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SUMMARY:Dia De Muertos Gala
DESCRIPTION:Support a Powerful Cause Through Culture & Celebration. \nYour ticket includes a portion of tamale\, a portion of birria tacos\, and one non-alcoholic drink. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. \nEnjoy a vibrant evening with a cash bar\, silent auction\, free pool tables\, and music to dance the night away.This is more than just a cultural experience\, it’s a fundraiser with heart. All proceeds will be matched by one of our generous founders to support immigrant and refugee newcomer families facing food insecurity. Your ticket helps launch a winter food security program in 2026\, empowering communities with access to culturally meaningful food\, education\, and self-sufficiency. \nWelcome to an Immersive Journey into Mictlán Step into the sacred realm of Mictlán\, where we honor those who came before us. Inspired by the Indigenous revival of Día de los Muertos\, this gala brings deep-rooted traditions to life with love\, respect\, and community spirit. Come curious\, leave inspired. A Night of Flavor\, Tradition\, and Celebration Alongside food and drink\, the evening features a dazzling Catrina fashion show\, a live DJ\, a cash bar\, silent auction\, free pool tables\, and a powerful ofrenda (altar) demonstration. \nThis event is designed to inspire\, educate\, and celebrate. We hope you ask questions\, engage deeply\, and walk away with a deeper connection to this sacred tradition. Dress Up and Join the Runway\, Wear your finest Catrina or Catrín attire and take part in the fashion pasarela (runway walk)\, a tribute to ancestral beauty\, resilience\, and remembrance\, all while supporting a future built on community care. \nSpecial Bonus: Free Morning Altars Workshop and Ceremony Your ticket also grants you access to a free Altars Workshop and Ceremony on the morning of the event. Learn the ancestral meanings behind altar offerings and take part in a guided community ritual to honor loved ones who have passed. To reserve your spot\, email welcomegardens@vircs.bc.ca. \nThis is more than an event\, it’s a celebration for the soul\, the community\, and the future.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/dia-de-muertos-gala/
LOCATION:1315 Douglas St\, 1315 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Cultural Event,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre":MAILTO:oarh@vircs.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Fall Art Workshops Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings? \nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to climate impacts through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops. Over this series of three art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided! \nDates: November 18th\, 25th and December 2nd \nTime: 6pm – 8pm \nLocation: Print Hole\, 712 Cormorant Street\, Victoria B.C. \nCost: Sliding scale $45 – $60 for the series \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \nAbout the Facilitator: \nSabrina Guzman Skotnitsky (she/her) is a climate justice advocate\, artist and researcher residing on the ancestral and unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. She is the Founder of Creating Climate Resilience\, an initiative aimed at increasing people’s emotional resilience to climate change through knowledge mobilization\, community-building and arts-based climate emotions workshops. She has been part of the climate movement since she was 15 years old and has worked and volunteered for environmental and social justice causes from coast to coast. Sabrina holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and is trained in facilitation\, leadership development and solutions-focused coaching. Learn more about Sabrina and Creating Climate Resilience at https://creatingclimateresilience.ca/ \nAbout the Venue: \nPrint Hole is a print and design studio supporting experimental artists via collaborative print projects\, public events\, and publication. Learn more about Print Hole at https://www.printhole.ca/ \nThis event is taking place on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples\, including the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations\, as well as the WSÁNEĆ Nation.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/creating-climate-resilience-fall-art-workshops-series/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Print Hole\, 722 Cormorant Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Sustainability,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Fall Art Workshops Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings? \nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to climate impacts through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops. Over this series of three art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided! \nDates: November 18th\, 25th and December 2nd \nTime: 6pm – 8pm \nLocation: Print Hole\, 712 Cormorant Street\, Victoria B.C. \nCost: Sliding scale $45 – $60 for the series \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \nAbout the Facilitator: \nSabrina Guzman Skotnitsky (she/her) is a climate justice advocate\, artist and researcher residing on the ancestral and unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. She is the Founder of Creating Climate Resilience\, an initiative aimed at increasing people’s emotional resilience to climate change through knowledge mobilization\, community-building and arts-based climate emotions workshops. She has been part of the climate movement since she was 15 years old and has worked and volunteered for environmental and social justice causes from coast to coast. Sabrina holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and is trained in facilitation\, leadership development and solutions-focused coaching. Learn more about Sabrina and Creating Climate Resilience at https://creatingclimateresilience.ca/ \nAbout the Venue: \nPrint Hole is a print and design studio supporting experimental artists via collaborative print projects\, public events\, and publication. Learn more about Print Hole at https://www.printhole.ca/ \nThis event is taking place on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples\, including the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations\, as well as the WSÁNEĆ Nation.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/creating-climate-resilience-fall-art-workshops-series/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Print Hole\, 722 Cormorant Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Doug LaFortune Limited Edition Print Signing and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Legacy Art Gallery Downtown for a special opportunity to meet Doug LaFortune\, who will be offering limited edition printer’s proof prints of his artwork—just in time for the holidays. \nEnjoy light refreshments and take in the beautiful exhibition Salish Lines\, before it closes on December 6th. Doug’s prints are stunning reflections of his artistry and Coast Salish heritage. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the beauty of Coast Salish art.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/doug-lafortune-limited-edition-print-signing-and-sale/
LOCATION:Legacy Art Gallery\, 630 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Indigenous,Local Market,Museum & History
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