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BC Cultural Society of the Deaf – Family Camp

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BC Cultural Society of the Deaf – Family Camp
GVAD is sharing this information:
Join us for a weekend full of connection, laughter, and unforgettable memories at the BC Cultural Society of the Deaf – Family Camp! ?
 
This special gathering brings together the Deaf community, Hard of Hearing individuals, families, friends, and allies for a warm and welcoming outdoor experience.
 
Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Hazelmere RV Park & Campground, Surrey, BC
 
What to expect:
• Camping under the stars 
• Community bonding & meaningful connections 
• Fun outdoor activities 
• Family-friendly atmosphere 
• Lots of laughter and shared moments 
 
Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or on your own, this camp is all about belonging, connection, and joy.
 
Who can join?
All ages are welcome! Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and allies are invited to be part of this beautiful community event.
 
Interested? Fill out this short interest form:
 
More details coming soon!

ASL Lyrics: Lukas Malkowski | Dancing on the Edge

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ASL Lyrics: Lukas Malkowski | Dancing on the Edge

GVAD is sharing this information:
Lukas Malkowski, a CODA choreographer and performer based in Canada, is presenting his work “Microphone Controller” at the Dancing on the Edge Festival in Vancouver.

The 55-minute piece reimagines the rock concert for Deaf and hearing audiences through choreography, movement, and language. Rooted in CODA identity, it explores the cost of voice, the responsibility of translation, and the space between communication and expression. ASL lyrics are performed by Dawn Jani Birley and Gaitrie Persaud-Killings.

The show runs at Firehall Arts Centre on two dates:
June 8 at 7:00 PM
June 9 at 9:00 PM

Tickets are available through the Dancing on the Edge website.

ASL Lyrics:
Dawn Jani Birley, recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025) for her pioneering Deaf-led work with 1s1 Theatre, is an award-winning actor, movement artist, and translator. Her acting versatility has earned her international acclaim. Fluent in five sign languages and with an uncanny ability for languages and storytelling, she founded 1s1 Theatre in Toronto to advance Deaf-led narratives and create new theatrical languages at the intersection of Deaf and hearing worlds. Born in Saskatchewan to a third-generation Deaf family, she proudly identifies as culturally and linguistically Deaf.

Gaitrie Persaud-Killings (she/her) is a Queer Tkaronto-Indo Caribbean raised, Gaitrie isa theatre maker who develops performances using an eclectic mix of visual and physicaltheatre styles. Acting is her passion that she lives for. She had been involved in a big play“The Two Natashas: Our life in Guyana” with her co-actor and collaborator NatashaBacchus. She is also an ASL Music performer, ASL coach and Deaf interpreter of theatre.She is the founder and Artistic Director of Phoenix The Fire which is a theatre communityhub for IBPOC Deaf artists.

DeafDisabled Education Event: The Section #1 of the Section #3

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DeafDisabled Education Event: The Section #1 of the Section #3

Visual Description:
A portrait-format event flyer with a cream background. The centre features a dark, moody photograph of a large institutional building overlaid with the bold white title “THESE FOUR WALLS.” A row of six gold film festival laurel badges sits below it, alongside a photo of five panellists on stage, some using wheelchairs and walkers. The right side has a teal-bordered info panel. The footer is a solid dark red bar with the GVAD website and tagline in white.

We at GVAD are hosting a DeafDisabled Education Event at Douglas College on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Join us for a screening of “These Four Walls,” a documentary about the history of institutionalization of disabled individuals in Canada, followed by a guided discussion on how that history shapes how disabled people are viewed in society today.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Douglas College, Lecture Theatre N2203

The event is hosted by Brayden Walterhouse, a DeafDisabled community member working with GVAD and its board members.

GVAD Monthly Dog Meetup!

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GVAD Monthly Dog Meetup!
Visual description:

A cheerful flyer for the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) Monthly Dog Meetup. The design features five happy dogs sitting in a sunny park beneath bold, playful event lettering. The bottom section details the free admission, an accessibility note, packing reminders for water and treats, and the contact email events@gvad.ca.


Hello everyone! GVAD is excited to invite you to our Monthly Dog Meetup!
 
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Mundy Park,
641 Hillcrest Street, Coquitlam, BC
Admission: Free!
 
This is a fun community gathering for Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, hearing friends, families, and dog lovers to connect and socialize.
 
Bring your dog, or come without one — everyone is welcome! ?
 
Please make sure your dog is friendly and comfortable around people and other dogs.
 
Please note accessibility support is on your own at this time.
 

Questions? Email events@gvad.ca

Hope to see you there!

Accessibility Committee Recruitment

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Accessibility Committee Recruitment

GVAD is sharing this information:
Join the City of Vancouver Accessibility Committee
We’re seeking members with a wide range of lived experiences and disabilities!

You can apply if:

  • You identify as having a disability
  • You live in Vancouver

What the Committee Does:

  • Provide guidance and advice on the City of Vancouver’s Accessibility Strategy and its renewal
  • Review and provide feedback on the Accessibility Strategy departmental action plans with the Multi-Year Action Plan
  • Help with the review of public feedback to identify barriers and solutions

To learn more: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/accessibility-committee.aspx

Call 604-675-5926 to ask for support with the application if needed.

Questions? Call 604-675-5926 or accessibility@vancouver.ca

Deep Cut Open – PDGA C-Tier

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Deep Cut Open – PDGA C-Tier
GVAD is sharing this information:

The Deep Cut Open is a PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier tournament held at Copper Ridge in Logan Lake, BC. Hosted by Deaf Disc Golfer from Langley, BC, this event marks a historic milestone as one of the first PDGA-sanctioned tournaments centered on Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Canada.

This event is open to all players, including Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and hearing participants. Our goal is to raise awareness, promote accessibility, and bring the community together through disc golf.

Date: September 12, 2026
Format: 1 Round (18 holes)
Location: Copper Ridge Disc Golf Course, Logan Lake, BC

Registration:
Amateurs: $35 CAD
Professionals: $45 CAD
Non-PDGA members: Additional $15 fee (if applicable)

Sponsorship Opportunities:
We are currently seeking additional sponsors, including a Platinum Sponsor, to support this historic event. Sponsorship helps enhance player experience, accessibility, and community impact.
Please contact us if you are interested in partnering.

Supported by BC Deaf Sports Federation, Highland Valley Outdoor Association, and CV World.

All players are welcome.

Wavefront Centre Open House – May 27, 2026

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Wavefront Centre Open House – May 27, 2026

Invitation: Open House
Please join us at Wavefront Centre’s Open House on Wed., May 27, 2026 as we celebrate 70 years of advancing communication accessibility.

This special community event is an opportunity to connect with our team, explore our work firsthand, and learn more about accessibility innovations supporting people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing.

Event Details:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC

Highlights include: 
Presentations on video remote interpreting, hearing care, and audio accessibility
Building tours and exhibits
Hearing screenings and care tips
Testimonial booth
Raffle with great prizes

Learn more here:
https://www.wavefrontcentre.ca/client-resources/events/

Advance registration is encouraged:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wavefront-centre-open-house-celebrating-70-years 

Continuing Program Worker – Sign Language Interpreter

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Continuing Program Worker – Sign Language Interpreter

GVAD is sharing this information:
School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the position of:

  • We invite applications for the position of Program Worker – Sign Language Interpreter – Elementary/Secondary, 27.95-28.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The current rate of pay is $50.00 per hour.

The primary function of the interpreter is to interpret between people who do not share a common language, such as the deaf and hard of hearing student(s) and their hearing peers, classroom teachers, parents, school staff and administration in the classroom, as well as school activities such as assemblies, field trips, teams, clubs and other educational experiences.

Job Details:
https://makeafuture.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=3df3731a-1bef-4023-b29b-425b5a01e077&sReferer=MAFJOBBOARD

Deaf Deaf World: Deaf Artists

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Deaf Deaf World: Deaf Artists

GVAD is sharing this information:
Deaf Deaf World: Deaf Artists

Show and/or sell your artwork at VCC Building B Event Space!

Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

10 spaces only. First come, first served.

RSVP by Friday, May 29, 2026.

Email Kevin at kettinger@vcc.ca

CLBC Information Workshop

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CLBC Information Workshop

GVAD is sharing this information:
CLBC Parent Info Session: Transitioning Deaf Plus Youth to CLBC Services

Presented by the WellBeing Program and the Deaf Plus Support Team.

Learn about transition timelines, CLBC eligibility, types of services, options for adults with developmental disabilities, and tools to get started. ASL interpreting provided. All parents and caregivers welcome.

Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
In person: WellBeing Office, #300-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby
Wednesday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Online via Zoom

Registration is required in advance for both sessions. See the flyer for QR codes.

Upcoming Accessible Community Safety / FireSmart Forum with ASL Translators

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Upcoming Accessible Community Safety / FireSmart Forum with ASL Translators

GVAD is sharing this information:
Upcoming Accessible Community Safety / FireSmart Forum with ASL Translators

Join us for educational seminars on scam awareness, FireSmart principles, community safety and crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and DIY target hardening. ASL interpreters provided.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
The Wheelhouse Theatre 15751 16 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Registration is required at https://globalscamwatch.org/forum

Vancouver Art Book Fair

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Vancouver Art Book Fair

GVAD is sharing this information:
Join us at the Vancouver Art Book Fair on May 15–17, at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver.

All panels and talks taking place in the Roundhouse Performance Centre are free and open to the public, and ASL interpretation will be provided.

You can view the program schedule at http://vabf.ca

Come explore conversations with artists, publishers, and writers, and connect with the local and international art book community.

All our free public events on May 16 and May 17 with have ASL interpreters. I have listed them here below. This list is available on our website as well: vabf.ca
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 11:30AM
ROUNDHOUSE PERFORMANCE CENTRE
PANEL 1:
Art Librarians Presentation
Produced in parternship with ARLIS/NA
Sara Ellis, D. Vanessa Kam, Christine Walde
Moderated by Sylvia Roberts (ARLIS/NA Northwest Chair)
FREE
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1:30PM
ROUNDHOUSE PERFORMANCE CENTRE
PANEL 2:
Indigenous comics and books
Cole Pauls (moderator), Jordanna George, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
FREE
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 3PM
ROUNDHOUSE PERFORMANCE CENTRE
BOOK DIALOGUES 1:
Riverwork by Lisa Robertson
Lisa Robertson and Kathy Slade in Conversation
FREE
SUNDAY, MAY 17
ROUNDHOUSE EXHIBITION HALL
Vancouver Art Book Fair Day 3
Fair Hours: 11AM–5PM
FREE ENTRY
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 12PM
ROUNDHOUSE PERFORMANCE CENTRE
PANEL 3:
Creative Work: Writing to Resist
Jamelie Hassan & Ron Benner, Laura Moseley, Haruko Okano
Moderated by Lois Klassen
FREE
More information
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1:30PM
ROUNDHOUSE PERFORMANCE CENTRE
BOOK DIALOGUES 2:
Neighbourhood Posters by Cathy Busby
Cathy Busby and Tatiana Mellema in Conversation
FREE
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 3PM
ROUNDHOUSE THEATRE
PANEL 4:
Publishing as Trans Artistic Strategy
Edie Fake, Whess Harman, Jordan King
Moderated by Dallas Fellini

hyperfiXation opens May 7 at SUM gallery

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hyperfiXation opens May 7 at SUM gallery

GVAD is sharing this information:
Vancouver BC, Apr 22nd, 2026 | SUM gallery (#425-268 Keefer St.), Canada’s premiere Queer-mandated art gallery, is proud to present hyperfiXation, a solo exhibition of hand-cut collage works by Jay Cabalu. In hyperfiXation, the artist excavates his obsession with consumption and the exploitation of beauty in manufactured magazine images. Through a selection of hand-cut collages that employ scopophilia (taking pleasure in looking), he demonstrates how capitalism fabricates consent and compliance to material culture. hyperfiXation runs Tuesday to Saturday, noon–6pm, until May 29, 2026.

This exhibition has been generously supported by The Parachute Fund, and is part of a suite of events at SUM gallery that celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, May 7th, from 5–9pm.
Please note: to accommodate members of our community, from 5–6pm the Opening Reception will be masks mandatory; from 6pm to close, masks are recommended. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the reception desk.

For more information on this exhibition and other SUM gallery events, please visit www.sumgallery.ca.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jay Cabalu is a Filipino-Canadian pop artist based in Vancouver, BC. His works are made of 100% hand-cut collage as well as other found materials. He discovered magazines and comic books at a young age after his family immigrated to Canada in 1991. As a response to mass media and capitalism, Cabalu repurposes print media to create highly meticulous collages. In subject matter ranging from pop icons, self-portrait and still life, Jay’s artistic practice has evolved over the past decade as critique and correction to the failures of media’s attempts to depict his everyday reality. By reappropriating the visual language of advertisements and popular culture, Jay inverts depictions of pleasure and luxury to portray a collaged world overflowing with contradictions.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 7th, 5–9pm

Artist Talk: Saturday, May 16, 1–3pm

Collage Workshop with Jay Cabalu: May 23, 2–5pm

ABOUT SUM gallery sumgallery.ca
As one of the only permanent spaces worldwide dedicated to the presentation of Queer art, SUM gallery brings diverse communities together to support artistic risk-taking, incite creative collaboration and experimentation, and celebrate the rich heritage of Queer artists and art. Founded in 2018 as the year-round programming arm of Vancouver’s summer Queer Arts Festival, SUM produces, presents and exhibits challenging, thought-provoking multidisciplinary art that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue.

LOUD & PROUD: Mental Health Awareness Month exhibition opens May 9th

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LOUD & PROUD: Mental Health Awareness Month exhibition opens May 9th

GVAD is sharing this information:
LOUD & PROUD
An international group exhibition honoring Mental Health Awareness Month
May 9 – 30, 2026

Opening reception: Saturday, May 9, 6-8 pm. Free & open to the public.
Artist talk: Saturday, May 23, 2-3pm. Free and open to the public.

Every May, Outsiders and Others presents an exhibition that honours Mental Health Awareness Month for two very important reasons. First, we believe that the more we talk about sensitive subjects, the more we can normalize these conversations. Second, we recognize the deep historical connection between mental health and the genre of outsider art.

We also celebrate this connection through the legacy of the Prinzhorn Collection, one of the most influential archives of outsider art in the world. It was assembled in the early 20th century by Hans Prinzhorn, a German psychiatrist and art historian. Between 1919 and 1921, Prinzhorn collected thousands of artworks that included drawings, paintings, and sculptures that were created by psychiatric patients in institutions across Europe. Rather than treating these works as mere clinical evidence, he approached them as meaningful artistic expression.

This year, we are proud to present a selection of 12 artists from 6 countries, 11 of whom are self-taught: Terese Blåklokke (Norway), Hannah Bricknell(Canada), Vanessa Carle(Canada), Bryony Dique(Canada), Angel Gunn(Canada), Yona Hazen(Japan), Claudine Loquen(France), Daniel Milanese(Canada), Cristian Olea(Canada), Denise Sherman(USA), Carly Thomas(Wales), and Amanda Walker(Canada).

We are excited for you to see this exhibition.

GVAD Summer Jobs: IT Support, Event Planner and Social Media

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GVAD Summer Jobs: IT Support, Event Planner and Social Media

Visual Description:
A woman with long wavy brown hair stands in front of a plain light gray wall. She is wearing a black top layered with a matching black open cardigan. She has a calm expression and is looking toward the camera. The lighting is bright and even across the scene.

Video Transcript:
Hello!
GVAD is looking to fill this job position.

What position?
Social Media Assistant

What to do?

  • Maintenance
  • Making flyers, posters to our videos.
  • Making descriptions, transcripts and upload it.
  • Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, website — platforms we post on!
  • Some people prefer to receive information via email. People who don’t use social media or website — better to email them.
  • Upload events information and announcements.
  • Do fixes, edit videos and other media.

Hourly rate is $21, approximately 30 hours per week.
But weekly hours vary, it depends on how busy we are.
The more requests, the more work.

You can work from home? You can make and upload ASL videos.

If you’re motivated and you meet the job requirements, apply via careers@gvad.ca.
Looking forward to seeing you apply!

For more detailed information, read the description in the doc.

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_media
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca

Visual Description:
A man with short dark hair stands against a teal blue background. He is wearing a dark t-shirt underneath an unbuttoned brown corduroy shirt. He has a neutral expression and looks toward the camera with his mouth slightly pursed. The framing is a medium shot capturing his head and shoulders in clear lighting.

Video Transcript:
Hello! I’m Paul, GVAD Board Member.
Exciting news, GVAD is hiring now!
For what? Summer jobs.

Now I will explain one position, named IT Support Specialist.
How much pay? $21 per hour.
1 week of work, 30 hours. 9 weeks of work in total.

What to do?

  • Focus on GVAD technical support.
  • Help Board members, volunteers, and staff.

How do daily duties look like?

Here’s a list of explanations:

  • Computer maintenance.
  • Help with phones, laptops, computers, software.
  • Solve problems with tech.
  • Management of email accounts, account setup, or password change.
  • Organizing shared mailboxes.
  • Update GVAD’s website with new content, events, announcements, information.
  • Ensuring the site works properly and is accessible.
  • Support meetings and events.
  • Set up projectors, screens, laptops.
  • Connect things with systems.

As well, support online meetings:

  • Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet.
  • Help with managing rooms during meetings. Help with meeting recording.
  • Ensure accessibility is activated. Captions, interpreters are configured properly.
  • Support Google Drive, or cloud storage, file management, and storage organization.
  • Help the Board with meetings, elections, events.
  • Set up simple guidelines and trainings for the team on how to use technologies.

We are looking for people who are comfortable, know a lot about IT, have strong problem-solving skills, good organizational skills, and responsible.
Can explain clearly, and communicate transparently.
Occasional work on evenings or weekends may be required.
This role is a mix of remote and in-person work.

Amazing opportunity for people who want to gain experience supporting the Deaf community, and communicate.

Apply now!
Thank you.

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_it
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca

Visual Description:
A woman with hair pulled back stands before a neutral beige wall. She wears a black hooded sweatshirt. The image is a vertical medium close up captured under warm overhead lighting that casts soft shadows. The background is minimalist, no additional objects or decor.

Video Transcript:
Hello, Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf applicants!

The position is events planner and fundraiser Coordinator.

The pay will be $21 per hour for 30 hours a week up to 9 weeks.

What will you do?

  • You will be responsible for planning events and workshops.
  • You will help to organize fundraisers, like raffles and bingo.
  • You will work with volunteers, and promote events on our social media.

We are looking for someone who is organized, good with people, interested in being involved and to work within the community.

And someone who enjoys planning events and supporting the Deaf community.

Apply now!

Send email to career@gvad.ca

Read the full description at https://gvad.ca/jobs_event
Please send your resume and cover letter to career@gvad.ca

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