BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Osanis Inclusion Services Inc. - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052152
CREATED:20251003T184822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T184822Z
UID:5394-1759860000-1764099000@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Wellness - Y Mind Teen (13-18) & Youth (18-30)
DESCRIPTION:Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be. \nOur free mental wellness programs\, Y Mind and Mind Medicine\, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety (individuals experiencing severe anxiety and stress that significantly impacts their ability to perform daily activities likely require more support than what Y Mind is intended to provide). Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.\nTo participate\, you may self-refer\, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety\, and you do not need to be a Y member. \nY MIND TEEN – AGES 13-18\nY Mind Teen is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of stress and worry to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress. Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and educators and gives teens the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. \nRegistration Information: \nThe Y Mind Groups are being offered in person at the Westhills Y (Langford) and Downtown locations. If you are not able to attend these for any reason\, both virtual and in person groups are available to those in other parts of BC and Vancouver Island. Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area. \nThe dates and times for our next information sessions and a registration link are below: \nWesthills Y In Person Information Session: \nTuesday September 16th at 5:45 pm @ Westhills YMCA-YWCA\nor\nTuesday September 23rd at 5:45 pm @ Westhills YMCA-YWCA \n  \nWesthills Y In Person Program Sessions: \nTuesdays October 7th – November 18th\, 2025 at 6 pm -7:30 pm @ Westhills YMCA-YWCA \nOR\n Downtown In Person Information Session: \nWednesday September 24th at 5:45 pm @ Location TBD\nor\nWednesday October 1st at 5:45 pm @ Location TBD \n  \nDowntown In Person Program Sessions: \nWednesdays October 15th – November 26th\, 2025 at 6 pm -7:30 pm @ Location TBD \nThe registration process for Y Mind Teen includes attendance at an Information Session (either online or in person\, depending on the site) and a brief intake meeting with one of our facilitators to determine if the group is a best fit for the teen. \nREGISTER ONLINE \n*Expecting an email from the Y team… please ensure  you check your junk email folders occasionally emails may be flagged as spam. \n  \nY MIND YOUTH – AGES 18 – 30\nThe Y Mind Groups are being offered in person in Winter 2026 Location TBD. Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area. \n*Note: With enough interest we can offer a Youth group this Fall 2025.  Please register for an information session through the link below if you are interested and we will contact you. \nAll participants must register and attend one of our information sessions and a one-on-one intake to register for the program.  The dates and times for our next Victoria information sessions and a registration link are below: \nDowntown Y In Person Information Session: \nTuesday February 3rd 2026 at 5:45pm @ Location TBD \nor \nTuesday February 10th 2026 at 5:45pm @ Location TBD \nDowntown Y In Person Program Sessions: \nTuesdays Feb 17th – March 31st\, 2026 6pm – 8:30pm @ Location TBD \nY Mind Youth is being offered in the Westshore by Pacific Centre Family Services at 324 Goldstream Ave. If you are interested in that group\, please contact Julia at jleggett@pcfsa.org \nREGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/vancouver-island-y-mental-wellness-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Online Event,Zoom Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://osanisinclusion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/vancouverY.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052152
CREATED:20251023T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204815Z
UID:5980-1763055000-1764268200@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding ADHD for Adults
DESCRIPTION:ADHD impacts all areas of life\, and understanding is a pivotal starting point for moving forward. \nThis program is designed for those who are newly diagnosed and are embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery. \ \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is not a webinar and requires your active participation to fully benefit from it. Sessions will not be recorded to protect your privacy. \nJoin us to unravel the complexities of Adult ADHD in an interactive\, supportive\, and collaborative environment. \nAfter this program you should be able to: \n\nUnderstand the wide range of Adult ADHD symptoms.\nBecome aware of how ADHD can impact various aspects of life.\nTake proactive steps to explore non-medication approaches to managing ADHD.\nIdentify how ADHD medications work and how they can improve daily functioning.\nAccess resources that can bring positive changes to lives of people with ADHD\n\nFacilitated by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar (MD) and Dr. Anita Parhar (PhD)\, this program draws from their extensive knowledge gained through years of dedicated work at the Adult ADHD Centre.  Dr. Gurdeep Parhar and Dr. Anita Parhar bring a wealth of clinical and practical insights through the cumulative experience of over 15\,000 patient experiences\, which is the foundation of this program. \nBegins Thursday\, November 13\, 2025 – 3 weeks\nDates: November 13\, 20 & 27\, 2025\nTime: 5:30pm PST/ 6:30pm MST/ 8:30pm – 10pm EST/ 9:30pm AST\nWhere: Virtual on Zoom \nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. As of November 11th\, the registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.  \nFacilitators: Dr. Gurdeep Parhar & Dr. Anita Parhar \nFee: $30 + HST \n\nPlease note that this program will be offered in January\, March\, September and November every year. This program is a good intro to ADHD prior to taking our Adult ADHD Group Coaching programs. \nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. Once the program begins\, registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/understanding-your-childs-adhd-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://osanisinclusion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Website-Blog-covers-1-1.png.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052152
CREATED:20250710T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T204247Z
UID:3776-1764072000-1764075600@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Members Club: Early Childhood Development and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:When and What Time? \nNovember 25th\, 2025 || Virtual (Zoom) \nEnglish: 12:00 – 1:00pm ET \nPrice? \nFree and exclusive to members \nGet your member discount code HERE \nResource \nTraining Portal: Early Childhood Development and Resilience \nWhy Attend? \nMembers Club is a quarterly online gathering of members designed to provide family support workers with a dedicated space to connect\, share\, and grow together. This club is an opportunity for Families Canada members to engage in activities and events\, focused on fostering open conversation and encouraging members to build their networks and enhance family support services. \nSession Overview \nWho: Moderated by early childhood development expert and former executive director of Abilio Centre\, Isabelle Vinet. \nWhat: We’ll be discussing: Early Childhood Development and Resilience (Watch here before Members Club) \nResilience is not genetic but built over time through connection and supportive environments fostered by caregivers and/or family support professionals. In this e-module and discussion session\, learn what resilience is\, what it means in the early years\, why it matters\, and how you can help. \nWhere: Register and receive the virtual Meeting Link \nWhen: November 25th\, 2025 || 12-1pm ET \nFee: FREE for Families Canada members. Get the member discount code from your member portal here or sign up for membership here \nWhat you need to do \n\nGet your member discount code Here\nWatch the E-Module Here (We recommend watching before the event)\nRegister for the Event Here\nNo training portal account yet\, create your account Here\nNot yet a member\, sign up for membership Here\n\nWho Can Benefit from This Session? \nIf you have direct interactions with families and children as part of your work\, then this session is for you! Your job title might be: \n\nFamily support practitioners\nPerinatal support worker\nEarly years worker\nResource mother\nHome visitor\nSocial worker\nNurse\, pediatrician\, family doctor\, or health care worker\n\nDiscussion Moderator \n \nIsabelle Vinet \nPsychoeducator \nIsabelle Vinet holds a master’s degree in Psychoeducation from the Université de Montréal. Over the past 20 years\, she has focused her professional activities on translating scientific knowledge on early childhood development into action. \nShe served as the executive director of Abilio-Childhood Knowledge Dissemination Centre an organization whose mission is to promote proven practices aimed at fostering the well-being of children from an early age. Abilio prevention programs have all undergone a rigorous evaluation process that has been in place for over 30 years in Quebec. \nAbilio also encompasses the dissemination activities of the Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development (www.enfant-encyclopedie.com)\, a unique virtual resource with international reach that compiles the world’s best knowledge on early childhood development. \nRegister Here
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/early-childhood-development-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://osanisinclusion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/early-childhood-development-and-resilience.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052152
CREATED:20251113T011046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T011133Z
UID:7971-1764086400-1764090000@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Disability Tax Credit for Mental Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE webinar on Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for Mental Health Conditions\, hosted by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar! \nDiscover how to apply for the DTC\, learn about eligible mental health conditions\, and get important updates on the Canada Disability Benefits Program. \nReserve your spot for November 25\, 2025\, at 4pm PST / 6pm CST / 7pm EST. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/disability-tax-credit-for-mental-health-conditions/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://osanisinclusion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/disability-tax-credit.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052152
CREATED:20251105T030850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T030928Z
UID:6401-1764095400-1764102600@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Wills & Estate Planning
DESCRIPTION:Becoming well-informed about wills\, trusts and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this workshop\, Geoffrey White will explain how to arrange your estate\, prepare a will\, and the various ins and outs of setting up a trust specifically for your relative or loved-one with a disability. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/wills-estate-planning-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://osanisinclusion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wills-and-estate.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR