On February 28, 2018, we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.

Ideafest is UVic’s week-long festival of research, art and innovation, running from March 5–10, 2018. This year’s festival features over 40 outstanding events on topics ranging from climate change and chamber music to Indigenous law and antibiotic resistance. All events are free and open to the public.

Mental health concerns affect at least one in five children and youth.  

This May 7th, in your home, school, workplace and/or community, start a conversation about the importance of taking care of ourselves – what does “taking care of me” Look Like, Sound Like and Feel Like. May 7th is about having caring conversations and making connections between children, youth and caring... Read more

The purpose of the conference is to create opportunities for open, respectful, and meaningful conversations between different segments of society to inspire change at both the individual and community level. The goal of the day is to collaborate with educators, community partners, and the public at large to foster opportunities... Read more

Too many slammed doors and ultimatums? Wondering where your beautiful little kid went? This presentation will explore some of the challenges parents face in supporting their teens’ development, and some of the challenges teens face in communicating with their parents.   Among other topics, the presentation will focus on: Human (and... Read more

An amazing opportunity for those that work with children and youth or parents of children and youth! Janet White is a clinical counsellor and relationship specialist. Join us to hear her discuss how we can work to create capable adults. Time for Q & A to follow. Click on the website below to... Read more

Are you interested in using school gardens as year-round learning grounds but need help getting started? Do you need tips for caring for your garden and incorporating it into your teaching practice? Do you want to use your school garden produce or local harvest in your classroom? Would you like... Read more

City of Victoria Youth Council invites youth to be a part of their upcoming Diversity Film Festival. They are currently looking for film submissions that showcase  ethnic roots. For further information email: diversityfilmfest@gmail.com The deadline for submissions is May 20th, 2018, 11:59PM.

Parent Education Evening: Food Allergies and Schools, Speaker Dr. S Cameron, Pediatric Allergist Do you have any specific questions regarding food allergies in schools? How have you managed food allergies for your child when they are at school? We are gathering questions for the speaker, please send them to info@vcpac.ca Register... Read more

A free workshop for parents and caregivers
Do you have a gender creative person in your family?
Do you want to be a better ally to your child’s gender creative friends and their families?
Are you seeking support with advocating for your gender creative loved one?
Do you want to take an active role in creating inclusive schools and communities
All children and youth deserve respect, care, and equal opportunities to reach their full potential. How can we create safer spaces and experiences for our young ones who are exploring and expressing gender creative and diverse ways?

Take the next step in becoming a leader in social justice initiatives! Join Project Respect and a diverse group of other awesome young folks this summer for discussions, projects, art, theatre, and more!  Every two weeks we’ll get together to explore topics related to the harm and sometimes violence that... Read more

Victoria's Pride Parade is a beautiful display of diversity, spirit, creativity and unity. Greater Victoria School District will be participating in the Pride Parade with a float and walking contingent. If you would like to join us please connect with the GSA representative in your local school.   Pride Parade... Read more

Register your child for the 8-week Allergy Pals/Allies online mentorship program so they can: Build a support network by connecting with other children who have food allergies Learn strategies for managing their food allergies Feel more confident managing their food allergies

Red Cross Respect Education invites you to a 7-hour training for PHE 10 and other interested teachers. Please join us at no charge for this one-day workshop based on the ERAC-certified Healthy Youth Relationships course developed by the Canadian Red Cross. This training will help PHE 10 teachers meet the... Read more

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and community agencies to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. You can find learning resources and teaching guides on the Orange Shirt Day website.

Farm 2 School annual Grant Writing Workshop with Whole Foods Market. We are encouraging teams of two or more from schools to attend. The two grants available this year are the school garden grant (2K) and the pollinator garden grant (2K). You are able to apply for any grant that... Read more

The Youth Food Gathering is an annual event that brings together youth between the ages of 14-24. Participants enjoy hands-on workshops on the subjects of cooking, gardening, local food, culturally diverse food, healthy food, nutrition, and so much more.

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society will be running a Focus Group on Tuesday, December 11th from 5-6pm to look at potentially starting a Trans & Non-Binary Support Group for Youth 13-19 years of age.  For any questions please contact Addison Lee at the Alliance Club: allianceclub@vyes.ca or 250-361-3923

This presentation will help parents understand how inclusive education benefits every child in the classroom.

Save the date for the Eleventh Annual Vancouver Neufeld Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Registration will open in December.

Together the Foundry Victoria and Camosun College are offering free Naloxone Training for youth. For more information contact the Foundry Victoria 250-383-3552

The McCreary Foundation will present the findings of the 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey in Victoria on March 15th at 10am at St Ann’s Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria.  You can RSVP for this event at mccreary@mcs.bc.ca.  

Free Massive Online Open Course Engage with Indigenous knowledge keepers, educational leaders, and resources to enhance your understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconciliation in the places where you live, learn, and work. 1904_MOOC_poster

Parenting from a Dad's Perspective is a free 4-week class for self-identifies fathers of children up to age 6. We'll look at child development, nurture and structure, healthy relationships, communication, and responding to behaviours.

Bike to Work Week started right here in Victoria 25 years ago!  Bike to Work Week is a commuter behaviour change campaign designed around a free and fun event. Its purpose is to raise the profile of commuter cycling and to expand commuter use of the bicycle. Register Here

The Saanich Youth Awards Program recognizes young people aged 12 to 19 years old who live, learn or play in the Municipality of Saanich. We are seeking those who have demonstrated significant personal achievements or contributions to our community. Anyone can nominate a youth including teachers, coaches, peers and neighbours.... Read more

Ride Don’t Hide is a nationwide fundraising bike ride that brings mental health out into the open. Ride Don’t Hide is the largest mental health bike ride in Canada with almost 10,000 riders and hundreds more family members, friends and volunteers across Canada taking part, raising more than $2 million each year... Read more

As this event is outside the school year it will not be supervised. Participation is voluntary.

In this presentation, we will discuss suicidality in youth and help parents understand how they can best guide their children who might be thinking or talking about suicide, and what services exist in the community. Presenter: Liz Radermacher from NEED2 Suicide Prevention        

*** Register by February 10th for Early Bird Pricing**** Vancouver Island Parent Conference 2020 is planned to be a wonderful event!  The focus this year is the ‘Balancing Act’ we live daily as parents. Being a parent is a rewarding part of our lives.  We see what we do as... Read more

Oaklands Community Association, in partnership with ViaSport, is excited to be offering an All Youth Matter Inclusion Training. In this workshop, you’ll learn about factors that contribute to an inclusive environment, how to identity and address barriers and biases, and steps to take to intervene and stop discrimination. Take home... Read more