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ODF: ASL Research and Resource Development Research Fund

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ODF: ASL Research and Resource Development Research Fund
GVAD is sharing this information:
The Ontario Deaf Foundation (ODF) is pleased to announce the launch of the ASL Research and Resource Development Award Competition.
 
This annual competition is open to only Deaf Canadians, as its goal is to encourage educational research and developing instructional ASL resources in Canada.
 
The maximum award amount provided by the Foundation is $10,000 per application. This funding is intended to support impactful projects focused on ASL research or the development of educational resources.
 
The closing date for submitting applications for the upcoming cycle is April 30, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their submissions well in advance to ensure consideration for this annual award.
 

Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference: July 15–18

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Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference: July 15–18

GVAD is sharing this information:
Get ready to be inspired! Welcome to the Canadian Deaf Women Conference: AWE (All Women Empowered). Join us for 4 transformative days, July 15-18, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at the Viscount Gort Hotel (1670 Portage Avenue).

We’re offering a FREE combo conference ticket draw on March 8, 2026. Register as a participant before the draw to have your name included.

Please note: This event is for attendees 18 years and older.

Your participation is key to making this conference a success! For any registration support or inquiries, our team is ready to help. Just reach out to the Registration Coordinator at registration@cdwc-cfsc.ca. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Préparez-vous à être inspirée! Bienvenue au Congrès des femmes sourdes du Canada : TFP (Toutes les femmes en pouvoir). Rejoignez-nous pour 4 jours transformateurs, du 15 au 18 juillet 2026, à Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, à l’hôtel Viscount Gort (1670, avenue Portage).

Nous offrons un tirage d’un laissez-passer combo GRATUIT le 8 mars 2026. Inscrivez-vous comme participante avant le tirage pour que votre nom soit inclus.

Veuillez noter : Cet événement est réservé aux participantes âgées de 18 ans et plus.

Votre participation est essentielle au succès de ce congrès! Pour tout soutien à l’inscription ou toute question, notre équipe est prête à vous aider. Contactez simplement la coordinatrice des inscriptions à registration@cdwc-cfsc.ca. Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer!

ASL Interpreted Performance “Silence: Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell”

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ASL Interpreted Performance “Silence: Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell”

GVAD Paint Night 2026 with Pamela FlyerGVAD is sharing this information:
The Douglas College Department of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology presents:
Silence: Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell
by Trina Davies
Directed by Deborah Neville

Dates: March 20–27, 2026
Location: Douglas College Theatre (N4100)

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/silence-mabel-and-alexander-graham-bell-4812598?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

 

Running time:
120 minutes
No intermission
No latecomers or re-entry once the performance has started
Content warnings:
This production includes live captioning to enhance accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members, and all talkback sessions will feature an ASL interpreter.
For audience members facing financial barriers, we encourage them to reach out to us directly at ehteshamzadehs@douglascollege.ca.

GVAD Paint Night with Pamela E. Witcher

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GVAD Paint Night with Pamela E. Witcher

GVAD Paint Night 2026 with Pamela FlyerImage description: Bright yellow background with flowing purple and green ribbon accents. Left side features a purple easel with a canvas displaying event details. The right side shows purple dandelion artwork with text “Punch Drink & Munchies” and “Take Your Art Home.” GVAD 100 Years (1926–2026) logo and GVAD logo appear at bottom right.

Paint Night Fundraiser – GVAD 100 Year Anniversary Gala

The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) 100 Year Anniversary Gala Committee is pleased to announce continued fundraising events in support of our historic celebration in 2026!

Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity and community:

Paint Night with Pamela E. Witcher
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Vancouver Community College
1155 E. Broadway, Building B, Room TBA

Tickets:

  • $35.00 – GVAD Members
  • $45.00 – Non-Members

Enjoy punch, munchies, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Best of all – take your art home!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260504604758256

Payment & Registration:
We accept online payment through the registration form only – e-transfers are no longer available.
Need assistance? Contact us at info@gvad.ca. For event questions, reach us at gvad100@gvad.ca.

All proceeds support the GVAD 100 Year Gala, marking a century of community, culture, and connection since 1926. Your participation helps us build a celebration worthy of this milestone. Spots are limited – register early!

 

ASL: Music and Collective Access 2026

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ASL: Music and Collective Access 2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
Music and Collective Access Symposium
February 27-28, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Please look into the website for more information about the symposium:
https://www.musiccollectiveaccess.com/

The registration tab can be found at the top of the website; just click and go in to fill out the form.This event is offered in-person and online on Zoom simultaneously.

Go ahead and register; there is no cost to the registration.

Deaf and hearing presenters will be there, and there will be ASL Interpretation and Captions as well.

The symposium will offer performances, workshops and lectures, led by specialists, scholars and performers from across Canada, and will provide a forum for claiming access as a collective responsibility, while thinking through the theoretical, practical, aesthetic, and educational questions that individual access needs present in performance and learning environments.

If you decide to participate in person, it will be at St. John’s College, UBC on the Vancouver campus, 2111 Lower Mall. The site is easily and comfortably accessible for senior citizens and people with physical limitations. The nearby parking is right around the corner at the UBC West Parkdale, 2140 Lower Mall.

If you prefer to participate online on Zoom, the Zoom link will be shared when the symposium dates are closing in.

Hey, please remember that the event dates are coming soon. Please go ahead and register!

 

BCCSD Annual General Meeting RSVP and Membership

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BCCSD Annual General Meeting RSVP and Membership

GVAD is sharing this information:
We are preparing for the BCCSD Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, February 28, and would like to remind members about membership renewal requirements for voting eligibility. 

To vote at the AGM, members must be in good standing.

Key dates: 
Members who renew at door are welcome to attend the AGM but will not be eligible to vote.

How to renew for 2026: 
Membership Form: 
https://forms.office.com/r/n4nwmHCJTw
AGM: February 28, 2026: RSVP link
If you have questions about your membership status, please contact us at bccsdteam@outlook.com.

Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the AGM and the year ahead.

Casting Opportunity: Television Series – Background

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Casting Opportunity: Television Series – Background

GVAD is sharing this information:
Freeman Casting & Associates are currently seeking Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals for background roles in an upcoming TV series.

All ages, genders, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

DETAILS:
• Opportunities throughout February–May
• Filming locations vary across Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, and Maple Ridge, BC
• Rate dependent on production day: $20.42–$32.49 per hour
• Additional information to be provided upon submission

APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE:
WWW.FREEMANCASTING.COM

 

Call for Artwork: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Kids, Ages 5–16

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Call for Artwork: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Kids, Ages 5–16

GVAD is sharing this information:

Paint What Words Cannot Say
To every child who listens with their heart,
To every young artist whose silence sings
We invite you to paint your truth.

Eligibility:

  • Are you between the ages of 5 and 16?
  • Are you Deaf or hard of hearing? Or a friend of someone who is?
  • Do you have a story that lives in color?

Then this canvas is yours.

Contest Themes:

  1. My Happy World 
    Imagine a joyful world where all children are friends, where every voice is heard, every difference is embraced, and every culture is celebrated across Canada.
  2. My Superpower 
    Show how your hearing device, sign language, or anything you love makes your world magical with any cultural background, wherever you live in Canada!
  3. Inspired by Gush-Goli (Flower-Ear) 
    Bring the magical story of Gush-Goli — Flower-Ear — to life through your art!

Listen to the story on our YouTube channel or visit us on Instagram.
Then draw what inspires you from the story, let your imagination bloom!

How to Submit:

Let your art be seen, heard, and celebrated.

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Together, we’ll celebrate National Deaf History Month with your brilliance at the heart.

Watch it in ASL: https://youtu.be/D-tEj57eyb4?si=JzaL5DE8Rycfe1Zz

ASL: 5 ICBC locations offer ASL-interpreters

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ASL: 5 ICBC locations offer ASL-interpreters

Accessibility Features for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games flyer

GVAD is sharing this information:
Deaf customers in B.C. can now access live, on-demand sign language at five ICBC driver licensing offices.
 
Deaf and hard of hearing customers now have better access to ICBC driver licensing services with the launch of B.C.’s first virtual, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation service at five driver licensing offices throughout the province.
 
This new interpretation service is available for common driver licensing needs, such as:
Renewing or replacing a driver’s licence or piece of ID
Paying or disputing a ticket
Getting a copy of your driving record
 
The service is currently available at five of our driver licensing offices:
Burnaby, 232-4820 Kingsway (Metrotown)
Kamloops, 937 Concordia Way
Kelowna, 1720 Springfield Road
Surrey, 10470 152 Street (Guildford)
Victoria, 1-1150 McKenzie Avenue
 

Accessibility Features for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games

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Accessibility Features for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games

Accessibility Features for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games flyer

GVAD is sharing this information:
As Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Network, CBC is dedicated to making the Milano Cortina 2026 Games accessible for people in Canada.
 
Olympic Winter Games (Feb 6–22,2026):
• American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with daily ASL segments on the CBC Sports YouTube channel.
• Described Video (DV) will be available for both ceremonies, as well as for all Daytime and Prime Time content (12:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily) across our television and digital platforms.
• Closed captioning will be provided for all televised broadcasts and all digital content featuring commentary.
 
Paralympic Winter Games (March 6–15):
• ASL for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and daily ASL updates on YouTube.
• Described Video will be available for the ceremonies and all televised and digital coverage airing before midnight.
• All content with commentary, both on TV and digital, will be fully closed-captioned.

OVAD: 3rd Annual D/HH Winter Festival – RSVP by Feb 25th & Deaf Night Out

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OVAD: 3rd Annual D/HH Winter Festival – RSVP by Feb 25th & Deaf Night Out
GVAD is sharing this information:
OVAD hosts our 3rd annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing winter festival!
 
Where: West Kelowna at Telemark Nordic!
4425 Glenrosa Road, West Kelowna
When: March 1st 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm
 
Please arrive by 12:30pm if you’re renting any equipment for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Rental and Cost information – check out the Telemark Nordic website!
www.telemarknordic.com
 
*Register/RSVP to lschulte6@hotmail.com, or text 250-485-7735
 
?Deaf Night Out at Kelly O Brian’s in West Kelowna on Feb 28th (the night before!).
Register/RSVP for Deaf Night Out to Linda, due by Feb 25th (we need to know numbers so we can reserve tables).
 
The hotel (Fairfield Inn and Suites) is in the same parking lot for those who live out of town!
Check out both flyers for all the fun details!
 
Spread the word, near and far!

GVAD Community Fundraising Pancake Brunch

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GVAD Community Fundraising Pancake Brunch

GVAD Community Fundraising Pancake Brunch flyer

Visual Description:
The GVAD brunch flyer features a mountain logo and dark blue title on a textured beige background. On the left side, event details and a red-bordered ticket price box are displayed. Below the price box, a boy lies on the ground with a large thought bubble above him showing various breakfast items. A red footer at the bottom includes a link and contact email.

Join us for our Community Fundraising Pancake Brunch! Eat great food, reconnect with friends, and support Deaf community programs.

When: Saturday, February 28
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Cranley Hall
2141 Cranley Dr, Surrey, BC V4A 5K3

What’s included:

  • Fresh pancakes and waffles
  • Fruit platters and toppings
  • Coffee, tea, and juice
  • A warm, welcoming community atmosphere

Full menu: https://bit.ly/gvad_menu

Ticket options:

Special price for GVAD members, $10 less for our members!

  • Community Ticket – $25 ($15 for members)
    2 pancakes, fruit, drink
  • Supporter Ticket – $40 ($30 for members)
    all-you-can-eat pancakes, drink, fruit + supports GVAD programs
  • Kids Ticket – $20 ($10 for members)
    2 pancakes/waffles, fruit, drink
  • Family Ticket – $55 ($45 for members)
    up to 4 people: 2 adults and 2 children; adults receive 2 pancakes, fruit, and a drink each; children receive 2 pancakes or waffles, fruit, and a drink each

Supporter tickets help fund Deaf community programs, accessibility, and events.

Why come?

  • Family-friendly and affordable
  • Reconnect with the Deaf community
  • Great food for a great cause

Come hungry. Leave happy. Support your community.

GVAD Community Workshops

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GVAD Community Workshops

GVAD Flyer Community Workshops

Visual Description:
GVAD workshop announcement poster with teal and red branding. Header shows “Community Workshops:” with red banner reading “SIGN UP BY FEBRUARY 28 TO JOIN!” Two workshop boxes are displayed side-by-side. Silvery Clay Ring workshop shows $200 price tag, 3 hours duration, with illustration of hands crafting a ring. Oasis Terrarium workshop shows $140 price tag, 2 hours duration, with illustration of a glass terrarium. Bottom states “Link in the description” and “ALL MATERIALS AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED. CONTACT: media@gvad.ca”

The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf is looking to host new workshops and events for the community. Please note that we will host these workshops only if we receive enough registrations.

Silvery Clay Ring Workshop
You will learn how to make a ring. The instructor will guide you through the process of making a ring.

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Cost: $200 per person
  • Includes: Silver clay, unlimited gemstones, all tools, light snacks, finished ring, administrative fees
  • Requirements: Minimum 10 people, maximum 15 people

Oasis Terrarium Workshop
You will learn how to build your own unique terrarium. You will be given step by step guidance throughout the session, making it a fun and creative way to build your own unique terrarium. At the end of the workshop, you can take home your little ecosystem that’s super easy to care for, for years to come.

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Cost: $140 per person
  • Includes: Glass container, soil, planting tools, all materials, administrative fees
  • Requirements: Minimum 11 people

Please submit your response by February 28

If there is sufficient interest, we will schedule the events.

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/VPfiaeFTRh

Contact: media@gvad.ca

ASL interpreted: A Celebration of Migrant Leadership

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ASL interpreted: A Celebration of Migrant Leadership

Roots and Futures A Celebration of Migrant Leadership. Thursday February 12. Register now. RADIUS" A photo of a person wearing a hijab smiling. Two people hugging. A person with curly hair writing on the white board smiling at the camera.Visual description:
Text says, “Roots and Futures A Celebration of Migrant Leadership. Thursday February 12. Register now. RADIUS” A photo of a person wearing a hijab smiling. Two people hugging. A person with curly hair writing on the white board smiling at the camera.

GVAD is sharing this information:
In a time shaped by complex challenges and resistance, migrant communities continue to reimagine what justice, belonging, and community care can look like. Join the RADIUS Refugee Livelihood Lab community for an evening dedicated to celebrating our collective visions.

On February 12, we will uplift the stories, strategies, and futures that emerge when migrant communities lead systems change. Let’s honour the growing relationships we’ve nurtured over the years and come together for:

  • Celebrating our 2025 Migrant Systems Change Leadership certificate (MSCL) program participants
  • Project showcase from our MSCL participants
  • A fireside dialogue with past and present participants of the Refugee Livelihood Lab (RLL)
  • Reflections from special guest speakers
  • Music
  • Free food and drinks
  • Connections with current and past participants, alumni, partners, faculty, and supporters
  • ASL interpreters will be onsite
  • Child-friendly space

Register at: http://rootsandfutures.eventbrite.com

Valentine’s Bingo 2026 – Food Pre-Order

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Valentine’s Bingo 2026 – Food Pre-Order

Hungry already? We’ve got you covered — pre-order your Subway meal for Valentine’s Bingo Night and skip the line! Choose from six sandwich options, each available as a standalone ($6) or as a bundle with chips and a pop of your choice ($8).

Please note: This event is for ages 19+.

Menu link: https://form.jotform.com/260285030441042

Menu:

  • Tuna — $6.00
  • Black Forest Ham — $6.00
  • Veggie — $6.00
  • Turkey Breast — $6.00
  • Italian BMT — $6.00
  • Cold Cut Combo — $6.00

For just $2 more ($8.00 total), upgrade any sandwich to a bundle with chips and a pop of your choice.

Important: To receive food, pre-order is required. No sales at the event.

When:
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Games run 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Where:
Bonsor Recreation Complex
6550 Bonsor Ave
Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4

Admission:
Members: $10
Non-members: $20

What to expect:
Bingo: $20 for 10 game sheets
Raffle: 50/50 tickets (cash or tap)
Treats: Free Valentine candies
Fundraiser: Valentine’s cupcakes for sale (GVAD fundraiser)

Volunteers needed!
If you can help out, please let us know.

Questions?
Email: info@gvad.ca
Bingo Chairperson: Alexander Muñoz

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