Deaf Immigrant
During the holiday weekend, many people became aware of a legal case in which a woman’s Deaf daughter has been refused permission to immigrate to Canada. There has been a lot of publicity:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/410/685/779/ask-immigration-minister-chris-alexander-reverse-decision-made-regarding-deaf-child/?taf_id=13806089&cid=fb_na# (Care2Petitions -Ask Immigration Minister Chris Alexander Reverse Decision Made Regarding DEAF Child!,, May 20, 2015)
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Filipina+caregiver+told+deaf+daughter+join+Vancouver/11066437/story.html (Vancouver Sun, May 19, 2015)
http://globalnews.ca/news/2002128/deaf-teenager-denied-immigration-to-canada/ Global News, British Columbia, May 19, 2015)
http://www.cireport.ca/2015/05/filipino-caregiver-karen-talosig-must-choose-between-her-daughter-and-canada.html (Canadian Immigration Report, May 16, 2015)
http://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2015/05/16/deaf-teen-deemed-medically-inadmissible-to-join-mother-in-canada.html (Toronto Star, May 16, 2015)
https://soundcloud.com/cknw/the-sean-leslie-show-1 (CKNW , Radio News May 16, 2015)
http://globalnews.ca/video/2002055/deaf-teenager-denied-immigration-to-canada (Global News, Toronto on TV, May 15, 2015)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/karen-talosig-heartbroken-over-4-year-wait-to-bring-deaf-daughter-to-canada-1.2658635 (CBC News British Columbia, May 30, 2014)
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/video/mother-wants-daughter-canada-raw-012100798.html (Yahoo News, May 2014)
The lawyers contacted CAD-ASC last week and I have given them information to help them. Now we are asking YOU to help, too.
Please write to Minister of Immigration Chris Alexander, with a copy to your local MP and to CAD-ASC. Also sign the petition online.
The Rustic Lantern Films presents
THE DEAF CLUB
Saturday, June 6
7pm – 10pm
Meridian High School
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA
Admission $11
Contact NWWCD Board Members to buy tickets
or purchase online: The Deaf Club
For more detail of the film: Rustic Lantern Films
WBP Coffee Group Drop in
Deaf Well Being Program
COFFEE GROUP DROP-IN!
Days: Every Wednesday starting June 3rd
Times: 1:30-3:30PM
Where? Well Being Program
#300-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby (close to Patterson station).
Questions? Contact Patti Dobie
Canada Deaf Games
Want to represent BC at the 2016 Summer Canada Deaf Games? We are hosting an indoor volleyball tryout on Sunday June 21st. Please click on below link for more details: Canada Deaf Games Poster If you are interested in any of the other sports mentioned on the flyer please let the BCDSF office know by emailing to info@bcdeafsports.bc.ca.
Peter Katz: A KidSafe Benefit Concert May 21st 8PM
You are cordially invited to attend a benefit concert May 21st, 2015, raising funds for the KidSafe Project Society. JUNO nominee Peter Katz will be bringing his “We are the Reckoning” tour to Vancouver in support of the KidSafe Project Society. With your help we can make this a sell-out event and raise more than $5000.00 for KidSafe.
Over 153,000 children in British Columbia live in poverty–enough children to fill Roger’s arena approximately eight times. As many of you know KidSafe is an organization which is close to my heart. I have had the opportunity to see the challenges that some of our most vulnerable children face–and I see the caring and compassionate nature of the KidSafe team working hard everyday to help children face those challenges head on. I hope you’ll join me in helping the KidSafe team continue to make a difference.
The KidSafe Project Society provides meals, care, and programming to Vancouver’s most vulnerable kids during winter, spring, and summer break, as well as delivering after-school care and a high-school transition program.Join Peter and friends for an intimate evening of music raising funds for Vancouver’s most vulnerable children and families. Please take a moment to hear why Peter is supporting KidSafe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro0siHGz5M0&feature=youtu.be
Check out Peter’s music:
Check out the Opening Act Luke Sital Sing’s Music
Tickets are available for purchase at:
https://the-kidsafe-project-society.ticketleap.com/we-are-the-reckoning-a-benefit-performance-for-kidsafe/dates/May-21-2015_at_0800PM
Thank you in advance for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Pacific DAWN
Pacific DAWN
(DisAbled Women’s Network)
covering British Columbia and
the Yukon
Let’s Chat
Keeping Safe When Out & About
Sunday May 24, 2015
1:30 pm to 4pm
Location: Vancouver Public Centre Library
350 W. Georgia,
Board Breakout Room-7th Floor
Interpreters Provided
Purse Snatching, assaults, harassment on the street are some of the things we as women, particularly women with disAbilties face when we leave our homes. Through a presentation and discussion a variety of
Tips to be safe
will be explored
Note: to reserve a space please email
Space is very limited
ASL Signing Support Worker
ASL Signing Support Workers
Needed in Duncan BC by mid-August 2015
Deadline for applying is June 15, 2015
msjsociety@gmail.com
We are looking for one or two kind, responsible, reliable, friendly, non-smoking people to provide part time support to a Deaf individual who lives a life of dignity in Duncan. We have an opening coming up in September with some paid orientation time in August.
Responsibilities include:
*Provide tactful and relaxed practical support
*Background coaching focused on accomplishing activities of daily living,
*Participating in Deaf and Hearing community events,
*Participating in gentle leisure, recreation and social adventures
Essential qualifications:
*Sign and understand ASL at an intermediate level or better
*Clear criminal record check
*Valid drivers license with a safe driving history.
*Prefer support workers who have their own computer and/or mobile phone and are comfortable with email, text messaging, and video conferencing.
*Familiar with and comfortable with Deaf culture
Hours:
The individual mainly requires support afternoons 4-5 hours per day. We may hire one person to work 5 afternoons per week (Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Saturday) We may share these 30 to 35 hours per week between two people.
Rate of pay:
$12 to $17 per hour depending on your education and experience.
Core Values of MSJ Society:
Communication, inter-dependence, mutual respect, caring relationships, and equality.
To apply, send an email to msjsociety@gmail.com before June 15, 2015
*Email should contain a cover letter written business style that states your reasons for applying, experience, education and any other qualifications.
*If you pass our initial screening we will email you a detailed job description and request your detailed resume and two references.
PeerNetBC: Vancouver Historical Bus Tour
To register visit: http://tinyurl.com/DowntownBusTour
