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antidote presents: Flamenco for the People – June 27!

Melanie — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:45:38 +0000

[External Event] Afro Diva Introduces “Rock Your Fro”

Melanie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:38:50 +0000

AFRO DIVA Introduces “Rock Your Fro”

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Time: 2:00 to 5:00PM

1820 Oak Bay Avenue

“Fro” refers to “hair”

“Rock Your Fro” encourages personal artistic expression through creative hair designs. The common themes are self-expression and empowerment. Everyone, male and female, are welcome to participate, however; the target groups are girls and women with textured hair.

Most women with textured hair, or women of color do not see themselves in magazines, television, and, or in other mediums. We are encouraging everyone to embrace their beauty and the expression that we are using is “hair”. I need your amazing picture

Participants are asked to submit photograph, before July 9 (via email or in person) of their rocking hair styles. Last year, two winners were selected, one male and a female. This year there are three age categories;

ages 10 and under,
ages 11 to 16,
ages 17 and above

Winners in each category will have their photos displayed in the salon, in newsletter, and personalized hair stories featured on our website.

This event is also a fundraiser for Japan’s Tsunami Victims 2011. The Japanese Red Cross is the charity of choice. Raffle tickets are on sale ($2 each & $5 for 3). There is over $150.00 in prizes.

Contact Information

Nichola Watson

250-592-3482

nichola@afrodiva.ca

antidote Annual General Meeting 2011

Melanie — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:11:28 +0000

Share free food and beverages with us and celebrate our successes over the past year at our Annual General Meeting!

Additionally, antidote is seeking new Board Representatives to lead in sharing the voices of our Aunties, Sistahs and Gurlz in our network! If you’re interested in joining our family, email us at info@antidotenetwork.org.

SOCC & antidote Event for the National Day of Action!

Melanie — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:23:39 +0000

SOCC and antidote (with support from the Girls Action Foundation) are holding an event this WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th, 2011 for the National Day of Action. Please join us for an informal day of solidarity and community building, food, sharing and movie-watching.

The event will take place on the UVic campus at 6pm, in the Student Union Building Room B025. We will be ordering in a lovely (FREE!) dinner of Chinese food (with vegan and vegetarian options readily available) and will be watching the film Fire by Canadian South-Asian filmmaker Deepa Mehta. Please arrive at 6pm for dinner, the movie will begin at 7pm.

Feel free to invite friends who are interested in learning more about community building around anti-Racism. Please circulate this email widely.

Direct any questions directly to Shantelle at smoreno@uvic.ca

Fun in the Sun Tea Party-Intergenerational Event

Sarah — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:23:51 +0000

The greatest interegenerational tea party of all time is taking place:

This Sunday July 25th from 1:30pm-4pm
712 Wilson street
Great conversation, tea tastings, surprise games and crafts!

This is also a chance to say goodbye to Sonya and thank her for the wonderful job she has done as our practicum student.

Please bring: Some tea to taste or trade. And if you like, feel free to bring some finger food for the event.
If you have any items to donate to the antidote garage sale (happening August 8th and 9th) please bring them. All unsold items will be donated to a local charity.

All are welcome!!
See you on Sunday!!

Cheers

Sarah
community development coordinator
www.antidotenetwork.org

Interracial Coffee House-A Great Success

Sarah — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:22:13 +0000

On Wednesday June 16th, antidote held an interracial coffee house at Camas bookstore in Quadra Village. This was a great night of discussion on interracial identity and relationships. In addition, each participant was able to make a quilt square, which will be featured on a quilt in September for Interracial families day.

Jodi and her son working on their quilt peice

Sara and Jin-Sun holding up their quilt peice

Rock Your Fro – July Intergenerational Event

Sonya — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:56:21 +0000

Have a rocking fro? Prove it! Submit your picture before June 30th for the chance to be featured in AFRODIVA’s July newsletter. As well, the best picture will be featured in AFRODIVA’s hair salon & STATUS Barber Shop. Simply submit your photo to either AFRO DIVA HAIR SALON 1820 Oak Bay Avenue (250.592.3482) or STATUS BARBER SHOP 4-1010 Yates Street (250.590.7828) before the deadline.

ROCK YOUR FRO PARTY to follow! July 1oth at 3pm. Everyone is invited! Surprise DJ! (AFRO DIVA HAIR SALON 1820 Oak Bay Avenue – 250.592.3482 www.afrodiva.ca).

Join us for an afternoon of music, workshops and food! Meet the barber & stylists. Discover weaves, hair extensions, product samples and more…

Farewell Manjeet, you’ll be missed!

Sonya — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:18:22 +0000

Thanks to everyone for joining us at Soumya’s place to bid Manjeet farewell. She has been an amazing executive director to antidote and will be sorely missed. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

Come join us at: Walk-a-Mile in her Shoes!!!

Sonya — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:55:37 +0000

Help us support the Victoria Women’s Sexual Assualt Center for ending sexualized violence against women. Come volunteer, participate, or help cheer the participants on!

What: Fundraiser event for Victoria Women’s Sexual Assualt Center

When: Starts at 2p.m. (if volunteering, arrive at 1p.m.)

Duration: 2p.m. – 4p.m.

Date: 15.May.2010

Location: Centennial Square

For more information, visit:

http://www.gifttool.com/athon/AthonDetails?ID=1809&AID=1031

Intergenerational Walking Tour Summary

Sarah — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:07:25 +0000

On Wednesday April 21st, our intergenerational event was a Victoria water front walking tour. After stopping for a coffee at Moka House we strolled though Fisherman’s Wharf and along the waterway towards downtown. This was a valuable time to learn about our city’s history and to critically understand the colonial influences.

Anna, Sarah, Jo-Anne and Sam on the walking Tour