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Join an informative virtual session on the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI). The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative was created by the Federal government through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to help increase the capacity of grassroot not-for-profit organizations serving Black communities in...
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Story and photos by Liam Hill-Allan. Neighbours in the Hastings-Sunrise may have noticed something new happening in Pandora Park on Wednesday afternoons. The Kiwassa-led Pandora Community Food Market is all about bringing healthy foods into the neighbourhood. The market offers the community a mix of...
Read MoreThe Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) is pleased to announce the release of the BC Migrant Worker Supports Service Map. About the Service Map The idea behind this map was that organizations and individuals can use the map to find and connect with organizations supporting Migrant...
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Stephanie Wright (Gitxalla Nation) gently tells the story of Orange Shirt Day to young people in Kiwassa childcare programs. Kiwassa staff member Stephanie Wright (Gitxalla Nation) was our in-house storyteller for Orange Shirt Day this year. She used smudging bowl and drum to share the...
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The Literacy Roundtable partners have collaborated online since the beginning of COVID-19, to help neighbours in need stay connected with their learning goals and social circles. Celebrating Literacy Month in BC this September! The importance of community literacy during COVID-19 is widely recognized by our...
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 – 8:00 pm This year we are hosting our AGM on Zoom to ensure the safety of our members. If you would like to virtually, please email sarag@kiwassa.ca for the link. Share your neighbourhood stories Would you like...
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