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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Remembering the Children educational package
Remembering the Children is the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's publication for students. This publication teaches readers about the history of Residential Schools, and celebrates the resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples' cultures. There...
Reconciliation Day Ride
Diane Sam, of Songhees First Nation, will kick off the ride with a talk about the significance and history of land around Songhees Park. This ride is in honour of residential school survivors and their families and is in partnership with Victoria Orange Shirt Day. All...
Xe xe Smun’ eem – Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony
Orange Shirt Day acknowledges the harm that Canada’s residential school system had on generations of Indigenous families and their communities. Wear orange and join us for the Xe xe Smun' eem - Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony on Friday, September 30th from...
South Island Powwow
The South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, The Songhees Nation looks to honour residential school, day school, and 60s scoop survivors and their families. All are welcome...
SEMSEMÍYE: Indigenous Pollinator Stories
Tiffany Joseph (ŚW̱,XELOSELWET) will run a workshop sharing the knowledge that she has acquired throughout her years from sources such as the W̱SÁNEĆ people, the SENĆOŦEN language, pollinators, sea life, and terrestrial flora and fauna that are Indigenous to the...
Truth Before Reconciliation Event by SNIWWC
In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour is hosting a film viewing and a conversation at the Vic Theatre on September 30th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. The film will be “Healing Nation” by Symbia...
Free QTBIPOC Dance Class
Booty Freedom is a QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) centred space. This dance class event is open to anyone who self-identifies as QTBIPOC. The event is free and pre-registration is required. The event is taking place on September 23 from...
SD62 Sooke District Na’tsa’maht Indigenous Supports
Below is a list of Indigenous supports for Sooke students in district SD62. These resources and contacts are free and can be accessed by both students and parents. Website: https://www.sd62.bc.ca/programs-services/indigenous-education
SD85 Vancouver Island North Indigenous Links and Learning Resources
Below is a list of resources provided by SD85 (Vancouver Island North) for indigenous students and parents. The resources are free and are there to support students in their learning. Website: https://www.sd85.bc.ca/wordpress/first-nations-library/