What’s happening in your community in June?
June’s Vancouver calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and events.
Link to June events around the city: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-june/
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Celebrating Italian Culture, Heritage and Community Sunday, June 9, 2019
12pm – 8pm
Held annually on the second Sunday of June and identified in the City of Vancouver’s list of Official Observances and Celebrations under June’s Italian Heritage Month umbrella, Italian Day on The Drive is a vibrant cultural street festival celebrating Italian culture, heritage and community. The event includes over 120 street participants, comprised of partners, vendors, community organizations – and an estimated 300,000 attendees of all ages and cultures. The festival is held on Commercial Drive (The Drive), home to Little Italy, where the street is transformed into a lively 14 block festa. Since Italian Day’s return in 2010, the event today represents the largest one-day cultural street festival in Vancouver. A festive community embrace, The Drive comes alive in green, white and red with piazza-style animated zones, live music, food vendors, patios, lifestyle attractions, family fun activities and more.
The final 2018/19 familyWORKs workshop will be a practical one highlighting resume building and marketing at job fairs. Bring along your son or daughter to begin creating their resume. Tamaka Fisher, a former WorkBC Employment Specialist and Accessibility Facilitator with Kwantlen Polytechnic University will identify important resume components and how to dazzle potential employers. Join us to get a head start on the summer job search.
Workshop Details – Practical Employment Tips for Summer and Beyond
- Tuesday, June 11 – 7-8:30 pm
- The Barb Goode Training Space – 3223 Kingsway (West of Joyce)
- Parking-meter parking along Kingsway with free parking along the side streets
- #19 bus along Kingsway
- Questions or to RSVP to Anne – afmillerd@gmail,com
- Please share the attached flyer
- EVERYONE WELCOME – job seekers, family members, and professionals
Link to Poster: Family Works June
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY AT TROUT LAKE
TROUT LAKE – JUNE 21, 2018
Join us as we celebrate National Indigenous Day at Trout Lake with a community-based, full day of events set to showcase and celebrate the diversity of Indigenous people across Canada.
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people gather to share their spirit, experiences, stories, songs, art and dance with each other and the general community – with a whole day of entertainment, activities, and fun planned for the whole family.
For information about this event, please visit: http://www.bcnationalindigenousday.com
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Nominations Now Open for CLBC Inclusion Awards
Community Living BC (CLBC) invites you to recognize an inclusion superhero in your community by nominating them for a 2019 CLBC Widening Our World (WOW) award.
CLBC holds the WOW awards to recognize the many ways people are leading the way to make sure adults with developmental disabilities are included in their communities. Whether it is an employer, teacher, support worker, community member, someone who lives with a disability, or anyone else that is making sure their community is welcoming and respectful of all people, please tell us about it!
Since 2009, over 40 people have been recognized with an award for their leadership in making people feel included. Past winners have been recognized for creating an inclusive band, or hiring people who live with a developmental disability, or building awareness about how people with diverse abilities contribute to their community. You can read about past WOW Award winners here.
Nominating someone is easy. You can complete the online nomination form here, or print the hard copy nomination form here and mail or fax it in, or visit a local CLBC office to request a nomination form. No matter how you choose to nominate someone, everyone is encouraged to recognize the person they think has an unwavering commitment to making sure people with differing abilities are welcomed as active participants in their community.
Nominations are open until July 31, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Winners will be determined by September 2019 by a committee that includes people served by CLBC, community members, families and CLBC staff. Award winners will be celebrated with events in their home community in October 2019 during Community Inclusion Month. You can find out more by visiting www.CommunityLivingBC.ca/WOW
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Caramel Coffee House and Social Club|Recurring Event (See all)
Details
June 10, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue
5024 Rumble Street
Burnaby, British Columbia Canada+ Google Map
Cost: FREE!
For more information, please email rbandera@posAbilities.ca or mkang@posAbilities.ca
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Stand up for Mental Health
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Tickets: $20.00 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4253764
Link to Poster: SMH_poster_winter2019Grad_proof0179.pdf
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Caregivers Retreat
Hello,
My name is Kaitie Unwin – I am the Manager of Communications at Plan Institute – a Vancouver-based non-profit that works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
As an organization that also works with people with disabilities and their families, we thought you might be interested in hearing about our upcoming Caregivers Retreat, taking place this Fall at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort in Parksville. The retreat is intended to give family caregivers an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate while connecting with other caregivers.
If you work with family caregivers, or know of anyone within your networks who may benefit from this retreat, we’d love for you to share this information with them!
I have included all detailed information about the retreat below – if you have any questions or would like to speak to me directly, please feel free to give me a call at 604.439.9566 ext: 161.
Thank you so much for your time!
Take care,
Kaitie
About the Retreat
This special weekend retreat was developed by and for family caregivers to allow for the chance to relax, rejuvenate and connect with other caregivers in a beautiful setting. The weekend involves a gentle schedule of activities including group sessions, nature walks, sharing stories, guided meditation, as well as alone time for personal reflection and relaxation.
All delicious meals will be included.
When
Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Where
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
More Information:
For more information, visit: https://planinstitute.ca/caregivers-retreat/
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Kudoz is an experience platform connecting people with and without disabilities to splendid things to do, together.
Locals host anything from anime drawing to bread making to city politics.
Youth & adults with cognitive disabilities search the platform and book experiences to try!
Everyone is welcome at Reflection Cafe to swap photos & stories
from experiences.
Earn badges for stretching yourself! Badges go great on resumes.
Along the way, access our free learning coaches to build motivation & hone your skills.
Check out more at: http://kudoz.ca/