Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This […]
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Sep
Sep
In partnership with the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC Van), Irish in BC is kicking off another blood drive this October. Our last drive, held during Irish Heritage Month in March 2026, brought 51 new members to our team and resulted in 52 donations – helping save up to 156 lives! Thank you to […]
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Aug
Aug
Monika Dalman Casting are looking for Native Irish accents for a confidential voice project! The pay is $125/Hr CAD for the screening process which is in person in Vancouver on Saturday, August 22nd. The screening process will take less than an hour, and you will be paid $125/Hr CAD for your time. Even if you […]
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Jun
Jun
A Resource Guide to Camping, Hiking & the Great Outdoors British Columbia is one of the most breathtaking places on Earth, from old-growth rainforests and wild Pacific coastline to desert hills and jagged mountain peaks. If you’ve recently arrived in Canada, or simply haven’t yet made the leap from admiring the mountains to actually being […]
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Jun
Jun
Five Years of Community, Celebration and Connection: Vancouver Queer Irish Turns Five! Irish in BC sat down with Conor Galvin and Breanne Nolan, two of the driving forces behind Vancouver Queer Irish (VQI), to reflect on five years of building community, championing inclusion and making Vancouver feel like home. It began with a simple idea […]
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June is National Indigenous History Month This is a month to take time to recognise the rich history, heritage, culture, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Non-Indigenous people can pursue their journey of allyship through education and reflection. National Indigenous Peoples’ Day takes place on June 21st, the summer solstice, […]