The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be holding its first Regional Event, April 13-14, 2012 in the city of Victoria, BC.
There will be two – five day workshops leading up to this event – one for non-aboriginal people and the other for aboriginal people – the workshops are sponsored by Returning to Spirit non-profit society to support the healing process of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission dealing with residential schools in our communities.
For more information go to:
www.trc.ca and http://vimeo.com/33428256

RETURNING TO SPIRIT
WELCOME to the RTS Workshop One (NON-ABORIGINAL)
Monday to Friday (March 26 – 30, 2012)

Hosted by the Diocese of Victoria at:
St. Joseph the Worker Parish
753 W. Burnside Road, Victoria, BC V8S 3Y2

Coordinators: Cynthia Bouchard-Watkins and Mary Parry
For information, please contact Mary at 250-477-0593 or
via email: maryparry@shaw.ca

RETURNING TO SPIRIT
WELCOME to the RTS Workshop Two (ABORIGINAL)
Monday to Friday (March 26 – 30, 2012)

Hosted by the Diocese of Victoria at the:
Health Unit – Penelakut Island

For information, please contact the Coordinators:
Fr. Jai Joseph (250) 737-1967
Rella Sylvester (250-709-9394)
Sarah Modeste (250-701-7103)

Brought to you by: CONNECTING CULTURES

Info at www.healthandsocialdevelopment.com or romy.pritchard@ccultures.com 250.920.0373

5 Diverse communities, 10 Artists, 50 Pieces of Art.

5 Cultural Events, One Final Art Show.

Connecting Cultures would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming “Seeing it Through Your Eyes 2”.  This project comprises 5 events with 5 diverse cultures where the Culture, Art, Music, Food, Friendship, Customs, Language, Conversation and Community will be shared. Be a participant in this cultural exchange.

There is no charge for these events but donations will be gratefully accepted. The next events are at:

Italian Community, March 11, 2012, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Da Vinci Centre, 149 Bay St.

Art Show – Opens May 14 – May 26, Hours 9 – 4 pm.
Daily: Opening Night, May 14, 6 – 9 pm.
Arts Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd.

This project is made possible through the funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia in partnership with the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria and the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill. .

Brought to you by: CONNECTING CULTURES

Info at www.healthandsocialdevelopment.com or romy.pritchard@ccultures.com 250.920.0373

Connecting Cultures would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming “First Conversations”.  This project is a series of discussions and cultural events bridging Aboriginal peoples in the South Island and four diverse faiths.  Come respectfully with open hearts and minds ready to have your soul touched and be welcomed into new territories.  These conversations hit home with our current events right where we live. Be a part of the discussion and change.

There is no charge for these events but donations will be gratefully accepted. The next events are at:

Victoria Society of Friends (Quakers)
Sunday, March 25, 2012. 1:00 – 3:30 pm
1831 Fern St.  Community lunch provided.

T’Sou-ke Nation
Band Hall, T’Sou-ke Indian Reserve 1.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012. 5:00 – 6:30-7:00 pm

Esquimalt Nation
Longhouse, Esquimalt Nation
Sunday, April 15, 2012. Time: TBA

Victoria Hindu Temple
Sunday, May 20, 2012. 1:00 – 3:30 pm
1934 Cultra Ave. Community lunch provided.

Tsawout Nation – TBA

This project is made possible through the funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.