 can register for our FREE program here: https://forms.gle/MabXHCiHoqwY3Yz3A \n*Snacks\, lunch and transportation or bus tickets provided \nOur outdoor program will follow BC Health Authority recommendations. \nThank you to Employment & Social Development Canada for making this program possible.
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/seed-generation-youth-program/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Teen's Table
DESCRIPTION:Are you a youth who loves cooking? Registration is open for Teen’s Table!  \nIt is a FREE program offered by Youth Services in partnership with the Squamish Food Bank for youth ages 14-18 to learn how to cook\, share meals together\, and develop life skills! \nIn this program\, youth will be preparing intermediate-level recipes with the support of a chef. At the end of each session\, the youth will get to enjoy the meal they made! \nWho: All youth ages 14-18.\nWhen: Wednesdays\, 4-6 pm.\nDates: February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 2\, 9\nWhere: Howe Sound Secondary School – Foods Classroom \nPlease note this is NOT a drop in program. Youth MUST register to attend and space is limited. Sign up fast! \nFor more details and to register go to our website! \nhttp://www.sscs.ca/youth-services-programming/
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/teens-table/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Young Dads & Family Group
DESCRIPTION:A group where young Indigenous Dads can meet and support each other. \nLearn to be present in your children’s lives through Culture and Sober parenting. \nEmpower Dads with knowledge\, life skills\, parenting skills and relationship skills. \nBoth families may gain tools to work together on providing a holistic relationship for your children. \n6 Sessions / Wednesdays\n5:00 – 6:30 pm\nDates: February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\nMarch 2\, 9 \nFor more info or to register\, email at\nMSobhanipoor@reachcentre.bc.ca\nor call at 604-245-3838\nor call James at 604-251-3000 ext. 241 \nREACH Community Health Centre \n1145 Commercial Dr\, Vancouver\, BC V5X 3L3 \n 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/indigenous-young-dads-family-group/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T103000
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SUMMARY:Ayishiinoo Famii
DESCRIPTION:Join island Métis family & community services society for biweekly\, live virtual sessions with Janelle. Sessions will focus on celebrating Métis culture\, language\, and values with stories & activities. \n\n\n \n\n\nParticipants with children up to age 9\, can pick up or have an interactive kit delivered monthly to accompany the sessions.\n\n\n \n\n\nWhen:\n\n\nTuesdays & Thursdays starting February 8\, 2022\n\n\n10:00am – 10:30am\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister by phoning Janelle at (778) 350-0312 or emailing janelle@metis.ca
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/ayishiinoo-famii/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220210
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SUMMARY:Social Ski/Board Ride
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Women Outdoors is hosting a social ride day at Whistler Blackcomb for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders! \n\n\nThis will be a time for Indigenous women and non-binary folks to come out and explore the mountains together and have some fun while doing it! Day passes will be provided. Please note\, this event are for those comfortable riding already\, as they have beginner lessons coming later this year! \n\n\n \n\n\nThis event will take place on February 9th\, 2022 on the unceded and unsurrended territories of the Squamish and Lil’wat peoples. First come first serve\, however they will be offering social rides every month until the end of the season!\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration linked here: https: https://tinyurl.com/468wjjca
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/social-ski-board-ride/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220209T203000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pizza Session || YES CHEF
DESCRIPTION:Why order pizza when you can make your own? Join Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House & YES CHEF on making pizza on February 9th!\n\n\n \n\n\nYouth who are 16-30 years old and are Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees can join us for this free session.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration is open\, and youth who sign up will be provided with the ingredients needed for the session.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information\, contact: Paulina@froghollow.bc.ca
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/virtual-pizza-session-yes-chef/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T200000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Weaving || Indigenous Women's Gathering Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Fraser River Indigenous Society on Zoom for their Women’s Circle! They will be Cedar Weaving with Elder Coleen Pierre. \n\n\n \n\n\nSpaces are limited so please contact Jillian to sign up: jraecurrie@hotmail.com\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 10 at 6:30pm
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/cedar-weaving-indigenous-womens-gathering-circle/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220215T200000
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SUMMARY:Valen'mine's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks for a self-care focused spin on Valentine’s Day. They will talk about how to care for yourself\, create self-care plans and more! You will be sent a registration package with some self-care items.\n\n\n \n\n\nTuesday\, February 15\,7-8 PM\n\n\nRegister by February 4\, 2022\n\n\n \n\n\nContact Shannon at shannon.dolton@fbcyicn.ca or 604-353-3495 to sign up!
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/valenmines-day/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T195314Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Care While Parenting in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join Parent Support Services Society of BC via Zoom for their upcoming FREE sessions for anyone in a parenting role:\n\n\n\nSelf-care While Parenting in a Pandemic (February 16)\n\n\nHandling Uncertainty While Parenting in a Pandemic (February 23)\n\n\n\nRegister to receive the meeting link: bit.ly/pssparentingmatters\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more info or questions\, email kim.brown@parentsupportbc.ca
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/self-care-while-parenting-in-a-pandemic/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T140000
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CREATED:20220211T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T195719Z
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SUMMARY:Ohpikinawasowin: Growing a Child: Implementing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with Indigenous Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Stephanie Tyler and co-editors of “Ohpikinawasowin: Growing a Child: Implementing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with Indigenous Families” on February 17th noon-2pm.\n\n\n \n\n\nStephanie Tyler is a third-year PhD candidate with the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Social Work. Her doctoral studies center on decolonizing social work education through the honouring and strengthening of Indigenous ways of knowing\, being\, and doing.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister now: https://loom.ly/O8seig0
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/ohpikinawasowin-growing-a-child-implementing-indigenous-ways-of-knowing-with-indigenous-families/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220218T160000
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SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day Contest
DESCRIPTION:Pink Shirt Day Contest! Create something that represents kindness to you. This could be a drawing or painting\, a card\, a song\, or even a dance. The contest will be open to participants ages 0-19 years.\n\n\n \n\n\nSend Fraser River Indigenous Society your entry with your name and age by February 18th at 4pm. Submissions can be sent to: alyssaaidp@frisociety.ca\n\n\n \n\n\nWhat is pink shirt day? The movement began in Nova Scotia after young David Shepherd\, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in support of a young classmate who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Now we recognize this movement annually and show our support by wearing pink and practicing kindness in our everyday interactions.
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/pink-shirt-day-contest/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T205111
CREATED:20220128T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T203218Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Own Medicine Pouch
DESCRIPTION:Have a peek at Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks‘ upcoming event!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin Aunty Maria and Aunty Carolyn and learn to build your own medicine pouch! They will also send you a package with supplies. This workshop is limited to 15 participants.\n\n\n \n\n\nTuesday\, February 22\, 7-8 PM\n\n\nRegister by February 11\n\n\n \n\n\nContact Shannon at shannon.dolton@fbcyicn.ca or 604-353-3495 to sign up!
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/build-your-own-medicine-pouch/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T205111
CREATED:20220211T215011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T215011Z
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SUMMARY:Handling Uncertainty While Parenting in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join Parent Support Services Society of BC via Zoom for their upcoming FREE sessions for anyone in a parenting role:\n\n\n\nHandling Uncertainty While Parenting in a Pandemic (February 23)\n\n\n\nRegister to receive the meeting link: bit.ly/pssparentingmatters\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more info or questions\, email kim.brown@parentsupportbc.ca
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/handling-uncertainty-while-parenting-in-a-pandemic/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220224T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T214458Z
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SUMMARY:MenTOR Program: Men Transforming Our Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is offering a MenTOR Program that will begin on February 24th from 7-9pm every Thursday for 15-20 weeks online via Zoom.\n\n\n \n\n\nAs part of their Family Violence Prevention work and in partnership with W.I.N.G.S (Women in Need of Gaining Strength)\, Kiwassa will be offering the MenTOR program for men who are looking to build healthier relationships.\n\n\n \n\n\nMenTOR is a curriculum-based support group. In this group\, men will discuss how to live by their values\, in a safe place of ongoing support and accountability\, to admit their mistakes and move forward. The men will learn new coping strategies and skills\, be encouraged to make the changes that they feel are important\, and grow in their awareness of the issues facing themselves and their partners.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor questions or to register\, email nhanl@kiwassa.ca
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/mentor-program-men-transforming-our-relationships/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T205111
CREATED:20220218T190504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T190608Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Child Welfare Webinar Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Please join Native Child & Family Services of Toronto for their 3rd Decolonizing Child Welfare Webinar Learning Series on Friday\, February 25th\, 2022 at 10AM (PST)! (1:00pm EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nThis session focuses on the ongoing services they provide when protection concerns have been verified and when a family’s file remains open to their Child and Family Wellbeing teams.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister here in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/3rzQCHg\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/decolonizing-child-welfare-webinar-learning-series/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T205111
CREATED:20220218T191715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T191734Z
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SUMMARY:Puddle Jumpers
DESCRIPTION:Join Westcoast Family Centres‘ Puddle Jumpers on Mondays from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Castle Park with your little ones (0-6 years old)!\n\n\n \n\n\nOccurs rain or shine\n\n\nSnacks and beverages included\n\n\nCOVID-19 Guidelines apply\n\n\n \n\n\nNo Registration Required. *This is a drop-in program*
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/puddle-jumpers/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T205111
CREATED:20220218T191429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T191429Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Trauma affects children and youth in different ways. As parents and caregivers\, supporting your child through these events can be challenging and scary. \n\n\n \n\n\nJoin this free webinar by BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre as Dr. Julia Gibson\, Psychiatrist at BC Children’s Hospital\, discusses what trauma is\, how to talk to your child about these experiences\, what you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child at home and where to reach out for help.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister today – https://buff.ly/34NwV6f\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.vacfss.com/events-calendar/supporting-children-and-youth-who-have-experienced-trauma/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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