Events Calendar

This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.

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.  

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

FSI Learning Explorations – Beginners Minecraft Social Party

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 10 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 New to Minecraft and want to learn the game? This event will focus on introducing the basics of Minecraft Survival mode. We will learn how to mine, build, […]

FSI Learning Explorations – Intermediate/Advanced Minecraft Social Party

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 15 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 Want to show off your Minecraft skills and play with others who love the game? We will be playing on a modded RPG server where you can explore […]

Recipes for Respite

Virtual Event

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 […]

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

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.  

Recurring

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

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 […]

Recipes for Respite

Virtual Event

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 […]

About FSI – Prince Rupert

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, […]

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

About FSI – Terrace

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, […]

About FSI – Kitimat

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, […]

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:

Recurring

Game and coffee hangout

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Come hang out with Jen and friends from the LifeStream’s community and enjoy an afternoon of games and conversations.  This is a weekly light hearted group helping us to stay connected, where we play zoom pictionary, charades or other games and just laugh and have fun. All are […]

Share your Photos

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the B.C. Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) presents videographer Kayla McDonald for a presentation and happy hour Register through Eventbrite by clicking here

Recurring

Expressive Arts with Heather

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Gather paint if you have it as we will be exploring nature-based painting! If you do not have paint, no worries— you can use whatever are materials you' would like. Let’s activate our imaginations! Together we will explore expressive art using whatever art supplies you have! For this […]

Recurring

Creative People – On Line!

https://plan.zoom.us/j/612991746

Facilitator: Liz Charyna @ PLAN Liz Charyna, PLAN Mentor, has been hosting as weekly session, Creative People On-Line, since the beginning of the pandemic. It is open to anyone and offers a time for people to work on anything creative while having some company on-line. They are also open to having people do a demo […]

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.

Sydney and Kirra’s LGBTQ+ Social Group for Teens

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sydney-and-kirras-lgbtq-social-group-for-teens-tickets-142736403425

These sessions, hosted by two high school students, Sydney and Kirra, will bring together LGBTQ2SI+ teens to hang out and socialize.About this EventThanks to generous support from the Red Cross of Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada (the Government of Canada), we are offering online social groups in March to help foster connection during […]

Akeala’s Animal Crossing Social Group for Students

These sessions, hosted by facilitator Akaela, will engage participants in their interests, playing Animal Crossing with new friends!About this EventThanks to generous support from the Red Cross of Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada (the Government of Canada), we are offering online social groups in March to help foster connection during COVID-19.These sessions, hosted […]

DSRF Webinar: Introduction to Sign Language

Virtual Event

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 […]

“Constructed Identities” by Persimmon Blackbridge

HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver BC HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Virtual Event

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 […]

Expert Talks | Families: An Invaluable Presence At The Hospital

Virtual Event

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 […]

Personal Support Network Facilitation – Online Course | Sept 13 – Oct 24, 2021

Virtual Event

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 […]

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