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SUMMARY:Plants for Medicines\, Teas\, Tinctures and Dyes
DESCRIPTION:Herbalist\, teacher and Indigenous Plant Diva Cease Wysse will be leading two workshops this summer and fall at Left Fields. Cease is an excellent teacher\, as well as a highly experienced herbalist\, running Raven and Hummingbird Tea Co. as well as teaching indigenous herbal medicine throughout her territory. \nCease will guide you through a walk in our surrounding area to gather medicinal herbs\, teas and lichens. Just in our backyard\, there is a mountain full of indegineous plants. We will forage and learn the health benefits and pratical uses of what we find. \nKnowledge transfer on Indigenous and other local herbs and plants will be shared with participants in a walk and a sharing circle at Crannóg Ales/Left Fields farm and nearby trails\, while we learn how to make teas\, prepare tinctures and dry other ingredients for our wool dying workshop in September. \nCost is $40/person for the first workshop.\nContact: Dave at Left Fields 250-549-0276 or dcolombe@hotmail.com \nParticipants\, please bring:\n1 Bottle of Organic Apple Cider vinegar\nsmall Canning jars\nPaper Towels\nCollecting Bags (paper or cloth)\nSnacks / Lunch\nWater Bottle\nGood Walking Shoes\nSunscreen
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/plants-for-medicines-teas-tinctures-and-dyes/
LOCATION:Left Fields\, 706 Elson Road\, Sorrento\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Man Up Pride: Shout Out Proud!
DESCRIPTION:MAN UP: SHOUT OUT PROUD!\n☄☄ TICKETS ON SALE NOW ☄☄ \nVancouver’s longest-running queer dance party & drag show brings you an electric 2-room escapade at your favourite bonafide east side gay bar\, the Cobalt/Boxcar!\nJoin your friendly neighbourhood gender deviants & patriarchy smashers for another unforgettable Pride experience!\nThis year we’re especially inspired to be as rebellious as fucking possible! Let queer love shine!\nᕙ(`▿´)ᕗ \nBODY PARTY!! DJs ManyBothans & BEY\nChina G!! (SF) \nMASSIVE DRAG LINEUP!!! PERFORMANCES BY: \n☄Karmella Barr\n☄Owen & Papi J!\n☄Rose Butch\n☄Vixen Von Flex\n☄DeVery Bess & Fake Moustache from Calgary!\n☄Grimm\n☄Brokeback Brothers & Ruby Slickeur\n☄Ponyboy & Thanks Jem\n☄Cinnamon Winters\n☄Tony McShane\n☄Amateur Hour winners: SYREN & THE PEARLS! \nGENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:\nPhillips Brewing & Malting Co.\nHoyne Brewing \nPhotos by lindsaysdiet.com\nBuddy System in effect! (see below) \n☄ TICKETS ONLINE AND AT LITTLE SISTERS ☄\nshoutoutproud.brownpapertickets.com\n$20 advance\n$25 at the door\nWe have accessible pay-what-you-can tickets available for this event! They are only available advance\, not at the door. Please email us at manupdrag@gmail.com to inquire! \nTAG US @manupvancouver #manupvancouver\nSAY HI manupdrag@gmail.com \nThis event is held on occupied Indigenous land belonging to the Coast Salish Peoples. This includes the territories of the Musqueam\, Skxwú7mesh-ulh\, Stó:lo & Tsleil-Waututh nations. In recognition of this\, and of the historical and ongoing genocide against the Indigenous Peoples of this land\, we (settlers/occupiers) will be donating a portion of proceeds from each of our events to Indigenous Self-Determination work. For Man Up: Shout Out Proud\, we’ll be donating to Kwi Awt Stelmexw Language Reconciliation Fund: https://www.kwiawtstelmexw.com/campaign/language-fund/ \n▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬\nTHE BUDDY SYSTEM:\nPlease remember: consent is sexy… and mandatory. Leave your oppressive misogynistic\, transphobic\, racist\, ableist behaviour at the door. The Buddy System will be in effect at Man Up. All Buddies will be wearing **NEON T-SHIRTS**. Buddies will have bottled water handy for you\, run interference if someone is receiving unwanted attention and generally serve as go-to support people should any problems arise.\n▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬\nACCESSIBILTY SUMMARY:\nThe entrance to the venue is at street level with no lip. There is no room for comfortably parking a wheelchair/scooter. Seating consists of hi-top tables and bar stools.\nThere is one fully wheelchair accessible\, single stall washroom. Access requires requesting a key from the rear (west) bar. Washroom doorway is 35″ and the room measures 6′ x 8’4″. There is a wall-mounted wash basin with lever faucets.\nThe other two washrooms each have entrances 26″ wide. They are both marked gender neutral on queer nights (and are unmarked on non-queer nights). Of these two washrooms\, which are both gender neutral\, the one beside the stage (with urinals) is somewhat more accessible with a stall that measures 5′ long by 3′ wide with an inwards swinging door and a wall-mounted sink at least 28″ high. The opposite washroom (without urinals) has a somewhat accessible stall\, about 5′ by 3′\, with an inward-swinging door.\nThe new adjacent venue space\, The Boxcar\, which is usually open on Man Up nights\, has two single stall washrooms. They are not wheelchair accessible.\nCobalt staff and Man Up organizers will be available to assist with any disability concerns at the event. If you have any further questions\, please feel free to contact Man Up at manupdrag@gmail.com.\nA detailed accessibility audit conducted by Ryn Broz and Pussy Liquor for RAMP Accessibility Project is available here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VAPSMcFUPQTfw8JygN06Uy4yv-6FpPcjuE3CAOXWAY4/edit#gid=0\nIf you would like an audit conducted please contact rampvancouver@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/man-up-pride-shout-out-proud/
LOCATION:The Cobalt\, 917 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:HOPE: a night of music & art by QPOC artists
DESCRIPTION:We wanna acknowledge how this event is taking place on ancestral\, traditional\, and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \n“HOPE” :\nA night of music+art featuring qpoc artists also featuring visual art by Kimmortal. All money raised will go towards supporting qpoc designer\, Hope Akello\, who currently needs financial support in pursuing his studies in London\, UK. \nIf you’re unable to attend but are interested in donating to Hope please check this link here: https://www.youcaring.com/hope-akello-571086#.V1kqhroLcCo.facebook \nDoors at 7pm: $5-7 sliding scale\n– 8pm: intro\n– 8:15: Kimmortal\n– 8:30pm- Reema Sh\n– 8:45pm Alyssa Fortunato\n– 9:00pm Michelle Moreno\n– 9:15pm The Succulents (Yukari Bailey and Elysse Cloma)
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/hope-a-night-of-music-art-by-qpoc-artists/
LOCATION:Cafe Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Poetry Book Launch - These Tales Are True' by mariam zohra
DESCRIPTION:poems – lyrics – drawings\nwith Host: Sana Janjua and Guest Valerie Gilespie
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/poetry-book-launch-these-tales-are-true-by-mariam-zohra/
LOCATION:Spartacus Books\, 3378 Findlay Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2016 Vancouver Trans March
DESCRIPTION:2016 Trans\, Two Spirit\, Genderqueer\, Intersex March on Unceded Coast Salish Territory \nDON’T HIDE YOUR PRIDE! UNCAGE YOUR RAGE! \nCalling trans\, genderqueer\, two-spirit\, intersex people\, and allies: lets take to the streets! On July 29th we come together for a political protest and a celebration of gender diversity! \nWear what you want\, and feel free to be FABULOUS. Wear what makes you feel great! Bring noisemakers! \nAllies are enthusiastically invited and welcome. \nASSEMBLE at 5:30pm at Clark Park\, E 14th and Commercial Dr. to get string for your signs\, arrange rides\, meet volunteers\, and get pumped!\n\n5:45pm Land Recognition\, Opening Welcome\, and invitation for those with mobility aides\, scooters\, wheelchairs\, children\, and folks who move at a slower pace to move up front and set the pace for the march. We will begin marching at 6pm! \nWe will march north on Commercial Drive\, turn east on Grant St\, and end at Victoria Park with speeches and performances by community members. \nWe acknowledge that this march is taking place on unceded Coast Salish Territories (Musqueam\, Skwxwú7mesh\, and Tsleil Waututh Territories.) This march stands in solidarity with indigenous people’s resistance to colonization. This march operates in a spirit of inclusion and solidarity with two-spirit people who may or may not also claim identities such as trans and genderqueer. \nThis march acknowledges the erasure and injustice of colonization towards two-spirit people. \n♥ – CELEBRATION – ♥ \nThis march is an opportunity for two-spirit\, genderqueer and trans people to be celebrated and loudly express pride in themselves and their community. There’s a lot to celebrate: \n– The diverse ways we define and express our genders. \n– Our bodies are beautiful in all our forms. \n– We are strong\, resourceful and resilient\, despite a host of barriers to our dignity and freedom! \n– Our long\, often unmentioned\, history of protest and activism. \n– We are beautiful\, brilliant and creative! \n– Two-spirit\, trans and genderqueer people are sexy! \n– We stand in solidarity for the safety & dignity of all sex workers! \n♥ – PROTEST – ♥ \nMake some noise and let the world know what needs to change! Bring noise makers\, megaphones\, and drums! \n– Violence: social\, institutional and physical violence against our minds\, bodies and souls. \n– Bullying at school\, on the job\, by the police and by our governments. \n– Erasure from social histories\, despite the fact that we have always been here and always will be! \n– Denial of express protections against discrimination\, harassment\, hate-crimes and hate speech in legislation! \n– Legal\, administrative and institutional failures to recognize & respect our gender identities and accord us the dignity we deserve and demand! \n– Employment\, housing/shelter and educational insecurity and marginalization! \n– Inadequate medical services (e.g. Phalloplasty coverage NOW!) \n– Oppressive delivery of medical services! Gate-keep much? \n– A prison system that abuses transgender people by placing them in solitary confinement and denying them appropriate medical care. \n– Lack of support and inquiry into the missing and murdered Indigenous trans women\, trans women of colour\, and trans people of colour in North America (Turtle Island). \nMARCH POLICIES \nIn order to make this even accessible to all of our organizers\, performers\, and volunteers\, we are trying this year to make this event scent-\, and smoke-free. This means:\n– Don’t wear scented colognes\, perfumes\, deodorants on the day of the march.\n– Do your best to eliminate scents from your body and clothing (follow the tips on our accessibility page).\n– Don’t light up or vape up during the march or post-march festival. Participants caught smoking or vaping in the march or post-march festival may be asked to leave by marshalls. \nThis year\, in order to keep the focus of the march on individuals rather than organizations\, we have a no banner policy. All non-profit organizations\, businesses\, political parties\, and unions are asked not to bring a banner to this event. Instead\, participants are asked to carry placards. This is a march of the trans community\, not a parade to promote businesses or organizations. \nA LOW-BARRIER MARCH \nWe are trying to make this march as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. To reduce barriers\, we are: \n– providing accessibility information on our “accessibility” page (https://transpridevancouver.wordpress.com/2013/07/03/current-accessibility-information/)\n– renting a van to travel behind the march for those who can’t walk the full distance. There is ONE wheelchair accessible spot in the van: if you need to use it you must contact us in advance.\n– providing bus tickets for people to get to and from the march. Contact us if you need bus tickets.\n– providing “brown bag” food at the post-march festival after the march. \n♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ \nNOTE ABOUT PERMISSION:\nThis march is taking place without a march permit from the City of Vancouver or paid police services. We have the right and freedom to peacefully assemble and associate in public space. As we’ve done the last five years\, let’s use our constitutionally guaranteed freedom to assemble and express ourselves! \n♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/2016-vancouver-trans-march/
LOCATION:Clark Park\, 1500 14th Avenue (at Commercial Drive)\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Annual Yellow Wolf Intertribal Powwow
DESCRIPTION:July 29th\, 30th\, & 31st\, 2016\n800 Stelly’s Xrd on Tsartlip Reserve\nin Brentwood Bay\, BC\non Vancouver Island\nGrand Entry times: 29th – 7 pm – 11 pm\n30th – 1 pm – 5 pm & 7 pm – 11 pm\n31st – 1 pm – 6 pm\nMC – Dave Paul Jr. – Tsartlip\nYouth dance competition 18 & under\, Adult category specials TBA\, Host Drum – picked each session\nCamping available on powwow grounds – no charge\nOpen to the general public – free admission\nWheel chair accessible\, no drugs or alcohol permitted\nVendor space – $75.00/day or $150.00/Weekend\nVendors contact Virgil Sampson @ 778-426-1431 or\nEmail: virgilnick@hotmail.com\nFor more information: Angel Sampson 1-250-665-7777 or via\nemail: idahoangel1920@hotmail.com  \n  \nBottom of Stelly’s Cross Road in the Soccer field\, Brentwood Bay\, Vancouver Island. Hosted by the Tsartlip First Nations\, the Coast Salish people of the Saanich Nation. \nAnnual Yellow Wolf Intertribal Powwow. The public is invited to come and enjoy a weekend of fun and friendship. There will be Powwow singing and dancing\, opportunities to purchase cultural arts and crafts\, special entertainment and First Nations cultural foods including a salmon BBQ.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/annual-yellow-wolf-intertribal-powwow/
LOCATION:Tsartlip Reserve\, 800 Stelly's Xrd\, Brentwood Bay\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160728T190000
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SUMMARY:Nchu7mut Kaisa One Heart One Mind One Spirit
DESCRIPTION:We sincerely want to acknowledge that this event is taking place on ancestral\, traditional\, and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nFeaturing\ncollaborations between FILIPINO/FILIPINA/FILIPINX Artists + COAST SALISH Artists + QTIBIPOC Artists coming together to raise funds that will go towards the 3rd annual International Babaylan Conference that will be happen in September. \nFEATURING:\nMitcholos S Touchie\nKimmortal\nPurple Hearts Social Club\nWarren Hooley\nKathara Pilipino Indigenous Arts Collective Society\nButterflies InSpirit\nemcees Suzette Amaya and Racquel Villagante\nDJ Sobey Wing\nand more! \nThis night we’d like to offer:\n– talented and top performances by Filipinos & Indigenous Artists from Vancouver\n– 6 tables exhibiting arts & merchandises made/sold by our gifted local artists\n– High- energy dance music playlists by an amazing DJ\n– Chances to win plenty of Raffle prizes\n– and an EPIC Dance Party \nFor Tickets $15 – $25 donation (sliding scale)\, please contact:\nKim Villagante\nMicajieu Joey Velasco\nJotika Chaudhary\nBabette Santos\nLydia Luk\nOur Town Cafe on Knight & Kingsway\nHeartwood \n————————–————————–————————–—\nWhat is Babaylan?\n“Babaylan is a Filipino word that refers specifically to an individual or a group of healers\, mostly women\, who were acknowledged by friends and family as possessing extraordinary gifts… having a gift of vision; an ability to see through schemes or situations and later advise on future plans… or the gift for healing; a specific touch or intuited or passed-on knowledge to specific processes of ‘fixing’ and ‘putting’ people and things together. The first priority of all Babaylan [is] her community.” — Carlos Villa \n————————–————————–————————–—\nWhat Does the 3rd Babaylan Conference Want to Deliver?\nThe Centre for Babaylan Studies (CfBS)\, in partnership with Kathara Society\, is organizing a conference near Vancouver where we focus on the conference theme of building bridges and interconnections with the original peoples of Turtle Island. We explore this theme through workshops\, creative performances\, ritual and ceremony\, and educational opportunities where we can learn and connect with one another. Artists and cultural stakeholders will lead participants through different mediums of learning\, to reflect and share stories\, ideas and experiences that honour our indigenous roots\, histories and legacies \n————————–————————–————————–— \nIT’S GONNA BE LIT! See you there!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/nchu7mut-kaisa-one-heart-one-mind-one-spirit/
LOCATION:Wise Hall & Lounge\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160727T190000
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SUMMARY:Climate Convergence Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this month’s climate convergence meeting on Wednesday July 27th\, 7pm-8:30pm at Grandview Calvary Baptist Church (1801 East 1st Ave.)   This event will take place on unceded Coast Salish territory. \nClimate Convergence is a grassroots network that aims to facilate connection and collaboration between diverse strands of the climate justice movement in Metro Vancouver.   Whether you’re a member of a group or a concerned individual\, this is the place to connect and get involved with the climate justice movement. To learn more about our aims and guiding principles you can check out our Points of Unity and Community Agreement on the climate convergencewebsite. \nAt this month’s meeting we will focus on mobilizing for the August 17th public consultation on the Kinder Morgan Transmountain Pipeline (TMX) happening in Vancouver (venue and time have not been announced yet).  There are two sets of consultations currently being conducted by the Federal government: one on the TMX and another on the National Climate Plan.   See the summary of our last meeting below for more information on the TMX town halls and the National Climate Plan town halls. \nAlso this month we will have a speaker coming from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to talk about their current lockout and the exciting Delivering Community Power campaign\, which is all about how our federal government can act to address climate change by modernizing the postal system. \nFinally\, we will have updates on a number of ongoing campaigns and a report from the Welcoming Committee on efforts to build Climate Convergence and how you can get involved. \nAs always\, you can find a list of upcoming events and news articles on ourwebsite. If you are organizing an event you would like us to add to the site\, please get in touch. \nLooking forward to seeing you all at our next meeting! \nIn sol\,\nClaris Figueira on behalf of the Climate Convergence communications committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey points from the June CC meeting: \nWe had a very constructive discussion at the last meeting\, with more than 20 people in attendance with a range of groups represented.  Our discussion revolved around two consultation processes the federal government has recently inititated:  National Climate Plan town halls\, and consultations around the Kinder Morgan TMX. \n1. National Climate Plan Town Halls\nThese town halls are already underway across the country\, but we need to make sure local MPs are pushed to hold consultations. Many Liberal MPs are conveniently unaware of this process or are reluctant to hold consultations\, and some NDP MPs have refused to engage with the process outright.  The People’s Climate Plan campaign is organizing both canvassing and PCP pre-meetings before national climate plan consultations. \nUpcoming town halls: \nJuly 12th\, North Vancouver- facebook event here\nJuly 14th\, Surrey- facebook event here\nJuly 16th\, Burnaby North Seymour- facebook event here \n**Check The People’s Climate Plan website for further details and updates. \n2. TMX Ministerial Panel Town Halls\nThe dates for the TMX consultations has been released but we do not yet know venues or times.  Most of them are “invitational\,” meaning they will not generally be open to the public.  The key events for the climate justice movement will be the “public town hall with open participation” events.  The main consultation we are aiming to mobilize around in Vancouver will beAugust 17th.  Check out the full schedule on the government website here. \nBoth the TMX Ministerial Panel consultations and the National Climate Plan town halls will be finished by late August\, with the TMX report submitted to cabinet on November 1st and the National Climate Strategy expected to be presented in September when the First Ministers reconvene. \nDuring the meeting we discussed how to strategically approach both the TMX Panel consultations and the National Climate Plan consultations.  That these consultations are happening at all is a victory for the climate justice movement\, but many people expressed concern that we need to do more than merely participate in these consultations and town halls.  Already it is clear from consultations in Ontario and elsewhere that Liberal MPs are simply hearing what they want to hear.   We need to make sure we show up as a powerful\, unified voice for climate justice and demand substantial change. \nWe have a definite schedule for the TMX consultations happening in mid to late August in Vancouver\, which gives us time to organize around those events.  We’ll start working out messaging and organizing for the TMX actions at our meeting on July 27th – please come out and help!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/climate-convergence-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Grandview Calvary Baptist Church\, 1803 East 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160727T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Club - The Inhabited Woman
DESCRIPTION:Our July book. We will be meeting to chat about this on the 27th @ 6:30 PM! \n“Lavinia is The Inhabited Woman: accomplished\, independent\, and fiercely modern. She is sheltered and self-involved\, until the spirit of an Indian woman warrior enters her being\, then she dares to join a revolutionary movement against a violent dictator and—through the power of love—finds the courage to act.” \nhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/684509.The_Inhabited_Woman \nACCESSIBILITY INFO: \n•Entrance and interior space are ground floor\, no stairs\n•Bathroom is not gendered\n•Front door: 42″ wide\, handle height 39.5″\, door swings out to the street\n•1st doorway into back space: 34.75″ wide\, no door\n•2nd doorway into further-back back space: 34.5″ wide\, no door\n•Bathroom door: 29″ wide\, handle height 36″\, door swings into bathroom\n•Space between bathroom door to toilet: 42″\n•Space between toilet edge and opposite wall: 35″\n•Toilet height: 14″\n•Sink height: 31″\n•Dimensions of bathroom: 60″x59.5″
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/book-club-the-inhabited-woman/
LOCATION:Spartacus Books\, 3378 Findlay Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160807T210000
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SUMMARY:Tent City Volunteer Brigade
DESCRIPTION:Tent City Volunteer Brigade \nAfter 19 days\, the ‘Tent City for Housing Justice’ at 58 West Hastings has reached over 70 tents and is going strong. The Tent City stands as a symbol of the housing crisis and the organized strength of the community in demanding that governments at all levels address this crisis\, starting with the longtime demand of building 100% social housing at welfare and pension rates on the city-owned land at 58 W Hastings. \nOver the coming days\, Tent City is looking for volunteers to spend time at the site. Volunteers are there to support the residents of Tent City in keeping the site as safe and clean as possible; playing a supporting role in dealing with the police and fire department; and helping in collective response to emergencies (especially possible overdoses) by calling 911 and assisting harm reduction volunteers. \nTo volunteer\, contact crompton.n@gmail.com or 604 358 5823
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/tent-city-volunteer-brigade/
LOCATION:58 W Hastings\, across from Army and Navy\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160704T153446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160704T153446Z
UID:5978-1469350800-1469379600@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Pride Run/ Walk & Picnic at the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Frontrunners (VFR) and the Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) are thrilled to announce the return of PRIDE Run & Walk\, kicking off Pride Week on Sunday July 24th. The Pride Run & Walk offers a 5.5k walk or run route along the sea wall. Costumes are a highlight as are the popular Disco Water stations. Children and families are welcome to participate! \nDirectly following the Pride Run & Walk\, there will be family-friendly games like the tug-of-war and drag race at Sunset Beach. \nSunset Beach is an accessible space and shade tents will be provided to help beat the sun. ASL Interpreters and signing space will be provided by the B.C. Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf. Bike Valet is by donation.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/pride-run-walk-picnic-at-the-beach/
LOCATION:Sunset Beach\, 1204 Beach Ave\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160623T163311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160623T163311Z
UID:5791-1469300400-1469314800@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:An Evening in Damascus: A Queer Fundraiser on the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:An Evening in Damascus takes you on an elegant trip down the Silk Road\, visiting the beauty of Syria in the Heart of Vancouver\, leaving the memories of the civil war behind and bringing people together for a good cause. \nHosted by Danny Ramadan\, a proud gay Syrian refugee and the Grand Marshall of the Vancouver Gay Pride Parade\, and the Divine Road – a local gathering to sponsor a Syrian lesbian couple to come to Canada. \nThe application to sponsor those two women is supported by Rainbow Refugee Society\, an organization that works tirelessly on helping inland and privately sponsored LGBTQ-identified refugees. \nThe event is hosted on the elegant Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, adding a beautiful backdrop to what is sure to be one of the best and most glamourous Pride events this year. \nThe evening starts at 7 pm\, as you walk through the beautiful gates of the Chinese Garden\, gather with friends and grab some wine\, walk around the space\, and enjoy the summery night in one of the most amazing gardens in Vancouver. \nAt 8 pm\, the show begins\, featuring local bands who are supporting our efforts to bring those two women from the Middle East to Canada.\nThe bands we have secured so far are:\n– AutoHeart.\n– TBA. \nAt 9.30 pm\, an auction for some amazing artwork will take place\, led by a local Auctioneer. \nAward-winning Irish photographer Tommie Lehane\, who lived in Syria for ten weeks\, donated Museum-quality photographs he took in Damascus to be sold in our auction. \nOther artwork donated by local artists will also be sold. \nA “Private Night of Storytelling” with Danny Ramadan\, known for his public speaking\, for you and four other friends will also be among the items to be auctioned. \nAll the funds raised during the event will go into the private sponsorship application of the mentioned lesbian couple from Damascus\, who are now living in the Middle East\, to join us here in Vancouver. \nCome and grab a glass of wine\, listen to some awesome tunes and enjoy the company of other queer and trans folks celebrating Pride\, and gathering for a good cause. \nEntrance by a suggested donation of $20. Bring cash for the cash bar. \nIf you’d like to donate to our efforts online\, please check our GoFundMe Page right here: https://www.gofundme.com/Journey2Canada \nWe wish to acknowledge the ancestral\, traditional and unceded Aboriginal territories of the Coast Salish Peoples\, and in particular\, the Squamish\, Musqueam\, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations on whose territory we work\, live and play.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/an-evening-in-damascus-a-queer-fundraiser-on-the-silk-road/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160704T153044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160704T153044Z
UID:5975-1469298600-1469316600@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Salsa Fiesta For Housing Justice
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an amazing evening of music & entertainment at St. James Community Square. Tickets are only $15 so come down\, have a drink\, hang out and listen to some amazing home grown talent and great guest speakers. It’s time to take action towards solving the affordable housing crisis in Vancouver. \nWe need your support to ensure the campaign is successful and effective. You can count on COPE to both enhance Vancouver’s communities and throw a great party! Its time to get ready for the housing fight of our lives!!!! Proceeds will go towards charity and funding future COPE Housing Initiatives.. \nWhat: Salsa Fiesta For Housing Justice.\nWhen: July 23\, 2016 6:30PM- 11:30PM\nWhere: St. James Community Square
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/salsa-fiesta-for-housing-justice/
LOCATION:St. James Community Centre\, 3214 West 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160628T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T144137Z
UID:5847-1469296800-1469311200@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:VAST 30th Anniversary BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a summer BBQ to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! \nIf you are a current or former program participant\, a staff member or volunteer\, or friend who has been part of VAST over the past three decades\, please come and share an evening of BBQ\, mingling\, and dancing in a beautiful indoor/outdoor setting on Trout Lake. \nWhen: Saturday\, July 23\, 2016 from 6:00 – 10:30pm\nWhere: Trout Lake Community Centre\, Granview Room\, 3360 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC \nPlease RSVP by Saturday\, July 16\, 2016 by using the ticket link provided. ***Please note there is no need to print off a ticket \nWe look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate with us.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/vast-30th-anniversary-bbq/
LOCATION:Trout Lake Community Centre\, 3360 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160723T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160723T185007Z
UID:6172-1469282400-1469282400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Parade to Stop Demovictions and celebrate the community resistance of the anti-imperial squat
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParade to Stop Demovictions and celebrate the community resistance of the\nanti-imperial squat\nWhen: \n2pm this Saturday\, July 23rd. \nWhere: \nThe parade will start at the intersection of Dunblane Ave and Imperial Street \nWe started our protest occupation – the anti-imperial squat – of the demovicted apartment building at 5025 Imperial Street in Metrotown on Saturday July 9th. We lasted for 12 days largely because of the powerful support of the community. Together we have brought demovictions into focus as a central part of the housing and homelessness crisis. \nThe occupation is over but the struggle to protect peoples homes and communities continues. A process of mass demoviction (eviction through demolition) is underway in Metrotown\, and thousands of people will be demovicted in Metrotown in coming years unless we fight back. \nOur appeals to the City to do the right thing have not been heeded. We are therefore calling on the demovicted to grow our collective power and fight back. When a developer buys our buildings\, let us declare that we will not be driven out. \nCome to the rally this Saturday to celebrate community and send the message to Mayor Corrigan and all levels of government that: “hell no\, we won’t go.” We encourage you to wear bright colours and or traditional regalia. \nStop Demovictions Burnaby acknowledges that our anti-displacement struggle is taking place on the dispossessed and unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh\, Kwikwetlem\, and Qayqayt Coast Salish nations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/6172/
LOCATION:5025 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160704T193231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160704T193231Z
UID:5985-1469262600-1469300400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Fat Camp 2016
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 23rd\, 2016\n8:30am-7pm\nSFU Burnaby\, MBC 2290\nUnceded Coast Salish Territories \nREGISTRATION:\nhttps://sfpirg.wufoo.com/forms/qk39bkc0nt92dq/ \nCome explore FAT POLITICS in all its intersectional glory! Join us for an exciting and transformative day of workshops\, and learn about resisting fat oppression and integrating fat politics into your life and your activism! \nFat oppression targets those of us who are considered ‘too fat.’ But every one of us\, no matter what our body size\, is impacted by this form of injustice\, and each of us can play a role in tearing it down. Let’s work together to create a world in which no one is taught to hate their own or anyone else’s body.\n\nFat Camp 2016 will be held at SFU Burnaby\, on unceded Coast Salish Territories. Based on our current knowledge\, this includes the territories of the Musqueam\, Skxwú7mesh\, Kwikwetlem & Tsleil-Waututh nations. \nFat Camp is brought to you by Fat Panic! Vancouver\, PeerNetBC and SFPIRG! \nAdmission is by donation\, with a suggested sliding scale donation of $0-$50 (cash or cheques made out to “SFPIRG” are accepted). No one is turned away due to lack of funds. \nDonations go directly towards honoraria for workshop facilitators and for lunch/dinner for participants. If you have the resources and capacity\, please consider donating to help ensure that Fat Camp is more accessible and sustainable for everyone! If you are able and would like to donate more\, that’s okay\, too! Please bring your donation with you to Fat Camp. \nStay tuned for more info about a special workshop with Shilo George on Sunday\, July 24th – hosted by PeerNetBC! The workshop will hold up to 15 people. We are looking into funding for ASL for July 24th. \n*** \nFat Camp Schedule \n8:30-9am\nRegistration \n9-10:15am\nWelcome to Fat Camp!\nAcknowledgements\nGuidelines\nCommunity Connector \n10:30am-2pm\nFat Politics 101 – Introduction to Fat Politics for Beginners\nFat Politics 202 – Advanced Fat Politics for people with a solid understanding of intersectional anti-oppressive Fat Politics \n2-3pm\nLunch! \n3-5pm\nSuper Fat Caucus\nSmall & Mid-Sized Fat Caucus\nAllyship Workshop (for people who do not identify as Fat) \n5:15-6:15pm\nCommunity Talking Circle \n6:15-7pm\nDinner and Social Time! \n*** \nAccessibility Info \nSFPIRG and our community partners and organizers are committed to creating accessible programming and events\, including all of Fat Camp! \nFat Camp will be held in a wheelchair/scooter accessible venue with access to accessible washrooms nearby. We are also aiming to have a variety of seating options available. \nGender-neutral washrooms are available outside the workshop space. \nIn order to enable people to attend without experiencing hardship\, bus tickets and money for dependent care (this can include childcare\, eldercare\, etc.) are available upon request. Please indicate during registration if you will require either subsidy. \nWhile we cannot ensure a fully scent-free event in this setting\, we’re aiming to create a scent-reduced environment by not bringing additional scents into the space. Exposure to laundry products\, colognes\, hairspray\, and many other scented products can trigger serious health reactions in individuals with asthma\, allergies\, migraines\, and/or chemical sensitivities. We ask that you not wear/ apply/ or bring any scented products into this space. If you do so\, we may need to ask you to leave so others can safely stay in the space. If you find yourself being impacted by someone’s use of scented products during the conference\, speak with any one of the organizers. We know that this can be a big step for many people. As Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha says in Fragrance Free Femme of Colour Realness\, “Cutting out scents may seem like a pain in the ass\, but it means that awesome\, ass-kicking community members you love can attend events you’re at and make out with you without having seizures\, throwing up or otherwise getting really sick.” Please\, bring your amazing self\, and keep the scents at home!\n(More info here: http://thinkbeforeyoustink.com/howtogofragrancefree.html\, http://www.brownstargirl.org/blog/fragrance-free-femme-of-colour-realness-draft-15\, http://eastbaymeditation.org/accessibility/scentfree.html) \nFat Camp will be nut-free and peanut-free. Absolutely no nuts or peanuts will be permitted within the event space in order to create an allergen-free environment for all participants. This includes (but is not limited to) products like hazelnuts\, cashews\, almonds\, coconuts\, walnuts\, coconut oil\, coconut milk\, and peanut butter. \nIf you have any other allergies or sensitivities that we need to know about so that you can participate fully and safely\, please let us know during registration. \nASL interpretation is being booked for Fat Camp! Deadline for ASL registration is July 11th. Interpreter names will be posted when they have been booked. \nSome folks are sensitive and/or get sick from electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMF). This can include radiation from cell phones\, Wi-Fi\, fluorescent lights\, and more. SFU Burnaby has Wi-Fi set up throughout its campus\, including in the Fat Camp workshop space. In order to reduce EMF exposure\, we will strive to minimize fluorescent light usage and utilize natural lighting whenever possible. We will also have a designated area in the workshop space for folks with EMF sensitivities and folks who are willing to turn off their cellphones during the workshops. Folks who need to keep cellphones on (for work\, for emergency contacts\, etc.) will be asked not to sit in the EMF-reduced area. \nIf there is any other way we can make Fat Camp more accessible for you\, please let us know during registration! \n*** \nFacilitator and Organizer Bios \nComing Soon!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/fat-camp-2016/
LOCATION:SFU Burnaby\, Maggie Benson Centre 2290\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160522T210624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T210624Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the People Powwow
DESCRIPTION:Competition Pow wow\nHost Drum: Picked each session \nMC’s Gerald SittingEagle Siksika\, Alberta\,\nKeith Colston Baltimore\, MD\nArena Director Gary Abbott \nGrand Entry Fri 7:00pm\, Sat 1:00pm/7:00pm\, Sun 1:00pm \nFor Vendor information please contact Arnie Leon SOTPVendors@gmail.com or 604.824.6232 \nFor Volunteer information please contact Si Yamott Nikki Charlie or 604.217.5001 \nFor General information about the pow wow please contact Gary Abbott garyvabbott@live.com or 604.845.5234 \nSpirit Fashion Show will happen on Saturday July 23\, 2016 at 5:30pm at the pow wow. We have a number of First Nations designers that will be showcased. \nFacebook page here.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/spirit-of-the-people-powwow/
LOCATION:46770 Bailey Rd\, Chilliwack\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160628T150015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T150015Z
UID:5866-1469188800-1469307600@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:African Descent Festival (FREE admission)
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite you to come and join us for Vancouver’s very first two day African Festival\, founded in 2015\, the event will be held at Thornton Park next to Main Street skytrain station. The festival will be a platform to showcase African public art\, installations\, modern and traditional based showcases\, night market\, crafts fair and musical performances. Come prepared to eat\, drink\, dance and enjoy african culture. For more info please visit www.africandescentfestival.com \nWhere: Thorton Park\, Mainstreet Science World\nDate: Friday July 22\, 2016: 12pm – 6:30pm\nSaturday July 23\, 2016: 12pm- 9:00pm \nAdmission: FREE! \nWe’re always looking for VOLUNTEERS\, to join the movementhttp://www.africandescentfestival.com/volunteer.php \nRun a local business? Community organization? If so apply for a booth!\nhttp://www.africandescentfestival.com/booth-apply.php \nWant to come out to sell food?\nhttp://www.africandescentfestival.com/food-apply.php \nFor artists\, and other general attractions please fill any one of these links!\nhttp://www.africandescentfestival.com/art-apply.php\nhttp://www.africandescentfestival.com/public-apply.php \nWhile other festivals in Vancouver are moving into their 20th year\, we see this as an important movement to showcase the vibrant and thriving African community in Vancouver! #ADFest
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/african-descent-festival-free-admission/
LOCATION:Thornton Park\, 1166 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160628T145544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T145632Z
UID:5862-1469106000-1469120400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Genocide Across Space & Time
DESCRIPTION:KPU Surrey\, Conference Center\n1:00PM to 5:00PM\nJuly 21\, 2016 \nGuest Speakers\nTamara Starblanket\nLekeyten (KPU Elder in Residence)\nVarto Papasian – Armenian Cultural Association of BC\nSteven Newcomb\nHead of Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre – Rwanda\nSeema Ahluwalia – KPU Professor\nSanzida Habib\nNazrul Islam\nShariful Islam\nMustafizur Rahman \n————————–————————–————————– \nGenocide is the extermination project against a people\, their language\, culture\, and spiritual cosmos. All six of the inhabited continents have been sites of genocide. Genocide can be an ongoing process and is always an exercise of power and an assertion of presumed supremacy. Genocide Across Space and Time is both a forum and opportunity for popular education\, consciousness-raising\, and collective action. From defense of human rights to anti-imperialist struggles\, resistance to genocide manifests itself in ways as diverse as the peoples subjected to past and present genocidal campaigns. Asserting their diverse experiences while linking their struggles. community organizers and survivors will\, on July 21\, converge to build solidarity and build on popular movements towards liberation from structural racism\, patriarchy\, and neoliberalism and colonialism. \nIf you require any special accommodation\, please email outreach@kpirg.ca \nThis event is free & open for everybody. Food and refreshments will be served. \nThis event is a fragrance free event.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/genocide-across-space-time/
LOCATION:Kwantlen Polytechnic University\, 12666 72nd Avenue\, Surrey\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160712T180810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T180810Z
UID:6078-1469041200-1469052000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Come Together: For Rainbow Refugee!
DESCRIPTION:Come Together: A Queer & Trans Open Mic Night is a monthly inclusive and family-friendly event to showcase the talents of queer and trans* musicians\, poets\, spoken word artists and performers of all things wonderful. Got a talent that’s looking for a stage? We got you! \nThis month\, we’ll be coming together to fundraiser for Rainbow Refugee Committee\, a grassroots organization advocating for the rights and providing services for LGBTQAI2+ refugees. \nFor more information about Rainbow Refugee\, visit their website atwww.rainbowrefugee.ca. \n‘Come Together’ is held monthly at Heartwood in East Vancouver. Heartwood serves delicious food\, tea/coffee\, alcohol… come have dinner and join us! Space is limited to about 70 people so get there early for food and a seat. \nDue to Heartwood’s closure on August 15th\, this will unfortunately be our last Come Together: A Queer & Trans Open Mic Night at Heartwood! If you’re interested in continuing Come Together\, please do! Contact Melanie at melanie@heartwoodcc.ca if you have any questions or ideas. \n– – – \nTHE PROGRAM: \nDoors at 7pm – all encouraged to come and grab a bite to eat and/or something to drink \n7:00pm-7:20pm – anyone who’d like to perform that night writes their name on a sign up sheet held with the MC\, Feral \n7:30-9:45pm – performances \nSliding scale: $0 – $10 [larger donations warmly welcomed] \nWe acknowledge that this event is happening on the occupied\, traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples – specifically the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. \nTrans is an umbrella term to encompass all people who cross socially constructed gender and sex boundaries with a gender identity or expression not typically associated with their assigned sex (ex. trans man\, trans woman\, transgender\, genderqueer\, non-binary\, etc.). \nAccessibility information for Heartwood: \nThere are two gender neutral bathrooms that are not accessible for wheelchairs and scooters. The Starbucks next door has kindly agreed to provide wheelchair and scooter accessible bathrooms without the need to purchase anything. \nFor further information on Heartwood’s physical space\, please check out the following accessibility audits done by the Radical Access Mapping Project. \nhttps://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/rhizome-cafe-access-audit/ \nWe are aiming to have this event scent reduced. \nIf there are any other accessibility needs/questions\, please message Melanie at melanie@heartwoodcc.ca.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/come-together-for-rainbow-refugee/
LOCATION:Heartwood Community Cafe\, 317 E Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160712T180955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T180955Z
UID:6081-1469026800-1469041200@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Free Self Defence Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to give a punch\, take a punch\, block a punch\, and holds. A few hours of technique training followed by some friendly boxing/sparring/wrestling till whenever. \nThis event was created after several discussions with young women/girls in university about the recent sexual assaults as well as a concerning recent surge in fascist activity in so-called Vancouver. This event is free/by donation. \nSnacks and drinks will be provided (will try to get stuff that people with allergies can consume). Boxing gloves are available\, but in very limited supply so bring your own if you can. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. \nNo homophobes\, transphobes\, racists\, fascists\, or predators. \n*****************************\nAccessibility Info: The venue is situated on the south side of Blood Alley Square across from several yuppie/gentrifying establishments such as Gringo’s and Meet Gastown. There are several cobblestones\, but there is ramp access and it’s an open space once inside. There are fewer cobblestones to navigate coming from Abbott as opposed to Carrall. The washroom is not fully WC accessible\, the doorway is about 27 inches wide. \nThis event is taking place on occupied and unceded Coast Salish Territories.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/free-self-defence-training/
LOCATION:38 Blood Alley Square\, 38 Blood Alley Square\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160628T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T151702Z
UID:5883-1468918800-1468940400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Northwest Coast Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how you can apply your artistic abilities in Northwest Coast designs. You’ll also learn about the admission requirements for the Northwest Coast Jewewllery Arts program. For more info\, send an email to events@necvancouver.org or call the Admissions Department at 604.873.3761 ext. 328.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/workshop-on-northwest-coast-design/
LOCATION:Native Education College\, 285 East 5th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160628T145141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T145141Z
UID:5858-1468836000-1469203200@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:BikeOUT! A Bicycle Camp for Girls\, Trans\, and Queer Youth
DESCRIPTION:—What is BikeOUT?—\nBikeOUT is a five-day summer bicycle camp designed to empower girls\, trans*\, and queer-identified youth to fix their own bicycles\, ride city streets with confidence\, and engage creatively with Vancouver’s vibrant bicycle cultures and communities. \nFrom fixing flats\, to group rides\, to bicycle polo\, to bicycle arts (and much more!) BikeOUT seeks to make cycling accessible\, safe\, creative\, and most importantly\, fun! \nBikeOUT is facilitated entirely by experienced bicycle mechanics instructors\, artists\, and athletes who are women\, trans\, and/or queer-identified. \n***No mechanical experience necessary*** \n—BikeOUT Camp and Registration Details—\nDates: July 18-22 2016\nTime: 10am-4pm. Arrive anytime after 9am\, leave anytime before 5pm.\nLocation: Kickstand\, 1739 Venables St. Vancouver BC\, V5L 2H3\nTransit subsidies available!\nCost: $250-$500 sliding scale\, subsidies available\nSuggested Age Range: 12-16 (but we welcome campers who are keen from outside this age range)\nRequirements: Bicycle\, helmet\, and closed-toed shoes. Bicycles and helmets will be provided as needed. \nTO REGISTER: Email bikeout@pedalpower.org with “Registration” in the subject heading. We will respond with the required forms and payment information 🙂 \n—BikeOUT is sponsored by:—\nThe Vancouver Foundation\nThe AMS Bike Coop / The Bike Kitchen\nSidesaddle\nPEDAL Society / Our Community Bikes
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/bikeout-a-bicycle-camp-for-girls-trans-and-queer-youth/
LOCATION:1739 Venables Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160730
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SUMMARY:Unist’ot’en Youth Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:If you know Indigenous Youth who are talented budding Artists check this out! We have a 2 week camp coming up which will bring together notable Northwest Coast Artists (for a 50 foot and 20 foot wall mural\, Interpretive Signs\, Replica Bentwood boxes…). There will also be Gifted Psychiatrists & Counselors specializing in Youth Mental Wellness\, Wonderful Wet’suwet’en Language Teachers\, Talented Western Artists\, Visionary Documentary Film Makers (Filming and Editing)\, Creative Crafts People\, and Amazing Comic Designers. \nThis is a great opportunity for young Indigenous people to practice their skills\, learn about our culture and meet like-minded people . The availability of spaces may soon be limited so get organizing and register yourselves or the Youth in your community now!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/unistoten-youth-art-camp/
LOCATION:Unist’ot’en camp\, near Houston\, BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160623T162056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160623T162056Z
UID:5788-1468771200-1468778400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Annual Salaam Vancouver Eid and Pride Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Salaam Vancouver: Queer Muslim Community for our annual potluck picnic in Celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr to celebrate the end of Ramadhan and to celebrate Pride. Please bring something to eat or drink to share. Friends and family are welcome. Lets come together in solidarity in a healing space as both Queers and Muslims have been affected by the recent events in Orlando.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/annual-salaam-vancouver-eid-and-pride-potluck-picnic/
LOCATION:Nelson Park\, 1000 Thurlow Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160608T173036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160608T173036Z
UID:5533-1468692000-1468692000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Climate Town Hall: Burnaby North-Seymour
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Exact start time yet to be confirmed. Please check the facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/510466729127211/\nNOTE: A pre-town hall briefing organized by People’s Climate Plan will be announced in the coming weeks. \nMP Terry Beech is holding a climate change consultation for their riding\, Burnaby North-Seymour on July 16th\, 2016 [time TBD]. It’s up to us to show up and speak up in support of a national climate action strategy that works for us. \nEmail terry.beech@parl.gc.ca to let his office know you’re participating. \nTogether\, we’ll show our support for a People’s Climate Plan that keeps global warming below 1.5 degrees\, builds a 100% renewable energy economy that works for transitioning fossil fuel workers\, and enshrines justice and reconciliation for Indigenous peoples. \nTo learn more about the People’s Climate Plan\, visitwww.peoplesclimate.ca. \nWe’ll be having a pre-meeting briefing before the town hall with details to be released shortly.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/climate-town-hall-burnaby-north-seymour/
LOCATION:Confederation Community Centre\, 4585 Albert Street\, Burnaby\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PeoplesClimatePlan.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160608T171953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160608T171953Z
UID:5522-1468681200-1468681200@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Anarchist Picnic & More
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 1st Black Sails Anarchist Collective event. \nWe are some anarchists looking to broaden our projects\, networks and discuss local issues concerning all of us (pipelines\,gentrification\, good dumpsters for diving\,capitalism etc)\, and above all meeting to break the isolation of the city. There will be music\, some free food and zines. Feel free to bring your own music\, food and zines as well. \nMaybe even a resurgence of anarchist organizing and struggles in so called Victoria. \nThis event is taking place on International solidarity with Marius Mason and all other anarchist prisoners. There will be shirts in solodarty with Marius for sale sliding scale $10-25\nMore Info:https://itsgoingdown.org/june-11th-2016/
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/victoria-anarchist-picnic-more/
LOCATION:Topaz Park\, Victoria\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BlackSailsPicnic.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160712T175045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160712T175045Z
UID:6061-1468602000-1468609200@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Justice for Joey English
DESCRIPTION:“I feel that I’m still waiting for her to come home. I got a phone call saying she was coming home. She never came home\,” Stephanie English\, Joey’s mother\, said at a rally outside the Calgary Courts Centre.\n————————–————————–————————–—– \nWith respect\, a call out for all Indigenous women\, men\, elders\, youth and allies to gather\, pray\, and demand justice for Joey English and all Missing and Murdered Women. too often cases go unresolved and too often the judgements cater to the perpetrators. \nCalling all drummers and singers to share your voice\, to share your strength and spirit to carry the message of love and hope to the family\, and to the spirits of the murdered and missing Indigenous women. \nlet’s gather together to show our support for the family and for the spirit of Joey \nMORE INFO TBA.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/justice-for-joey-english/
LOCATION:Main and Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160618T000841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160618T000841Z
UID:5682-1468602000-1468602000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Fundraiser: Enbridge Resisters
DESCRIPTION:Three people are facing life in prison for allegedly shutting down Enbridge Line 9 on December 21st 2015 in Sarnia\, Ontario AKA Anishinabek territory. This was the second time that line 9 was allegedly shut down after the line was reversed in the direction of flow. \nAll funds raised go towards Enbridge Resisters legal fees. \nMusicians\, poets\, and speakers will be performing. Speakers list to be provided soon. \ndoor: $5-$10 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nIn the past week\, a 5 day trial for the Burnaby Mountain Kinder Morgan protests has just finished up with the day for argument coming up on June 27th at the provincial court of British Columbia at 222 Main Street. \nThe west stands in solidarity with the east. This event will be held on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam.\nMore information: https://www.facebook.com/events/921000451330905/?active_tab=posts
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/solidarity-fundraiser-enbridge-resisters-2/
LOCATION:Heartwood Community Cafe\, 317 E Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BurnabyMtn.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160718T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154110
CREATED:20160628T153523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T153523Z
UID:5901-1468584000-1468800000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Iskut Sacred Headwater's Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Iskut Community is hosting their 11th Annual Music Festival on Friday\, July 15th to Sunday July 17th\, 2016. \nAll musicians are welcome to come and share their talents and rock the Iskut Valley. \nSacred Headwater’s memorabilia will be sold throughout the weekend: hoodies\, jackets\, T shirts\, caps\, keychains\, etc… \nRaffles & 50/50 Draws all weekend! \nChildren’s Day will take place on Saturday. \nTentative plan:\n– BIG JACKPOT BINGO! \n– BULL RIDING CONTEST!! \nThe Annual Dance Off will take place Saturday night at 11pm. This year there will be two divisions: men and women. \nCamping available: FREE! ⛺️ \nVendors are welcome! A daily fee: TBA! \n~ Everyone Welcome! ~ \nA planning meeting will take place in the near future. Please stay tune for the date\, time and place. EVERYONE WELCOME!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/iskut-sacred-headwaters-music-festival/
LOCATION:Iskut\, British Columbia\, Canada
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