BC Council for Families presents The R2 Resilience Program® — developed by Dr. Michael Unger and colleagues at the Resilience Research Centre in Nova Scotia — is a simple research-based framework that helps identify and strengthen protective factors that can build stamina. This lunchtime series will begin with an introduction of the R2 Resilience Program® […]

Cost: Free Location: Online via Zoom Did you know that wetlands are one of Canada's most imperiled and vital ecosystems? It is estimated that nearly 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1990. Wetlands provide several vital “ecosystem services'' to humans, including improving water quality (through filtration), reducing the impacts of floods (by storing […]

This is a 4-part workshop series culminating in a panel on February 10th designed for CIAFV members and other frontline service providers. This session will be guided through oral teachings on Fri, 10 February 2023, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST. The teachings will be provided outlining the cultural understanding of natural laws and […]

On February 14th in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver community gathers to remember and honour the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Started 30 years ago as a mother mourned her daughter who was murdered on Powell Street, the annual event winds through the neighbourhood stopping at places where women were last seen or […]

Celebrate Family Day Weekend on February 18th-19th at the SLCC Celebrate Family Day weekend* on Saturday, February 18th, and Sunday, February 19th with engaging Indigenous experiences at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Join a Guided Tour on the hour starting with a welcome drum song, or take a self-guided tour or a Scavenger Hunt through the […]

Not feeling "Indigenous enough" is a common experience for Indigenous folks across Turtle Island. This is a direct result of colonization and no fault of your own, your family or your ancestors. If you are searching, questioning, learning, un-learning, craving for a sense of belonging or to be heard, seen or understood you are welcome […]

This interactive session provides an understanding of Indigenous principles and the importance of relationships and connectivity for building meaningful businesses. Discover Indigenous business models and new pathways to doing business outside traditional ones. Who Should Attend Founders/Co-founders of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to create a social impact and/or have a sustainability approach to […]

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Vancouver are hosting the Accelerator Program: Indigenous Cohort.   The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) has a proven track record of helping SMEs to TAP into their full export potential. This cohort is specifically designed for Indigenous-owned or led businesses.   Just six months after graduating from […]

On Wednesday, February 22nd at 6pm PST/7pm CST, join Massy Arts Society, Massy Books and University of Regina Press for the virtual launch of Solomon Ratt's kâ-pî-isi-kiskisiyân / The Way I Remember. Through a blend of languages and a combination of âcimisowin (autobiographical stories) and âcathôhkîwina (traditional tales), this unique memoir uses a particular Cree sense of humour to […]

Have you been curious about what Landback really means? Join us for a lunchtime discussion on March 1st with Jacob Crane from Indigenous Climate Action! We are so excited to have Jacob come and speak to SFU students about the intersections of climate justice, LandBack!, and how we build toward Indigenous futures. He will also be speaking about […]

Educators participating in Indigenous Art Practices will learn more about Indigenous Arts, including visual, music, dance, and story. The three free online sessions will include opportunities to explore Indigenous art, related materials and educational resources. Educators will learn about practices and protocols to respectfully engage with Indigenous art and, by the end of the series, they will have drafted an initial […]