The Pink GAAme is a Gaelic games fundraiser, which will raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation in support of translational breast cancer research, where BC Cancer will develop more customized treatments, prevent breast cancer recurrence in high-risk patients and increase long-term survivorship. Gaelic games are Ireland’s national sports and the large BC-based Irish community […]
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Aug
Aug
Would you like to volunteer this Summer and make the 2024 Canadian National GAA Championships the best to date? This premier event will take place on August 31st and September 1st at Burnaby Lakes Sports Complex and will be the largest Gaelic Games event in Canada, featuring Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie. Join CNC for […]
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Aug
Aug
The Consulate General of Ireland in Vancouver is seeking to recruit a Finance and Consular Administration Officer on an initial 12 month contract. The Finance and Consular Administration Officer will be a key member of a small but dynamic team, with responsibility for consular queries (full training provided) and financial administration at the Consulate. The […]
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Aug
Aug
The Northern Ireland Executive Office has launched a public consultation on proposals to set up a statutory Public Inquiry for those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, Workhouses and their pathways and practices; and a Financial Redress Scheme. Consultation opened on June 27th, 2024. Closing date September 19th, 2024 at 17:00 (BST). Background In November […]
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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. For 2024, the Government of Canada has dedicated each week in June to a […]
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May
May
Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project are delighted to announce Abhaile, their first-ever returning to Ireland virtual conference. Running 4th – 7th June, the conference programme includes panel discussions with returnees and industry experts including the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs – Consular Services Unit, Back for Business, Safe Home Ireland, the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO), and many […]