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SUMMARY:Co-Op Celebration (CanAssist)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to CanAssist’s Co-op Celebration on November 1st\, 2025!\nJoin us in honouring the past\, present\, and future of CanAssist’s Co-op Program — an initiative that has empowered students\, fostered innovation\, and advanced inclusive communities. \nCome connect with CanAssist team members\, present and past co-ops\, students\, and community partners as we celebrate this legacy\, share stories\, and look ahead. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you! \nDate/Time\nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025\n2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT) Drop in whenever you can! \nLocation\nCanAssist in the CARSA Building at the University of Victoria\n3800 Finnerty Road\nVictoria\, BC V8P 5C2 \nSchedule\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\nMeet-and-greet\nCo-op Endowment Fund Appreciation\n\n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\nTour of current workshops and projects\nFriendly engineering competition\n\n5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n\nLaunch of the Co-op Initiative\n\nIf you have any challenges with this registration form or change of plans\, please email canassist@uvic.ca. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/co-op-celebration-canassist/
LOCATION:CARSA (UVic)\, 3800 Finnerty Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event,Indoor
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SUMMARY:RE/MEMBERING: Zine’ing Loss & Grief
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Hospice Society is hosting a 6-week in-person support group for young adults aged 18-29 who are grieving the death of a person. The support group will explore zine-making as a creative outlet for processing grief and loss\, based on guided reflection prompts within a space of shared connection. A zine (from “magazine”) is a mini self-created booklet made for a small circle of distribution. \n Open to Vancouver residents Virtual Orientation: Wednesday\, Oct. 8\, 5:30–7:00 PM In-person Sessions: Wednesdays\, 5:30–8:30 PMOct. 15\, 22\, 29 & Nov. 5\, 12\, 19 \nRegistration is required. To register\, please send an email to counselling@vancouverhospice.org
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/re-membering-zineing-loss-grief-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Hospice Society\, 4615 Granville St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Creative Art,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Mother's Mental Health Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Mental Health Toolkit group will begin on Wednesday Nov.12th and run until Dec 17th from 10am-12pm. Lunch will be served 12-1pm. If you would like to attend this group\, contact Sue at families@quadravillagecc.com ASAP as there is great interest in this group and only 12 spaces. Please note that you must be available to attend ALL 6 sessions. \nMORE INFO HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/mothers-mental-health-toolkit/
LOCATION:Quadra Village Community Centre\, 901 Kings Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:RE/MEMBERING: Zine’ing Loss & Grief
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Hospice Society is hosting a 6-week in-person support group for young adults aged 18-29 who are grieving the death of a person. The support group will explore zine-making as a creative outlet for processing grief and loss\, based on guided reflection prompts within a space of shared connection. A zine (from “magazine”) is a mini self-created booklet made for a small circle of distribution. \n Open to Vancouver residents Virtual Orientation: Wednesday\, Oct. 8\, 5:30–7:00 PM In-person Sessions: Wednesdays\, 5:30–8:30 PMOct. 15\, 22\, 29 & Nov. 5\, 12\, 19 \nRegistration is required. To register\, please send an email to counselling@vancouverhospice.org
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/re-membering-zineing-loss-grief-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Hospice Society\, 4615 Granville St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Creative Art,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Joy of Music - by West Coast Reach Association
DESCRIPTION:A lively\, monthly music program for those with diverse-abilities (and their caregivers). – On the second Thursday morning each month at McTavish Academy of Art in North Saanich.  For more detailed information see below.  Questions?  – Call 250-882-4339 or send us a an email message addressed to: westcoastreach@gmail.com (or click on the following button.\n\nDownload Flyer Here
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/joy-of-music-by-west-coast-reach-association-2/
LOCATION:McTavish Academy of Art (Gymnasium)\, 1720 McTavish Rd\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 5T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Issues of Substance Conference
DESCRIPTION:CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)\, an organization that addresses issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians. \nThe biennial event is Canada’s only national conference that brings together addiction workers\, healthcare professionals\, researchers\, policy makers\, knowledge brokers\, and people with direct or indirect\, lived or living experience with substance use or a substance use disorders from across the country. \nCCSA’s Issues of Substance is unique because this three-day event provides an unparalleled opportunity to share new research and best practices\, network with peers\, and receive practical training related to substance use and addiction prevention\, treatment and recovery. \n  \nHow to Register\nRegister for our Issues of Substance 2025 conference through the CCSA registration portal\, beginning Tuesday\, April 8. \nRegistration Fees\nAll registrants (including students) are entitled to: \n\nAttend all sessions\, and\nThree full breakfasts\, three lunches and break refreshments.\n\nEarly-Bird Registration Fee\nPay only $1\,150 if you register online by Friday\, September 19 at 11:59 p.m. EDT! \nRegular Registration Fee\nPay $1\,295 between Saturday\, September 20 and Thursday\, November 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST. \nYou can also complete and pay for your registration in-person\, at the regular rate\, beginning Sunday\, November 16 (if spaces are still available). \nStudent Registration Fee\nStudent registration fee: $595 \nTo register at the student rate\, provide proof of your full-time enrolment as an undergraduate\, master’s or doctoral student at a Canadian higher education institution in a program related to substance use health\, addiction or behavioural addictions. Please upload a photo of your student card displaying the current year at the time of registration. \nRegistration for Conference Presenters\nPresenters must complete and pay for their registration by Wednesday\, May 28\, to secure their spot in the program. \nQuestions\nIf you have questions about registering for CCSA’s Issues of Substance\, please contact CCSA Event Planner\, Andrea Wagner at AWagner@ccsa.ca. Thank you!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/issues-of-substance-conference/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, 1650 Argyle Street\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 0E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Sandra Pronteau - Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month\, a time to honour Indigenous people with disabilities and celebrate them as vital members of our communities. ConnecTra is hosting a documentary screening made by Inclusion BC featuring Sandra Pronteau\, a Cree-Metis Indigenous woman who has spent many years advocating from various social issues\, from equal education rights to support for Indigenous people with disabilities. At the end\, Sandra will participate in a Q&A session. \nMonday\, November 17\, 2025\, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/sandra-pronteau-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:RE/MEMBERING: Zine’ing Loss & Grief
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Hospice Society is hosting a 6-week in-person support group for young adults aged 18-29 who are grieving the death of a person. The support group will explore zine-making as a creative outlet for processing grief and loss\, based on guided reflection prompts within a space of shared connection. A zine (from “magazine”) is a mini self-created booklet made for a small circle of distribution. \n Open to Vancouver residents Virtual Orientation: Wednesday\, Oct. 8\, 5:30–7:00 PM In-person Sessions: Wednesdays\, 5:30–8:30 PMOct. 15\, 22\, 29 & Nov. 5\, 12\, 19 \nRegistration is required. To register\, please send an email to counselling@vancouverhospice.org
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/re-membering-zineing-loss-grief-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Hospice Society\, 4615 Granville St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Creative Art,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Santa Claus Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 43rd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade on Saturday\, November 29th\, and experience the magic of the season in downtown Victoria! \nStart your afternoon at the Bastion Square Christmas Festival presented by Peninsula Co-op between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM — sip on warm mulled cider\, enjoy delicious holiday treats\, and snap a festive photo with Santa (furry friends are welcome too!). \nThen\, grab your spot along the parade route for the Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade presented by CHEK Media at 5:30 PM\, as dazzling floats\, marching bands\, and holiday cheer light up the streets! \nAnd the magic doesn’t end there — after the parade\, head over to Centennial Square for the spectacular Lights of Wonder opening night\, where thousands of twinkling lights bring the heart of the city to life.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/santa-claus-parade/
LOCATION:Belleville & Government to Douglas and Chatham and Bastian Square
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Music,Outdoor,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T140000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Holiday Party hosted by the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society! Enjoy snacks\, games and songs. After the party\, gather with friends and family to watch the Santa Claus Parade in downtown Victoria. Mark your calendars for November 30th and don’t miss out on this heartwarming event!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/holiday-party/
LOCATION:Church of our Lord\, 626 Blanshard Str.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Food & Drink,Games,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Seasonal Event
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SUMMARY:We Are One
DESCRIPTION:Our dynamic\, upcoming show on November 30th is going to be amazing!  Advanced tickets are available and recommended as this show often sells out in advance.  Outstanding performers celebrate human solidarity day and the International Day of Persons With Disabilities.  Click this link for full information about the show and tickets. \n\nOutstanding performers commemorate Human Solidarity Day and the International Day of Persons With Disabilities\n\n\n\nFEATURING: \n\nMC – Gregor Craigie (CBC Radio Host)\nKalyna Ukrainian Choir\nHounds of Cuchulain (Celtic band)\nCaleb Hart (Caribbean)\nREACH! All Abilities Performing Co and Children’s Chorus\nCanadian College of Performing Arts dancers\nGarth Homer “One Voice\, Many Stories”.\n\nWheelchair accessible. Advanced tickets recommended.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/we-are-one/
LOCATION:Dave Dunnet Community Theatre\, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event,Live Performance,Music
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