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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Apr
Apr
A massive thank you to everyone who signed up to the Irish in BC Partners for Life Team! Since April 27th, 89 people have joined the team, with 53 donations made and many more appointments booked! There is a constant need for blood donations in British Columbia, more so now after the attack on April […]
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Mar
Mar
Seachtain na Gaeilge runs for over two weeks, from March 1st – 17th. Are you located in Vancouver and Victoria? There are a number of upcoming events and community groups where you can meet new people and brush up on your cúpla focal! An bhfuil tú lonnaithe i Vancouver agus Victoria? Tá roinnt imeachtaí agus […]
04
Feb
Feb
Thank you to the Irish Women’s Network for hosting last week’s wonderful St. Brigid’s Day coffee morning. The Irish community tried their hand at making Brigid’s crosses and shared stories of incredible Irish women like Mary Robinson, Mary McAleese, and the adventurous gold prospector and nurse Nellie Cashman, as well as some truly remarkable Irish […]
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Sep
Sep
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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Jun
Jun
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 […]