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Our 2024/25 Season is just a few months away!

We’re bringing you a tremendous season—some of the best shows in the world—award-winning plays, contemporary circus, comedy, musicals, dance, puppetry, and Theatre Replacement’s one and only East Van Panto. 🔥

Come and get WEIRD with us. 💜

Showtimes & Season Ticket Packages 🎟️: https://thecultch.com/ticket-packages/

📸 Anna, Box Office Agent

New Works brings free All Over the Map performance series back to Granville Island this summer — Stir Four outdoor dance and music shows take place July 21 and August 11 at the Picnic Pavilion, offering a family-friendly cultural experience

The July 2024 WISH Events and Activities Calendar is now online: https://bit.ly/3VLJLIY

Check it out to learn what's happening this month, including an info session about occupational health & safety with PACE on Monday, July 8 and a (rescheduled) BBQ for participants on Tuesday, July 23.

WISH is open to cis and trans women and people of marginalized genders, including Two-Spirit and non-binary, who are current or former street-based s*x workers.

To learn more about joining the WISH community, you can phone the drop-in at 604-681-9244 or stop by 330 Alexander Street. WISH Drop-In Centre is open every night of the year from 6pm until noon the next day.

Youth 11 to 24 years

📣 Ambleside Canoe Races: July 6 – 7, 2024
Ch’tl’am (Ambleside Beach) | Swáywey̓ (Creek at the Duck Pond)

Saturday, July 6 – Captains Draw at 9:30 am; Races start at 10:00 am
Sunday, July 7 – Captains Draw at 11:30 am; Races start at 12:00 pm
Youth Specials – Late Saturday, or early Sunday
Parking fee: $15/day or $25/weekend

Find out more, including pricing: bit.ly/2024-ambleside-canoe-races

🛶 Canoe culture has existed since time immemorial. There is evidence of races being held as far back as early as the 1880s and legend tells us our ancestors were able to tie their canoes to the top of Nch’kay’ (Mount Garibaldi), the tallest mountain in our territory during the Great Flood.

🛶 Canoe racing is a sacred cultural tradition and has proven good medicine for the soul. It reminds our People to be proud of our history and honour our ancestors. It connects communities and teaches valuable, sometimes lifesaving lessons. Lessons learned on the water create strong minds and hearts, that transfer into life on land.

UPDATE MAY 13, 2024: Due to the recent passing of loved ones in our community, this event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule for another day and will keep the community informed.

Who do you want to join you at the first Community Soup Night happening next week? Tag them! 🥰

👩🏽‍🍳Chef Chamine Barkhouse of Van Wich Soup & Sandwich is excited to make delicious soup and bread for community members. Vanwich Soup & Sandwich is owned and operated by Chamine Barkhouse. Chamine has all First Nations employees, and has been in operation for just over two years, located at the Mosquito Creek Marina on the Spirit Trail.

Chamine is a proud mother of three and grandmother of two, coming from the Squamish Nation Nahanee family.

📅 Wednesday, May 15, 2024
⌚ 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (drop by anytime)
📍Chief Joe Mathias Centre (100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver)

No registration required. Transportation will be available.

Find out more at www.squamish.net/soup-night.

Questions? Contact Khrystyne George at [email protected] or 604-985-4111; or contact Tannis Louie at [email protected] or 604-971-1140.

Think you have a great idea for a children's or young adult book or graphic novel? We're looking for engaging stories from fresh, new Indigenous, Native American, and American Indian voices.

Submission guidelines and more information can be found at: https://bit.ly/Indigenous-OpenCall

Submit here: [email protected]

3RD ANNUAL MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS MEN, BOYS AND 2 SPIRIT MEMORIAL MARCH

JUNE 14TH 11 AM
March starts at VPD on Cambie and we will walk to Creekside Park by Science World.

CURRENTLY SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

SPEAKERS of family and friends who have someone missing or murdered (only if you wish to share your story. MVISS will have counselors and smudging/cedar brushing available at Creekside Park)

CANOE FAMILIES to welcome us as we march into Creekside Park. Unloading will be at the Vancouver Maritime Musesum @ 9 am (1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3)

VOLUNTEERS! Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering!

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

Tea Creek by Ryan Dickie screens at DOXA festival May 4th and May 9th with filmmaker in attendance
for audience Q&A discussion! Admission to DOXA screenings and events is FREE for all self-identifying Indigenous peoples.
https://www.doxafestival.ca/

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Hello everyone!

The nature challenge is right around the corner, and this year Noons Creek Harchery will be a participant!

City Nature Challenge – Fish & Friends of Noons Creek

When: Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 9am to 11am (2 hours)

Where: Noons Creek Hatchery (340 Ioco Road – follow the trail behind the ice rink)

What: Discover wildlife around Noons Creek and the role they play in stream health. After a guided tour of this riparian area, use the iNaturalist app to identify insects and aquatic invertebrates, birds, fish, and plants around Noons Creek Hatchery. Use microscopes to get a close-up view of the critters in Noons Creek. You can download the iNaturalist app for iPhone or Android in advance of this event.

*Registration Required: Yes (all ages; youth/children-focused) – visit portmoody.ca/signmeup and select “Educational Programs” under “Dept. of Environment and Parks”

Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam are collaborating with stewardship groups to host free events and activities as part of the City Nature Challenge (April 26 to April 29, 2024), a friendly global competition that encourages people to find and document wild animals and plants in their cities.

The Metro Vancouver region will compete with other communities around the world to gather the most observations about nature, find the most species, and engage the most people from April 26 to April 29. Join us at an event or go out and document nature in your neighborhood. To have your observations counted for the Tri-Cities in this year’s Nature Challenge:

1) go to www.inaturalist.org or download the free iNaturalist app from the App Store or Google Play and create an account;
2) under Projects, search for and join “City Nature Challenge 2024: Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD)”; and
3) from April 26 to April 29, click Observe on the app or Add Observations on the website to add observations of any wild living or dead organism you see in Port Moody – including plants, animals, birds, fungi, etc. (or evidence of them, such as shells, feathers, or s**t).

If you require more information and for registration, please website: https://www.portmoody.ca/en/recreation-parks-and-environment/city-nature-challenge.aspx

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General Audition Notice: Indigenous Theatre, National Arts Centre The NAC Foundation raises funds to support the National Arts Centre’s work in performance, creation and learning across Canada. Enriching the lives of Canadians through the performing arts and championing our country’s artists, students and educators.

Community Notice

All Squamish Nation offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, for an all-staff meeting. Alternative points of contact:

🔹 For urgent matters, call our 24-hour community phone line at 604-690-0729.

🔹 For emergencies, call 9-1-1 (police), 2-1-1 (shelters), or 8-1-1 (health/nurse line).

🔹 For requests requiring staff call-backs at a later date, leave a message at 604-505-3776 or 604-374-1126.

Tantoo Cardinal is a Canadian film and TV actress, was born in Anzac, Alberta, her mom, was of Cree descent.
She was made a Member of the Order Of Canada in 2009 - for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company"-

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We are seeking a Finance Director to join our team and help bring the Vancouver Pride vision to reality.

If you are interested, learn more and apply for the position here: https://ow.ly/Lrvq50Q2oju

Thank you to Bronte for inspiring Wear & Share Wednesday with this lovely photo of the family visit to Santa! Remember to take a picture of yourself wearing your moose hide pin and tag us! 🧡🔶

You can order this free gift of medicine at moosehidecampaign.ca/pins

Elora, Bear, Willie Jack & Cheese... through thick and thin. 💗

Look out for these magical little stickers on your Terra Breads bread bags in the coming weeks – they mean you’re making an impact!

We are proud partners of First United - Vancouver Downtown Eastside, whose vision is to create “a neighbourhood where every person’s worth is celebrated, and all people thrive”. This December, we are sponsoring a lunch through FIRST UNITED’s Food Truck for members of the Downtown Eastside community. As part of this sponsorship, some of the Terra Team will help serve lunch at one of the daily lunch services. Plus, we’ll be serving up our Brioche Buns and Chocolate Chip Cookies as part of the meal service that day!

Grab a loaf with this sticker to be a part of the impact!

Link in bio to learn more about the FIRST UNITED Food Truck and how they’re tackling food insecurity in our community.

Anthony Hopkins 🤝 local business

The legendary actor, Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, was spotted dining in Vancouver this weekend, enjoying lunch at Tasty Indian Bistro in Yaletown.

The restaurant is known for its unique and distinctive fusion Indian dishes, such as the Tandoori Tofu and Tandoori Prawn Roll.

Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport I·SPARC Launches Nomination Process to Honour High-Achieving Indigenous Youth Athletes in B.C. Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria, B.C. (October 23, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Co...

Reminder about the FNHA Indigenous Student Program! The next cohort deadline is December 1!

This innovative Indigenous-centered program will provide Indigenous - First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and new grads with invaluable work experience to develop professional skills at the FNHA and to gain exposure in First Nations health care. Our goal is to match a student’s education, skills and career goals to the various needs of the FNHA and First Nations.

Find out more here:https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Indigenous-Student-Program-EOI-Annual-Deadlines.pdf
https://www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-ushttps://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Indigenous-Student-Program-information-session.pdf

From the CCRN:
Minori Harvest: This Sunday Nov. 5th Powell St. Festival is putting on their Minori Harvest event at Oppenheimer Park from 12:30pm-3pm. Delicious butternut squash soup and art making.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyn5MecsfjM/?img_index=1

SRO-C Vacancy Control Case to Court: This case is going to court next Tuesday Nov 7th at 10am at the Law Courts (800 Smithe). Advocates are asking for community to show up for support in Courtoom 60. Please share widely. There will be folks offering rides to tenants at Keefer and Columbia before 10am.

Network for Inclusive Circular Employment (NICE) - Mainland/Southwest Roundtable: On Tuesday, November 28 from 9-11am at 1 Athletes Way in False Creek, join Share Reuse Repair Initiative (SRRI), Recycling Council of BC, and Exchange Inner City to make connections in support of inclusive employment in the region’s circular economy. For more info and to register, see the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/network-for-inclusive-circular-employment-nice-mainlandsouthwest-tickets-728353102737?aff=oddtdtcreator

UGM Super Clinic: UGM is hosting another drop-in Super Clinic with Service Canada, CRA, Pigeon Park Savings and Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction! This event will take place at the 601 E. Hastings St. on Nov 15th from 10am-4pm. Please see attached poster for more details.

Heart of the City Festival: The 20th annual Heart of the City festival returns to the DTES starting Oct. 25th. For twenty years, the Heart of the City Festival has been grounded in the Downtown Eastside and focused on listening and learning from the cultural practices of the community. The Festival works with, for and about the Downtown Eastside community to carry forward the community’s stories, ancestral memory, cultural traditions, lived experiences, and artistic processes to illuminate pathways of resistance and resilience. For more info, visit: heartofthecityfestival.com.

An absolutely amazing shot of Haida Shamans at Masset on Haida Gwaii circa 1881. On the far right is Haida Chief Xa'na of the Grizzly Bear House with his tattooed Hereditary Crest on his chest. Kude is second from the left. Photo by Edward Dossetter.

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MVISS Community Resource Fair: Opioids and Housing
Join MVISS for this community fair around opioids and housing resources.

10 am - 3 pm

Lunch provided

email [email protected] for any questions or if you would like to register your organization