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FSI Events

FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

  • Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
  • Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.  

Calendar for Connection

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    Connections Hour

    Connections hour is all about connections! Join fellow self advocates to share resources and explore many different ways to connect including connecting to friends, family & community, places, culture and spirituality, and purpose & potential. How do you find connection in your community? Let’s share and grow our connections together! What Will You Do? Each […]

    Free
  • Featured

    FASD and the Law

    People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are overrepresented in the justice system—yet the system continues to rely on approaches that simply don’t work for them. Challenges with memory, impulse control, and vulnerability to manipulation can pull individuals with FASD into repeated contact with police, courts, and corrections. Estimates suggest that at least 20% of […]

    Free

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    Complex Health

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a […]

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    Rare But Not Alone

    Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in the country or even the world. Living with a rare disorder or condition can feel invisible and isolating, and sometimes there are seemingly no answers. […]

    Free
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    Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Comic Book Making (5 week series)

    Curiko Studios 4924 Imperial Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? Join Derek over five sessions to build up your skills starting with drafting a story, developing characters, drawing thumbnails, inking and colouring! At the end, we’ll create a collective book to share with the community! What Will You Do? 1) We'll brainstorm and develop our […]

Family Hangouts

FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

  • Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
  • Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.  

Calendar for Connection

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Today

  • Featured Recurring

    Connections Hour

    Connections hour is all about connections! Join fellow self advocates to share resources and explore many different ways to connect including connecting to friends, family & community, places, culture and spirituality, and purpose & potential. How do you find connection in your community? Let’s share and grow our connections together! What Will You Do? Each […]

    Free

  • Featured Recurring

    Complex Health

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Comic Book Making (5 week series)

    Curiko Studios 4924 Imperial Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? Join Derek over five sessions to build up your skills starting with drafting a story, developing characters, drawing thumbnails, inking and colouring! At the end, we’ll create a collective book to share with the community! What Will You Do? 1) We'll brainstorm and develop our […]

  • Featured Recurring

    At Home in My Body: 2-Part Art Making Experience

    A 2-part cohort where we'll explore our creativity and imagination as felt through the body. By connecting to our body's impulses and our active imagination, we may deepen our relationship to ourselves and the ways we feel and express. The art created will be displayed in the Burnaby Stride Fest Art Walk for the community […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Engaging Life Through Fresh Perspectives!

    What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share their zone of creativity and engage us in new points of view. Watch how your perspectives around art, astrology, poetry, drama, and yourself shifts. Each […]

Calendar for Connections

Looking for ways to meet new people and stay socially connected? The Calendar for Connections was created to help people with diverse abilities know about different fun and inclusive opportunities to connect with others. Double click on any event to view more details or click the button below to check out events and activities happening all over BC. 

We are always looking for new events to share on our calendar! If you would like to add an event to our calendar, please contact: .

Please check out a list of other community event calendars below:

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Today

  • Featured Recurring

    Connections Hour

    Connections hour is all about connections! Join fellow self advocates to share resources and explore many different ways to connect including connecting to friends, family & community, places, culture and spirituality, and purpose & potential. How do you find connection in your community? Let’s share and grow our connections together! What Will You Do? Each […]

    Free

  • Featured Recurring

    Comic Book Making (5 week series)

    Curiko Studios 4924 Imperial Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? Join Derek over five sessions to build up your skills starting with drafting a story, developing characters, drawing thumbnails, inking and colouring! At the end, we’ll create a collective book to share with the community! What Will You Do? 1) We'll brainstorm and develop our […]

  • Featured Recurring

    At Home in My Body: 2-Part Art Making Experience

    A 2-part cohort where we'll explore our creativity and imagination as felt through the body. By connecting to our body's impulses and our active imagination, we may deepen our relationship to ourselves and the ways we feel and express. The art created will be displayed in the Burnaby Stride Fest Art Walk for the community […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Engaging Life Through Fresh Perspectives!

    What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share their zone of creativity and engage us in new points of view. Watch how your perspectives around art, astrology, poetry, drama, and yourself shifts. Each […]

  • Recurring

    Hockey Hangout

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Bella is passionate about hockey! Join her and other hockey fans on zoom to chat about all things hockey! Let’s celebrate some of Hockey’s greatest moments together! Come listen and chat about all things hockey! From the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference, your team is welcome here! […]

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    Mastering Interviews with Confidence

    Interviews can be stressful for anyone, and even more so for people with disabilities who may worry about how to discuss accommodations or address potential biases. You might be asking yourself; how do I talk about my disability in an interview? Should I mention it at all? What can I do to feel more confident […]

External Events

Events hosted by community partners from within BC. FSI is not responsible for the content, management or facilitation of these sessions. All inquiries and comments are referred directly to event organizers.

Calendar for Connection

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Today

  • Featured Recurring

    Connections Hour

    Connections hour is all about connections! Join fellow self advocates to share resources and explore many different ways to connect including connecting to friends, family & community, places, culture and spirituality, and purpose & potential. How do you find connection in your community? Let’s share and grow our connections together! What Will You Do? Each […]

    Free

  • Featured Recurring

    Comic Book Making (5 week series)

    Curiko Studios 4924 Imperial Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? Join Derek over five sessions to build up your skills starting with drafting a story, developing characters, drawing thumbnails, inking and colouring! At the end, we’ll create a collective book to share with the community! What Will You Do? 1) We'll brainstorm and develop our […]

  • Featured Recurring

    At Home in My Body: 2-Part Art Making Experience

    A 2-part cohort where we'll explore our creativity and imagination as felt through the body. By connecting to our body's impulses and our active imagination, we may deepen our relationship to ourselves and the ways we feel and express. The art created will be displayed in the Burnaby Stride Fest Art Walk for the community […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Engaging Life Through Fresh Perspectives!

    What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share their zone of creativity and engage us in new points of view. Watch how your perspectives around art, astrology, poetry, drama, and yourself shifts. Each […]

  • Recurring

    Hockey Hangout

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Bella is passionate about hockey! Join her and other hockey fans on zoom to chat about all things hockey! Let’s celebrate some of Hockey’s greatest moments together! Come listen and chat about all things hockey! From the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference, your team is welcome here! […]

  • Featured

    Autism and Taxes Level 2 – TAX TIME!

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Back by popular demand! This presentation is for anyone that is running or thinking of setting up a home-based ABA program. The content of this presentation applies to individuals up to age 18. If you are new to the world of autism (or even a seasoned veteran!), this […]

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