Sep 23, 2022 | Positive Stories
The Sooke Literacy Project is an initiative to make books accessible to the public, in order to build community and help individuals in the region develop confidence in their literacy skills. They have now been providing free books to the community, in the form of...
Sep 5, 2022 | Positive Stories
After learning about the war in Ukraine, Callie Allen, Karina Allen and Lillia White (ages 8-10) set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for the important cause. They raised more than $300 and these funds were donated to the Intercultural Association of Greater...
Sep 5, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Positive Stories
Vancouver Island artist, Claire Crawford, successfully led the first mural for the 2022 Saanich Community Canvas Mural Project. This project aims to enhance neighbourhoods and public spaces through local art. You can find this mural at the entrance to Cedar Hill...
Aug 26, 2022 | Back to School, Indigenous Resources, Resource Lists
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/
Jul 11, 2022 | Funding for Families
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) has a dedicated section on its page to help families and caregivers apply for respite support. Contact your local CLBC office to speak with a CLBC facilitator about what you may be eligible for. They can also help you with...
