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SUMMARY:Mindful Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Learn to embrace the beautiful chaos of single parenthood with presence and self-compassion\, nurturing both your child’s well-being and your own.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/mindful-parenting/
LOCATION:Men’s Therapy Center\, 301-3491 Saanich Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8X 1W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre":MAILTO:info@1-up.ca
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UID:4254-1759860000-1764097200@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Learn to Cope with Stress
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 \nMORE INFO HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/learn-to-cope-with-stress/
LOCATION:YMCA\, 202-1314 Lakepoint Way\, Victoria\, BC\, V9B 0S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20250913T004403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T004403Z
UID:4240-1762248600-1765927800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Learn to embrace the beautiful chaos of single parenthood with presence and self-compassion\, nurturing both your child’s well-being and your own.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/mindful-parenting-2/
LOCATION:Men’s Therapy Center\, 301-3491 Saanich Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8X 1W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre":MAILTO:info@1-up.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251020T233450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T233450Z
UID:5867-1762257600-1762261200@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Children in Care - A Group for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:A support group for those with kids in care\, considering care\, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. \nOnly families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal\, a special needs agreement\, or a voluntary care agreement\, placing a child with extra support needs into the Ministry’s care is an incredibly difficult and emotional decision. Families often face feelings of guilt\, judgment\, and isolation during this process. You’re not alone. Join us for an open and heartfelt conversation with other families who share your experience. This is a space for parents and caregivers to connect\, share\, and support one another without fear of judgment. \nLet’s come together to find hope\, resilience\, and connection. \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. \nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/children-in-care-a-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251020T234838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T234838Z
UID:5877-1762347600-1762351200@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Early Years and School Age Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy\, fear\, and overwhelm\, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon\, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling\, (ECE/parent)\, and Heather Beach (parent)\, for supportive sessions on Navigating the Early Years. We are here to listen\, provide resources\, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities. \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/early-years-school-age-navigation-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251002T000054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T000054Z
UID:5346-1762363800-1762374600@osanisinclusion.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251020T235706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T235706Z
UID:5888-1762367400-1762372800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older\, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future\, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together!\n\nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/aging-caregivers-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T023245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T023245Z
UID:6387-1762430400-1762435800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Substance Use and the Power of Support
DESCRIPTION:Connection and relationship can make a difference in substance use and addiction. Guy Felicella\, a renowned advocate and international speaker who has overcome a two-decade substance use disorder\, passionately promotes harm reduction\, trauma therapy\, and faster access to treatment using his story of resilience and recovery. Learn how we can show care not just for our kids\, but for the broader community impacted by substance use disorder. \nJoin us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker. \n12:00pm-1:30 pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n1:00pm-2:30 pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you . \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/substance-use-and-the-power-of-support-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20250626T000810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T000828Z
UID:3418-1762473600-1762646399@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering Families through Knowledge and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Families from the Campbell River area will gather for two days of learning and connecting. You will learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. You will join other families in sharing knowledge and developing community support. Sessions will cover topics such as self-determination\, advocacy\, and future planning – session details will be released in the summer \n  \nCost: FREE – Financial support is available for travel\, child care or other expenses (see details and application after the program description) \nWhen: November 7 & 8\, 2025 \nWhere: Sportsplex – 1800 S Alder St\, Campbell River\, BC V9W 7J1 \nWho: Families and caregivers living in and near Campbell River who support loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/empowering-families-through-knowledge-and-connection/
LOCATION:Sportsplex\, 1800 S Alder St.\, Campbell River\, BC\, V9W 7J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251002T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T000125Z
UID:5348-1762968600-1762979400@osanisinclusion.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T022535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T022535Z
UID:6378-1763058600-1763064000@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Now What? A beginning conversation to support families when our kids begin experimenting with substances
DESCRIPTION:Learning that our kids are using substances can be scary. Our fears about substance use can affect how we react. Learn with us while Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Douglas Hardie\, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Program Coordinator of Island Health’s Child\, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use Programs. This is a beginning conversation to help parents self-reflect on how they show up to talk to their kids about their substance use. \nJoin us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker. \n6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/now-what-a-beginning-conversation-to-support-families-when-our-kids-begin-experimenting-with-substances/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20250913T002419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T005821Z
UID:4232-1763058600-1766089800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Learn to foster mutual respect and strengthen your family dynamic by setting effective boundaries in a single-parent household. \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/healthy-boundaries-2/
LOCATION:Men’s Therapy Center\, 301-3491 Saanich Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8X 1W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre":MAILTO:info@1-up.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251113T075141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T075141Z
UID:8071-1763229600-1763236800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Welcoming City Community Conversation: Community Leadership & Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nWho leads? Who belongs? How do we open doors for more voices? How can we make civic spaces more accessible?\n\n\n\nWho leads? Who belongs? How do we open doors for more voices? How can we make civic spaces more accessible? \nHosted by the City of Victoria’s Welcoming City Advisory Committee in partnership with the Coastal Research\, Education\, and Advocacy Network (CREAN)\, this Welcoming City Community Conversation explores what leadership and belonging means in community spaces. This conversation builds upon the Welcoming City Standards and Strategy. \nThe evening will open with guest speaker Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delaronde\, the first Indigenous Artist in Residence for the City of Victoria (2017–2019). Her work centers on Indigenous theatre\, collaborative practice\, cultural resurgence\, and social and political activism through the arts. \nA facilitated group discussion will follow\, inviting community members to share experiences and ideas for shaping more inclusive\, welcoming\, and accessible civic spaces. \nLight refreshments provided by Stir It Up (Caribbean food). \nFor accessibility accommodations\, please email: zara@creansociety.org
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/welcoming-city-community-conversation-community-leadership-belonging/
LOCATION:Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251113T074048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T074048Z
UID:8052-1763391600-1763395200@osanisinclusion.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251020T233515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T233515Z
UID:5869-1763467200-1763470800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Children in Care - A Group for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:A support group for those with kids in care\, considering care\, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. \nOnly families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal\, a special needs agreement\, or a voluntary care agreement\, placing a child with extra support needs into the Ministry’s care is an incredibly difficult and emotional decision. Families often face feelings of guilt\, judgment\, and isolation during this process. You’re not alone. Join us for an open and heartfelt conversation with other families who share your experience. This is a space for parents and caregivers to connect\, share\, and support one another without fear of judgment. \nLet’s come together to find hope\, resilience\, and connection. \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. \nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/children-in-care-a-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T023334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T023334Z
UID:6391-1763490600-1763496000@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Substance Use and the Power of Support
DESCRIPTION:Connection and relationship can make a difference in substance use and addiction. Guy Felicella\, a renowned advocate and international speaker who has overcome a two-decade substance use disorder\, passionately promotes harm reduction\, trauma therapy\, and faster access to treatment using his story of resilience and recovery. Learn how we can show care not just for our kids\, but for the broader community impacted by substance use disorder. \nJoin us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker. \n12:00pm-1:30 pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n1:00pm-2:30 pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you . \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/substance-use-and-the-power-of-support-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event,Zoom Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T060607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T060607Z
UID:6421-1763546400-1763551800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Talk: How Babies Learn Language
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides: valuable insights into infant language learning. Parents and caregivers can learn practical\, evidence-based techniques to foster your child’s language skills during these pivotal early years. Recommended for caregivers of children aged 0-2. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/lets-talk-how-babies-learn-language/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251020T234902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T234902Z
UID:5879-1763557200-1763560800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Early Years and School Age Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy\, fear\, and overwhelm\, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon\, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling\, (ECE/parent)\, and Heather Beach (parent)\, for supportive sessions on Navigating the Early Years. We are here to listen\, provide resources\, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities. \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/early-years-school-age-navigation-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251023T205803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T205803Z
UID:5982-1763568000-1763571600@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:ADHD X Autism: “The Similarities and Differences” - Free webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Adult Autism Centre & Adult ADHD Centre for a free\, live webinar—ADHD X Autism: “The Similarities and Differences”—on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025! \nGain insights from Dr. Anita Parhar and Dr. Gurdeep Parhar as they explore the connections\, similarities\, and distinctions between ADHD and autism.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/adhd-x-autism-the-similarities-and-differences-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T024949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T024949Z
UID:6398-1763568000-1763571600@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Open the Door - A three part series designed to transform the mental health system
DESCRIPTION:Open the Door – A three part series designed to transform the mental health system. \nParents are fighting for their children’s lives within a mental health system steeped in stigma. They are scared\, isolated\, and exhausted\, caught in a cycle of navigating a fragmented system that fails to meet their needs. \nTheir plea is clear: accessible\, comprehensive care with long-term support. \nIn our first session\, we heard powerful stories and introduced a framework for change. Now\, we’re building on that foundation with a solutions-focused process that brings families\, community leaders\, and policymakers into honest dialogue. \nThis next phase is about turning ideas into action—working together to improve access to mental health services in BC. Ahead of the session\, we’ll share guiding questions to help participants reflect on system barriers and potential policy or practice changes. \nTogether\, let’s open the door to support families\, inform policy\, and build a future where every child can thrive. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/open-the-door-a-three-part-series-designed-to-transform-the-mental-health-system-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251002T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T000201Z
UID:5350-1763573400-1763584200@osanisinclusion.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251020T235729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T235729Z
UID:5890-1763577000-1763582400@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older\, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future\, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together!\n\nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/aging-caregivers-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251113T075638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T075638Z
UID:8076-1764093600-1764097200@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Fed Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fed Skills Workshop! \nInterested in expanding or developing your skills? \nJoin a Fed Skills workshop to connect with other youth from care and learn about subjects like: Peer Support; Justice\, Equity Diversity & Inclusion; Leadership\, and much more! \nParticipants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop which can be used for job or school applications or go towards SAJE life skills hrs. \n  \nNEXT Fed Skills Workshop \nJustice\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion \nWho can attend:\nYouth in and from care in BC between the ages of 14-28 \nWhen:\nTues Nov 25\, 6-7PM \nWhere:\nVirtual – Teams \nAfter completing this training you should: \nUnderstand the concepts: justice\, equity\, diversity and inclusion\nUnderstand systems of power and privilege\nGain greater understanding of personal bias\nKnow what intersectionality means\nKnow what strategies to support justice\, equity\, diversity and inclusion
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/fed-skills-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251119T063358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063358Z
UID:8663-1764158400-1764162000@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Education Kernel: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities: Presented by PAC Outreach Program (POP)
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming educational session hosted by the PAC Outreach Program. This session will focus on mental health and developmental disabilities\, specifically designed for professionals and individuals who provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities. Your involvement in this important discussion would be greatly valued. \nDate: November 26\, 2025\nTime: 12 pm to 1 pm\nFormat: Virtual via MS Teams \nTo register\, please use this link: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/lunchtime-education-kernel-mental-health-and-developmental-disabilities-presented-by-pac-outreach-program-pop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T022625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T022704Z
UID:6385-1764181800-1764187200@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Now What? A beginning conversation to support families when our kids begin experimenting with substances
DESCRIPTION:Learning that our kids are using substances can be scary. Our fears about substance use can affect how we react. Learn with us while Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Douglas Hardie\, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Program Coordinator of Island Health’s Child\, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use Programs. This is a beginning conversation to help parents self-reflect on how they show up to talk to their kids about their substance use. \nJoin us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker. \n6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/now-what-a-beginning-conversation-to-support-families-when-our-kids-begin-experimenting-with-substances-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251105T060853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T060853Z
UID:6424-1764183600-1764189000@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a More Emotionally Mature Parent
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores: ways to improve emotional maturity\, supporting ourselves as parents and supporting our children in a way that allows them to grow and gives them the space to be their true selves. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/lets-talk-how-babies-learn-language-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251119T021315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T021315Z
UID:8635-1764324000-1764327600@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:FASD Housing Solutions  - Part 1: What We’ve Learned So Far
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar recording\, viewers will learn about the ChOoSE research initiative where the goal is to co-create innovative housing solutions for those with FASD. The webinar recording will also include a presentation from a member of the CanFASD AFECT committee\, sharing his experience with finding housing as an adult with FASD. This webinar is a recording and was originally shown April 26th\, 2024. Viewers will have the chance to watch the recording while also receiving new updates on the ChOoSE housing website and be able to ask questions in real time. This webinar acts as a refresher before part two of the housing series happens in January of 2026. \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/fasd-housing-solutions-part-1-what-weve-learned-so-far/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061249
CREATED:20251113T042815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T042815Z
UID:8016-1764325800-1764343800@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Care Kits
DESCRIPTION:Request your Holiday Care Kit!\nThe winter holidays can be a difficult time. We want to remind you\nthat you’re supported and cared about this holiday season! \nHoliday Care Kits are a package of goodies from us to you. \nThey are for youth in and from care\nbetween the ages of 14-28\, as well as Fed Alumni. \nApply for a FREE kit below: \nRequest a Kit \nWant to Get involved in our Holiday Program?Help us Build over 500 Holiday Care Kits!\nWe need your help to spread some Fed magic this holiday season!\nWe are looking for youth and adult volunteers to help build our holiday care kits! \nDate:\nNovember 28\, 2025 \nTime:\n10:30AM-3:30PM \nWhere:\nNew Westminster\, BC \nTraining:\nHands on training provided during build \nOther:\nLunch and snacks provided \nContact Marcey at marcey.amaya@fbcyicn.ca or 604-355-2530 to learn more about this opportunity!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/holiday-care-kits/
LOCATION:Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks Office\, 360-555 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L 5H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Education,In-Person Event,Seasonal Event
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