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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Day
DESCRIPTION:June 1st is Intergenerational Day! \nIntergenerational community building focuses on connecting children and youth with older adults to foster stronger social bonds and help build respect across age groups. \nThese connections help individuals of different generations cultivate friendships\, understanding\, and compassion while collectively strengthening ties to their community.  Encouraging intergenerational relationships helps to prevent social isolation.  Social isolation makes people of all ages vulnerable to loneliness\, depression\, and/or abuse\, neglect\, and self-neglect. \nLearn more about how CRNs are building intergenerational bridges in their communities.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/intergenerational-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230606T120000
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Right! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop.  The workshop teaches people how to recognize warning signs of abuse of older adults and to respond safely and supportively.  True to life scenarios are explored to facilitate discussion and to build skills.  The agenda will include: \n\nExamples of the warning signs/risk factors of adult abuse and learning how to recognize them.\nDiscussions about ageism.\nVideo scenarios of situations of abuse and neglect.\nSkill building opportunities (how to respond safely/supportively and how to have conversations about suspected abuse).\n\nCome join us – everyone is welcome! Register now or email us for more information.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/its-not-right-workshop-7
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Ageism Presentation (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend BC CRN’s newest presentation offering\, hosted by the West End Seniors Network (WE CRN) at 1447 Barclay\, Vancouver\, BC. \nAgeism is highly prevalent and is the most socially accepted and tolerated form of discrimination in Canada. Like sexism or racism\, ageism is discrimination – based on someone’s age. Ageism can occur at any point in our lifespan – regardless of how old we are – and may lead to others making judgements about our background\, capability\, mental or physical status\, based only on their impression of our age. \nCome join us – everyone is welcome! Register at info@wesn.ca or by calling 604-669-5051
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/spotlight-on-ageism-presentation-vancouver
LOCATION:1447 Barclay\, Vancouver\, BC\, 1447 Barclay\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th\, 2023. \n1 senior abused is 1 too many. \nUnfortunately\, when it comes to showing just how urgent a problem elder abuse is\, the numbers don’t lie: \n\n1 in 2 people are prejudiced against older people (Global Report on Ageism\, World Health Organization)\nIn Canada\, a 2015 study estimated that 7.5% of Canadians 55 and older experienced abuse (Into the Light National Survey on the Mistreatment of Older Canadians\, National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly\, 2015)\nWomen aged 55-64 years comprised the largest proportion of victims of femicide (19%) (Call it Femicide Report\, Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability\, 2020)\nIn Ontario\, there was a 250% increase in calls to the Seniors Safety Line in 2020 (Assaulted Women’s Help Line\, 2021)\n\nThe basic human rights of older Canadians are being challenged and undercut every day.  It is estimated that 1 in 6 seniors globally experience elder abuse.  We\, as a country\, cannot allow this to continue. \nJoin the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) this June 15th for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to help create a national conversation around elder abuse prevention\, and help spread awareness around what can be done to uphold and protect the rights of older adults in your community.  BC CRN’s 80+ community response networks (CRNs) are currently planning activities and events geared towards spreading awareness around the province in anticipation of WEAAD. \nLearn more.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/weaad2023
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:World Elder Abuse Awareness Day National Webinar Event
DESCRIPTION:On June 15th\, BC CRN in partnership with CanAge\, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario\, and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse will be hosting a free national webinar event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. \nThis is the main event of WEAAD—a not-to-be-missed interactive experience that brings together a panel of experts\, political figures\, advocates and concerned people like you to engage in an inspiring discussion about how we\, as a country\, can end elder abuse and protect the rights of older people. \nThe event features an all-star lineup of speakers\, including some very special guests.  Learn more at WEAAD.ca. \nMake sure you secure your seat quickly\, as space is limited (and share widely with your networks!). \nRegister now.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/weaad-national-webinar-event
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:From the Government of Canada website on National Indigenous Day June 21 \n“Indigenous peoples” is a collective name for the original peoples of North America and their descendants. More than 1.67 million people in Canada identify themselves as an Aboriginal person\, according to the 2016 Census. Aboriginal peoples are: \n\nThe fastest growing population in Canada – grew by 42.5% between 2006 and 2016\nThe youngest population in Canada – about 44% were under the age of 25 in 2016\n\nThe Canadian Constitution recognizes 3 groups of Aboriginal peoples: referred to as First Nations\, Inuit and Métis. These are 3 distinct peoples with unique histories\, languages\, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. The links below provide more information on each group: \n\nFirst Nations\nThere are more than 630 First Nation communities in Canada\, which represent more than 50 Nations and 50 Indigenous languages.\nInuit\nLearn about Inuit\, the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic. The word Inuit means “the people” in the Inuit language of Inuktitut.\nMétis\nFind out more about Métis communities in Canada.\n\nBritish Columbia \nThere are 198 distinct First Nations in BC.  Each has its own traditions.  There are 30 languages and 60 dialects spoken. \n\nView the map of First Nations in BC.\n\nCRNS in three communities in BC’s Northwest (Houston\, Smithers and Hazelton Community Response Networks) have an ongoing project on wellness and the land relating to traditional practices and medicines. The project has been developed on the traditional territories of the Wet’su’we’ten and Gitxsan peoples who have been stewards of the land for time immemorial. We appreciate their sharing information and wise practices from knowledge holders. \n\nView the Facebook page for Magical Backyard Medicines project\n\nFurther information from the Government of Canada can be found here:  \n\nFunding programs\nNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\nBenefits and rights\nPublications\n\nThere is a large free database of information from the Federal Government on many topics and issues available free of charge – for instance\, this document. \nPublications on this site: \n\n‘Stop Abuse’ – co-created document on Indigenous communities’ responses to issues of abuse (written with Indigenous communities)\n‘Being Least Intrusive Paper’ – creating a culturally safe practice in relations with Indigenous communities.\n‘Being Least Intrusive’ (Struthers and Neufeld) – tool with orientation to stepping into Indigenous communities; intervention section for community heath staff and mainstream health authority staff. (Written with the Kwakiutl District Health Council). Adopted by Vancouver Island Health Authority for their staff delivering services to Indigenous communities).\n‘In A Good Way’ – a meaning centered practice for those working with Indigenous communities.\n\nLearn more.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-3
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SUMMARY:See Something\, Say Something! Workshop - VPL Online
DESCRIPTION:How to Support Older\, Vulnerable\, and At-Risk Adults: See Something\, Say Something!  Hosted in partnership with the BC CRN and the Vancouver Public Library. \nThis presentation is geared towards those who have regular contact with the general public and with older\, at-risk and vulnerable adult populations as part of their daily routines or work activities. The program provides information on what abuse or neglect can look like and how to get these people the support they need to remain safe and healthy members of our communities. This program also explains the ethical and legal implications of responding to adult abuse and neglect in BC. \nTo join this Zoom event you will need a computer\, tablet or phone with internet access. (It is ideal to have a webcam and microphone\, though this is not essential). \nRegister now.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/see-something-say-something-workshop-vpl-online
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