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