Opening Feature: Broken Angel + Reception
Community seekers, film lovers, night owls and party enthusiasts—don’t miss out on the opening night of 18th annual Vancouver International Women in Film Festival. @WIFTV is taking over the VIFF Centre starting March 7 at 7 PM.
This event includes ASL interpretation, plus open captions during the opening film, Broken Angel.
Anyone only deaf or hard of hearing is interested, please contact with me for a free ticket. Must show up. https://viwff.eventive.org/schedule/opening-feature-broken-angel-reception-63b49f746baa1d0045025f24?fbclid=IwAR0Mb-AoHZxTBO9fLl-FbDG7I9S17xGKqKYjs0ETyTCwNS6gsPn_W0KtKdk
Research Opportunity for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind BC Community
You are invited to join a focus group examining how interpreting services could be improved in BC.
ASL Version: https://youtu.be/dHpEmfLlEyE
We are looking for people who:
Are deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind
Use sign language interpreters regularly
Are 18 years of age or older
What: You are invited to participate in one of two online focus groups. Of those who express interest, the researchers conducting the two focus groups will select up to 10 participants for each group; This will ensure as wide a range of experiences and perspectives as possible. The focus group will be an online private ZOOM meeting conducted in ASL.
When:
Monday March 13th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (PDT)
OR
Wednesday March 15th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (PDT)
About the Research Project:
WAVLI has provided funding for this pilot research project. The goal of this research is to find themes and systemic causes of both satisfaction and discontent with the current quality of interpreting services and experiences of working as an interpreter in BC.
We are holding separate focus groups with: Deaf community members, interpreters, and those who hire interpreters. By understanding all perspectives, we hope to better understand the challenges and opportunities in the current interpreting systems in British Columbia. You could be a part of this important preliminary work!
Research Team: WAVLI has hired a team of researchers, Dr. Debra Russell and Dr. Joe McLaughlin; one Deaf and one hearing interpreter. Both are experienced researchers and have links to the Deaf and hard of hearing communities and sign language interpreters, and are fluent in ASL.
About Focus Groups:
Dr. Debra Russell and Dr. Joe McLaughlin will be hosting 5 separate focus groups, which include: 2 interpreter groups, 2 deaf groups, and 1 employer group. The focus group will be held in a private ZOOM meeting. There will be a minimum of 5 people, and a maximum of 10 per group. See the attached “Information letter and Consent” document.
Honorariums: Each selected focus group participant will be given a $50.00 honorarium, in recognition of their time and knowledge.
How to Join: If you want to attend a focus group or have any questions, please contact Dr. Debra Russell and Dr. Joe McLaughlin at: debrarussell2022@gmail.com and joe5mclaughlin@gmail.com
Deadline to respond: Tuesday March 7th, 2023.
Queer ASL April-May Registration is Now Open!
April-May Registration
Hey everybody!
Our April-May 2023 cycle is PAH* open for registration!
*fun fact: PAH means “finally!” “at last!” “i did it!” in ASL – we write PAH to represent this sign as we use this mouthshape while signing this sign.
We are offering ASL 101 – 104 levels this cycle.
Read below to see what’s new with Queer ASL & our classes!
Stigma and Harm Reduction Info Workshop
Image description: Flyer with white background with 4 boxes. The top box is filled in with cool blue-grey colour and text says “Stigma and Harm Reduction Information Workshop”.
Second box is located in middle below the cool blue-grey box with text describing about the workshop. Third box is below second box and it’s located on left side of flyer and this box contains details where and when the workshop will happen and who will present. On the right of the third box are two images – first one is a circle and second one is a word map with many words in connection with alcoholism. The circle image has words in middle and it said “Harm Reduction”. Around the Harm Reduction is 5 colour blocks with a word in each block. Red is Respect. Orange is Acceptance. Green is Empowerment. Blue is Compassion. Yellow is Collaboration. Fourth and last box is filled with ocean blue colour. The blue box has contact information and VCH and WBP logo on it.
Text version of the flyer:
Stigma & Harm Reduction Information Workshop
Join this workshop session to learn more about:
- STIGMA: what does it mean? How does it impact people?
- Mental Health and Substance Use (drugs, alcohol)
- Harm Reduction: what does it mean? Why is it important?
- How to support a friend or family member?
Date: Sat, March 11
Time: 11 am—12:30pm
Location: WBP office, 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby
WBP Staff: Elizabeth Dagg
We will have an online session at a later date.
To Register:
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Text/FaceTime/Glide: 778-987-4174
The Port Theatre presents SHIELD MAIDEN
Shield Maiden has been staged in Austin, Texas and in the theatre district off Broadway in New York City and is now part of the Port Theatre’s Discovery Series.
This production is a 10th century version of a Ted Talk on life as a Viking woman warrior.
It’s funny, sexy, fierce, and unapologetic. Written and performed by Melanie Teichroeb,
Shield Maiden shows the audience that they have more in common with medieval era
warrior, Ingrid Larsdöttir, than they could imagine. The solo show shines a light on
contemporary issues like inequality and sexism using humour and vulnerability.
“The #MeTooMovement sparked conversation and change around these
issues,” Melanie explains. “People are still working tirelessly to challenge the status
quo. The visual impact of a confident woman warrior on stage resonates with
audiences. Ingrid is flawed, but very powerful and relatable.”
Despite the pandemic shutdown of live performances, Shield Maiden hit the stages
across BC this summer stronger than ever. Melanie said, “This show is loads of fun to
perform and to receive the positive feedback that the message is meaningful to
women and men alike is such an honour.”
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada V9R 6Z4 Administration: Tel 250 754 4555
Email: admin@porttheatre.com Website: www.porttheatre.com Ticket Centre: Tel 250 754 8550
“Shield Maiden by Melanie Teichroeb is a fierce and funny mash-up of Vikings and a
Tony Robbins workshop and was truly one of the highlights this year of our 26th
annual fringe festival, FronteraFest. Not only is it a great script, but Melanie’s
performance was just incredible. It was no surprise that it was the bestselling long
fringe show of the festival this year. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with
next.” — Ken Webster, Artistic Director, Hyde Park Theatre Austin, Texas
Please note: This show is for mature audiences and contains language and subject
matter that might be offensive to some. American Sign Language (ASL) will be
provided. A post-show chat is included.
Adults $20 | Members $18 | Students $15 (with valid student ID)
Get your tickets today!
Call 250-754-8550
Purchase online
Or visit us at 125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6Z4
Interpreted Musical Performances at the Annex Theatre
a night of musical performances at the Annex Theatre on Saturday, February 18 from 6-8PM and we would like to invite you and your community to attend! This event is completely free and features BIPOC artists who are supported by UWIDO.
This event is wheelchair accessible, guide/service dogs are welcome, and all talks and performances will be interpreted by A.S.L. Interpreting INC. interpreters. Interpreters will also be in the lobby to welcome folks and answer any questions etc.
You can find more information about our event and folks can register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/music-as-medicine-tickets…
Information about upcoming Valentine Day Bingo Night&St.Patrick Party
Please watch the video below!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Accessibility Panel and Bingo Night
Register only deaf people :
https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing…
Join us for a panel with Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists and community members as they dive into their experiences with accessibility in theatre and performing arts. Happening on February 4 at 4pm at Progress Lab 1422, this panel will be moderated by Ladan Sahraei and Pedro Chamale.
Afterwards, stay for bingo (with prizes!), food, community sharing, and good times! Priority seating will be given to Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members.
Let’s meet our Co_panelist for this amazing event , Dawn Jani Birley and Christian Vasquez 
This event is part of rice & beans theatre’s 2023 Multilingual Community Engagement Project that seeks to host community and audience engagement activities to invite new audiences into our work and make our programming more equitable and accessible for more multilingual audiences. Look out for our next event coming up this Spring 2023!
Interested in becoming EA?
We are trying to gather some information for deaf people who may be interested or are thinking about becoming EA – please fill out the survey below. More information is available in the video below:
Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3GPw0g5XXK
An event for deaf seniors!
The location of the event is at Surrey Library, the address is below:
10350 University Drive, Room #418
Surrey Centre
The date is on January 31, 2023 from 9:30AM to 1:30pm
The event is to play various games available there.
Please bring your own lunch.
The parking is free for 2 hours, but additional 2 hours will have to be paid.
We are excited to see you all come to this event!
Family Storytime in Sign Language and English – Winter and Spring 2023
https://bpl.bc.ca/events/family-storytime-in-sign-language-and-english-january
Join a Deaf storyteller and a children’s librarian for stories, rhythms, rhymes and crafts presented in both American Sign Language and English. This is a free drop-in for children of all ages and abilities, together with a parent or caregiver. Interpreters will be present.
Four Saturdays from 11:00 am to Noon: January 14, February 4, March 4 and April 1.
At Tommy Douglas Library in Burnaby: 7311 Kingsway, (604) 522-3971.
?Presented by Burnaby Public Library in partnership with Provincial Family Services and Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Ministry of Children and Family Development.
For more information email Randi at the library: Randi.Robin@bpl.bc.ca
