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Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day! The theme this year is #BreakTheBias — check 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.
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!
Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting their next update for individuals and families on March 10th (12-1 pm PST) using MS Teams. You can register by sending an email to clbc.administration@gov.bc.ca asking to attend. Email your COVID-19 questions to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca by Tuesday, March 8 @ noon, using the subject line: Mar 10 COVID CALL.
Hey everyone, some of you may have heard of Amanda Rocheleau and The Giving Tree podcast for helping professionals — Amanda has announced a 6-week online caregiver support group starting up this month. You can check out more information and details on how to sign up here.
Hey everyone, the Family Support Institute of BC is offering their WayFinders series starting on March 2nd! WayFinders is a free program that supports person-centered planning. You can check out more information on the registration page here.
Here’s the schedule – you can attend one or more of the sessions when you register:
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!
Hey everyone, some great news — physicians can write prescriptions for a year-long pass to Canada’s national parks! It’s called A Prescription for Nature, and the program is being introduced in BC. Check it out here! This program is one part of a plan to get people out into nature regularly to support health and wellbeing — another key part is reducing barriers to transportation.
How often do you get out into nature? Leave us a comment!
Hi everyone, CLBC is looking for input as they review their home sharing policies/procedures and guidance. They will be running test groups this month. If you’re interested in participating, check it out here!
Hey everyone, there is a free mental health workshop coming up:
FREE
Check out more information or register here: AutismBC Talks The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism with Jonathan Weiss — Events — AutismBC
Hey everyone, the City of Kelowna’s activity guide WINTER EDITION is now live! Check out the activities happening locally this winter to help get out and get active.
