Kareem Mansouri is an recent graduate from BCSD- Burnaby South. He will be singing O Canada in ASL at our BC Lions Home game on Sept 7th, this friday.
If you are interested in buying ticket for the game this friday, please buy the ticket at this link, https://bit.ly/2m5CAux and follow the process as the fundraising money will go to GVAD youth programs and workshops. The code is GVAD.
Students in the Department of Sign Language Interpretation at Douglas College do volunteer service learning work for events where extra hands are needed.
Please make your request at least two weeks in advanceof the event. Send us an email at
intr@douglascollege.ca and include all the followinginformation:
Availability
Students are available to do volunteer service learning work only if they are not in classes. The program technician will reply to your message within two or three days so you know we have received your request.
All requests for volunteers will be checked by department faculty. Students do volunteer work to helpthem learn how to work with Deaf people in the community. Your requests to have students do service learning for you helps prepare them to be skilled professional interpreters in the future.
If you are not sure if your request is appropriate for students, please send it to us and we will let you know ifit’s possible for students to attend. Examples of the kind ofevents where students provide a helping hand include:
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Exhibition Dates: Sept 8, 2018 to Dec 8, 2018 – Tuesday to Saturday, 12 to 6pm – by donation
Exhibition Opening: Sept 8, 2018 – 2 to 4pm
Artist Talk: Sept 6, 2018 – 7pm to 9pm
Location: SUM Gallery #425 – 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver
About the Exhibition
Napi is a character from traditional stories of the Siksika (Blackfoot) nation. Often referred to as the “Old Man” who came from the sun, Napi alongside the “Old Woman” are known as quasi-creators in these stories.
Naked Napi presents Adrian Stimson’s new site specific installation and is Stimson’s first solo exhibition since being awarded the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts earlier this year.
Through this new work, Stimson reimagines the traditional tales of Napi in the present—where the intersections of indigeneity, sexuality and Two-Spirit identities are drawn to the forefront. It is a display of reclamation that challenges the colonial erasure of Indigenous bodies, power and sexual histories.
About the Artist
A member of the Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation, Adrian Stimson is a Two-Spirit interdisciplinary artist who has exhibited works both nationally and internationally. Having attended three residential schools in his life, Stimson draws upon his lived experiences to investigate themes of cultural fragility, sexuality, genocide and resilience. Stimson achieves this radical examination of intersecting themes through avenues of performance art, painting and installation work. Stimson was awarded the Governor General’s award in Visual Arts in 2018, the Blackfoot Visual Arts Award in 2009, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003, the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005, and the REVEAL Indigenous Arts Award –Hnatyshyn Foundation in 2017.
About SUM Gallery
SUM Gallery is one of the only permanent spaces worldwide dedicated to the presentation of queer art. SUM produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking multidisciplinary work that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue. Internationally-known for producing the annual Queer Arts Festival, recognized as one of the top festivals of its kind worldwide (Melbourne Herald Sun), SUM brings diverse communities together to support artistic risk-taking, incite creative collaboration and experimentation and celebrate the rich heritage of queer artists and art.
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Hello, my name is Christopher Polson, I am your Chairperson for this year’s GVAD’s Annual Cornfest, 40 th. Our Fundraising Event will be from 12;30 pm to 1 am,at Bear Creek Park. For the tickets, the deadline is tomorrow, If you have hard time get a hold of the sellers, please RVSP with us and then pay at door at the normal price.The resin why we must know is to find out how many people coming due to food, Chicken, or Pulled Pork, or Spicy Black Bean- PLEASE RVSP WITH US.
We need your help, volunteer with us, as what we advertised on Facebook and DEAFBC. Volunteer duties are, selling beers/wine, morning set up, arrange tables, and security crew to make sure people are alright and safe. We also need admission crew, food/snacks, pop crew, day cleaning crew, and night cleaning crew. We will need crew for the adults and children fun games, and activities.
We understand your concerns about costs of the tickets. The event is focused on fundraising to have money to support all of our programs, youth, adults, educational workshops, seniors, deafblind, and deaf indigenous as the money will go to them!
If you have any questions, please contact myself or Kim. We will be able to give answers! Thank you!
Christopher Polson: gvadvolunteer@gmail.com
Kimberly Wood: gvadpresident@gmail.com
At that game, the theme was Diversity, so the BC Lions wanted to recognize those Americans who are playing football on the teams in CFL.
[image – open grey door with welcome mat on the bottom. “Come On In Open House” in green and magneta fonts. 3 balloons of red, blue and yellow on right side above the word House. Underneath the welcome mat, blue font saying “and Retirement Celebration”.]
Join us for an Open House & Retirement Celebration!
DWBP wants to give the community the opportunity to celebrate Patti Dobie’s retirement after 25 years of service.
We also invite you to come and meet the current WBP staff.
Refreshment & cake provided.
When: Wednesday, Sept 26
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: #300 (3rd floor) at 4211 Kingsway in Burnaby (inside Burnaby Centre)
4-7: Open House and office tours
5-6: Speeches and cake
RSVP to: Kristen Pranzl
Email: Kristen.Pranzl@vch.ca
Voice: 604-456-0900
Text: 778-987-4174
TTY: 604-456-0901
FAX: 604-456-0904
Website: deafwellbeing.vch.ca
[Image: WBP signed in ASL and hands are outlined in blue. Vancouver Coastal Health logo is underneath the ASL hands.]
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GVAD needs Volunteers to help with our Cornfest festivals,
– Morning Crew
– Admission Crew
-Security Crew
-Snack Crew
-Beer & Wine Crew
-Game/Activity Crew
-Day/Evening Cleaning Crew
-Care Assisting Crew
-Night Closing Clean up Crew
Please Sign up or have any questions, please contact gvadvolunteer@gmail.com.
Thank you
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ASLSQ ENTERTAINMENT IS COMING SOON ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22! 4 WEEKS TO GO!
COME AND BUY THE TICKETS $100 COMBOS (SOLD OUT SOON) $75.00 DAY ONLY AND $40.00 NIGHT ONLY.
THE NUMBERS OF THE SEATS LIMITED TO 250 BUT THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD. THE NUMBERS OF THE SEATS ARE REDUCED TO ZERO.
FIRST BUY AND FIRST COME!!
CALVIN YOUNG (SEEK THE WORLD) AND Mark Wood (ASL FILMS AND GRIPBELL) LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU THERE!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE AT www.aslsqentertainment.ca and ASLSQ Entertainment facebook page.
https://www.bpl.bc.ca/kids/family-storytime-in-sign-language-and-english
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
For more information, e-mail Randi at the library: Randi.Robin@bpl.bc.ca
To whom this may interest,
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.
Warm Regards,
Lola Storey
ABOUT:
The 2018 Vancouver 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!!
Please visit our website https://www.viff.org/Online/volunteer to find out more!
WHEN:
Event: September 27 – October 12th
Positions available from mid-August through October 15th
WHERE:
Vancouver at various venues. Centralized at Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour st)
CONTACT:
Volunteer Department volunteer@viff.org
Volunteer Teams:
Customer Service
Exhibitions
Guest Services
Marketing
Media office
Special Events
Sponsorship
Transportation
Films+
Volunteer Service
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.
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:
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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, or spicy 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 sales will 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 ENTERTAINMENT is 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.
Thank you!
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