| Aug-Oct Registration Hey everybody! Our Aug-Oct 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. This cycle we will be offering our general 101 – 104 classes (minus storytelling), 101-102 classes for QTBIPOC folk, and 101-103 classes for disabled folk. This cycle starts Aug 20th onwards. Read below to see what’s new with Queer ASL & our classes!! |
Queer ASL Aug-Oct Cycle – Registration is Open!
UBC Early Childhood Education training program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons
UBC has extended the deadline for application to the Early Childhood Education training program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. Deadline is now July 31. We encourage all DHH persons or persons with experience working with DHH children to apply. See poster below.
There is also bursary funding available through ECE BC. Accessible information session scheduled for this Thursday July 20 at 7pm. Click here to register for the Information Session
Please click this URL to register for the information session. https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81724004895
For more information about the ECE Bursary Program visit
“Big Bad Wolf Trial and Extras”
Date: Sunday July 30th, 2023.
? Venue: Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, Arts Club Theatre; 162 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
? Exciting Announcement! ?
Join us at the BMO Theatre for an incredible performance of “Big Bad Wolf Trial and Extras” presented by the Arts Club and the Deaf-led Workshop. Prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Witness the talent and creativity of deaf and hard of hearing artists in this captivating production. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event!
?? Get your tickets now! Visit our website, click the link in the bio, and secure your spot for only $5! Limited availability.
? Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. This one-hour show will keep you engaged from start to finish. After the show, stay and mingle until 9:30 pm when the doors close.
ASL Core Presentation Series: Canada Buys Website Tour
Canada Buys Website Tour:
July 26, 2023
11:30am – 1:00pm Pacific Daylight Time / 2:30pm – 4pm Eastern Daylight Time
Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) Pacific invites you to attend our webinar “Canada Buys Website Tour” in American Sign Language
July 26th 2023 from 11:30am – 1:00pm Pacific Daylight Time / 2:30pm – 4pm Eastern Daylight Time
Please register here:
ENGLISH
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/american-sign-language-canada-buys-website-tour-tickets-658601172837FRENCH
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-lsa-visiter-le-site-web-achats-canada-langue-des-signes-americaine-662432171457The registration link provides more information on what this session is all about!
We recommend checking out the Canada Buys website before the webinar to get an idea of what it looks like:
Login information to connect to the webinar will be sent to you a day prior to the event.
This session will be hosted in American Sign Language.
For French and LSQ sessions or for more information, contact Procurement Assistance Canada, Pacific Region, email at SACPacifique-PACPacific@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
If you have any questions, contact Christine “Coco” Roschaert Christine.roschaert@pwgsc.gc.ca or Sarah Anne Hrycenko sarah.hrycenko@pwgsc.gc.ca
Hope to see you there!
Christine “Coco” Roschaert
She/her/elle
Project Officer, Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), Pacific Region
Public Services and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada
Christine.Roschaert@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
VRS (sign language interpreter) 778-819-2208
Cell text: 514-348-1219
I identify as Deaf-Blind and I use American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Quebecois (LSQ)
Je m’identifie comme Surdicecite et utilise American Sign Language (ASL) et Langue des signes Quebecois (LSQ)
Chargée de Projet, Soutien en approvisement Canada (SAC), Région du Pacifique,
Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Christine.Roschaert@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
SRV (interprete langue des signes) 778-819-2208
Cellulaire texto: 514-348-1219
I would like to acknowledge that my office is located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish including the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-waututh nations. Je veux reconnaître que mon bureau se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel Coast Salish, le territoire des Premières Nations des nations Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh et Tsleil-waututh.
Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) is committed to providing its clients with the best quality of service. In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below.
Soutien en approvisionnement Canada (SAC) s’engage à fournir à ses clients un service de la plus haute qualité. Conformément à notre engagement d’amélioration continue, veuillez prendre quelques minutes pour remplir le sondage ci-dessous.
Save the Date – International Day of Sign Language & Corn Party
Date: September 23
Time: 2:00pm to 11:00PM
Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6650 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby B.C.
Stay tuned for more information
Thank you to our sponsor! Still Interpreting.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT(D) Deaf/ (HH) Hard of Hearing ASL Signer
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
(D) Deaf/ (HH) Hard of Hearing ASL Signer
(Doncaster Elementary School)
(Subject to Internal Staffing Process)
The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in
the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the district has
a current operating budget of $210 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes,
teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language
pathologists and exempt managerial staff.
The Greater Victoria School District is seeking an Educational Assistant – (D) Deaf/ (HH) Hard of
Hearing ASL Signer to support a student at the elementary school level. The Educational Assistant
reports to the District Principal of Inclusive Learning, and under the general direction of the
classroom teacher(s), the teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and the supervision of the
Principal, provides assistance to students, monitors student behavior and facilitates the inclusion
of the student in the school setting. As such this is an itinerant position.
The successful candidate will have completed the Educational Assistant Program Certificate or
equivalent post-secondary courses in child/ adolescent development or behavior management
including non -violent crisis intervention techniques as well as current First Aid. In addition, the
successful candidate must have a certificate in ASL level 3 or higher and/or ASLPI (ASL Proficiency
Index) assessment of 3 or higher. Two years specific experience using ASL to work with persons
who are deaf and or hard of hearing is required. Personal care may be necessary.
For a complete job description, please click here.
This is a 10 month continuing, 30 hours per week, CUPE 947 position with the hourly rate of pay
being $31.48, plus a comprehensive benefits plan.
To view the original posting, please visit Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3NGr19p.
Please submit a letter of introduction, résumé, proof of qualifications and references to:
Human Resource Services, Greater Victoria School District #61
556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1E8
or
Fax 250-475-4113 / Email hrs@sd61.bc.ca
Deadline for submission is: 4:00 PM, Wednesday July 19th, 2023
School District 61 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for
interviews will be contacted
Halo Halo! Filipinx Mix Mixer & DBLSPK
A free event full of Filipinx Art, Food and Joy:
6pm Community Mixer – Free Food, DJ, Art
7:30pm DBLSPK: A reading of a multilingual work “Bien Facil” by Karla Comanda, followed by an audience/artist discussion
9:00pm-11:00pm Karaoke Party
Date/Time: July 15th, 2023 6pm-11pm PT
Where: Progress Lab 1422 (also available via livestream for the theatre reading only)
Tickets: Free! Folks can RSVP on our eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halo-halo-filipinx-mix-mixer-dblspk-tickets-656981026937 OR by emailing heather@riceandbeanstheatre.com
Community Co-Learning, Building (More) Accessible Arts Presentations
3rd event: Intro to low-sensory presentation, Facilitated by Kay Slater (from grunt gallery)
Thursday, June 29th, 1:30 – 4:30 PM PST
workshop series title: Community Co-Learning, Building (More) Accessible Arts Presentations
presented by Libby Leshgold Gallery, Emily Carr Writing centre, in collaboration with grunt gallery.
that all workshops are free, hybrid presentation offered online and in-person at Emily Carr Campus in the Writing Centre, ASL Interpretation provided.
Employment Opportunity: New Writer (part-time)
DeafDots
Information service for Deaf Canadians
has part-time employment opportunity for:
News Writer
VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT – https://www.deafdots.ca/update/employment-opportunity-news-writer-part-time
For information click this link:www.h3world.tv/DeafDots-NewsWriter.pdf
SUMMER ASL CLASS
SUMMER COURSE
WANT TO LEARN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE?
July 4- August 11, 2023 8:30am – 12:30pm (M-F)
Career Opportunities
- Sign Languages Interpreter
- Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Educational Assistant
- Social Services
- Any positions that involve communication and customer service
REGISTER NOW
www.vcc.ca/programscourses/sign-language/
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Queer Arts Festival: Queers in Space
Queer Arts Festival: Queers in Space
Dates: June 17 – 28, 2023
Locatoins: Roundhouse Community Centre, SUM gallery, James Black Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
Futurism and fantasy have always been cornerstones of the 2SLGBTQIA+ experience. What better place to manifest ourselves as the free and empowered superbeings we truly are? For many queer people, the Future is a place where dreams are realized; for others, it’s a vital sanctuary from a present-day reality that does not include them. While “Queers in Space” may evoke cosmic camp and otherworldly voyages (and this festival gleefully delivers both), we take these words very seriously as well: this is just as much a call to explore and celebrate the space we occupy, each and every day; to honour our queer elders on whose shoulders we stand; and to celebrate our future, queer trajectories.
Full Schedule of ASL Events
Art Party! Gala Opening Reception
Dates & Time: Jun 17, 7pm – 10pm
Location: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall | Ticketed Event | ASL
QAF 2023 officially launches into orbit at the Roundhouse. Take in our incredible Visual Art Exhibition curated by Zandi Dandizette, enjoy delicious food and drink, and celebrate with the Queerdos of our community!
Queer Arts Festival + Talking Stick Festival presents:
Love After the End: Joshua Whitehead & Friends Literary event
Date & Time: Jun 18, 3pm
Location: Roundhouse Performance Centre | Ticketed Event | ASL
Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction is an exciting and ground-breaking fiction collection showcasing a number of emerging and established Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer writers, edited and compiled by acclaimed writer Joshua Whitehead. Whitehead joins us with fellow visionary authors Nathan Adler, jaye simpson, and Nazbah Tom for an afternoon that demonstrates how Queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives. Afterward, join us for a free reception and book signing, courtesy of Massy Books, in the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall at 5pm.
Curator Tour Guided Visual Art Tour
Date & Time: Jun 24, 2pm
Location: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall | Free | ASL
Join us for a free guided tour through our Visual Art Exhibition at the Roundhouse Community Centre, led by QAF curator Zandi Dandizette.
Glitter is Forever Closing Reception
Date & Time: Jun 28, 7pm
Location: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall | Free | ASL
Our 16th Queer Arts Festival comes home to dock in spectacular fashion. See the incredible artwork one final time and enjoy stunning drag performances by the House of Rice with music by DJ Bella Sie.
If any needs ticket confirmation please contact me thank you
Ladan Sahraei
EID Event – UPDATE
Raakhee is standing front in the white background. She is wearing a black dress. And has a black hair.
She signed, “Hi Deaf community, I am informing you that Saturday, June 24th….. What is that? Its EID event. Looking forward to the event, however the sad news is.… this EID event postponed. Why??? Low numbers of registers. Sigh. I am truly sorry. Thank you for watching and support GVAD event. You all have wonderful summer holiday. (right hand waving)
Queer ASL: Last chance to join our June-Aug classes
Hey everybody!
We had some class spots open up due to things shuffling around behind the scenes, as well as opening a few new classes, so we wanted to reach out one last time before our June-Aug cycle starts (June 11th onwards).
If you have already registered & paid, don’t panic. You’re totally good. We are emailing everyone on our mailing list, hence you getting this email. If you registered but haven’t gotten ANY emails from us, our emails might be going straight into your spam box. Reach out and we can get this sorted! If you went MIA and didn’t respond to our deadline email, you may have been removed from your class but it’s not too late to snag it back if you want to!
Please click below to hop over to our website for check out what’s available! I’d encourage you to add yourself to the waiting list for 102-104 as we often have spots open up right before/after class starts!
ASL Only Procurement Webinar: Introduction to Federal Procurement
Pacific Region
ASL Core Presentation Series:
Introduction to Federal Procurement
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
11:30am – 1pm Pacific Standard Time / 12:30pm – 4pm Eastern Standard Time
ASL Ask PAC Anything Drop In Hour
June 29, 2023 12pm – 1pm PST/3pm – 4pm EST
We invite you to attend our webinar to introduce you to federal procurement and get an idea what the process on contracts put out by the Government of Canada. If you own a business and use American Sign Language and want to learn more about bidding on contracts, this presentation is for you!
Our presenter is Deaf and will deliver the presentation in ASL only.
Description of presentation:
Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada?
Join a representative from Procurement Assistance Canada to learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business.
This seminar will help you:
• Understand the federal procurement process
• Understand how the Government of Canada buys
• Learn about additional sources of information for companies considering selling to the federal government
Who is this for?
Businesses looking for information to help decide if doing business with the government is an avenue they want to pursue.
Login information to connect to the webinar will be sent to you a day prior to the event.
Our privacy notice:
You agree to allow PAC, Public Services and Procurement Canada to:
- Collect and use the information you provide to contact you.
- Temporarily store your questionnaire response on Eventbrite, a third-party online questionnaire service.
This session will be hosted in American sign language (ASL). For assistance, please contact the Pacific Regional Office of Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) toll free at 1-866-602-0403 or by email at osme-bpme-pac@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Zoom link will be sent on June 27, 2023.
To register:
Choose one of the following links – Eventbrite or through our main procurement website, Buy and Sell. The webinar will be in ASL/English, not French/LSQ.
Eventbrite Registration Links:
FR: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lsa-initiation-a-lapprovisionnement-federal-english-tickets-634068886107
Ask PAC Anything in ASL Drop In Hour
Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 12pm to 1pm PST; 3pm to 4pm EST
When you receive the zoom link the day before the webinar, use the same link to come in the ASL Ask Anything Drop In Hour!
If you have any questions, contact Christine “Coco” Roschaert Christine.roschaert@pwgsc.gc.ca or Sarah Anne Hrycenko sarah.hrycenko@pwgsc.gc.ca
Anyone from across Canada are welcome to attend!
Hope to see you there!
Sarah Anne & Coco
