It’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 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 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
Our 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
Title: Community Forum & Fundraiser
Location: Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St
Download the poster! [PDF] (more…)
Tuesday, September 29th, 6-8:30 p.m., 833 Pandora Avenue
WHY CREATE A SCRAPBOOK?
It is a unique way to maintain the past, present, future links and to create lasting (more…)
Happy to announce Vancouver Islands 7th Multiracial Family Day, which will be held at the Queen Alexandra Centre. Come and enjoy, celebrate and network and contribute the the Image & Verse exhibit. Dance & drum and participate with a theatre activity. (more…)
The WJS Opening will be on Thursday, September 24th from 4:00 pm to 6:00
pm in our antidote office building (620 View St) in Rm. 517.
Please feel free to bring beverages and yummy foods as it’ll be done in
true antidote potluck style. Intergenerational solidarity is beautiful!
Can’t wait to see you all there!
Check out this totally cool interview with Alex and Mel!
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Here is a great interview with Jo-Anne about We’re Just Sayin’ In the Summer!
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Check out this piece about the Gurlz’ Club, We’re just sayin’ in the summer…
At Xchanges Gallery and Artists’ Studios! Opening reception for ENCOUNTERS will be from 8 to 10 pm, August 20. The exhibit runs until September 6, 2009. (more…)
Movie night on August 17th!Download the poster [PDF].
Start Time: 6:30pm
Date: 2009-08-17
Location: Eric Martin Pavillion
Description: Women in Shadows:The story of one Métis woman”s
