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…
As 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…
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 More information is available on the attached poster. unlabelcommittee
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…
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…
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…
Multiracial Family Project: Multiracial Identities Workshop This interactive workshop will explore the complex “racial” identities and issues of ethnicity and culture in the 21st century through photography, verse, and quilting.
Title: Community Forum & Fundraiser Location: Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St Download the poster! [PDF]
A DAY TO CELEBRATE MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES! 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.
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!
Here is a great interview with Jo-Anne about We’re Just Sayin’ In the Summer! [audio:joannelee.mp3]
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.
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