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SUMMARY:See Something\, Say Something! Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Register now for BC CRN’s See Something\, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program workshop – everyone is welcome! \nThe See Something\, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program (formerly known as the Gatekeeper program) is designed to help identify high-risk adults\, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Everyone can play an important role in the community in keeping others safe\, secure\, and independent. \nWho is this program for? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults: \n• Bank personnel\n• Meter readers\n• Volunteers\, caregivers\, drivers\n• Pharmacy personnel\n• Post office workers\, letter carriers\n• Restaurant personnel\, grocery store clerks\n• Churches\, social clubs\n• INCLUDING YOU! \nPlease contact programs@bccrns.ca with any questions.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/see-something-say-something-presentation
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220602
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Day
DESCRIPTION:June 1st is Intergenerational Day! \nView BC CRN’s intergenerational page for more information.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/intergenerational-day
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043248
CREATED:20220322T184438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T023140Z
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SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Plan with Seniors\, Not for Them
DESCRIPTION:Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO BC): Plan with seniors\, not for them.  \nRegister now. \nWhat is COSCO?  You will learn about the roles COSCO plays in advancing the social and physical welfare of older adults in BC\, including advocacy\, education and campaigns\, together with its charitable arm – the COSCO Health and Wellness Institute – which offers free workshops across the province. Elder abuse has been selected as one of three major priorities for COSCO in 2022.  We are keen to explore with BC CRN how we can better work together to address this issue\, which intersects with key priorities around long term care standards\, integrated primary health care in our communities\, safe and accessible housing for seniors and income security\, free from frauds and scams\, among others.  Participants in the BC CRN Learning Event will become informed of COSCO goals\, membership and communications tools\, as well as how we reach out to diverse BC seniors with resource information about health and wellness.  Come to share ideas and insights in the presentation by Barb Mikulec\, 1st VP of COSCO BC. For more info see www.coscobc.ca \nBarb Mikulec has dedicated her expertise to seniors advocacy issues\, after a career teaching in Vancouver Schools.  She is on the executive of the National Pensioners Federation and builds links with the national level of seniors’ concerns about economic security\, affordable housing\, and wellness projects. Locally\, Barb serves on the Seniors Advocate Council of Advisors\, as well as the provincial Board of the BC Retired Teachers Association.  Her major commitment is to the COSCO Seniors Health and Wellness Institute\, Barb serves as President.  The Institute offers free workshops which have had over 50\,000 attendees since 2008.   www.seniorshelpingseniors.ca
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-plan-with-seniors-not-for-them
CATEGORIES:Featured,Provincial Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTSTAMP:20260417T043248
CREATED:20210506T163109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T185044Z
UID:7256-1651708800-1651795199@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:National Day of Awareness and Action for missing and murdered Indigenous women\, girls\, and gender diverse kin
DESCRIPTION:Today is May 5\, National Day of Awareness and Action for missing and murdered Indigenous women\, girls and gender diverse kin\, also known as #RedDressDay. \nToday we remember all of the lives and spirits of those who have been taken too soon\, we lend our thoughts and prayers for the victims of colonialism\, patriarchy and all of the oppressive forces\, institutions and policies that have and continue to inflict a genocide on Indigenous peoples. Women\, girls\, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people have been most impacted and today\, rather than reducing  each sacred life that has gone missing or been murdered to a statistic\, we do what we need to do to remember\, to name the perpetrators of this ongoing gender-based violence\, to honour their lives\, to take care of ourselves\, to march in solidarity\, to organize\, to be with loved ones\, to keep striving for justice\, equity and peace. We remember the families left searching for answers\, closure and justice. We remember the strength of our ancestors\, our families\, and we uplift the young ones inheriting this ever-evolving world.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/national-day-of-awareness-and-action-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-and-gender-diverse-kin-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043248
CREATED:20220111T200042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T184958Z
UID:9391-1650364200-1650369600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Future Us: A Roadmap to Elder Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to register for this upcoming event. \nOn March 24\, the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse will launch Future Us\, a roadmap to elder abuse prevention. \nThis community engagement strategy examines where we are now and where we need to go to strengthen prevention across the country.  It provides clear goals and recommendations so that we can all participate at the individual\, community\, and government levels to build an integrated approach for elder abuse prevention across communities and across Canada. \nIn this presentation\, Margaret MacPherson (Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children) will provide an overview of Future Us with ideas for how you can help in making large social change with concrete practical actions.  Margaret is a Research Associate with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University in London Ontario. Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours\, Friends and Families for Older Adults. Margaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-cnpea-roadmap
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220224T184252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T193459Z
UID:9864-1650153600-1650758399@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Recognition Week
DESCRIPTION:National Volunteer Recognition week is from April 17 to 23\, 2022.   Volunteers give their time in support of various causes and ask for nothing in return\, in fact volunteers work tirelessly to help their community\, city\, and country. \nMany older adults are in a position where they can give their time\, skills\, and energy to volunteering.  Organizations must rethink and remove barriers that may result in enthusiastic volunteers with disabilities choosing not to volunteer. \nOrganizations can recognize volunteers by acknowledging their contributions with thank you events\, dinners\, teas\, or BBQs. \nOrganizations should consider developing and implementing family volunteering opportunities as there is an increase in multi-generations living together and providing support for each other.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/volunteer-recognition-week
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220401T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T194432Z
UID:10432-1650067200-1650153599@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nLife happens… Be ready.  \nWhen life happens\, your health can change in an instant. \nBut only 1 in 3 British Columbians have heard of Advance Care Planning – a process that can have a positive impact on outcomes\, quality of life and satisfaction with care received. \nBC Centre for Palliative Care is pleased to partner with community organizations to help promote Advance Care Planning! We’re here to help you promote conversations about wishes and values for future health care. \nStart a campaign in your community!  \nEverything you need is at your fingertips to help your organization to encourage British Columbians to start talking about their values and wishes for future health care. \nThe ACPDay2022 page is a treasure trove of tools and ideas to help you lead a campaign in your community. \n\nKey messages for and background information eblasts\, newsletters\, social media promotion\nDigital banner to brand your campaign\nCampaign posters ready for co-branding with your organization’s information\nIdeas to get you started\n\nNew for 2022 – Widen your reach \nWhile people 55 and older continue to be an important audience\, be sure to include mid-life adults (35-54 years) too. This group is active with their own lives\, while often also caring for children and\, sometimes\, parents. \nUsing the Life happens. Be ready. theme\, 2022 is the year to appeal to this new demographic. \nUse the series of social media memes created for the campaign across all of your social media platforms to grab the attention of people in your community. \nYou’ll also find multilingual resources on our campaign web page. \nReach Punjabi and Chinese speaking people in your community with social media tiles and posters.\nConnect community members with online information and resources available in Punjabi\, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/advance-care-planning-day
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220331T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220331T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220322T181703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T232604Z
UID:10210-1648708200-1648719000@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:EAPO - Master Class: Engagement\, Interventions and Promising Practices
DESCRIPTION:On March 31st\, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) is proud host our second ‘Master Class’\, Engagement\, Interventions and Promising Practices.   \nRegister now and don’t miss this important learning opportunity to explore new programs and resources that can be adapted and implemented to address and respond to elder abuse in the community. \nExperts speaker will share their knowledge and engage participants through interactive discussions and activities. \nLearn more. \nSpeakers \nJenny Manchester\, Communications Manager\, UK Campaign to End Loneliness\nThe Campaign to End Loneliness believe that people of all ages need connections that matter. The Campaign to End Loneliness believes that nobody who wants company should be without it and they have been experts in the field of loneliness and connection since 2011\, sharing research\, evidence and knowledge with thousands of other organizations and the public to make a difference to older people’s lives. The Campaign’s Communications Manager\, Jenny Manchester\, has experience of managing communications for a wide variety of non-profit organizations including charities\, local government\, and policy think-tanks. She led the Press Office at the Equal Opportunities Commission and managed high-profile campaigns on gender inequalities. Since joining the Campaign\, she has led the promotion of the Campaign’s work across its communications channels and is particularly interested in using communications to raise awareness of the impact and cost of chronic loneliness on society. \n \nLisa Brancaccio\, Knowledge Broker for Age Friendly Communities\nLisa is a Knowledge Broker at the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health at Providence Care in Kingston\, Ontario. In her role\, Lisa facilitates the uptake of quality evidence through capacity building and tailored knowledge translation strategies that support healthy aging. Lisa’s main portfolio is the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach\nProgram where she supports a network of over 70 age-friendly communities and aligned stakeholders from across the province that are currently planning\, implementing and/or evaluating their local age-friendly strategies. Through this work\, Lisa and the Outreach Program Team apply a mixed-methods research approach to examine the environmental conditions\, policy contexts and underlying socioeconomic characteristics that promote or impede healthy aging at local and provincial levels. Lisa is passionate about inclusivity\, supporting marginalized populations\, and promoting community action for health equity and healthy public policy. Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Queen’s University. \nDr. Jennifer Rayner\, Social Prescribing Project Lead\, Communications and\nStakeholder Relations with Alliance for Healthier Communities Dr. Jennifer Rayner is the Director of Research and Evaluation at the Alliance for Healthier Communities\, a network of 100+ community-governed\, comprehensive primary health care organizations advancing health equity in Ontario. She received her PhD of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western and completed post-doctoral training at Ryerson University. She is an adjunct Research Professor at in the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine and University of Toronto in Family Medicine and with the Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation. She has worked within the Community Health Centre sector for over 20 years and is interested in comprehensive primary health care\, inter-professional teams and health equity. \nSarah Versteeg\, MSc\, Program Coordinator of Lonely No More\nSarah is the Program Coordinator of Lonely No More\, Co-Developer of\nConnectedness Coaching and Sole Proprietor of Southwest Analytics. She\nregularly partners with rural communities and organizations to develop\,\ncoordinate\, evaluate and sustain community-based services\, programs and\nresearch projects to address unmet needs and advance local\, regional and\nnational agendas. She also contributes to rural health research through her\nposition at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy.\n \nJim Closs\, Age Safe Canada\, National Director\nAge Safe Canada’s mission is to help seniors age in place. Jim has spent thirty years in seniors’ care and housing\, accessible design\, safe patient handling and falls prevention. Throughout his career he has been at the leading edge of new product development\, commercialization\, and education. He has held leadership roles within large organizations and has worked directly with building and operational management\, healthcare professionals and families. He is as comfortable around a board room table as he is at a client’s kitchen table. \nThroughout these roles it was always the need to educate the clients first\, understanding their immediate wants without compromising their future needs. His ability to collaborate and work between those developing and making products and the persons ultimately benefiting has led to numerous success stories. These benefactors include the end-users\, caregivers\, and healthcare administrators.  Age Safe Canada is the culmination of a lifetime of experience. \nLearn more.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/eapo-master-class-engagement-interventions-and-promising-practices
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220330T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220330T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220322T181453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T230826Z
UID:10208-1648621800-1648632600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:EAPO - Master Class: Reframing Aging & Abuse
DESCRIPTION:On March 30th Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) is proud to hold the first of our two “Master Classes” that provide a unique opportunity to learn from specialists in the field of aging\, through engaging and interactive discussions and activities. \nThe Master Class is tailored to bringing like-minded stakeholders from various disciplines and sectors together\, to advance their skills and knowledge. By exploring the use of new evidence-based tools and innovative programs\, participants will learn practical\, actionable strategies to use when responding and intervening in instances of ageism and elder abuse. \nLearn more. \nSpeakers: \nStephanie Lowrey-Willson\, EdD\, Founder and Learning Director\, AGE ON\nAuthor of “Age On Together: A Children’s Book on Ageism”\nThrough an intersectional lens\, Stephanie works to eliminate ageism and educate the community. She trains the community and designs custom curricula and interventions for organizations to help with their diversity\, equity\, and inclusion training regarding older adults and ageism. Stephanie has a Masters in Urban Leadership from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a Masters of Public Administration from Anna Maria College. In August 2021\, she obtained her EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. Age On was founded to help shape public conversation\, advocate for change\, raise awareness\, educate the public and end ageism. \n\nGregor Sneddon\, Executive Director\, HelpAge Canada\nGregor has been with HelpAge Canada since 2019\, just in time to lead Canada’s first pan-Canadian COVID-19 Emergency Relief response for older Canadians. HelpAge Canada funds community-based initiatives through its partnerships locally and abroad to improve the lives of older persons and their communities. HelpAge Canada develops innovative projects and leads network-wide collaborations designed to create a world for all persons to age with dignity. In Canada\, HelpAge addresses social isolation and loneliness among low-income and marginalized older people through pan-Canadian digital literacy programming\, age-friendly transportation initiatives\, the Men’s Sheds movement and the Seniors Can! grant program. Gregor currently leads the HelpAge Canada international portfolio which includes a “Sponsor a Grandparent” program in six countries and currently spearheading a humanitarian intervention in Ukraine\, Moldova and Poland along with ongoing humanitarian projects in Ethiopia. HelpAge is a founding member of HelpAge International a global network of more than 150 partners in over 85 countries. He is a proud Dad and husband and likes to cook with loud jazz or reggae music. \nLearn more.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/eapo-master-class-reframing-aging-abuse
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220316T170151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T173719Z
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SUMMARY:Why We Are All At Risk - Webinar by Southern Vancouver Island CRNs
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Vancouver Island CRNs invite you to join their upcoming webinar\, Why We Are All At Risk. \nWhat makes you a target for scammers?  Take part in a free online panel discussion featuring experts from community\, government\, and law enforcement.  Learn how you and your community can be safe. \nRegister here! \nThe Southern Vancouver Island CRNs are excited to introduce the following panelists who will be presenting on various aspects of fraud: \nDet/Constable Berle Zwaan #32\nDetective Division\nFinancial Crimes Section\nSaanich Police Department \nBerle is a Saanich Police Detective Constable currently posted to the Financial Crimes Section.  As a police officer since 1996 with many years of experience investigating all types of crimes\, she has developed an extensive knowledge of financial crimes and their impact.  She will address updated trends that are now occurring within Canada\, including multilayer frauds.  More detail about who the victims are along with the causes of vulnerability will also be examined. \nKathy Majowski\nBoard Co-Chair\nCNPEA – Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse \nKathy is a degree-prepared nurse whose career has spanned a wide range of roles in health care\, community work\, and leadership responsibilities over the past 20 years.  Caring for seniors has always been a part of Kathy’s career\, and has brought her a greater awareness of some of the issues that seniors face.  One of her many volunteer roles that support vulnerable women include being the Chair for the CNPEA.  She will bring her perspective to the discussion on scams and their effect on older adults\, the difference between frauds and financial abuse\, and the resources that are available locally\, regionally\, and nationally for people looking for help for themselves and/or an older adult that they care about. \nAllison Reed\nCanada Revenue Agency – Pacific Region \nAllison has been with the CRA since 2008.  Her most recent role as an Outreach Officer involves supporting Indigenous Peoples\, Elders\, Adults 65 years of age and older\, Newcomers to Canada\, Persons with Disabilities\, Youth and Housing Insecure Canadians. Allison’s extensive experience with the CRA puts her in a unique position to discuss the all-too-common scams involving the CRA and social insurance numbers.  Learn what the truth is behind fraudsters’ claims and how to protect yourself.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/whyweareallatrisk
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T114500
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220322T234432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T023843Z
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SUMMARY:The Invaluable Role of Community in Adult Abuse Prevention - the Community Response Network Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Financial Abuse Investigators Action Group (a sub group of CREA) is pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming webinar to acknowledge Fraud Prevention Month here in BC and nationwide. Join us for an engaging session about the important adult abuse/neglect prevention work led by the BC Association of Community Response Networks! This session will include the vision for Community Response Networks\, examples of local activities\, results of ten years of evaluative data on the difference CRNs make and a first-hand glimpse into the It’s Not Right: Neighbors\, Friends and Families initiative. This initiative engages all of us as neighbors\, friends and family members in how to have a supportive conversation with someone we care about who may be experiencing harm. \nThis session will provide information about the important adult abuse/neglect prevention work led by the BC Association of Community Response Networks (CRNs). It will include the vision for the CRNs\, examples of local activities\, results of ten years of evaluative data on the difference CRNs make and a first-hand glimpse into the It’s Not Right: Neighbors\, Friends and Families initiative. Presenters are April Struthers and Doug Newberry. \nRegister now! \n 
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/the-invaluable-role-of-community-in-adult-abuse-prevention-the-community-response-network-movement
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220322T232929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T233245Z
UID:10239-1648533600-1648546200@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:EAPO - Annual Provincial Conference
DESCRIPTION:Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario is excited to host our 2022 Virtual Provincial Conference on Tuesday\, March 29. The conference theme\, Amplifying Our Collective Voices: Rights Don’t Get Old\, focuses on raising awareness and uniting stakeholders in strengthening our messages on the prevention of elder abuse\, combating ageism and promoting the rights of older persons. \nAuthor\, journalist\, and activist Ashton Applewhite will be the opening keynote speaker to kick off the conference. Ashton is a leading international voice for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age. Several publications recognize her work as an expert on ageism\, including the American Society of Aging. She is also the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and known for her Ted Talk on ending ageism. \nWe invite you to attend the conference to learn about the global and national movements taking place and how you can TAKE ACTION to make a difference in your community. Our cast of renowned speakers will inspire you with the knowledge to address ageism\, understand the human rights of older persons\, and prevent elder abuse. \nRegister Today: https://eapon.ca/ProvincialConference2022 \nDownload Full Conference Program
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/eapo-annual-provincial-conference
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220112T054417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T205405Z
UID:9389-1647340200-1647345600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Digital Security Skills and Resources for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Register for BC CRN’s March Provincial Learning Event – Digital Security Skills and Resources for Older Adults. \nIs it time to figure out how to use your technology with confidence?  Technology keeps us connected\, healthy & happy\, but only if you know how to use it. Before this decade ends\, over seven million Canadian seniors will be making plans to age at home. And that home is expected to have at least 15 connected devices. Technology can help older adults with digital skills remain independent\, connected\, and healthy. It can also make home a safe place to grow old and save governments\, families\, and seniors money. \nBut a lack of digital skills leads to social isolation\, makes accessing government and other online services challenging\, and creates a population of older adults threatened to be left behind as technology further integrates into our daily lives. \n\nThe Gluu Society is a nonprofit that provides digital skills learning resources to older Canadians and the people & organizations that support them.  Join Gluu‘s founder & CEO\, Linda Fawcus\, discuss what digital security and digital literacy skills are necessary to help older adults confidently use technology… one tap at a time.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/gluu
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220217T191530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T191530Z
UID:9806-1646121600-1648746000@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:National Fraud Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:March is Fraud Prevention Month\, a month of activities and events that aims to help Canadians recognize\, reject and report fraud.   Did you know that the fight against fraud starts with you? The old saying is true: knowledge is power. Avoiding fraud is all about knowing how to recognize the signs\, reject the claims that seem too good to be true and reporting them to the authorities.  Seniors and vulnerable adults are frequently the targets of scams. Fraudsters continue to target Canadians\, stealing their hard-earned money and leaving them devastated. The latest data shows Canadians lost approximately $97 million to fraud. \nTips to Protect Yourself Against Fraud \n\nNever give out your personal\, confidential information over the phone\nProtect your banking information\, never reveal your PIN or passwords to anyone\nNever pay money to claim your money or a prize\, there should be no processing fee\nKeep your personal information safe\, an identity thief will go through garbage and recycling bins\nBe skeptical\, if something seems too good to be true\, it probably is\n\nHelp keep yourself and other vulnerable adults safe by sharing information about scams with them.  At times\, vulnerable adults can feel confused or pressured\, you must be informed that it’s okay to hang up the phone or delete an email.  Fraud prevention is a responsibility we all share. \nFor more information\, please review our financial abuse resources or contact your local CRN.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/national-fraud-prevention-month-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T114500
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220217T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T190341Z
UID:9798-1645520400-1645530300@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar - Elder Abuse Awareness: First Nations Communities (Hosted by E Division Community Policing Services)
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this free event. \nHaisla Nation  \nRenata\, Rhonda and Marilyn from Haisla Nation will talk about the struggles\, the stigma\, the fear and the factors unique to elders in our First Nation Communities. \nPresenter: Renata Moore\, Marilyn Furlan and Rhonda Shulmeister \nVancouver Coastal Health and Northern Health \nVancouver Coastal Health and Northern Health have programs that describe elder abuse\, neglect and self neglect.  We will discuss: \n– Recognizing abuse\, neglect and self neglect of Elders\n– Knowing how to report cases to Designated Agencies\n– Investigating and responding to reported cases \nPresenter: Amanda Brown and Melinda Allison \nBC CRN \nApril’s presentation is based on the report that she had coauthored: “Promising Approaches for Addressing / Preventing Abuse of Older Adults in First Nations Communities.” She will discuss: \n– The historical context of abuse in First Nation’s communities\n– How to minimize risk\, use protective factors and to think about cultural safety\n– Effective ways of co-creating work across boundaries\, that is trauma informed\, culturally informed\, and honours the principle of most effective and least intrusive work. \nPresenter: April Struthers
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/webinarfirstnations
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220112T054056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T002239Z
UID:9386-1644921000-1644926400@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Building and Supporting Financial Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Our provincial learning events are always virtual\, so it’s safe to still participate in them during the pandemic. \nRegistration is now open for this session. \nMany of us work in service agencies supporting clients who have a variety of concerns. And\, while the issues may range from mental health\, addiction\, homelessness\, relationships\, loneliness\, disabilities\, and resettlement\, financial struggles are often a key component of all of these issues. \nIn this webinar\, we will look at Financial Empowerment and how it supports and empowers individuals to take better financial control of their lives through education and support that build greater financial confidence and resilience. \nMany individuals at some time in their life may be preyed upon by the private sector\, or even experience financial abuse within their own family. \n(Photo: M. Baker)\nWe will look at how we can develop supports or referral networks to assist them when they are experiencing such distress\, including the services offered by Family Services of Greater Vancouver. We’ll discuss how we can support clients in developing positive practices to protect themselves against the growing issue of frauds\, scams\, identity theft\, and predatory lending\, which so often impact the most vulnerable. \nYou’ll come away with a greater understanding of how empowering individuals financially can have a positive impact on overall health and well-being\, and how we can support your clients through our free financial workshops\, advocacy\, and one-on-one coaching. \nMurray Baker is the Manager\, Financial Empowerment\, for Family Services of Greater Vancouver. He is also a leading North American authority on student financial planning and author of the bestseller\, The Debt Free Graduate: How to Survive College or University Without Going Broke (HarperCollins). \nHe has worked in financial literacy for over 24 years and also writes for the Good Money blog and authored several reports. He is passionate about financial education and empowering individuals to take greater control of their finances and become savvy consumers. He advocates for vulnerable populations\, including promoting policy changes that facilitate the financial well-being of all people in Canada and developing programs that foster universal financial literacy.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-financial-literacy-family-services-of-greater-vancouver
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20220110T190345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T200638Z
UID:9358-1643029200-1643034600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:It’s Not Right! Stopping Adult Abuse Zoom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:BC CRN would like to invite you to join us online for an It’s Not Right! – Stopping Adult Abuse Zoom Workshop facilitated by Regional Mentor Ken Kuhn. \nApproximately 1 in 6 or 15.7% of people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings–financial\, emotional\, physical\, sexual\, neglect and more.  Attendees will learn skills to interrupt the cycle of abuse\, how to support those being abused\, and who to contact for help.  The program is offered virtually and everyone is welcome! \nTo join this workshop\, please register now.  Virtual details will also be sent to registrants in an email 1 day prior to the event.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/inrjan2422
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211101T193527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T211820Z
UID:9070-1642501800-1642507200@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Family Caregivers of BC
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for this session.\nCaregiving is not new\, but families in Canada are now providing more complex care for a longer period of time than ever before. Family caregiving can take many forms. Do you provide care and support for an adult family member\, partner\, friend or neighbour? If so\, you are a caregiver. \nCaregivers are important supports in the health of family members and friends in BC. They also play an important role in reporting adult abuse\, neglect\, and self-neglect. Being a caregiver can sometimes feel like being on an emotional roller coaster. Many caregivers are also caregiving alone. In this session\, participants can expect to learn about: \n\nWhat a family caregiver is and the types of tasks and activities that comprise the role.\nCommon caregiver needs and the impacts of the work on the health of the caregiver.\nThe needs of a caregiver to stay healthy and the complexities of the feelings a caregiver may experience.\nThe resources and supports for caregivers\, including the process of creating a support plan and tips on how to strengthen a caregiver’s support network.\n\nThis presentation is open to everyone\, including people who are caregivers\, people who will become caregivers\, and people who work with caregivers. There will be time at the end of the session for questions. \n(Photo: L. Rodrigues)\nLycia Rodrigues began her professional career as a psychologist in Brazil\, working within a public health programming context for adults and caregivers dealing with chronic diseases. She has a \nMaster’s degree with a focus on Gerontology. Improving the quality of life for seniors and caregivers has been a significant part of Lycia’s vocational calling in various capacities in non-profit organizations and health authorities in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Lycia is grateful that her work at FCBC allows her to connect deeply with caregivers\, developing relationships that offer her a better understanding of how to increase meaningful supports for family and friend caregivers. \nProvincial Learning Events are free webinars that take place the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm (PST). Everyone is welcome.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-family-caregivers-of-bc
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211111T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T013413Z
UID:9144-1639044000-1639047600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:RCMP Webinar: Infodemic - Disinformation & Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:The rapid spread of disinformation on the internet has far reaching consequences to you and society. Join us to learn more! Presented by: The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Crime Prevention/Crime Reduction Unit and the National Security Enforcement Section. We will be addressing several topics\, including online disinformation and misinformation\, hate-motivated crime and radicalization to violence. The Disinformation and Misinformation presentation serves as an introduction to the topic and will help attendees distinguish between disinformation and misinformation\, understand how an Infodemic is created online\, apply critical thinking skills to prevent the spread online\, learn how to identify and support people who are vulnerable with additional resources. \nTo attend this free webinar\, please email E_Federal_FPPE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.  A joining link will be provided at a later date.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/rcmp-webinar-infodemic-disinformation-misinformation
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211115T181142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T181213Z
UID:9156-1639042200-1639049400@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:RCMP Webinar: Elder Abuse - Criminal Remedies\, Case Law and Provincial Resources
DESCRIPTION:Online webinar event (Zoom) hosted by E Division Community Policing Services. \nCanadian Centre for Elder Law\nThe Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) conducts research and develops reports and educational tools on legal and policy issues related to aging. We will discuss the criminal code remedies in elder abuse investigation as well as sentencing principles\, prosecution challenges and other legal remedies related to elder abuse investigations.\nPresenter: Krista James. National Director \nVancouver Community Costal Health\nVancouver Coastal Health ReAct Adult Protection Program provides consultation and coordinates response to elder abuse\, neglect and self neglect. Director of the program will provide a brief outline the role of a Designated Agencies under the Adult Guardianship Act and focus specifically on the interface between RCMP and designated agencies in emergency situations.\nPresenter: Amanda Brown. Director \nBC Association of Community Response Network\nThe BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) grew from the need to create an on-going\, provincially funded support structure to benefit vulnerable adults. We will explain who the BCCRN is and how we support communities to raise awareness and prevention of adult abuse\, neglect\, and self neglect. We will look at Ageism\, abuse\, our premier workshops/presentations\, and the Decision Tree.\nPresenter: Doug Newberry. BC CRN Mentor and Program Implementation Leader \nRegister now.  There is no course fee.  After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing joining instructions.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/rcmp-webinar-elder-abuse-criminal-remedies-case-law-and-provincial-resources
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20210626T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T194401Z
UID:7688-1638748800-1638835199@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, see the Department for Women and Gender Equality website.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20210626T194252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T194609Z
UID:7686-1637798400-1637884799@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
DESCRIPTION:For more information on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women\, please visit https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211101T193029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T193029Z
UID:9068-1637058600-1637064000@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Supporting Older Women in the BC Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for this session. \nThe BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) trains\, supports\, and advocates for the Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program in BC. BCSTH supports 117 member programs in over 80 communities in the province\, providing emergency safe shelter\, housing\, and specialized support services to women\, children\, and youth who are experiencing or who are at risk of violence\, including sexual assault and intimate partner violence. \nAbuse of older women is similar in many ways to violence against women who are in earlier stages of life. Physical\, emotional\, and sexual abuse can occur at any time in a woman’s life. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the work of BCSTH\, including our members’ housing portfolio and the housing and support services available to older women. Together\, we will explore recent data that speaks to the increasing numbers of women ages 50+ who are coming into transition housing\, and the common ground among our organizations that can ensure safe shelter and support services are coordinated and effective for all women. \nAmy S. FitzGerald is the Executive Director and the former Director of Training & Programs at the BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH). Previously\, Amy was a policy analyst working on gender-based violence issues as they relate to coordinated community responses\, the workplace\, and transportation in rural and remote BC. She has been a public interest lawyer for over 20 years and served as the domestic violence Assistant Attorney General at the Vermont Attorney General’s Office working on unsolved homicides and domestic violence litigation\, policy\, training and legislation\, as well as a Legal Services lawyer and Public Defender in Vermont and NYC. Amy was the founding chair of Vermont’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission\, served on Vermont’s Child Fatality Review Team and the BC Coroner’s Service Death Review Panel reviewing Intimate Partner Violence Deaths from 2010 – 2015. \nAmy can be reached at amy@bcsth.ca.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-supporting-older-women-in-the-bc-womens-transition-housing-and-supports-program
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211101T190501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T190502Z
UID:9065-1636462800-1636470000@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Gatekeeper Program
DESCRIPTION:The Gatekeeper Program is designed to help citizens identify high-risk people\, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Gatekeepers can play an important role in the community in keeping our citizens safe\, secure\, and independent. \nWho are Gatekeepers? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults – YOU! \n\nBank personnel\nMeter readers\nVolunteers\, caregivers\, drivers\nPharmacy personnel\nPost office workers\, letter carriers\nRestaurant personnel\nGrocery store clerks\nChurches\, social clubs\n\nCome join us on Zoom and learn virtually. Everyone is welcome! \nDates: November 5th & November 9th\nTime: 1PM Pacific Time\nPlease RSVP: programs@bccrns.ca
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/gatekeeper-program-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211101T190340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T190340Z
UID:9057-1636117200-1636124400@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Gatekeeper Program
DESCRIPTION:The Gatekeeper Program is designed to help citizens identify high-risk people\, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Gatekeepers can play an important role in the community in keeping our citizens safe\, secure\, and independent. \nWho are Gatekeepers? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults – YOU! \n\nBank personnel\nMeter readers\nVolunteers\, caregivers\, drivers\nPharmacy personnel\nPost office workers\, letter carriers\nRestaurant personnel\nGrocery store clerks\nChurches\, social clubs\n\nCome join us on Zoom and learn virtually. Everyone is welcome! \nDates: November 5th & November 9th\nTime: 1PM Pacific Time\nPlease RSVP: programs@bccrns.ca
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/gatekeeper-program
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20210626T194047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T194047Z
UID:7684-1635724800-1636329599@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:BC Crime Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1-7 is BC Crime Prevention Week. Seniors are safer when we reach out and show them\, we care. Elder Abuse is a growing problem in Canada.  Involved\, caring communities keep all vulnerable adults safe. \nApproximately 1 in 10 Canadians aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse although these statistics may not show the true picture as some adults do not report crime or abuse. \nEveryday\, citizens especially seniors are impacted by the effects of crime in our communities. Awareness is the best protection against crime. Many people may not realize the simple actions make a difference not only their own lives\, but the lives of those in their communities. Power to instill change is found in the knowledge each of us hold. This creates a responsibility to do what we can in our communities to bring awareness to the issues impacting the sense of safety and well-being. \nIt must be noted that abuse can fall into 2 categories: criminal and non-criminal offences. Possible signs of abuse: \n\nthe onset of unexplained physical injuries\, like bruising\, sprains or broken bones\na change in financial status\nabandoning / leaving a dependent elder alone for long periods of time\na sudden change in the elder’s appearance\nbedsores\, unattended medical needs\, poor hygiene\, and unusual weight loss are indicators of possible neglect\nbelittling\, threats\, and other uses of power and control by spouses or those who should be in a position of trust are indicators of verbal or emotional abuse\nfrequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly person\n\nIf you suspect an individual is the victim of abuse or a scam\, talk to the individual or a local agency. Contact your local CRN for additional information.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/bc-crime-prevention-week-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20211016T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T154839Z
UID:8843-1634639400-1634644800@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:October Provincial Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:Your Communities’ Future – How to Achieve Population-Level Change presented by Paul Born\, co-Founder\, co-Chief Executive Officer\, Tamarack Institute; Founder\, Director\, Vibrant Communities. \nRegistration is now open for this session. \nThis workshop builds on Tamarack’s experience designing and leading large-scale change initiatives for communities. \nIn this session\, participants will: \n\nConsider the role of collective action and deep community engagement.\nUnderstand how to achieve community innovation that leads to population-level impacts.\nLearn how to build a common agenda and to achieve a collective impact for sustainable long-term change.\n\nPaul Born has spent the last 20 years coaching communities across Canada and the United States to design and implement large-scale social change initiatives. He grew up in BC as the son of refugees. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Tamarack Institute\, a 40\,000-member learning community\, and is the founder and director of Vibrant Communities\, a Collective Impact movement with campaigns that support Communities Ending Poverty and Cities Deepening Community\, Communities Building Youth Futures\, and Community Climate Transitions\, which are active in over 400 cities. \nPaul is also the author of four books including two Canadian best sellers. He is a global faculty member of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) and a senior fellow of Ashoka\, the world’s largest network of social innovators. Paul was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2019. \nProvincial Learning Events are free webinars that take place the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm (PST). Everyone is welcome. \nView BC CRN’s events calendar. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter\, or email us at info@bccrns.ca to receive notifications of upcoming webinars and to receive advance registration information. \n(Header Photo: Paul Born. Photo courtesy of P. Born.)
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/october-provincial-learning-event
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20210617T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T194703Z
UID:7626-1633046400-1633132799@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:National Seniors Day
DESCRIPTION:October 1 is National Seniors Day\, an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate older adults.  The intent of National Seniors Day is to showcase the contribution seniors make to the Canadian economy and that their contribution is valuable and ongoing. Seniors helped build our communities and our country. \nBC Community Response Network’s intent in connecting to this event is to bring awareness to abuse\, neglect and self-neglect of our vulnerable seniors. \nCanadian seniors make up more than 15.6 percent of the population.  By 2030\, seniors will reach 9.5 million and make up 23% of Canadians. \nSadly\, many older adults are vulnerable to multiple forms of abuse and need everyone to be supportive.  It is easy to show your respect and gratitude for the older adults in your life. There are many options to thank the seniors in your life for all their hard work and show them just how much they’re appreciated. \nHere are just a few: \n\nSay “thank you”\nTake a walk together\nCook a meal together\nTreat them to a day out\nSend a card to a senior you care about\nSmile and just say “hi”\nPost a message on the Seniors in Canada Facebook page\n\nShow you care.  Your local CRN can provide information and support to seniors.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/nationalseniorsday2021
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20210830T174153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T220227Z
UID:8319-1632960000-1633046399@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Please see attached statement from BC CRN in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. \nMurray Rankin\, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation\, and Selina Robinson\, Minister of Finance\, have released the following statement on marking the federal Truth and Reconciliation Day: \n“Over the last two months Canadians have been coming to terms with what survivors of residential schools have always known. Indigenous peoples are bringing to light the true history of this country and the atrocities of the residential school system. \n“We share the grief\, the pain and the outrage and understand that we have a painful but necessary road ahead of us to walk together\, to right wrongs and to support Indigenous communities who are carrying this ongoing burden with strength\, resilience and leadership. The need has never been greater to listen and to learn about B.C.’s colonial history and to seek truth\, justice and reconciliation. As government\, we have an important role in this process\, and we know that non-Indigenous British Columbians throughout the province want to play an active part in this critical work. \n“In June\, the federal government announced Sept. 30 as a new annual statutory day to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour those who were lost and the survivors\, families and communities who continue to grieve. \n“In recent years\, Sept. 30 has been known as Orange Shirt Day\, so called because of the residential school experiences of the campaign’s founder\, Phyllis Webstad. It is a day when we honour the children who suffered in the residential school system\, and many residential school survivors and supporters have advocated for this to become a national day of commemoration\, to respond to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. \n“Over the coming months\, the Province will work with Indigenous leaders\, organizations and communities on the best and most respectful ways to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day here in B.C.\, followed by engagement with business and labour stakeholders for their perspectives on how the national day is commemorated in future years. \n“The national holiday will be observed this Sept. 30 by federal employees and workers in federally regulated workplaces. We have advised provincial public-sector employers to honour this day and in recognition of the obligations in the vast majority of collective agreements. Many public services will remain open but may be operating at reduced levels. However\, most schools\, post-secondary institutions\, some health sector workplaces\, and Crown corporations will be closed. \n“Our government is calling on all of us who deliver services to the public to use this opportunity to consider what each of us can do as individuals to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and to recommit to understanding the truth of our shared history\, to accept and learn from it and in doing so\, help to create a better\, more inclusive British Columbia.” \n  \nRetrieved from: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0048-001531
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T043249
CREATED:20210830T175213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T192814Z
UID:8321-1632220200-1632225600@bccrns.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - The Energy Conservation Assistance Program Community Partners Offer: Helping Income Qualified Households Live More Comfortably
DESCRIPTION:September 21\, 2021: The Energy Conservation Assistance Program Community Partners Offer: Helping Income Qualified Households Live More Comfortably presented by Kathleen Dixon\, Conservation and Energy Management Team\, FortisBC \nRegistration is now open for this session. \nJoin us for our first Provincial Learning Event after summer hiatus! \nThis presentation is best suited to individuals and teams of community-based organizations and non-profits. \nSession participants will: \n\nReceive an introduction to the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) for Income-Qualified Households\, including information about the free products and services qualified could households receive.\nLearn more about the benefits of the ECAP Community Partners Offer.\nUnderstand how to help clients save money on utility bills and make their homes more comfortable during the hot and cold months\, all while conserving energy.\nDiscuss ideas for educating social service organization clients about the ECAP.\n\nBC CRN is partnering with BC Hydro and FortisBC to support communities and community partners in implementing the ECAP province-wide by helping to distribute registration forms. \nKathleen Dixon is a program administrator with FortisBC’s Conservation and Energy Management team. Over the past two years\, she has been working with social service organizations to help income-qualified households live more comfortably through various energy conservation assistance programs. She is passionate about the Energy Conservation Assistance Program: Community Partners Offer because it helps to support vulnerable households and community social service organizations. \nProvincial Learning Events are free webinars that take place the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm. Everyone is welcome. \nFollow us on Facebook or Twitter\, or email us to receive notifications of upcoming webinars and to receive advance registration information. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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