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GVAD is sharing this information:
ASL interpretation is provided.
One of our continuing goals at FORM is to expand our engagement with artistic communities exploring movement and film. And specifically, we are making efforts to reach more folks within the d/Deaf community. As we continue learning and being inspired by the vast range of artistic approaches and ideas our communities have shared, we hope to learn and share space with organizations and folks like yourself, who are passionate about championing filmmaking and artmaking in this city.

Once you have your pass, make sure you register for these events via Eventive ( https://form2025.eventive.org/schedule ) as there is limited capacity to some of them, so please make sure you sign up so we can know that you are accounted for!

Community Tickets: If there are others within your community who might also be interested in attending some of these events, please feel free to send them the code COMMUNITYFORM which can be applied at our boxoffice ( https://form2025.eventive.org/welcome ) for a FREE ticket to any event.

Tracing the FORM: An Anniversary Celebration
Friday, November 7, 2025
6:00-10:30 PM
VIVO Media Arts Centre
Link: https://www.f-o-r-m.ca/schedule-2025/tracing-the-form-anniversary-celebration

Present Revolutions: Film Screening & Stepping Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00-9:00 PM
The Polygon Gallery
Link: https://www.f-o-r-m.ca/schedule-2025/present-revolutions

Commissioned Artists’ World Premiers
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:00-9:00 PM
6:30 PM
SFU – Djavad Mowafaghian Theatre
Link: https://www.f-o-r-m.ca/schedule-2025/commissioned-artist-world-premieres

GVAD is sharing this information:
Free Zoom and ASL interpretation is provided.
Author Bio:
Nevaeh Emily North is 36 years old and a proud member of the Carrier Nation, born in Kelowna and raised in Prince George, British Columbia. Her journey hasn’t been easy — she spent almost 16 years incarcerated. Those years shaped her in deep and lasting ways. They were some of the hardest of her life, but they also gave her strength, perspective, and a powerful sense of purpose. Today, Nevaeh stands rooted in her culture and identity. She carries forward the teachings of her ancestors and the lessons learned through both pain and resilience. She passionate about healing, growth, and giving back to her community — especially to others who feel forgotten or silenced. Navaeh’s story is still unfolding, but she walks forward with honesty, pride, and hope.

Zoom Link:
https://emilycarru.zoom.us/meeting/register/bWOS9MLyR9iqMz987Jbciw

GVAD is sharing this information:

All readings are FREE and open to the public. ASL interpretation is provided.

Author bio: Hajer Mirwali is a Palestinian and Iraqi writer living in Toronto. Her first book, Revolutions(Talonbooks, 2025), is a collection of poetry on shame, pleasure, and Arab Muslim girlhood. Two poems from the collection also appear in an anthology of Palestinian poetry called Heaven Looks Like Us (Haymarket Books, 2025). Hajer’s work has been published in The Ex-Puritan, Brick Magazine, Room Magazine, and Joyland. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph.

Attached is the poster for the online reading on Oct 23 at 5:30-6:30pm.

Zoom link to register:
https://emilycarru.zoom.us/meeting/register/f7TPNA51RA-7ShKqfoyWnw

Get ready for an exciting night of fun and community at our ASL Drop Evening of Entertainment Fundraiser!

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Starts at 7:00 PM
Location: TBA
Cash Prizes!!

All proceeds support the GVAD 100th Anniversary Gala Committee as we celebrate 100 years of history and community.

Questions? Email us at GVAD100@gvad.ca

#GVAD100 #ASLDrop #DeafCommunity #100YearsStrong #Fundraise

For image alt-text:
Alt Text: Flyer with green stage curtains announcing “ASL Drop – Save the Date” on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM, location TBA. Cash prizes offered. Fundraiser for GVAD’s 100th Anniversary Gala. Contact: GVAD100@gvad.ca.

For visual description in comments:

Visual Description – ASL Drop Save the Date Flyer

• Overall Layout: The flyer is designed like a stage performance announcement, with green theatre curtains pulled back on both sides and purple ribbon-like waves draped across the top. The center has a large black circle with bold lettering.
• Top Section:
  • Green text: “GREATER VANCOUVER ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF”.
  • Bright red text: “SAVE THE DATE”.
• Main Title (inside the black circle):
  • Large yellow text: “ASL”.
  • Large white text below it: “DROP”.
• Highlights:
  • Green text under the circle: “CASH PRIZES!!”.
  • Event details in purple and black:
    • “Saturday NOV 22, 2025” on the left.
    • “Start at 7:00 PM” on the right.
  • Red text at the bottom center: “LOCATION TBA”.
• Contact Info:
  • Green text at the bottom: “Questions? E-mail to: GVAD100@gvad.ca”.
• Logos:
  • Bottom left: GVAD mountain logo and GVAD 100 Years anniversary logo (red hand sign in circle).
• Footer:
  • Bold yellow text: “Fundraiser for GVAD 100 Year Anniversary Gala Committee”.

Deaf/Sign Union Flag ON SALE! 
Only $6.50 (was $10)

Designed by Deafblind artist Arnaud Balard, this flag shows visibility & pride in the Deaf community

Due to the Canada Post strike, we’re unable to offer free shipping at this time. After you order, we’ll contact you (by email or phone) to arrange pick-up.

Buy now: deafbc.ca shop

Questions? info@gvad.ca

Visual description of the flyer:
Beige background with bold blue panels for text. Bright yellow tags highlight “ON SALE!” and “BUY NOW!” for contrast. A hand holds the blue-and-yellow Deaf/Sign Union flag on the left. Price and details sit on the right, with a large $6.50 in blue. Bottom section features a QR code and info in a strong blue block. Clean, eye-catching, with high-contrast colors.