What’s happening in your community in October?
October’s Vancouver calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and events.
Link to October events around the GVRD: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-october/
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Ancient cedar’s journey home
Blessing of the ancient cedar. Photo by Andrea Berneckas
BY ANDREA BERNECKAS
On June 25, 2018, community members gathered in front of Collingwood Neighbourhood House to share in the blessing of the cedar log. The event was honoured by the presence of Councillor Morgan Guerin of the Musqueam band as well a performance by Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack).
Elder Jewel Thomas offered a blessing on behalf of the community and Jennifer Gray-Grant, executive director of Collingwood Neighbourhood House, explained the importance of this project to the community.
After the blessing and acknowledgements, participants were invited to join participants of the Families Branching Out program as they celebrated with a wonderful salmon dinner.
Lead carver Gerry Sheena has had a long creative partnership with the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. His work can be found at the 29th Avenue SkyTrain station (Guardian of the Park), CNH (Multicultural Gateway) and Synala Co-op, to name a few projects.
Gerry is joined by apprentices Yvette Muskego, Roxanne Charles and Veronica Rose Waechter Danes. Local youth will be assisting at the site.
Gerry explained the significance of the animals in the design:
The Eagle perches and watches from the highest point of the carving and represents both home and journey. She is always soaring and finding new places to rest along her way. Eagle is nesting Eaglet in her lap to say that although Eagle travels widely, she is rooted in her home and family.
Bear is the protector, supporting Eagle and Eaglet from below with strength and wisdom. Bear is the guardian of the forests and streams.
Bear holds Salmon out front. The artist holds great respect for Salmon because Salmon feeds everything in the forest. Salmon always returns home to begin the cycle of Life. Salmon appears in all of Gerry’s work.
Carving begins on the cedar log. Photo by Nathaniel Frank Piché
The carving is made of a 600-year-old red cedar tree. This ancient tree’s journey is intricately intertwined with our community’s journey. Red Cedar found its way to us to support the carver and apprentices in their journey to reveal the spirit of this ancient being for all of our community.
Once carved, Red Cedar will find a new home, standing solidly and firmly at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex as a guardian and emblem of all of our journeys. Red Cedar’s presence will prompt us to feel rooted in our places together, here in this beautiful land, to honour all of the stories that led us to this place we call home.
In October community members will be invited to join in a parade and blessing as the pole travels to its new home at the Annex.
Please drop by and check out the carving project. If you would like to schedule a group visit to learn more, contact Andrea at aberneckas@cnh.bc.ca.
Copyright 2018 Renfrew-Collingwood Community News
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Disability Theatre: Empowering Self Advocates and Challenging (Mis)Conceptions
Sunday September 30, 2018
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Anvil Centre
777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC
Link to Poster: Disability-Theatre-Presentation
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Collingwood Neighbourhood House Celebration
Tuesday September 4th, Collingwood Neighbourhood House started offering programming at our new, additional location, our Annex at 3690 Vanness Avenue. We are deeply grateful to so many people for their years of hard work leading to this key milestone in the history of Collingwood Neighbourhood House and the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.
The 10,250 square feet of community space includes an Art Room, a Children’s Room, a Commercial-Grade Kitchen, a Multi-Purpose Room (with a sprung floor), and office space. It is the result of years of lobbying, dreaming, visioning, collaborating and planning. Now it’s time to celebrate!
Our opening ceremonies will take place over three days:
- October 11, 2-4pm: Our Grand Opening with a formal ceremony and reception.
- October 12, 6-9pm: A Fashion Show to showcase and sell vintage clothing, with all proceeds going to our Homeless Program.
- October 13, 11am-3pm: Community Celebration with activities, food, performances, and artist demonstrations – all free.
Attached is our poster with more information. Please register for the October 11 Grand Opening here. The other events do not require an RSVP.
Link to Poster: ANNEX OPENING POSTCARD
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General Election in BC – October 20, 2018
Link to Elections BC Site: https://elections.bc.ca/political-participants/local-elections-campaign-financing/2018-general-local-elections/
Link to 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform: https://elections.bc.ca/referendum/
Inclusion BC Link: http://inclusionbc.org/inclusive-education/whats-new/2018-general-local-elections-bc
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Intelligent Lives Premier
Free Screening: October 22, 2018 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
KPU Melville Centre for Dialogue
8771 Landsdowne Road, Richmond, BC
RSVP: info@rscl.org with the number of guests
Free Screening: October 24, 2018 7:00 pm
Coast Coal Harbour – Harbour Room
1180 West Hastings, Vancouver BC
Dan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS (an IDA nominee for Best Short), Intelligent Lives and many other films on disability issues. Habib’s films have been featured in dozens of film festivals, broadcast internationally, nominated for Emmy awards and translated into 17 languages for worldwide distribution. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability.
Habib gave a widely viewed TEDx talk, “Disabling Segregation,” received the Champion of Human and Civil Rights Award from the NEA, and the Justice for All Grassroots Award from the American Association of People with Disabilities. In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Habib and his wife, Betsy, live in Concord, NH, with their sons Isaiah, 21, and Samuel, 18.
Link to Poster for October 22 screening: Intelligent Lives Oct 22
Link to Poster for October 24 screening: Intelligent Lives
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PosAbilities Stage Door Presents
Haunted Horror Halloween Dance
Where: Heritage Hall – 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
When: Thursday October 25, 2018
Tickets $12.00 at the Door
Call for information 604-872-1252
Link to Poster: Halloween Dance 2018
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Welcome (Back) to Vancouver familyWORKs. For those new to familyWORKs we host casual monthly workshops around employment – to learn and share. For those returning we hope you can continue your journey and perhaps share with others. This season promises to offer practical suggestions and feature those who are experiencing employment and transition. Upcoming topics will include: PATH – Finding Fulfilling Work, Transit Training and Pre Employment programs.
Workshop Details:
- Thursday, October 25 – 7-8:30 pm
- The Barb Goode Training Space
- 3223 Kingsway (Just East of Joyce)
- Pay parking is on Kingsway – Free parking on the side streets
- Refreshments will be served
- Please share the attached flyer – Everyone is welcome!!!
- Questions or RSVP to Anne – afmillerd@gmail.com
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When: Friday, October 26, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Place: Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
Tickets: $25.00 per person (includes snacks per table of 8)
Buy Tickets Here: http://familysupportbc.com/events/trivia-2018/
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Caramel Coffee House and Social Club|Recurring Event (See all)
Details
Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 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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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/
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Relaxed performances at the Cultch
The Cultch is implementing accessible performances starting this fall. (i.e. “relaxed” performances for those with Autism, Tourette’s & other neurological conditions who cannot sit still & quiet for an hour or more). They have scheduled a relaxed show of the Panto on Dec 2, matinee.
Link to Accessibility information: https://thecultch.com/accessibility/
Normally, the Panto is already a kid-friendly show where they are encouraged to cheer & boo for characters & talk back to the stage. Each Panto is based on a classic fairy tale or kids’ story, this year it’s Wizard of Oz. It’s a really fun show for adults too, with lots of double entendres & local cultural references & spoofs of local characters, politicos etc.
Tix are on sale now at:
https://thecultch.com/events/east-van-panto-wizard-of-oz/
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East Van Panto: Wizard of Oz – The Cultch
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