Equity & Diversity Resources
Below are information and resources for members of marginalized communities, including BIPOC individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
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Victoria Autism Parent Picnic (past event)
On Thursday May 26 from 6:30pm-8:00pm, Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) is hosting a picnic for parents and its members. This is a free social event aimed at bringing parents and caregivers to autistic children together. Food will be provided. Please...
Canadian Society for Asian Arts (CSAA)
CSAA is a non profit volunteer organization based in Vancouver, B.C. Its goals are to promote the understanding and appreciation of Asian arts through programs, exhibitions and publications. On their website, you can find their achieved exhibitions and programs under...
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
NWAC was founded with the goal to enhance and foster well being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women. On their website, you can find resources about Indigenous skills and employment training, scholarships and bursaries, cannabis public education and more. Website:...
The Unplug Collective
The Unplug Collective is a space for Black and Brown womxn and non-binary folks to share their stories without fear of being silenced or censored. They also created educational materials around anti-body discrimination and fashion. Website:...
Parent tips for racial stress and self care
The RESilience Initiative has created a toolkit to help parents navigate racial stress and self care with their children. It explains the different effects that racism can have on the body as well as how it can impact parenting. Website:...
Indigenous Radio Podcast
W̱ILṈEW̱ Radio, which translates to Indigenous Radio, is a podcast that features different Indigenous musicians, story tellers, artists and more. This podcast was produced by Nick Henry as part of the CFUV radio station at the University of Victoria Student Union...
Native Plant Resources
PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱, or "Blossoming Place", is a native plant nursery, garden and centre for food systems education at ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School in W̱SÁNEĆ territory. Their website contains a variety of information on where to find, buy and identify native plants. Website:...
BRIDGE adult day program
Building Respect, Inspiring Dreams, Gaining Energy (BRIDGE) Centre has an adult day program for individuals 19+ who experience mental health issues in addition to cognitive impairment. This program meets three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from...
TAPS legal and tax assistance
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) provides free face to face legal advocacy for people with income assistance, disability benefits, employment standards, tenancy issues. Location: 828 View Street, Victoria, British Columbia Contact: 250-361-3521 Website:...