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Free Wills and Estates (On-Reserve) Seminar
July 22, 2020 — Free Wills & Estates (On- Reserve) Webinar Barbara M. Morin, B.Ed., JD. Director of Policy and HR, Indian Residential School Survivor Society Topics covered: 1. What is the difference between on- & off-reserve Wills? 2. Basic Terminology 3. How to do your own Will 4. Basic Q & A July 22nd, 2020 10 to 12 pm Webinar Sponsored...
Honouring Our Life Givers
May 6, 2020 — Honouring Our Life Givers is a series of performances free on the Microsoft Zoom app, taking place on Sunday May 10th at 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time. If you would like to receive a free registration code, please e-mail eventsaaustcentre@gmail.com. Performers include Murray Porter, Andrea Menard, Michel Lee Bruyere and Larissa Healy.
First Nations Health Authority First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day Program
April 9, 2020 — Please visit attached link and see this new program here in BC. https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/need-to-see-a-doctor-introducing-the-first-nations-virtual-doctor-of-the-day The goal of the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program is to provide virtual primary health care support to BC First Nations citizens and their families as well as health care providers. Please note: If you have an existing doctor or nurse practitioner, please...
"She Will Not Be Forgotten", Remembering and Honouring Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
March 12, 2020 — REMEMBERING AND HONOURINGOUR MURDERED MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS“She will not be forgotten” March 12-13, 20209:00am – 3:00pmThe Longhouse850 Mackenzie AvenueWilliams Lake, BC Join us for an opening ceremony to remember our murdered and missing women and girlsThere will be keynote speakers and information presentations. Peer support services and Cultural Support services will be available on site.Snacks and Lunch provided...
IRSSS Kamloops Office Offering Status Card Renewal Services
January 14, 2020 — Apply for a secure Certificate of Indian Status Card Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM - 3:00PM Required: BC Drivers License, Passport or BC Health Services Card IRSSS Kamloops Office Ground Floor, 274B Halston Avenue Kamloops BC V2H 1P7 250-851-1147 Please note: This process is for those who already have a status card, and it is time to renew it. Approximate time...
Federal Indian Day School Class Action
November 21, 2019 — "What’s Happening On October 31st, Class Counsel received a court challenge to the Indian Day School settlement from David Schulze (Partner, Dionne Schulze, S.E.N.C.) on behalf of his client, a class member. Class Counsel is in the process of assessing the challenge. What Does this Mean for Class Members If not resolved in the next few weeks, this court...
B4 Vancouver
August 17, 2018 — Vancouver Native Education College and Indiginext is offering this summer youth camp for Indigenous youth aged 15 and older for two weeks in August, 2018. The Discovery Foundation is providing the funding. Please register with Native Education College admin@indigenext.com
Weaving Reconciliation Our Way
May 24, 2018 — This will be travelling to various cities this spring / summer. Starting in Vancouver BC, then Penticton, Winnipeg and Toronto. Keep yourself posted on show times in your city. Native Earth Vancouver Moving TheatreNative Earth Performing Arts - Facebook Native Earth Performing Arts
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
April 16, 2018 — This service provides a new option for individuals, particularly youth, who may be more comfortable accessing counselling services online, as opposed to over the phone.
Aboriginal Veterans Lunch
November 18, 2017 — Please join us as we honour the aboriginal men and women who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. We shall not forget the sacrifices and bravery that aboriginal war veterans had to take for our families and country. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at our East Vancouver office on Nanaimo Street. Contact 604-985-4464 for more details. ...
National Aboriginal Veterans Day
November 8, 2017 — IRSSS would like to extend our gratitude to all Canadian and USA Veterans. Your sacrifices will always be remembered in our hearts, souls and spirits. Lest We Forget! Poppy Art graciously done by Andy Everson.
Orange Shirt Day
September 29, 2017 — Indian Residential School Survivors Society is proud to announce that we will be hosting an Orange Shirt Day Walk on Friday September 29 with Britannia Community Services Centre. It will start from the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre (1607 E Hastings St) and go to Britannia Community Services Centre (1661 Napier St.) along Commercial Drive. Be at VAFC before 9:30AM to...
Canada's 150th is not a Memorable Time to Celebrate for Indian Residential School Survivors
June 30, 2017 —
Historical Inter-Generational Trauma 'Colonization/Labels/Violence
March 20, 2017 — Good Afternoon Everyone! IRSSS will be hosting "Historical Inter-Generational Trauma 'Colonization/Labels/Violence'" workshop every two weeks, if requested, at our East Vancouver Office. See picture/poster for complete details! Please spread the word & join us if you wish! Have a WONDERFUL day! :)
Medicine Wheel and Wellness
February 1, 2017 — Each week we will be having open discussions and giving some simple tips on the Medicine Wheel and Wellness. This week we are doing an introduction. Keep your eye out for our video where we'll give you a chance to receive a lil Wellness package. Here's our Wellness and Medicine wheel Schedule: Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Emotional Health Week...