Fire Safety – new program

Hey everyone, there’s a pilot program taking place in Kelowna to help residents make their properties more fire-safe and reduce the impact of wildfire on the community by offering free removal and chipping of specific woody debris. Check it out!

Hey everyone, you can check out CLBC’s latest update for individuals and families here! There are some great events coming up, you can find them in the Self Advocate Corner.

Reconcili-Action!

Hey everyone, a local organization called Global Citizen Events is planning an entire month of activities in the Okanagan to promote reconciliation!

  • Participate – Indigenous Discovery Tours! Mar. 11, Mar. 12, or Mar. 13 (family gathering)
  • Attend – Water ceremony (and ongoing events through the month) Mar. 22
  • Live-stream – Stories and song with Cheryl Bear! Mar. 12

There are many more ongoing events on the Global Citizen Events website, including Arts for Social Change. Check it out!

If you haven’t heard of Global Citizen Events, they are an annual initiative that promotes the UN Sustainable Development Goals and celebrates the impact of local citizens in global and humanitarian efforts through their mission (Entertain, Educate, and Inspire to Action). You can learn more about them here.

International Women’s Day!

Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day! The theme this year is #BreakTheBiascheck out videos submitted by the global community about celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality (or make and submit your own!).

Do you use social media? Consider posting using a selfie card to encourage others to commit to taking action – check them out here.

Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Hey everyone, Kelowna Museums is hosting Women of the Okanagan — a virtual celebration of women. Tickets include interactive packs, fun props and coupons for local businesses, and additional proceeds are in support of the Kelowna Women’s Shelter. If you’re interested, check out the info here!

Celebrate Black History Month!

Hey everyone, we’re celebrating Black History Month in Canada and we wanted to share some cool videos we found highlighting some amazing Canadians including Harriet Tubman, Elijah McCoy, and William Hall — check it out here! You can also connect to events, resources, and organizations locally here!

And, to get started, check out the video below!

CLBC update for Home Share Providers…

Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting an MS Teams update for home share providers on Feb. 24 (12-1 pm PST) with Ross Chilton (CLBC CEO), Brenda Gillette (BC CEO Network CEO), and Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer).

See info from CLBC on how to register for this call — until now, these updates have been via teleconference, and they will now be using MS Teams.

If you have questions, please email them by noon on Tuesday, February 22, to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca with the subject line: FEB 24 COVID CALL.

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