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SUMMARY:Walking Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Who: \nAdults who like to walk\, meet new people and chat. \nWhat: \nWhether you are new to the area or just looking to meet new people\, this is a safe\, friendly space to connect & enjoy a relaxing walk to Saxe Point and back\, followed by coffee & snacks back at Foster’s Centre. \nWhen: \nWednesdays 11am \nWalk 11am-12pm Coffee 12-1pm \nCome once or each week.\n(Weather Dependent) \nWhere:  \nMeet at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House\n511 Constance Ave \nDrop In for this FREE program: \nQuestions? Call 250-385-2635 Ext 201
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/walking-wednesdays-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Neighbourhood House\, 511 Constance Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & wellness,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Family Day Block Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to family day hosted by the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society. A dry (alcohol-free) event filled with laughter\, connection\, and fun for all ages! Free entry with can food donations! \nWhen: \nSeptember 3\, 2025 \nTime:  \n11 AM to 3 PM \nWhere: \n7321 Lochside Dr. \, Saanichton BC
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/family-day-block-party/
LOCATION:Heritage Acres\, 7321 Lochside Dr\, Saanichton\, BC\, V8M 1W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Games,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T120000
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CREATED:20250819T024533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T024533Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and impactful virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course\, designed to equip you with essential skills to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or decline in well-being. This interactive training will take place virtually\, from 8:30AM to 12:00PM\, on September 4th & 5th\, providing you with hands-on techniques to recognize\, support\, and guide individuals toward recovery. \nThroughout the course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nRecognize early signs of mental health declines or crises\nEncourage open discussions about mental health and well-being\nGuide individuals to appropriate professional or community supports\nOffer support in mental health or substance use crises\nUse MHFA actions to maintain your own mental health\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). \nBefore attending the virtual training\, participants must complete a self-directed online module (Module 1)\, which introduces key concepts and strategies to be explored in the live training (Modules 2 and 3). The online module takes approximately 2 hours to complete\, and proof of completion is required prior to the start of the virtual modules. Completion of Module 1 is mandatory to participate in the virtual course. Failure to complete the online module by the specified deadline will make the participant ineligible for a refund or transfer of registration. \nImportant Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 48 hours prior to the session\, the course will be rescheduled in accordance with MHCC’s group size policy. \nCancellation Policy: \n\nCancellations must be submitted via email (training@csshsa.ca) at least 5 business days before the scheduled course to receive a refund or reschedule.\n\nLate cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Let's Celebrate Grandparents
DESCRIPTION:Bring your blankets\, folding chairs\, and the whole family for a delightful day filled with fun\, laughter\, live music\, games\, delicious food\, prizes and so much more! \nEnjoy a delicious FREE meal from the Yo-Bones BBQ Food Truck (while supplies last). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a musical performance from Burnaby’s favourite rock band\, Rainshadow! \n\nAs well as…\nFun games and Activities\nLive Music\nDoor Prizes\n50/50 Prize Draw\nCommunity Services Information Tables \n\nSeptember 7\, 2025\n11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSlocan Park\, 2750 E 29th Ave\nVancouver\, BC\n\n\n\nRSVP TODAY! 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/lets-celebrate-grandparents/
LOCATION:Slocan Park\, 2750 E 29th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T190000
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SUMMARY:A Strong Start: Guiding your Kids through Back to School Challenges
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore how substance use can affect a young person’s ability to cope with stress\, anxiety\, and depression\, and offers practical\, harm reduction–focused strategies to support them.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/a-strong-start-guiding-your-kids-through-back-to-school-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Sidney Tree Day By Planting Trees With Friends
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be planting trees & removing invasive plants in Philip Brethour Park to increase the health of the ecosystem and celebrate Sidney Tree Day!\nThe Town of Sidney will also be providing free trees (including garry oak\, pacific crabapple\, red alder\, & big leaf maple) for community members to take home! \nWe will be working rain or shine. \nWant to sign up without using Meetup? email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca \nWHY SIGN UP \nYou’ll: \n\nMeet new people\nLearn about local environmental issues\nImprove your mental health in nature connecting with others\nGet some exercise\nIncrease biodiversity\nGet volunteer hours (if you need them)\nEat delicious snacks\nHave fun!! 🙂 (even when it rains!)\n\nREGISTRATION\nFirst time coming out? Fill this out: [http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form)\n18 or under? Get your parent/guardian to fill this out: [http://bit.ly/parentguardianform](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form_guardian)\nYou only ever have to fill this form out ONCE \nRSVPing\nBefore you sign up\, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff\, buy refreshments and bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up. \nBy RSVPing and not showing up\, or changing your RSVP at the last minute\, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Lets honour each other’s time and be considerate of one another. \nWe understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend\, please update your RSVP right away. \nSET UP & TAKE DOWN\nWant to come early and help set up and/or stay a little longer and help with take down? Email [Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca](http://mailto:kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca) \nMEETING SPOT\nMeet us at the entrance of Brethour Park located off of Ocean Ave W near the address 2075 Ocean Ave W. \nPARKING\nParking is available in the gravel parking lot in front of Brethour Park off of Ocean Ave W \nCYCLING\nPlan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map \nBUS\nThere is a bus stop nearby at Ocean Ave W and Epco Dr\nPlan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria \nCARPOOLING\nLog in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to say you need a ride or can offer a ride. You may also send us a message to include in an email to attendees. \nStaff will not coordinate rides\, they will only pass on the info that you are offering/looking for a ride. \nPlease ensure you communicate meeting points and times clearly and prioritize your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk. \nStaff cannot offer rides \nWASHROOMS\nThe Town of Sidney will be providing a portable toilet on site for this activity \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\nLong sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants\, & insects\nRefillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)\nSturdy closed toe shoes/boots\nRain jacket in case it rains\nHat\nYour own gardening gloves\, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer – otherwise we’ll provide these.\n\nWHAT WE PROVIDE YOU \n\nGloves\, tools and safety glasses\nEducation and demonstration on what we will be doing (no experience necessary!)\nRefreshments (e.g. baked goods\, veggies\, fruits\, granola bars)\nPhotos of you in action\nVolunteer letters (on request)\n\nFLOW OF THE ACTIVITY\nAt 9:45am sign in\, followed by instruction and engaging in this activity. Halfway through we’ll take a break\, go back to engaging in the activity and then we end at 1pm. \nPARTNER\nThis activity is being made possible thanks to financial support and direction from our Community Investment Partner\, The Town of Sidney \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nAll Greater Victoria Green Team activities take place on the traditional and unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation\, the Lekwungen speaking Songhees & Esquimalt peoples\, and the nations who form the Te’mexw Treaty Association. We respectfully acknowledge the longstanding relationships these groups have with the land that stretch from time immemorial to the present day. We are extremely grateful to be able to run environmental stewardship activities on these lands. \nQuestions? Email [kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca](severine@greenteamscanada.ca)
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/celebrate-sidney-tree-day-by-planting-trees-with-friends/
LOCATION:Brethour Park\, Sidney\, V8L 4X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Seasonal Event
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - At Power To Be
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URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/book-launch-at-power-to-be/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake\, 4633 Prospect Lake Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Education,In-Person Event,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Photography
DESCRIPTION:Capture your world\, only as you see it. FREE to anyone who self-identifies as living with a disability. \nRegister Here
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/therapeutic-photography/
LOCATION:Mental Health Recovery Partners – South Island (MHRP SI)\, 941 Kings Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Creative Art,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Photography
DESCRIPTION:Capture your world\, only as you see it. FREE to anyone who self-identifies as living with a disability. \nRegister Here
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/therapeutic-photography-2/
LOCATION:Mental Health Recovery Partners – South Island (MHRP SI)\, 941 Kings Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Creative Art,In-Person Event
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