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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Na’tsa’maht Reconciliation Dialogue Event
On September 12th from 6:00-8:30PM PST the Victoria Reconciliation Dialogues series returns IN PERSON with three new conversations in 2022 that enable the community to participate in reconciliation on Lekwungen territory. This event is free but requires...
How to Use YouTube’s Translation Tool
Below is a free video explaining how to use the translation tool on youtube videos. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1fCTVO5ZIM&t=23s
Free Digital Literacy Course
Newcomer Introduction to Classes Online (NICO) is a free online program aimed to help immigrants, or anyone new to online classes in general, understand and feel more comfortable using digital technology for learning purposes. This program is available for anyone 18...
Victoria Persons With HIV/AIDS Society
VPWAS is an organization which offers advocacy services, peer support, a positive living program (variety of events and activities), community referrals, treatment information, computer access, and a movie library. This community is for individuals living with AIDS...
Victoria Lesbian Seniors Care Society
The purpose of the Victoria Lesbian Seniors Care Society is to support lesbian health and social needs as we age by ensuring safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces for social interactions to build a sense of community through public education and social action. This...
Saanich Native Support Program
The Saanich Native Support Program is a resource society for First Nations people. They offer assistance in areas such as restorative justice practices, community & family conferences, and fundraising. This organization also offers youth programs and court...
Project Literacy Victoria
Project Literacy Victoria is a group of trained volunteers who provide educational support for adults working to improve their literacy. This is a free service to access, and volunteers will be trained for free as well. Location: 930a Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V...
Thrive Victoria Community Services
Thrive (formerly known as Phoenix Community Services) provides child, youth, and adult day programs, a family development program, an adoptions and guardianship program which supports children who are permanently in the care of MCFD, and various community living...
NIL TUTU,O Child and Family Services Society
The Nil Tutu,O organization provides respite care to temporarily relieve parents who are dealing with stress and the challenges of parenting. They offer in-home support for parents and can assist with organizing and maintaining the family unit, budgeting, and life...