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SUMMARY:Introduction to Extreme Clutter (Online Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join BC CRN’s online presentation. \nClutter is formally defined as “a large group of usually unrelated or marginally related objects piled together in a disorganized fashion in spaces designed for other purposes (e.g. tabletops\, floor\, hallway).” \nHelp people understand what clutter\, hoarding\, collecting and squalor are. Understand that not everyone who collects\, lives in clutter or squalor is actually affected by the Hoarding syndrome. \nAfter the presentation participants will: \n• Understand the differences between clutter\, collecting\, squalor and hoarding.\n• Understand what the hoarding disorder is.\n• Understand the statistics\, the “why” and patterns of the hoarding disorder.\n• Understand how you can assist.\n• Understand its relationship to abuse. \nContact programs@bccrns.ca with any questions. \nRegister now!
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/clutter-april-7-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Mandarin Webinar Series: It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! is a Canadian public awareness initiative aimed at recognizing and stopping elder abuse. It focuses on empowering community members to identify signs of abuse and take action.\n \n\nThe Chinese CRN will present this essential topic in a series of three educational webinars in Mandarin. Each session will have different focuses and scenarios for discussion to ensure active participant learning. The series will run from April 14 to June 9 from 10am – 11:30am PDT.\n \n\nRegister for an upcoming It’s Not Right! online province-wide learning series hosted by the Chinese CRN:\n \n\n\nApril 14 Mandarin – Session 1 Eliminate Isolation & Get Connected 消除孤立\, 聯繫社群\nMay 12 Mandarin – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nJune 9 Mandarin – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇\nJune 23 Cantonese – Session 1 Eliminate Isolation & Get Connected 消除孤立\, 聯繫社群\nJuly 14  Cantonese – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nAugust 11 Cantonese – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-chinese-crn-april-14-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:April Provincial Learning Event: Jewish Queer Trans (JQT) Seniors Initiative
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER NOW \nThe JQT Seniors Initiative is a Community Response Network hosted by JQT Vancouver\, a 100% volunteer-run Jewish queer and trans charitable nonprofit. Learn more at www.jqtvancouver.ca \n.The initiative’s mission is to make visible and close gaps in the care of Jewish queer and trans seniors by working collaboratively with Jewish\, 2SLGBTQIA+\, and healthcare organizations in BC
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/april-provincial-learning-event-jewish-queer-trans-jqt-seniors-initiative
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T120000
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SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event Webinar: Jewish Queer Trans (JQT) Seniors Initiative Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register now. \nJoin us this April for a Provincial Learning Event featuring the JQT Seniors Initiative\, a Community Response Network hosted by JQT Vancouver\, a 100% volunteer-run Jewish queer and trans charitable nonprofit. This session will explore the unique experiences of Jewish queer and trans seniors and highlight opportunities to build more inclusive and responsive care. \nThe initiative’s mission is to make visible and close gaps in the care of Jewish queer and trans seniors by working collaboratively with Jewish\, 2SLGBTQIA+\, and healthcare organizations in BC. \nThe workshop will provide: \n\nEducation on the barriers impacting Jewish queer and trans seniors in healthcare\, including antisemitism and queerphobia\nResources such as the BC Jewish Queer & Trans Seniors Resource Guide\, and JQT\nAffirming Care: A toolkit for mental health providers\nRecommendations on making healthcare more inclusive for Jewish queer and trans seniors\, and ample opportunity for Q&A\n\nPresented by: Carmel Tanaka\, MPH\, (she/her) is the founder and executive director of JQT Vancouver\, a 100% volunteer-run Jewish queer and trans charitable nonprofit. In 2020\, Carmel conducted an oral history project collecting stories from Jewish queer and trans elders across BC. Elders were sharing their fears (upon entering long term care) of having to go back into the closet twice-fold\, as queer and also as Jews. This led to the creation of the JQT Seniors Initiative\, which in April 2023\, produced the BC Jewish Queer & Trans Seniors Resource Guide to address knowledge gaps so that community members can make more informed decisions in light of what they can and cannot get access to or plan for as Jewish queer and/or trans people living in BC today. In February 2024\, Carmel hosted a town hall on JQT Dying & Death\, which opened the door to more inclusive Jewish burial practices for trans and nonbinary burials. In May 2024\, the initiative released their Outreach Report\, which revealed critical gaps\, not only in available healthcare services\, but also in awareness and understanding of many issues confronting Jewish queer and trans seniors. Carmel has been offering training workshops to help close these gaps. \nLearn more at: www.jqtvancouver.ca
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/ple-april-21-2026
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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SUMMARY:See Something\, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults (Online Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Older adults living alone or in isolation may be at risk\, but YOU can help! Join us for this dynamic online presentation to learn how to take action to keep older adults safe\, secure and independent. \nWho should attend this session? Anyone who interacts with older or vulnerable adults\, including: \n\nBank personnel\nLetter carriers\nGrocery store & restaurant staff\nVolunteers\, caregivers & drivers\nPharmacy & healthcare workers\nChurch members & social groups\n\nLet’s work together to build safer\, more connected communities! \nQuestions? Email us at programs@bccrns.ca. \nRegister now!
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/ssss-may-5-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T100000
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SUMMARY:Mandarin Webinar Series: It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! is a Canadian public awareness initiative aimed at recognizing and stopping elder abuse. It focuses on empowering community members to identify signs of abuse and take action.\n  \n\nThe Chinese CRN will present this essential topic in a series of three educational webinars in Mandarin. Each session will have different focuses and scenarios for discussion to ensure active participant learning. The series will run from April 14 to June 9 from 10am – 11:30am PDT.\n  \n\nRegister for an upcoming It’s Not Right! online province-wide learning series hosted by the Chinese CRN:\n  \n\n\nMay 12 Mandarin – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nJune 9 Mandarin – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇\nJune 23 Cantonese – Session 1 Eliminate Isolation & Get Connected 消除孤立\, 聯繫社群\nJuly 14  Cantonese – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nAugust 11 Cantonese – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-chinese-crn-may-12-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122649
CREATED:20260329T153546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T153547Z
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SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event Webinar: Disability Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Register now  \nYou’re invited to join us for our May Provincial Learning Event\, an engaging and thought-provoking session focused on disability\, ableism\, and equity. We encourage you to register and be part of this important conversation. \nPeople with disabilities represent the world’s largest minority\, and the only minority group that any of us can become a member of at any time. And yet they still experience barriers\, prejudice\, and bias on a daily basis. \nThis workshop challenges all to more fully address ableist notions of how we think about\, and label\, our bodies\, minds\, and senses. \nIt also provides the tools to understand what disability is\, the types of disability\, the current language of disability\, what ableism is\, how you can actively work to fight against it\, and tips for disabled people and allies alike to better ensure equity in all that you do. \nLET’S’ disability workshops are created\, researched and facilitated by disabled people. \nPresented by: Heather McCain (they/them) is founder and Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society (LETS)\, a non-profit they started in 2005. \nHeather built LETS from a small grassroots organization to an organization that delivers workshops and adds their voice to projects and events across Turtle Island (colonially known as North America). \nHeather’s own experiences as an asexual\, disabled\, neurodivergent\, queer\, trans person led them to become a well-known and respected advocate\, educator\, and speaker. Heather works to create equity\, celebrate diversity\, and educate about and implement accessibility.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/ple-may-19-2026
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults (Online Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about an older adult? Learn what to look for and how to help. You’re invited to take part in this online Zoom presentation – your participation could have a meaningful impact on someone’s life. \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to spot the warning signs of abuse and neglect\nWhy ageism matters and how to challenge it\nHow to respond safely and supportively when something doesn’t feel right\nReal-life video scenarios + practical skill-building exercises\n\nWhether you’re a neighbour\, friend\, family member\, or simply someone who cares\, your voice matters. Together\, we can help build more supportive and respectful communities for older adults. \nQuestions? Email us at programs@bccrns.ca. \nRegister now!
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-june-2-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122649
CREATED:20260329T182927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T182927Z
UID:23608-1780999200-1781004600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Mandarin Webinar Series: It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! is a Canadian public awareness initiative aimed at recognizing and stopping elder abuse. It focuses on empowering community members to identify signs of abuse and take action.\n \n\nThe Chinese CRN will present this essential topic in a series of three educational webinars in Mandarin. Each session will have different focuses and scenarios for discussion to ensure active participant learning. The series will run from April 14 to June 9 from 10am – 11:30am PDT.\n \n\nRegister for an upcoming It’s Not Right! online province-wide learning series hosted by the Chinese CRN:\n \n\n\nJune 9 Mandarin – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇\nJune 23 Cantonese – Session 1 Eliminate Isolation & Get Connected 消除孤立\, 聯繫社群\nJuly 14  Cantonese – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nAugust 11 Cantonese – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-chinese-crn-june-9-2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122649
CREATED:20260329T183107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T164342Z
UID:23611-1782208800-1782214200@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Cantonese Webinar Series: It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! is a Canadian public awareness initiative aimed at recognizing and stopping elder abuse. It focuses on empowering community members to identify signs of abuse and take action.\n  \n\nThe Chinese CRN will present this essential topic in a series of three educational webinars in Mandarin. Each session will have different focuses and scenarios for discussion to ensure active participant learning. The series will run from April 14 to June 9 from 10am – 11:30am PDT.\n  \n\nRegister for an upcoming It’s Not Right! online province-wide learning series hosted by the Chinese CRN:\n  \n\nJune 23 Cantonese – Session 1 Eliminate Isolation & Get Connected 消除孤立\, 聯繫社群\nJuly 14 Cantonese – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nAugust 11 Cantonese – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-chinese-crn-june-23-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122649
CREATED:20260329T184151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T164507Z
UID:23620-1784023200-1784028600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Cantonese Webinar Series: It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! is a Canadian public awareness initiative aimed at recognizing and stopping elder abuse. It focuses on empowering community members to identify signs of abuse and take action.\n  \n\nThe Chinese CRN will present this essential topic in a series of three educational webinars in Mandarin. Each session will have different focuses and scenarios for discussion to ensure active participant learning. The series will run from April 14 to June 9 from 10am – 11:30am PDT.\n  \n\nRegister for an upcoming It’s Not Right! online province-wide learning series hosted by the Chinese CRN:\n  \n\n\nJuly 14  Cantonese – Session 2 YOU Power 您的力量\nAugust 11 Cantonese – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-chinese-crn-july-14-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122649
CREATED:20260329T183434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T164629Z
UID:23615-1786442400-1786447800@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Cantonese Webinar Series: It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends & Families for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! is a Canadian public awareness initiative aimed at recognizing and stopping elder abuse. It focuses on empowering community members to identify signs of abuse and take action.\n  \n\nThe Chinese CRN will present this essential topic in a series of three educational webinars in Mandarin. Each session will have different focuses and scenarios for discussion to ensure active participant learning. The series will run from April 14 to June 9 from 10am – 11:30am PDT.\n  \n\nRegister for an upcoming It’s Not Right! online province-wide learning series hosted by the Chinese CRN:\n  \n\nAugust 11 Cantonese – Session 3 I Have Choices 我有選擇
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inr-chinese-crn-august-11-2026
CATEGORIES:Featured
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