Youth Food Conference 2017
Join 150 other youth in a weekend long conference focusing on food literacy, food security and fun!
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Making Connections Enhancing Knowledge around Mental Health and Development of Children and Youth
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaKeynote and Workshops for all who are looking to enhance their knowledge and awareness in supporting the development of children and youth.
K-12 Institute: Reframing Schools as Self-Reg Havens
University of VictoriaA 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 CentreJoin 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, CanadaSD 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, CanadaStaches 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, BCTwo 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, CanadaJoin 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, CanadaFor 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 VictoriaIdeafest 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, CanadaMental 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 PlaceStigma 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 CentreRecent 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, CanadaWith 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 PlaceIn 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 CentreThis 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, CanadaWith 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