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Help Haiti Fundraising Dance
Clinton Fearon
Saturday January 30th, 7pm-11:30pm
Victoria Conference Centre
The show will feature Roots-Reggae legend Clinton Fearon and his band www.clintonfearon.com, with opening act Wontanara, a local high energy West African Drum and Dance Group www.wontanaradrumdance.com.
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A silent auction will also be part of the evening’s fundraising event. All proceeds raised will be donated directly to the Red Cross fund for Haitian Earthquake Relief and will be matched by funds from the Canadian government.
Tickets are on pre-sale for $25 and are available at the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), 930 Balmoral Road and at La Société Francophone de Victoria (SFV), 200-535 Yates Street. Tickets will be also available at the event for a suggested donation of $25.
For more information please contact Hinga Gatari, ICA 250-388-4728 ext 108 or Christian Francey, SFV 250-388-7350
A huge thank you to Hinga Gatari of ICA as well as the Red Cross, Fairmont Empress Hotel, ICA, the SFV, the Victoria Conference Centre, Sharp's Audio Visual, The Good Seed, Simba Music Productions, 1st Choice Shuttle and many others for generously helping out with this event.
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Puppets & Traditions Participants Needed
ICA is partnering with Lina de Guevara of Puente Theatre and master puppeteer Tim Gosley to present a series of puppet making workshops for immigrant and refugee newcomers. Enthusiasm and some experience in the arts are the most important requirements, as well as availability to attend Saturday afternoon and a few evening workshops in February and March.
The workshops will provide a safe and fun environment to learn how to make giant puppets that will reflect the immigrants’ unique cultures and incorporate their experiences as newcomers. There will be a public presentation on March 21 with music, a puppet procession and professional storytellers. The ten participants will receive an honorarium of $150.
The first workshop is on Friday Jan 29, 6-9pm. All are encouraged to attend to find out more about the project and to be considered as a participant. We will help fill out application forms at the workshop.
If you want to attend the workshop or have any questions, please contact Karin Scarth at ICA, kscarth@icavictoria.org or 250-388-4728 ext 129
BETWEEN @ ICA
BETWEEN @ ICA, the youth program that brings local and newcomer youth together, is still meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45pm here at ICA. We have been busy preparing for exams and planning for our next community project. Keep your eyes out for what these youth will be putting together in February and March!
Because we have lots of fantastic youth volunteers, we are now offering one-to-one tutoring. If you know a youth (12-22 years old) who would benefit from quality help working on homework, or particular school subjects, please contact Leanna and we’ll get a tutoring partnership set up.
Please drop by or give Leanna a call or email at 250.388.4728 ext 125 or lplatt@icavictoria.org
BETWEEN @ ICA is for newcomer (immigrant and refugee) and local youth from 12-20 years old. Held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 at ICA.
Profile of a Mentorship
Thomas, Mentor, and Robert, Mentee
Thomas, a local venture capitalist and founder and CEO of Mad Ventures, Inc., is a very active figure within ICA. He mentored several immigrant professionals prior to Robert and has now moved on to mentor yet another individual. He is also a member of our Board of Directors as of this year, and even so, every time I see him waiting to pick up his wife from ESL classes, he tells me, “Feel free to throw another mentee at me if you have one!”
Robert, formerly a Department Manager in an IT company, is a go getter! Since arriving to Canada in 2007, he has managed to complete his MBA at UVic, develop a business model and apply for a provisional patent, and, most recently, land a job with the Federal Government as a Management Systems Auditor all while raising a small child on his own. Wow!
Together, the two make a great team, and through their mentorship, they have formed a very strong friendship. As Thomas says, “I really feel that the relationship I’ve developed with Robert will truly last a lifetime.”
In addition to making a new friend, both men feel that they have benefited greatly from the mentorship. One of Thomas’ great goals is to put Victoria on the global technology map. “I can’t do this alone,” he says, “and it makes me feel good that great people like Robert will be in Victoria and helping out to make my dream possible.” He also feels that he benefited greatly from learning about Robert’s perspectives in approaching business and networking as well as about his life philosophies.
Robert really appreciated Thomas’ open communication, warmth, and encouragement. “One thing I learned from Thomas is to THINK POSITIVELY, which really changed my style of thinking,” he says. Thomas also had a profound affect on Robert’s career plan. “Now,” he says, “I really plan to do non-profit work in future to help other new immigrants.”
As Thomas so nicely put it, “I’m sure we have a future mentor in Robert!”
Like Thomas, you too can make a difference in an immigrant's life! ICA is always looking for professionals in a variety of fields to be mentors.
Please contact Karolien Swaak, Host Mentoring Services Facilitator, 250-388-4728 ext 122 or kswaak@icavictoria.org for more information.
Introducing Practicum Student Rebecca Schmidt-Poskitt
Becky is a student at Camosun College in her third and final year, working towards a diploma in Community, Family and Child Studies. She decided to take the program because supporting others, teaching and learning from others is important to her. She has previous experience working in human services through volunteer work at Our Place as well as practicum experience with Kardel Consulting Services doing individual support as well as being part of an advocacy group for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Becky is really happy about her placement at ICA and looks forward to the experience over the next couple months. She believes it is nice to test different grounds because at the moment she is not sure where she would like to take her career. She has a bit of travel experience and exploring new countries and cultures is an interest of hers. So far, she's visited places like Mexico, Hawaii, and much of Europe--and looks forward to expanding this list. Otherwise, in her spare time she loves to garden, grow her own fruits and vegetables, cook, and spend time outside.
Becky will be working with ICA's youth, seniors and women during her placement, and will be with us until April. Welcome to ICA!
Call for cultural entertainers and food vendors
The North Park Neighbourhood Association is planning our first annual International Cultural and Food Festival – the NORTH PARK NOSH, a family event featuring food and entertainment from cultural associations from around the community. The event date is to be announced, but will take place sometime in late May or early June 2010, with a proposed running time of 12 noon – 7pm.
Currently we are putting out the call for cultural associations that would like to get involved as food vendors, entertainers, or both.
The NPNA will not be commissioning revenues from food sales, so there will be a three-tiered fee system for participants to cover costs:
- Groups that provide a food booth and entertainment will pay (a small fee).
- Groups that provide a food booth only will pay (a larger fee)
- An honorarium will be paid to those that provide entertainment only
We are hoping to have 8 to 10 food vendors participate, so in the event that we receive more applications than can be accommodated, preference will be given to groups that can provide both food and entertainment, followed by those with a close proximity to North Park while ensuring a variety of cultures are represented.
Basic infrastructure and civic license fees will be provided by NPNA.
An informational meeting for interested parties will be held in late February, please email events@npna.ca if you wish to attend or for more information.
Black History Month
BC BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS: February 2010
BC BLACK HISTORY & HERITAGE DAY
Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm,
James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies St.
Find out about the roles Black's played in Victoria's history. The documentary film "Go Do Some Great Thing" will be shown, telling about the Black exodus from California to Victoria in 1858. The film's producer will be on hand. Much more. Check out the many displays!
MORE INFO: http://www.bcblackhistory.ca/black_history_day.html
BANQUET OF LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BLACK MUSIC - concert
Sunday, Feb. 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm
UVic's Farquhar Auditorium
A feast of Motown, blues, gospel, jazz, and African music featuring Louise Rose, the Vic High R&B Band, Eric Dozier, MoonDance, and three choirs!
MORE INFO: http://www.bcblackhistory.ca/bol.html
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Presentation by Ron Nicholson
Saturday, Feb. 20, 12:00pm, Traveller's Inn, 1961 Douglas St.
Meeting of the United Empire Loyalists
Danger, heroism, and hardship were commonplace experiences for "passengers" of the "Underground Railroad." Learn more about the "travellers" on the Road to Freedom. Presented by a fourth-generation descendant of a runaway slave.
MORE INFO: http://www.bcblackhistory.ca/ur.html
SHADY CREEK CHURCH BLACK HISTORY MONTH SERVICE
Sunday, Feb. 28, 9:30am
Shady Creek Church, 7162 West Saanich Rd.
An annual favourite conducted by Karen Hoshal with a performance by Shady Mountain and a possible appearance by Louise Rose.
MORE INFO: http://www.bcblackhistory.ca/shady_creek.html
CEMETERY WALKING TOUR: BLACK PIONEERS
Sunday, Feb. 28
Meet at Fairfield Plaza at 1:45pm.
A guided tour of graves of black pioneers, including Sir James Douglas, at Ross Bay Cemetery.
MORE INFO: http://www.bcblackhistory.ca/ocs_tour.html
If you would like to receive emails about future BC Black history events, please send an email to Dale Hitchcox at hitchcox@pacificcoast.net with the words "mailing list" in the subject line.
Fundraising Dinner for Eritrean Refugees
The Eritrean Community of Victoria & Lutheran Church of the Cross are hosting a fund-raising dinner for Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia.
Exotic Eritrean Cuisine Buffet ~ Entertainment ~ Silent Art Auction
Saturday, January 30 @ 5:30 pm
Lutheran Church of the Cross
3738 Cedar Hill Road
(Corner of Cedar Hill & Cedar Hill Cross road)
Tickets: Adult $25 Seniors/Students $20 Family $60
Available at:
- Blue Nile African Restaurant, 612 Head Street, 250.475.6453
- Messob Ethiopian Cuisine, 1109 McKenzie Street
(Cook St. Village), 250.382.1501
- Church Office, Monday-Friday 9 to 2 pm
- David, 250.893.9130 or e-mail: eritreaninvictoria@gmail.com
* Proceeds will support health care in the refugee camp *
World Religion Day Family Fair
Come celebrate the "unity in diversity" of the world's faiths!
Saturday February 6th, 1 - 4pm
Cadboro Bay United Church
2625 Arbutus Road, between Cadboro Bay Rd. and Haro St.
Learn about humanity's spiritual heritage, the brightly coloured threads that weave through our collective story.
Activities for all ages:
Interactive displays, musical and dance performances, storytelling, speakers, info scavenger hunt, world cafe.
Invitations to all faiths coming together in peace and unity.
PUENTE Theatre presents WorldPlay
WorldPlay Program 2010 at The Belfry
PUENTE Theatre presents staged readings of plays from around the world.
At the Belfry Studio, Sundays at 8 PM, 1291 Gladstone Ave.
Admission by donation.
January 31, 2010 - “Aurash" by Iranian Bahram Beyza’ie, translated and adapted by Soheil Parsa, directed by Will Weigler. A play that borrows an episode from a Persian epic to make a strong anti-war, anti violence statement.
February 7, 2010 - “The Person” by Egyptian Alfred Farag, directed by Erin Macklem. An intriguing portrait of modern life’s absurdities. The reading will be followed by a presentation of the participants in a workshop inspired on “The person”, conducted by visiting director Majdi Bou-Matar (See Workshop details below).
February 14, 2010 - “Living Memories: Kenya’s untold stories” by Kenyan Al Kags, directed by Lina de Guevara. The tragic history of Kenya during it's fight for independence from Britain, told by the men and women who lived through it. A new play, presented for the first time in November 2009 at the Nairobi National Museum.
For information phone (250)592-4367/ 590-4083 , W: www.puentetheatre.ca, E: puente.theatre@gmail.com
PUENTE Theatre Society
1647 Fell Street
Victoria, BC, V8R 4V9
(250) 592-4367 / (250) 590-4083
www.puentetheatre.ca
puente.theatre@gmail.com
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