This March, during Irish Heritage Month, Irish in BC is partnering with the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce in organizing an Irish Community Blood Drive. Irish people recently became eligible to donate blood in Canada and we want to raise awareness while encouraging more people to join the Irish in BC team to donate. Blood donation […]
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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 the summer solstice, the longest day […]
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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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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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🌈 Membership for the 2024 – 2025 year is now open! 🏳️🌈 Vancouver Queer Irish offers community and support to all in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as to allies looking to meet new people here in Vancouver. Membership benefits include: Discounts and Skip the Line privileges at local LGBTQ+ businesses. Discounts and first access […]