Embracing Shades of Action is a one-day event on May 5, 2012, for Indigenous Girls and Girls of Colour* between the ages of 13-17. The day has been created and designed as a response to the lack of space there is for the lived experiences and networking of/between Indigenous Girls and Girls of Colour in Victoria. In…
antidote would like to extend a warm thanks to Audrey Yap for facilitating this months Intergenerational Personal Safety Event. Audrey you were very inspirational and dynamic. We look forward to having you facilitate again in the near future. – Happy Winter Solstice everyone –
Interested in social media? Looking for ways to have your voice heard? Want to create more positive representation for women of colour and/or Indigenous women in the blogosphere? Social media is a strong tool that can be used to actively mobilize connection and community building so antidote is searching for a volunteer blogger to contribute…
Our friends at Heart & Hands Health Centre are providing free acupuncture in celebration and memoriam of May Day this May 1, 2011! Spread the word and register before appointments fill up! — Hello friends, colleagues and supporters of Heart & Hands Health Centre! I am ecstatic to give you a sneak preview of a…
So lately I’ve been listening to some music that I used to listen to when I was younger. It brings back so many memories of my old friends and me. I find myself smiling or laughing sometimes cause the songs will remind about something that happened. By the way we’re talking 3 years ago so…
Recently, antidote partnered with Afro Diva Salon to put on the Rock Your Fro Party. I’m glad to say it was super successful!
If you are a registered student at UVic, don’t forget to check out the Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR) course (WS 335A) taught by one of antidote’s founders, Jo-Anne Lee. Gain perspective and experience in invaluable, qualitative research through a decolonizing, transnational feminist lens!
To this day, it baffles my mind how some people can be sooo ignorant ! I don’t understand. Is one uneducated? How is one influenced?
It’s Kambo’s first blog post from my account ! I’m the Gurlz Facilitator for antidote. I just wanted to say hey ! You’ll being seeing more of my blog posts over the summer ! Make sure you check ’em out ^_^ HOLLA ! Kambo. OH HAII !
Hello, It’s Jasmine and Mel ! Here’s a little message from us ! ^_^
Homospun collective presents… “Stonewall was a RIOT! A dance party to celebrate queer resistance” Friday July 2, 2010 from 9-2 19+, i.d. please Norway House 1110 Hillside Ave. Coast Salish Territory $5 – 10 sliding scale (no one turned away) Wheelchair accessible No costumes are required. Please feel free to come however you feel best!…
“A hair party”! Absolutely! On July 10th, AFRO DIVA Hair Salon (1820 Oak Bay Avenue) in partnership with Status Barber Shop and Antidote Network wants you to join a celebration of “HAIR” at “ROCK YOUR FRO” event. The search is on for the most innovative and funkiest hair style that Vancouver Island has to offer. …
antidote Board Member At Large, Grace Salez, is featured in this month’s Focus Magazine. Read about her amazing experiences in filmmaking and then them! Click here to read the article. Congratulations Grace!