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Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30th.  This day is a time to listen, learn, and reflect on the injustices experienced by Indigenous children in residential schools, and the lasting impacts on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities — while honouring their resilience and strength.  Across our…

Aging with Pride
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Aging with Pride

The Aging with Pride event, launched in 2020 by QMUNITY in partnership with Gordon Neighbourhood House and other amazing local organizations, began as a way for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors to celebrate Pride together during the isolation of the pandemic. Since then, it has grown into something far greater than a single annual event, it has become a vital space of connection, belonging, and affirmation for queer and trans seniors who too often experience invisibility or isolation as they age.

Impact: Food Justice
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Impact: Food Justice

This Neighbourhood House Impact Story comes from Gordon Neighbourhood House, where the volunteers there are working hard to combat food insecurity in their community by creating community driven food systems that combat food injustice. We hope you enjoy it! Every day, one in seven BC families struggle to put food on the table. Their concerns…