Every Tuesday, for the past month, the girls have been taking part in a homework club called “we’re just learnin’”. Throughout these past weeks the girls have collaboratively come together and supported one another in understanding and working through current academic requirements. Sistahs have also been present, and together we have discussed ideas for upcoming workshops. Each week is reflective of the gurlz current homework and projects taking place, and next week we will be focusing on practicing public presentation skills.
Archive for November, 2009
We’re Just Learnin’
Saturday, November 28th, 2009antidote Holiday Party 2009
Saturday, November 28th, 2009You think these cupcakes look good? Wait until you see the food at our holiday party!
When: December 11th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jo-Anne’s at 995 Island Road in Oak Bay
Who: You, your family, your loved ones and any new potential members
What to bring: bring your favourite yummy dish
Why: To celebrate the great year we’ve had and to bring in another great year!
Feel free to contact Manjeet for more information at info@antidotenetwork.org
antidote WON…Now let’s celebrate!
Monday, November 23rd, 2009As you saw in a previous post antidote has recently been named the winner of the BC representative for Children and Youth Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage and Diversity. Check out pictures and more information about the award ceremony here.
We are going to be celebrating at a reception at the First Peoples House at the University of Victoria and we would like for you to be there too. This is an event for all antidote supporters whether this is your first event or you have been to all of our events we would love to have you there. Please join us and celebrate another year of antidote’s successes. Please see the attached poster for more information and RSVP asap to celebrate this special occasion with us.
Mary Ellen Purkis, Dean of the Faculty of Human & Social Development and Daniel Scott, Director of the School of Child & Youth Care together with Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, BC Representative for Children & Youth invite you to a reception to celebrate and honour the Representative for Children & Youth Awards of Excellence:
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YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED.
Cultural Heritage & Diversity
antidote: Multiracial and Indigenous Girls & Womens’ Network
Lifetime Achievement
Alan Markwart
Thursday, December 3, 2009
4:00pm – 5:30pm
First Peoples House
University of Victoria
Please RSVP to Sandra Curran scurran@uvic.ca
by Friday, November 27, 2009
Unlabel Fashion Need YOU!
Friday, November 20th, 2009It’s that time again that we start preparing for our annual unlabel fashion workshop. Held at the end of February we are looking for members to participate on our committee. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Manjeet at ed@antidotenetwork.org
More information is available on the attached poster.
antidote WON!
Thursday, November 19th, 2009antidote has recently been been awarded the BC Representative for Children and Youth Awards of Excellence 2009. antidote has won the Cultural Heritage and Diversity Award. An intergenerational team took the ferry over on November 4th to accept the award on behalf of our membership. We had a great day in Vancouver and got a chance to wow all sorts of people with the amazing work that we do. Stay tuned for more information on the celebration we will be having at the First People House at the University of Victoria on December 3rd.
I accepted the award of behalf of the group and shared the following words:
BC Representative Award Acceptance Speech by Manjeet Birk
As an intergenerational network we try to practice what we preach and as a result you will see us travel in pacts of intergenerational teams. This intergenerational team is honoured to accept this award on behalf of the hundreds of girls, women and allies that are part of our Victoria area network.
We would like to acknowledge the traditional Coast Salish territory, known as Vancouver, that we accept this award on. As well as the traditional Coast Salish territory that we work, play and organize on. It is in deliberate partnership with our Indigenous daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers that we work across our commonalities of displacement, violence and discrimination to build a better space for our next generation.
It is a truly humbling experience for us to accept this award. Despite the fire that exists in our hearts and fuels the work that we do, much of it is done quietly or in silence. It is in the quiet support, mentorship and shoulders that we provide to one another that gives our network the strength for us to continue fighting against the social injustices that we see and live everyday. Whether it be in helping our girls give a name to the racism they experience, supporting our sistahs in negotiating the fine line between theory and practice, loving our aunties as they experience the challenges of negotiating careers with families or witnessing our elders tell the stories of their past we listen, support and love. And it is through this love across age, race and experience that we become the change we wish to see.
antidote is hiring!
Thursday, November 19th, 2009antidote is hiring a new Community Development Coordinator. This part time position will ideally:
- Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers
- Coordinate antidote participation in community events
- Coordinate our intergenerational events
- Promote antidote programs and events within the community
- And more…For more information check out the attached posting.
The application deadline is November 30th at 4pm. If you have any questions or would like to submit and application please contact Manjeet at ed@antidotenetwork.org
Community Forum – thank you for your support!
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009Our Community Forum 2009 was a huge success. Held at the Victoria Events Centre on October 8th, 2009, there were approximately 150 people in attendance. The event included a silent auction, a loonie auction and soft launch of our girl produced documentaries!!! We danced the night away to some live drumming beats!
We would like to recognize the following donors and sponsors who supported this event:
5th Street Bar and Grill
Adrian Blunt
Afro-DVA Hair
art and cards by Christine
Caribbean Village
Cheryl Gray, RMT
Christina Chan, R.Ac.
Cinecenta
Clear-Space Consulting
Costco
Crystal Pool
Decade
Eva Campbell
Felicita’s
Goo Goo Goggles
Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites
Il Terrazzo
ITZYU Hair Studio
Letitia Annamalai
Linny D. Vine
Licorice Hair
Louise Owen Consulting
Munro’s Bookstore
PanCan Consulting Inc.
Paradise Boutique
Pizza Pi
Pure Day Spa
Ricardo Rodriguez
Ocean River Sports
Orange Skies Imports
Sabri Fine Indian Cuisine
Soap Exchange
Studio 1247
Sweet Surrender Cake
Travelling Sparrow Tea Company
Uminari Taiko Drumming
Victoria Event Centre
Vista 18
Workshop – using the arts to explore multiracial identity
Thursday, November 5th, 2009African Buffet Night with Craft Sale and Fashion Show
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
AHAVI Upcoming Event:
Le Petit Dakar Catering is once again organizing the African Buffet Night featuring a craft and fashion show. Spread the word and come out with your families and friends to enjoy amazing and tasty African cuisine, buy beautiful African craft works and have a fun evening.
This will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 2009, at the Fernwood Neighbourhood Center, 1240 Gladstone. For tickets, please contact Bintou at (250) 382-0287 or email her at . Tickets can be purchase at the door provided there is seating.
Download this poster_[PDF] for more information.
