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antidote is looking for a Volunteer Blogger!

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…

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Immigrant Youth Take on Homophobia in ‘My Forbidden Disorder’

Immigrant Youth Take on Homophobia in ‘My Forbidden Disorder’ ‘My Forbidden Disorder’ is a new play written and performed by a group of immigrant youth that fearlessly examines the challenges faced by gay, lesbian and transgendered youth and strongly condemns the homophobia they face at school and in our communities. When Koyume Fukushima, age 17,…

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Afro Diva Introduces “Rock Your Fro”

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…

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antidote is seeking new Board Members!

antidote will be holding our Annual General Meeting this Thursday, May 26th. The event will be open and welcome for all. Please circulate widely! Apologies for the cross-posting. antidote Annual General Meeting Thursday, May 26th 5-8pm BCGEU Auditorium 2994 Douglas Street Victoria 5-6pm Social 6-8pm General Meeting and Elections There will be nomination opennings for:…

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[External Event] Cracks in the Concrete Volunteer Call-Out!

Cracks in the Concrete is a weekend-long event held from May 13-15, 2011 that will be showcasing teach-in/learn-in workshops, skill-sharing, discussion and strategizing that aims to inspire, strengthen and connect groups and individuals working on poverty issues in Victoria, on Lekwungen, Esquimalt and WSANEC territories. This is a free event open to all members of the community seeking to engage…

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antidote Annual General Meeting 2011

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 .

antidote network, illustrations by Eva Campbell.

[antidote Intergenerational Event] Common Threads

Join us to celebrate the common threads of our communities with an international potluck, entertainment and fun activities to bridge and build for social change. This event is open and welcome to all allies and people of all genders. For more info, email us at .

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[External Event] MAY DAY at Heart & Hands Community Acupuncture!

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…

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SOCC & antidote Event for the National Day of Action!

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….