Awaken Wellbeing of Educators Retreat

Roundhouse Farm

This is an invitation to come practice heart-centred self-care. Give yourself permission to nourish your body, find stillness in your thoughts and reconnect with the habits of wellbeing.

Play Group and Physical Literacy Symposium

University of Victoria

Playing your way to physical literacy. Training for recreation, health, sport, education and early childhood educators.

$25

Youth Food Conference 2017

Join 150 other youth in a weekend long conference focusing on food literacy, food security and fun!

K-12 Institute: Reframing Schools as Self-Reg Havens

University of Victoria

A Self-Reg Haven is somewhere where everyone feels emotionally, socially, culturally and physically safe and secure. It is where children and adults alike feel connected to their environment and to each other, where relationships are strong and stress is minimized. In this kind of environment everyone – children, educators, other... Read more

Good Food Summit 2017

Songhees Wellness Centre

Join us for this annual gathering of food security champions! This year, we are excited to gather with folks from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Our theme is 'Nourishing Island Connections' and our priority areas include cultural safety, Indigenous foods, school food initiatives, youth engagement, rural and remote... Read more

Free – $60

Let’s Talk About Drugs: Supporting school communities in addressing substance use with their students

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

SD 61, 62 & 63 Middle and Secondary Administrators, School Counsellors, Child and Youth Family Counsellors, as well as community partners are invited to an afternoon of reflection, learning and dialogue on substance use in our school communities. Please see website for more information or to register.

Free

Runs in the Family, A Queer Variety Show for Everybody

Metro Studio Theatre 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Staches and Lashes Collective presents: Runs In The Family, A Queer Variety Show For Everybody. It will be a full evening of inspiring, hilarious, moving, and identity-celebrating performances!

LGBTQ2 Conference

Victoria Native Friendship Centre 231 Regina Street, Victoria, BC

Two Spirits, One Heart, One Mind, One Nation Conference for Aboriginal Youth ages 12-24

Heart Mind Conference 2018

Coast Hotel & Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, Canada

Join us for a unique gathering that will engage your mind and touch your heart. Heart-Mind 2018: Take Care of Yourself explores how self-compassion and being kind to ourselves improves our well-being, and makes it possible for us to be more present and caring for the children and adults in our... Read more

Love is Love Conference

Oak Bay High School Victoria, BC, Canada

For more information please contact Linda Tate mailto:ljtate@sd61.bc.ca  

Free

Pink Shirt Day

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

Idea Fest

University of Victoria

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.

Free

Youth Mental Health Vital Conversation

Camosun College, Lansdowne, Campus, Gibson Auditorium Victoria, Canada

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

Free

A Young Adult’s Mental Health Story- Presented live by Robyn Thomas

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

Stigma Free Society presenter, Robyn Thomas, begins her presentation with a conversation about the stigma associated with mental illness and challenges specific stereotypes and stigmatized images that come to mind when we discuss mental heath. The audience has an opportunity to gain awareness about their own perceptions and how that impacts others.

Free

Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma – Video Presentation

Military Family Resource Centre

Recent advances in research expands our understanding of trauma and its impact on a child's functioning in almost every aspect of their lives. We also know that traumatized children who get the support they need are more likely to recover from these painful experiences.

Free

Victoria High Learning Farm Launch

Victoria High School 1260 Grant Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

With spring is almost upon us, it is time to start planting Victoria High School's learning farm. Join us on Monday, April 9th at 10am for the official launch, ribbon cutting ceremony and the first planting of crops. About the Project:  Students from Vic High will have the opportunity to... Read more

Free

OCD: It’s Not Just About Washing Your Hands

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

In this Video, Dr. Evelyn Stewart, will give a broad overview on the signs of OCD and treatment. In addition, Bruce and Leanne MacKenzie (Parents) will share their story of their teenage son’s journey from diagnosis to remission and discuss ways they provided support for their son at home and... Read more

Free

Reaching Out – Youth Suicide Prevention

Military Family Resource Centre

This will be a great opportunity to access Tools & Resources to support yourself and the ones you love. Youthspace.ca is a community of professionally-trained volunteers who are here to support you, whatever you are going through. Youth under 30 from across Canada are welcome in the live chat, which runs 6PM-midnight Pacific... Read more

Free

Communicating Through Conflict

This 9 part series explores Conflict Basics, Conflict Styles, Active Listening, Assertiveness, Boundaries, Managing Strong Emotions, and how Culture and Power impact conflict, giving you lots of insight and practice to expand the way you communicate. The spring series of Dialogue and Resolution Services’ Communicating through Conflict Training will begin May... Read more

Raising Digitally Responsible Youth

Reynolds Secondary 3963 Borden Street, Canada

With society heading in a direction of being constantly connected to technology, what do we need to know as parents to protect our kids and teach them responsible and appropriate use of technology? The parameters of rules and expectations that you put in place at home will undoubtedly guide their... Read more

Free

National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

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

Free

Reimagining Masculinities

University of Victoria

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

$30

Support Group for Parents who Have Teens that are Using Self-Injury Behaviour

South Island Center for Counselling 3821 Cedar Hill X-Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

Topics covered in the four-week education and support group for parents Understanding the reasons kids self-injure Exploration of  social trends affecting youth today that contribute to this issue Recognizing the difference and relationship between self-injury and suicide Becoming more familiar with helpful ways to respond to selfinjury Exploring community resources... Read more

$80.00

The Challenges of Parent Teen Conflict

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

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

Raising Children to be Capable Adults- an Evening with Janet White

Oak Bay High School Victoria, BC, Canada

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

$10

Grow, Cook, Eat: Connect Curriculum to School Gardens and Food Literacy Programs

Reynolds Secondary 3963 Borden Street, Canada

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

Free

Call for Youth Submissions- Diversity Film Festival

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.

Food Allergies and Schools

Spectrum School Theatre 957 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC

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

Free

Supporting Gender Creative Children and Youth

GVSD Board Office 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

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?

Free

Addressing Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults 12+

Foundry 818 Douglas Street, Victoria

Presented by Amy Schactman, Clinical Coordinator and Lorna Mace, Social Worker at the Foundry Victoria School is out - How can we support our kids throughout the summer if they struggle with stress and anxiety? Amy and Lorna will present on how stress affects our kid's thoughts, bodies and behaviours.... Read more

Free

Youth Led Social Action Summer Programming

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

Free

Camp Out!

Gambier Island BC, Canada

CampOUT! is for youth aged 14-21 who identify as queer, trans, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, lesbian, gay, genderqueer, questioning, or as allies to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Some of our campers identify as LGBTQ, some as children of gay parents, or as siblings of LGBTQ individuals, some as Two-Spirit indigenous people. Other... Read more

Pride Parade

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

SD 61 Glucagon Training 2018-2019

GVSD Board Office 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Who requires Glucagon Training?
The training of staff is required only if you have diabetic students with Glucagon kits. Glucagon kits are not mandatory and it is recommended that you check with parents to determine if they intend to purchase a kit. The most appropriate staff to attend the training are those who are directly responsible for the student’s diabetic needs. It is recommended that you have two staff at your school that can administer glucagon if required.

Free

New Roots: Grow Through What You Go Through

Are you a youth struggling with anxiety? You are not alone! Find peer support and mentors who will help you explore new strategies in a fun, safe and supportive outdoor setting. Situated in beautiful local parks, youth will have the chance to participate in yoga, hiking, invasive species art project, nature connection, mindfulness and... Read more

Free

Allergy Pals/Allies

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

Free

Orange Shirt Day

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.

Free

Walk and Wheel to School Week

A fun and free week-long campaign that celebrates and encourages students and their families to choose active travel for all or part of their usual commute to school. The campaign includes events, travel tracking, resources and support for schools and parents, including information on the benefits of active travel and... Read more

Farm 2 School Grant Writing Workshop

Reynolds Secondary 3963 Borden Street, Canada

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

Free

Community Service Fair

Richmond Elementary Gym

SD 61 Learning Support Team is  excited to be providing this opportunity for Counsellors and Learning Support teachers in our district to hear from some of the helping agencies in our community.

Free

The Great British Columbia Shakeout

On October 18 at 10:18 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. British Columbians can join by registering for the 2018 Great British Columbia ShakeOut.

Free

Building Relationships: Moving Forward Together

University of Victoria

All sessions will share a connection to Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives including topics covering: Math, Science, Literacy, P.E. First Peoples’ Games and Activities Marc Albany’s Cultural Walk Digital Storytelling Place-Based Learning Self-Regulation Aboriginal Arts Métis History and so much more! Registration information coming soon!

Free

Youth Food Gathering

Quadra Village Community Centre

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.

Free

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Take Our Kids to Work Day is an annual event where students step into their future for a day and get a glimpse into the working world. The day involves students in Grade 9 spending the day in the workplace of a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host, where they... Read more

Free

Focus Group to discuss starting a Trans & Non-Binary Support Group for Youth

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

What is Inclusive Education?

Spectrum School Theatre 957 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC

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

Free

Learn how to Manage Anxiety for Teens

For teens ages 13-18 Everyone experiences worries, anxiety and stress. Y Mind Mindfulness Groups are here to help young people learn how to deal with anxiety and/or stress so they can live their best lives.  

Free

Gordon Neufeld Conference

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel

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

Youth and cannabis: Does legal mean safe?

University of Victoria

To a young person, Canada’s move to legalize cannabis may look like an endorsement of a “safe” drug. This series of presentations will look at both long-standing research on the effects of cannabis on youth, as well as recent studies on the impacts of legalization on use patterns among young... Read more

Free

Free Naloxone Training

Foundry Victoria 818 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada

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

Free

2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey Launch

St Ann's Academy 835 Humbolt Street, Victoria

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

Reconciliation through Indigenous Education

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

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

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 2019

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

Saanich Youth Awards 2019

Saanich Recreation

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

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

Pride Parade

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

Second Step Training for SD 61 Educators and Counsellors

Second Step SEL is research-based, teacher-informed, and classroom-tested to promote the social-emotional development, safety, and well-being of children. It gives students the tools to excel in and out of the classroom. Educators notice improvement in emotion management, situational awareness and academic achievement even in the most challenging students. We are offering... Read more

Suicide Prevention for Parents

Military Family Resource Centre

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        

Worries and Woes: Identifying and Preventing Anxiety in Children

Saanich Neighbourhood Place

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of psychological problems reported and can interfere significantly in the lives of children. This talk will help to: • Increase awareness of the anxiety disorder spectrum, • Identify basic behavioral indicators of anxiety in children, • Develop a preliminary understanding of the current... Read more

BC Mindfulness Summit

The BC Mindfulness Summit is a weekend educational event for health and helping professionals to develop and enrich their personal and professional mindfulness practices. Participants who already integrate mindfulness facilitation into their work, as well as those who are curious about how to develop these skills, will benefit from this... Read more

Vancouver Island Parent Conference 2020

Belmont High School 3041 Langford Lake Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

*** 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

All Youth Matter Inclusion Training

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

Second Step Training

January 'Second Step' Implementation Sessions  Elementary Teams (Invites have been sent to schools for both dates to support TTOC numbers) January 18 9:00-11:30 via zoom This is an opportunity for your school team (release time for 3?) to have an opportunity to go deeper with the resource, spend time on... Read more