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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.
Hey everyone, make sure you check out the Family Support Institute’s Calendar for Connection — there are tons of events happening this month! Here are a few:
Check out the full calendar of events here.
Hey everyone, CLBC has issued an update for individuals and families, you can find it here.
Hey everyone, there’s a local lights display starting up for the holidays today in Kelowna! Candy Cane Lane has a wonderful neighborhood display from December 1-January 1, and it’s a fun and festive (and socially-distanced!) activity for all this winter. Check out the article on Castanet or watch here:
Hey everyone, we have posted about PivotPoint’s fall online training sessions — don’t forget to sign up if you’re interested! December’s topic is Strategies to Promote the Independence of Life Skills.
Hey everyone, we’re focusing our posts on CAREGIVERS this month. We know that one of the challenges faced by many caregivers is…connecting with other caregivers, and connecting those they care for with others.
So…here is a great resource!
The Family Support Institute of BC offers their Calendar for Connection, as well as several other, each month. We’ve posted their events before, but we wanted to make sure you’d heard about ALL their calendars!
Lots happening online, too! Check it out.
