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Photos slideshow from our first Saanich Neighbour to Neighbour Resilience Initiative event, today.
#Saanich #Neighbours #CommunityBuilding #Grassroots #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #photos #slideshow #CommunityEvent #FoodSecurity #GrowingCommunity
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Downtown #VictoriaBC will be filled with music, colour and tradition on April 11 as the Victoria #BengaliCulturalSociety hosts its first outdoor celebration of #PohelaBoishakh - the #Bengali #NewYear. The #FreeEvent, set for #CentennialSquare at noon, marks a milestone for the local Bengali community, bringing one of its most recognized #cultural traditions into the public square. For the first time in Victoria, organizers will stage the #MongolShobhajatra -a “parade of well-being” recognized by #UNESCO. The procession will feature large, handcrafted masks and vibrant artistic structures, accompanied by drumming and music symbolizing #peace and #unity.
The parade is expected to begin around 1 p.m. The celebration will also include live Bengali music and dance performances, a food fair showcasing #SouthAsian cuisine, and vendor stalls offering traditional clothing and handmade goods. Organizers say the event is meant to highlight the #diversity of #cultures on #VancouverIsland while offering residents a chance to engage with Bengali traditions.
https://www.vbcscanada.com/
https://saanichnews.com/2026/04/05/victoria-to-host-first-outdoor-bengali-new-year-celebration-and-parade/#CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding #CulturalConnecting #SouthEastAsians #AsianMastodon #CulturalEvent #FamilyFriendly #YYJEvents #CulturalFood #CulturalMusic #GlobalSouthDiaspora #AsianDiaspora #VanIsle #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityDiversity
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Come to see me & Ella at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Spring #Market today! There's going to be lots of local vendors, community nonprofits, arts & crafts, live demos & live music/entertainment. #FreeAdmission
https://www.ccgardenuvic.ca/events.html
We'll be on location, 3:30pm-6pm ✌️👩🌾🍎💐
#Saanich #GordonHead #VictoriaBC #YYJ #CommunityEvent #CommunityMarket #SmallFarmers #FoodSecurity #BuyLocal #SupportLocal #SupportSmallFarmers
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We are just one week away from Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, #Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at #GorgeEsquimaltPark - right outside the Gorge Nature House.
This exciting, #free #FamilyFriendly event is packed with activities for all ages:
🧠 Sustainable Smarts #Trivia – Three rounds of engaging trivia with fantastic #prizes from local favourites like HAVN, Axe & Grind, and Quazar’s Arcade + some of Esquimalt's finest, Warm Gift Shop, Errant Empire, and 4Cats Esquimalt!
🌿 Bioblitz #CommunityScience – Join guided walks and help document local plants, bugs, birds, and more on iNaturalist.
🐞 #BugWalk & #PlantWalks – Led by the #GWAS team to connect you with the biodiversity of our beautiful #GorgeWaterway.
🎟️ Passport to Science Wrap-Up – Explore hands-on science with our friends from Passport to Science, Victoria Bug Zoo, Centre of the Universe, and more!
And, of course… delicious food all day long:
🍦 Hazel’s Ice Cream – Serving cold treats and smiles.
🌯 Greek on the Street – Flavour-packed eats and street-side classics.
🥗 Naked Dressings – Fresh, healthy bites made with love.Whether you are coming for the science, the food, the trivia, or simply to enjoy the community atmosphere, there is something for everyone. So, choose your favourite method of Active Transportation and come get quizzical on Saturday, August 30!
Support Your Local #NatureHouse
This #fundraiser helps support much-needed improvements to the Gorge Nature House, enabling us to continue providing #environmental #education and #CommunityPrograms for years to come.Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the Gorge with us!
Learn More →
http://triviabythegorge.eventbrite.comUnable to make the event but still want to support the cause?
No problem – Donate today!
https://www.gorge.ca/donate?link_id=14&can_id=885c887d51f4f2992844bbc18a1523b7&source=email-one-week-until-lets-get-quizzical-trivia-bioblitz-food-by-the-gorge&email_subject=_-one-week-until-lets-get-quizzical-trivia-bioblitz-food-by-the-gorge-_&&#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Nature #HandsOnLearning #CitizenScience #YYJParks #AllAges #InclusiveEvents #AccessibleEvents #FreeEvent #FunAtThePark #Naturalists #LearnAboutNature #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding
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#SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar
Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam
By #IyéCreativeCollective
Join us for a morning of #storytelling , #art , #food, and music as we create a #ChildrensBook about seed, migration, and friendship.Date/time:
Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm
Doors at 9:50amCome meet Kofi -- a Collard Green #seed with a beautiful story to tell!
In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of #CollardGreens from the West Coast of #Africa to #TurtleIsland , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.
We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!
What will happen?
Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:Let's read the book together.
Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.
Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.#ArtMaking
Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.
Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.
#CulturalCrops Map WallPlace your food or spice on a big map.
Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.#Food & #Music Sharing
Enjoy snacks together.
Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.
Mini Pop-Up Exhibit
See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.Why join us?
Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our #documentary. Together, we will celebrate food, #migration , and the wisdom of our #cultures.Language: This event will be delivered in English.
Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.
Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.
Food and Beverage:
Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.Funders:
This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).#FreeEvent - Please #PreRegister to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narratives-story-circle-creative-jam-tickets-1593069958129
#FamilyFriendly #BIPOC #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanFood #AfricanSeeds #AfricanFoodSecurity #CulturalConnections #AllAges #Diversity #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #BlackKids #AfricanKids #BIPOCFamilies #books4kids #KidsPlay #Storytelling
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Come & join me & River (organizer/facilitator) for another fun creative workshop in August! At #WellandCommunityOrchard in #Saanich #VictoriaBC.
1st #NaturalDyeing in the Orchard workshop!
Learn how to use locally grown #flowers to #create beautiful patterns on fabric, and create your own flower pounded tote bag to take home.
Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard
1215 Stancil Lane
Sunday, August 24 · 10am - 12pm.Free for seniors. By donation for marginalized folks. Regular pricing for all others. All supplies are included.
#LifecyclesProject #CommunityEvent #DIY #Art #Crafts #MakeSomething #ComeAndCreate #CommunityBuilding #HandsOnLearning #NatureArt #OrganicArt #NaturalDye #CreativeWorkshop #Educational #workshop
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#VictoriaBC Upcoming #FreeEvent hosted by our awesome, #LGBTQ2S friendly, local #AlterArts Society 🙌🎉
Info from their newsletter:
[ Come one come all to our first annual Cozy Queer Affair!
We invite you (yes you) to join us for a two day celebration of queer community and diverse art hosted by the Alter Arts Society. As the nights grow longer and the cold starts to set in, we invite you to join us over the November long weekend to cozy up together and celebrate the autumn season with our queer friends and allies. We will be gathering starting at noon on November 9th and 10th at the Oaklands Community Center. We are so excited to present an array of fire dancers, live music, stories, crafty workshops and body art. We're ready to warm up the autumnal season with you! The event is free entry, any donations will go to the Alter Arts Society. ]
#OaklandsCommunityCentre #Lekwungen #VictoriaBC #YYJ #CommunityEvent #LiveMusic #Storytellers #FireDancers #ArtsAndCrafts #BodyArt #Inclusive #CommunityDiversity #QueerFriendly #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #YYJevents