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SUMMARY:Parents Together Program
DESCRIPTION:Parents Together Program (13-19yrs) Sometimes parenting challenges can feel overwhelming. This program for parents of teens provides ongoing support. A manual and materials are provided to participants. Parents may stay in the group as long as they feel they need support and help in their daily parenting. Guest speakers may be invited for specific topics.\nTopics include: \n\nAttachment and relationship-based practices\nCommunication and 6 critical messages\nDevelopmental changes in pre-adolescence\nAdolescent brain development\nBoundaries\, and turning over responsibility as appropriate\nSelf-care – taking back your life\nAdolescent mental health\nSubstance use and teens\n\nDate: Tuesdays\, Ongoing & Online – Daytime 12-1:30PM or *** In Person- Evening 6:30-8PM \nCost: Free\nRegister: https://bgcsvi.org/programs/parenting/
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/parents-together-program/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club (bgc)\, 4-961 Dunford Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V9B 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, 4 week macrame workshop with Lindsay Beal. \nLearn to create beautiful plant hangers\, jewelry\, and more while discovering how crafts can be a form of therapeutic expression. All skill levels are welcome! \nEvery Tuesday in November \n4.30pm-6.30pm \n125 Skinner Street\, Victoria BC\, V9A 6X4 \nEmail hello@socialgatheringplace.ca to register
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/craft-workshop/
LOCATION:Island Community Mental Health\, 125 Skinner Street\, Victoria\, B.C.\, V9A 6X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Inclusion Canada & People First of Canada in collaboration with the Office for Disability Issues. \nVirtual Event via Zoom Webinar \nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, 12pm-3:30pm EasternThursday\, November 14\, 2024\, 12pm-3:45pm Eastern \nThis year’s policy forum will focus on accessible and affordable housing. On Day 1\, we will look at the current state of housing in Canada for people with an intellectual disability. We’ll discuss the barriers that prevent the creation of true inclusive housing. On Day 2\, we’ll look at innovative housing solutions that promote real inclusion and talk about the steps we need to take individually and collectively to make this a reality. \nFormat: The forum will include a series of panels and interactive Question & Answer periods. Panels include perspectives of lived experience from people with an intellectual disability and families\, as well as research and policy expertise from both government and community. A recording of the event will be provided to everyone who registers. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/15th-annual-federal-policy-forum-on-inclusion-registration-876828847687?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/15th-annual-federal-policy-forum-on-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Examining BC's Response to Sexual Assault
DESCRIPTION:Trigger Warning: This workshop will discuss sexual assault\, systemic racism\, systemic failures in the area of sexual assault response and gender-based violence. \nJoin us for an engaging workshop that explores the current landscape of sexual assault response in British Columbia. This session will provide an overview of the existing support systems\, challenges\, and opportunities within the province. Attendees will have the chance to share their perspectives\, discuss desired changes\, and collaboratively brainstorm ideas to enhance sexual assault response over the next five years. Together\, let’s envision a more supportive and effective approach for survivors and communities across BC.\nPlease note that participants will not be asked to share their individual experiences with gender-based violence. \nChloe Hunt\nChloe Hunt is a social impact entrepreneur and former tech product manager with a deep commitment to advancing gender-based violence initiatives. Drawing from years of experience in the sector\, Chloe is actively involved in government-funded research focused on overcoming barriers to accessing care in northern Canada. Her passion for social change drives her ongoing efforts to improve access to care across the country.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/examining-bcs-response-to-sexual-assault/
LOCATION:theDock: Centre for Social Impact\, 100-722 Cormorant Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Accessible Workplaces: Supporting People with Disabilities: In-Person & Online
DESCRIPTION:This key note will provide everyone with a better understanding of how to communicate\, support and  work with people with various types of disabilities. \nMarco will share some of his personal lived experiences as a person with a disability in the workforce and include specific tips on how to navigate some of the barriers that have been experienced by staff and the community both in-person and online.  \n Topics Covered:    \n\nUnderstanding Disability – General language\, definitions and the use of Person First Language \n\n\nBreaking Down Attitudinal Barriers – My first job and the importance of innovation \n\n\nOvercoming Physical and Virtual Barriers – How simple changes can make all the difference \n\n\nCommunicating with Confidence – Tips on language and interacting with people with disabilities \n\n\nCreating Authentic Connections – Getting to know your team and community members in a meaningful and authentic way \n\n\nWhat you can do to support inclusion – As managers and team members \n\n\nQ & A Period – Time Answer Your Questions\n\n\nDate: November 21st\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST) \nLocation: Virtual session via Zoom \n*Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event. \nRegistration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation\, please register before this deadline. \nTo Register: \nVisit our website at www.homesharingbc.ca\, under the “Events” tab from the main menu\, and click on the session link to sign up. \nWHO IS MARCO? \nMarco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur\, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver\, he spent 5 years in the video game industry. During the recession of 2010\, he lost his job\, which turned out to be the biggest blessing in disguise. Marco decided it was time to use his voice to make a positive impact on the world\, so he built his own brand as a professional speaker and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur\, he has remained focused on social impact\, keeping a philanthropic approach to the work that he does. Some of his most memorable talks include TEDxStanleyPark\, The United Way as an impact speaker and The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Throughout his life\, Marco has also been involved with a number of organizations as a spokesperson\, helping to spread advocacy for persons with disabilities across Canada. \nAs an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant\, he has worked with some of BC’s biggest change-driven business leaders who are champions for more accessible\, inclusive workplaces. It’s through these experiences that he is helping to pave the way for all Canadians to have universal access to the programs\, services and places that they live\, work and play. \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/accessible-workplaces-supporting-people-with-disabilities-in-person-online/
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