This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: Creating the Future-Partnerships for Inclusive Learning Conference On August 23-25, 2021, participants from all over BC will come together virtually to hear and learn from people who have extensive experience in Inclusive Learning and who have been doing this heart work for decades. Keynote speakers include: Shelley Moore | Monday, August 23rd | […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a Child with Self Injurious Behaviours? Do you sometimes feel alone on this journey? Would you like to meet other families like you? At FSI we […]
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:
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join awesome Art Therapist Joni for a fun morning of making art and chatting. Each week Joni has a cool new project that she’ll be showing us how to make, and as we work on our art we’ll check in with each other and share some laughs. It’s […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Queer movie night is back! This month, we’re taking a break from the TV series “Special” to watch a full movie. It’s a fun comedy about coming out in High School. For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. To join the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Paul Emmond and Frances Kitson, for a conversation about Christianity, family, love and relationships. On Thursday between 1 and 2pm PST. Staff helping participants receive these invitations - we are able send the invitation directly to their email if they chose to provide us with an address. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DJFunTown and Right-On Photography hope you can join them as this will be their grand finale to the Self-Advocate grant project and they would like to share their passions to everyone and show how much photography means to them in daily life including during COVID-19. Hosted by Duane […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Adults with cognitive disabilities get together to talk about dating, love, relationships, and sex with a Certified Sexual Health Educator. Real Talk events are on Zoom for now. You'll need a computer / smartphone / tablet, headphones, and (ideally) a private place to watch. Everybody has questions about […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Have you seen some reality dating shows on TV? Have you been jealous of the romantic, adventurous dates shown? Have you ever wondered how to plan a date as good as TV? Come join Melissa for a chat about what it’s like to be a date producer (the […]
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.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Introduction to Sign Language: Promoting Communication in Down Syndrome is an introductory workshop is intended for individuals who live or work with children with Down syndrome developing language, who have no previous experience with sign language and are interested in learning. Participants will get the opportunity to learn […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture is thrilled to present the solo exhibition “Constructed Identities” by Persimmon Blackbridge, one of Canada’s most recognized Artists that identifies as living with a disability. Constructed Identities, a major show of work by Persimmon Blackbridge, uses mixed media wood carving with found objects to question […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families: An Invaluable Presence At The Hospital A conversation between Debbie C., RN, RPN, Care Management Leader at PAU (Psychiatric Assessment Unit) at VGH and Isabella Mori, Family Support and Involvement Coordinator, Community, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, VCH. Join us for our zoom meetings in which […]
Ending isolation through personal support networks About the Course Finding friendship and making personal connections in one’s community can present challenges for us all under the most robust of conditions; for those who are isolated due to disability, illness or old age, developing a personal support network can seem insurmountable. At the heart of Plan […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has released a hate speech guide to help people in B.C. better understand hate speech and their rights and responsibilities under the law. And we want to talk about it with you. In this public session, our Legal and Engagement teams […]
Mental Health Matters: Taking Care Of Yourself With the last year and a bit, Covid-19 has taught us a lot about ourselves and our community. Take some time to listen to registered UNITI Counsellor, Shabnam (Shab) Khan RPC, MPCC; Self Advocates of Semiahmoo (SAS) member, Asma Patel; and other SAS members discuss how they have […]
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join awesome Art Therapist Joni for a fun morning of making art and chatting. Each week Joni has a cool new project that she’ll be showing us how to make, and as we work on our art we’ll check in with each other and share some laughs. It’s […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Introduction to Sign Language: Promoting Communication in Down Syndrome is an introductory workshop is intended for individuals who live or work with children with Down syndrome developing language, who have no previous experience with sign language and are interested in learning. Participants will get the opportunity to learn […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Queer movie night is back! This month, we’re taking a break from the TV series “Special” to watch a full movie. It’s a fun comedy about coming out in High School. For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. To join the […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture is thrilled to present the solo exhibition “Constructed Identities” by Persimmon Blackbridge, one of Canada’s most recognized Artists that identifies as living with a disability. Constructed Identities, a major show of work by Persimmon Blackbridge, uses mixed media wood carving with found objects to question […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DJFunTown and Right-On Photography hope you can join them as this will be their grand finale to the Self-Advocate grant project and they would like to share their passions to everyone and show how much photography means to them in daily life including during COVID-19. Hosted by Duane […]
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Paul Emmond and Frances Kitson, for a conversation about Christianity, family, love and relationships. On Thursday between 1 and 2pm PST. Staff helping participants receive these invitations - we are able send the invitation directly to their email if they chose to provide us with an address. […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Have you seen some reality dating shows on TV? Have you been jealous of the romantic, adventurous dates shown? Have you ever wondered how to plan a date as good as TV? Come join Melissa for a chat about what it’s like to be a date producer (the […] |
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SESSION INFO: Creating the Future-Partnerships for Inclusive Learning Conference On August 23-25, 2021, participants from all over BC will come together virtually to hear and learn from people who have extensive experience in Inclusive Learning and who have been doing this heart work for decades. Keynote speakers include: Shelley Moore | Monday, August 23rd | […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events hosted by Kamloops Speaking Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join though Zoom Meeting by clicking here
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events hosted by Kamloops Speaking Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join though Zoom Meeting by clicking here |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies (SAOR) Live on Zoom Join Zoom Meeting on event day! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89939960254?pwd=UkFlcnRLSG0reVF2ZGdPaDRxTzEydz09 Meeting ID: 899 3996 0254 Passcode: 849755 For more information, please email |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Gen each week for this art series where we’ll explore all kinds of fun crafts and art techniques! Each week will be a new project so be sure to check out what all you need to bring. We’ll keep it simple with just the basics you will […] |
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