Homegoing: Blackness and Belonging Across the Canada/US Border
"But, where are you really from?" Exploring the boundaries of racial belonging in Canada and the US. The Simon Fraser University Department of History invites you to attend the second lecture in our 2021-2022 Annual Public Lecture Series, Highlighting Black Histories. Due to COVID-19, this year's lectures will have a only a limited number of… Read More »Homegoing: Blackness and Belonging Across the Canada/US Border
Library Champions Information Session
Squamish Public Library 37907 Second Avenue, Squamish, British ColumbiaThe Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast Libraries invite you to attend a Library Champions Information Session online on Zoom. Participants must have PR but not citizenship. More here: https://newtobc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SunshineCoast_SeatoSky_LibraryChampionsProject_January_Information-Session.pdf TO REGISTER, GO TO: https://tinyurl.com/3trx6v2d or visit www.newtobc.ca and click on the red “Register Here” button. Participating libraries: Bowen Island, Gibsons and District, Lillooet, Pemberton… Read More »Library Champions Information Session
Online Zumba Class
The Women's Centre and the Squamish Welcome Centre work in partnership to advocate for women of our community and to create equal gender and healthier communities. These weekly Zumba classes has the goal of connecting women in our community, empower them, and provide motivation and benefits for their health and wellbeing. Each class will be… Read More »Online Zumba Class
Building Inclusive Communities: Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism is when we accept and encourage many cultures to thrive together. It can have great outcomes and it discourages hate, racism and discrimination. Canada is unique because by law, we all have a right to preserve, enhance, and share our cultural heritage. We must also respect each other’s right to do the same. This… Read More »Building Inclusive Communities: Multiculturalism
Building Inclusive Communities: Diversity & Equity
The second event in the Building Inclusive Communities series in the Sea to Sky Corridor focuses on Diversity and Equity. Our communities in the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast are increasingly diverse. And it is well known that newcomers, immigrants and racialized people experience a number of barriers and inequities, such as access to… Read More »Building Inclusive Communities: Diversity & Equity
Building Inclusive Communities: Immigration
Our communities depend on immigration for our population, workforce and economic growth. Immigrants also have an important role in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next three years, Canada plans to welcome over 1.2 million new immigrants. What does this expected influx of new immigrants mean for our communities in the Sea to… Read More »Building Inclusive Communities: Immigration
Building Inclusive Communities
The fourth and final event in the Building Inclusive Communities series centres belonging. A sense of belonging is important for our quality of life, physical health and social and emotional wellbeing. It is a feeling that we matter to one another and to a community. A strong sense of belonging among community members is also… Read More »Building Inclusive Communities
Community Leadership Program
Practice your English and gain a certificate that can be useful for work, volunteering, and for your resume through this FREE program. Thursdays from 5:00 PM - 7:00pm on Zoom. Starting February 10th and ending April 10th. For more information and to register, email info@welcomewhistler.com
Mexican Tortillas Night
Join us for a Mexican Tortillas Night with your kids and friends! The event will be held next Wednesday, April 13th from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at the Women’s Centre. Register to attend, spaces are limited.
Non-profit Fair!
Junction Park & O'Siyam Pavilion 37950 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, British ColumbiaCome celebrate local volunteers at the Junction Park & O'Siyam Pavillion on April 30th. There will be a community stage, tables with representatives and volunteers from lots of local organizations, music, and opportunities for story telling.