Join a Deaf storyteller and a children’s librarian for stories, rhymes and crafts presented in both American Sign Language and English. This is a free drop-in for children of all ages and abilities, together with a parent or caregiver. All families are welcome! Interpreters will be present.
Four Saturdays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM: September 15, October 13, November 10, and December 8
At Tommy Douglas Library in Burnaby: 7311 Kingsway, 604.522.3971
I’m the chairperson for the BC ASl-LSQ Awareness Day that is happening on September 22.
I have some good news! The Mayor of Victoria has decided and confirmed to speak at our event!
However the reason why I am doing a vlog here is to clarify about emails.
I am responsible for all emails at bc@asl-lsq.ca for government, speakers, donors and sponsors.
And next, Mari Klassen is responsible for bus transportation from Vancouver to Victoria. Her email is bctransportation.asl.lsq@gmail.com. Mari will take care of all your concerns and questions. Contact her please.
The other co-chairperson, Nicole Sellars, herself will be responsible for Indigenous, Volunteers, Deaf Blind/Plus Interpreting. She can work to provide full access for bus transportation and at the Awareness Day at the BC Legislative building.
I hope this will clarify with people that have been trying to contact us. We had some technical difficulties with the email set up.
hope that this will help clarify which chairperson to contact, so you can have a better understanding how to come and participate in the rally/Awareness Day for BC ASL/LSQ!
My name is Lola Storey. I am an artist currently living and working out of Vancouver, BC. I was directed by Preferred Interpreters to WAVLI upon recommendation for an artistic project I am working on that focuses on how language and communication is embodied, and the multiple intelligences that enable thought and emotion to be conveyed through sign language. This project proposal has been accepted to be shared with Polygon Art Gallery this September 20th, so I am seeking members of the Deaf community who are interested in participating.
Here is background information of the project:
The project is titled “Clouds”. It began with my interest in the intelligence of language and communication beyond verbal capacity — body language, psychology, empathy, for example. I started to question what is it that occurs between people while communicating, and how concept and emotion can be conveyed. I was really inspired by sign language when I was at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival in 2017. The festival is great for providing accessibility to the deaf community; With every music stage there is an interpreter that translates the music to the crowd. I found it really inspiring to watch how poetry and rhythm was embodied and performed. This interest was tethered with an interest in language and music and their capacity to culminate collective experience. I decided to look into working with the deaf community and/or interpreters to manifest my ideas. In April, I worked with an interpreter from Preferred Interpreting on this project, which turned out great. I am now seeking to work with a number of interpreters to further the dynamic of the project.
As an artistic project I am working toward creating an installation. My vision is to create a space where viewers could stand in front of a to human-scale video projection of a figure signing the song “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell (for many philosophical and conceptual reasons that contribute to this project). No music would be played, but simply a figure offering the language and emotion of this song. Creating this space and connection would prompt the emotion to be conveyed through the embodied language of not only this song, but “language” as a whole.
Working with a member of the community would mean one day of roughly 3-5 hours of work, recording the sign language of this song on to a digital-SLR video camera. I would compensate however much one would charge for an hourly basis. I have a studio space located in Vancouver with all of the equipment needed.
If this is something that you would be interested in participating in, Please let me contact me at lolastorey11@gmail.com to discuss further. I’d like to work with at least 3 people if possible.
The 2018Vancouver International Film Festival is fast approaching!!
Each year we welcome some of the world’s finest films to one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. For 16 days, hundreds of films from around the world will play throughout the city, showcasing unique genres and content. Plus: dozens of directors, writers and actors will be on hand for insightful—and occasionally provocative—post-screening Q&A sessions.
Volunteers are an essential and valued part of the Vancouver International Film Festival. They help to create successful world class events year-after-year. Our team of over 1200 volunteers, in collaboration with staff, and directors create an internationally renowned and appreciative space for filmmakers and audience members to share their love of film and the film industry.
We are looking for Volunteers to help fill our diverse Teams and Lead volunteer positions this year. If you love movies, the arts and being a part of an amazing community— than we have a spot for you!!
You must be 16 years or older to apply to volunteer. Certain teams have higher age requirements. Before filling out your application, review VIFF 2018 Volunteer Teams. You may also be interested in the VIFF 2018 Volunteer Team lead positions. Read up on them here.
• All potential applicants must fill out a Volunteer Application form and go through a phone screening before they can be accepted as a VIFF volunteer.
• All information requested must be filled out fully and accurately to ensure proper placement.
• Team Lead applicants may also be asked to attend an in-person interview.
• Volunteer applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Our pre-screening calls will begin any time after August3rd. Please be patient as we receive a high volume of applications.
• Volunteer positions are filled based on previous VIFF experience, interview and knowledge of VIFF culture, work and life related skills, and selected preferences. Please keep in mind that each team requires specific skills and qualifications as specified in the Team Descriptions.
Once accepted you will be assigned to a Festival Team. Specific information regarding your orientation and schedule will be provided to you by your Team Volunteer Coordinator. Again, please be patient – your Team Volunteer Coordinator will contact you when the info is available. You will also be emailed the Volunteer Handbook to review before your Orientation.
Volunteer Commitment
The majority of Teams require each volunteer to commit to a minimum of 4 shifts. The majority of shifts are between 3-5 hours. Volunteers interested in Team Lead positions are required to commit to 50 hours.
Volunteer Perks
In addition to joining the amazing VIFF team, all volunteers who complete their 4 shift minimum can expect to receive:
• 1 Volunteer Ticket Voucher for every shift you volunteer. Vouchers can be used in advance for any available festival screening. Vouchers are transferrable – so bring a friend!
• A Volunteer Pass which can be used by you in the Volunteer Stand-by Line
• For volunteers who are 16 and 17, this pass allows you access to any classified films. Please note that under BC classification law, you must be 18 or older to view unclassified films.
• One invitation to the VIFF Volunteer Appreciation Events
• Special offers, screenings and promotions exclusive to volunteers.
Hello everyone, finally i m here to make vlog.. for events in sept even feeling that summer is almost over as for us parents, have to get our kids ready for school which will start after labour long weekend, right. Know that now Sept is coming closer and closer, many events happening in Sept, with one event hosted by GVAD, which is Cornfest, same annual traditional thing for us. This year will be on Sept 8 th, Saturday at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. This time will be different and special, Why? It is our 40 th anniversary, really important. Jacques Custeau and his committee first set up first Cornfest Festival thinking that 40 years later is long way and true biz now we are in our 40 th year, Time truly flies fast! We will have same food, three choices of chicken, pulled pork, orspicy black beans for the meat choices, it will include side dishes and the corn! It is same as we follow the tradition of 40 years which means a lot to us all! We also have different catering company called old Yale saloon from Vancouver downtown, their pub/restaurant, and they do business as catering on the side. We expect the food to be delicious! We have gotten some old cornfest history that s related to pictures, posters, flyers, etc. Some of you have brought them to our GVAD office, so If you have some more, please drop them off or arrange with us, under attention of Kimberly Wood, or Christopher Polson, or Peggy Fee.You also can email any of us if you have any questions. Peggy is still part of this, very heartwarming of her, however this year will be her last for being involved with Cornfest Festivals! I am not looking forward to this as I know we will miss her very much! All this will be on SEPT 8TH, which will start at 1 pm and ends at 1 am.The Liquor saleswill be for at limited time, which we must follow the license permit of 6 hours. This will be at Bear Creek Park, Tickets are ready. Tickets ages from 19 to 64 will cost you 35 dollars, for Seniors who are 65 years or older will be 25 dollars. For Teens/Youth/students ages from 14-30 will cost 15 dollars. If you are a student, please show your proof of student ID. For children ages from 6 to 13 which will cost 10 dollars. For Late bird which is after August 31 which cost 40 dollars. Food could be short but we will provide smokies along with the side dishes.The reason why for deadline on the date of August 31 is that we must let the Catering company know how many people wants chicken, or pulled pork, or/ and spicy black beans. See you all there!!
Next event, September is really busy month for us all.. after Sept 8th, then we have big event on Sept 22 which many of us all are aware of ASL/LSQ entertainment events in Victoria, BC. They have many different events there with various of activities and workshops all day long. They also have two special guests who will be coming to our event, which is Mark Wood, with understanding is that we have no relations as we have same last name Wood. But no relation at all, just happen same last name! Alright, second special guest is Calvin Young. The GVAD is in full support of their event as this ASL/LSQ is important cause for us.With understanding this event being all day, but, between 12-3 pm will have special rally at Victoria Parliament Building.In support for bill C-81 which means we want the Canada Govt (federal) to recognize ASL/LSQ as official language in Canada which will effect for better accessibility for all of us. As for Bill C-81, if you all are curious for more details about this, we will do another vlog explaining in details what Bill C-81 means for us all. And what we all can do about this and show full support for the rally which is really important cause not only BC, it will be important for all across Canada! So if you are coming for Rally, then grab your opportunity to join for ASL/LSQ entertainment all day in Victoria, for tickets, please contact Denise Read. Which all the information is on deafbc and GVAD facebook. If you have any questions or curious for more info, feel free to contact us at the office, and we will make references for you to contact Denise Read.
For the ASL/LSQ Rally, they need more volunteers, part of their committee, which will be split in various duties, hand out brochures, make posters, many different duties. They really need support and volunteers, so, please contact Lindsay Carroll or Nikki Sellars. For some of you who are worried about transportation, no way to get to Victoria, Ferry, limited income, you can ask and check with Mari Klassen which is her responsibility to look after transportation for us who are on mainland to get to the island. They also accept donations for transportation purposes. You all know that.. both event for the ASL/LSQ RALLY AND ASL/LSQ ENTERTAINMENTis really important cause, it is really close to many of us, our hearts. It is our language, our communication method, our accessibility, our language, many more. So this is probably once in our lifetime to be included in the rally and the entertainment all day on Sept 22nd, and plus to meet with those two special guests. Can be used to your advantage, once in life time opportunity.
Now I am wrapping this up, I talk too much here, so if there is any questions or need any more information, contact us, contact the rally chairpersons, Lindsay, Nikki, and Mari, contact Denise Read for the Entertainment events.
Come and join Rockies Deaf Bikers’s BBQ / social gathering at Day Picnic Shelter, Golden Ears Park
Time: 3:00 p.m. until dusk
When: Sept 8, 2018
– Bring potluck to share, own drink, lawn chair and own meat (BBQ Grill if you can bring and share) – Fun games will be provided. – 50/50 draw raffles – Admission: $13.00 Funds proceeds go towards RDB’s 20th anniversary / Canadian Deaf Bikers & Riders’s 5th anniversary in 2021
Lindsay: Hi, my name is Lindsay Carroll. I am Chairperson of the CAD-ASC BC ASL & LSQ Awareness Day. Which will happen on September 22, 2018 from 12 – 2pm.
I want to explain to you about different things about the event For one, this is a gathering not like a rally with protesting, or that kind of thing…This is to show the government that we want to recognize our language, across Canada. Working in unity and collaboration with teams in other Provinces.
I would like to let you know about possibility of the bus transportation. Mari Klassen is the other chairperson taking care of the arrangements for bus transportation from Vancouver to Victoria, Mari herself is not here but you can contact her for more information.
I would like to introduce you to another co-chairperson, whose name is Nicole Sellars from the BC Hummingbirds Society for the Deaf.
Nikki : Hello my name is Nicole Sellars and I am Chief of the BC Hummingbird Society for the Deaf. My tribe is Secwépemc First Nations, my band specifically is Xats’ull, in Williams Lake, North British Columbia.
I am the other co-chairperson for BC ASL & LSQ, thank you for getting me involved with this big event. I wanted to be involved because it is to my understanding that the process for Indigenous sign recognition will happen soon, eventually. I am excited about that happening!
Lindsay:I am excited about that happening too! I have a lot of planning to do…I need help to tap others to come and be a part of ASL & LSQ Day here in Victoria, British Columbia (BC)
This is the event for all those in BC. What do I need – volunteers – emergency assistants (first aid), food servers, clean up crews, setting up, and many things. Many things that I will list in various places on social media sites.
I would also like to take a moment to ask you all to support by going to your MP in your riding to advocate and encourage them to vote in support Bill C-81 – “Accessible Canada Act (ACA)” for them to include in the Act sign language recognition in all of Canada, which is important because these are your human, and language rights! This will advance the quality of life and improve to the level equal as the rest of society.
We had people let us know they were confused about two events, yes there is BC ASL & LSQ but also there is another event, Nikki, would you mind explaining more about this other event?
Nikki: Yes, the other activities hosted by this company is owned by Denise Read and yes the events hosted by the company are being held on the same day September 22nd at the Victoria Event Centre which is located nearby, over this way and these events start at 9am. to about 1130am. or 11:45am. The walk between the VEC over here to the Legislative Building over here is about 10-15 minute walk. At about this time, the buses should arrive with the people coming for the ASL & LSQ Awareness Event.
ASL & LSQ Awareness Day Event will take place between 12 and 2 at the legislative building. After that, ticket-holders can start walking back to the ASLSQ Entertainment events, where the events will start at about 2:45 and last throughout the afternoon and evening.
We as a community work in collaboration and we all value ASL and LSQ.
Lindsay: Thank you for clarifying! I hope you will come and celebrate the big day with us by being a part of history in BC and the rest of Canada to have our language rights and human rights recognized.
*high five slap* SEE YOU THERE!
Blooper at end: Lindsay: I was supposed to sign my name first!
This video is to provide more information on the BC ASL & LSQ Events in Victoria, BC.
TRANSCRIPT:
Lindsay: Hi, my name is Lindsay Carroll. I am Chairperson of the CAD-ASC BC ASL & LSQ Awareness Day. Which will happen on September 22, 2018 from 12 – 2pm.
I want to explain to you about different things about the event For one, this is a gathering not like a rally with protesting, or that kind of thing…This is to show the government that we want to recognize our language, across Canada. Working in unity and collaboration with teams in other Provinces.
I would like to let you know about possibility of the bus transportation. Mari Klassen is the other chairperson taking care of the arrangements for bus transportation from Vancouver to Victoria, Mari herself is not here but you can contact her for more information.
I would like to introduce you to another co-chairperson, whose name is Nicole Sellars from the BC Hummingbirds Society for the Deaf.
Nikki : Hello my name is Nicole Sellars and I am Chief of the BC Hummingbird Society for the Deaf. My tribe is Secwépemc First Nations, my band specifically is Xats’ull, in Williams Lake, North British Columbia.
I am the other co-chairperson for BC ASL & LSQ, thank you for getting me involved with this big event. I wanted to be involved because it is to my understanding that the process for Indigenous sign recognition will happen soon, eventually. I am excited about that happening!
Lindsay:I am excited about that happening too! I have a lot of planning to do…I need help to tap others to come and be a part of ASL & LSQ Day here in Victoria, British Columbia (BC)
This is the event for all those in BC. What do I need – volunteers – emergency assistants (first aid), food servers, clean up crews, setting up, and many things. Many things that I will list in various places on social media sites.
I would also like to take a moment to ask you all to support by going to your MP in your riding to advocate and encourage them to vote in support Bill C-81 – “Accessible Canada Act (ACA)” for them to include in the Act sign language recognition in all of Canada, which is important because these are your human, and language rights! This will advance the quality of life and improve to the level equal as the rest of society.
We had people let us know they were confused about two events, yes there is BC ASL & LSQ but also there is another event, Nikki, would you mind explaining more about this other event?
Nikki: Yes, the other activities hosted by this company is owned by Denise Read and yes the events hosted by the company are being held on the same day September 22nd at the Victoria Event Centre which is located nearby, over this way and these events start at 9am. to about 1130am. or 11:45am. The walk between the VEC over here to the Legislative Building over here is about 10-15 minute walk. At about this time, the buses should arrive with the people coming for the ASL & LSQ Awareness Event.
ASL & LSQ Awareness Day Event will take place between 12 and 2 at the legislative building. After that, ticket-holders can start walking back to the ASLSQ Entertainment events, where the events will start at about 2:45 and last throughout the afternoon and evening.
We as a community work in collaboration and we all value ASL and LSQ.
Lindsay: Thank you for clarifying! I hope you will come and celebrate the big day with us by being a part of history in BC and the rest of Canada to have our language rights and human rights recognized.
*high five slap* SEE YOU THERE!
Blooper at end: Lindsay: I was supposed to sign my name first!
Where: Bear Creek Park, 13750- 88th Avenue, Surrey
Door prizes
Display of cornfest’s history
The bar will be open after 3:00 pm
EARLY BIRD – Before August 31st LATE BIRD AT DOOR on Septmeber 8th
$35.00 ~ Adults $40.00 – Students/Adults/Seniors
$25.00 ~ Seniors
$15.00 ~ Teens and youth adults ( in school or college/university)
$10.00 ~ Children (Age 12 and less) Smokies only – with chips and drink
Contact gvadoffice@gmail.com for tickets
Ticket Sellers: Christopher Polson, Peggy Fee, Kimberly Wood, GVAD office, and BCSDF office ( Leonor Johnson)
If you cannot purchase an cornfest ticket in person, you can do an e transfer to poppy6peggy@gmail.com and send in your name and preference of meat choice, PULLED PORK, OR CHICKEN, OR SPICY BLACK BEAN to gvadoffice@gmail.com .
The Cornfest Ticket will include one year GVAD membership.
We have received the video clip from the BC lions against Edmonton Eskimos last August 9, 2018. The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf is honored to have BCSD Elementary student, Teanna Santos-Kay singing O Canada before the BC Lions game starts! The video clip was shown on the JumboTron inside the game, not shown on Television.
A post was made on Facebook yesterday but Jodi Birley wanted to make sure that people who don’t have Facebook still get to watch an important message about Sept. 22 coming up.
“ATTENTION Families, friends, colleagues, and allies in Canada!! You know, I don’t make vlogs very often unless they’re urgent… well, I have made another one just now because there’s an important movement happening in Deaf Canada that we cannot afford to miss. This important topic is a little too quiet for my comfort so I decided to make some ripples for more attention!! The future of Deaf Canada need us to step up NOW.
NOW is the time to make our ASL/LSQ official in Canada for ‘a truly inclusive and accessible’ country as Minister Duncan quoted in her proposal for our new bill called ACCESSIBLE CANADA ACT that is currently going through the Parliament. There will be NO justice for the Deaf until ‘language accessibility’ is included in the proposal.
Stay tuned for more information from CAD and chairpersons in your province! But for now, mark yourself unavailable on September 22, 2018 so you can attend and support the movement! Spread the word!!”
Which Species Are On The ‘Ark’? The Devastating Decline in Amphibian Numbers & What Zoos and Aquariums are Doing | Ocean Matters Lecture
Tuesday, 28-Aug-2018 @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)
The Devastating Decline in Amphibian Numbers & What Zoos and Aquariums are Doing
Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, face serious threats including habitat loss, pollution, and disease. The threats are so extreme that at least one third of amphibians are threatened with extinction. Therefore, in 2007, the Amphibian Ark organization was formed to coordinate efforts to save amphibian species with a low chance of surviving in the wild.
The last chance for some species is the establishment of captive populations in zoos and aquariums. But what amphibian species are in these institutions and are they the ones with the greatest conservation need? In this talk, Alannah Biega examines the role that zoos and aquariums are playing in the conservation of this important group of animals. From researching the efforts of institutions worldwide (including a salamander breeding program run by a Mexican nunnery) to presenting her work at one of the oldest zoos in the world, Alannah shares her insight into the novel efforts to save species at the brink of extinction.
About Alannah
Alannah is a graduate of Simon Fraser University, where she pursued a Masters of Science exploring the role that zoos and aquaria play in species conservation. Her interest in this area inspired her to pursue a career at Ocean Wise and she has worked with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup since Fall 2017. Alannah uses her background in data analysis and public engagement to inspire citizens to make a positive difference in their communities by leading a cleanup at their local shoreline.
Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
There is room for more potential instructors for this training class. If you have taken speechreading classes, have experience with audiology/speech pathology or Deaf education, you might be well qualified to take this 5-day Speechreading Instructor training to teach Let’s Talk (LT).
This program was developed by experienced hard of hearing speechreading instructors throughout Canada through the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA). There is a growing demand for speech reading training among adults and seniors experiencing hearing loss.
Leslee Scott is CHHA’s Western Instructor to provide instructional training for this program. If you are interested and available to take this training on Aug 30-Sept 3, 2019, please contact Leslee at leslee@idhhc.ca .
