OARH VI Network Notes

[Kama Money]

FYI-- I am the Port Alberni Representative for the network, so wanted to keep you in the loop :)

 

Here are my notes from Monday's OARH (Organizing Against Racism & Hate) Vancouver Island Network meeting:

 

-Highlights from Port Alberni:

- Two Social Justice classes (ADSS & VAST)

-Capitol Theatre: April: Diary of Anne Frank Play

-VAST SJ12 went to HMCS Alberni Museum in Comox to see Anne Frank Exhibit

-VAST SJ12 class went to Residential School Memorial on Tseshaht Reserve with artist Connie Watts

-ADSS Leadership: Red Cross RespectED program to local elementary schools

- Literacy Alberni & local Church: 2 Immigrant families

-United Church- Blanket Exercise-Decolonization Activity (Upcoming)

-ADTU- QMunity LGBTQ Training last Pro Day

-Summer: Pride BBQ & Participation in Canada Day Parade

 

 

Opportunities:

Cultural Competency Training 1 Day Workshop: VAST, ADSS & NIC - Fully funded. (This spring)- Have followed up with facilitator.

 

Engagement w/ Reconciliation Canada Community Dialogue (TBD)- Waiting to hear.

 

Torn Rainbow Play: Free Non-Royalty License for Script & discussion guide (Any time, with drama teacher interest). - Have followed up with ADSS Drama.

 

Question: Port Alberni's "Critical Incident Response Protocol" was created some time ago with Embrace BC.  Have e-mailed them to get a copy of it; no one seems to know anything about its contents. Any recollection of this?

  
Kama Money
Teacher/Advisor
Step UP (Skills Training Employment Program)
8th Avenue Learning Centre
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