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Port Coquitlam is hosting their very first Car Free Day on September 10th! Enjoy a last blast of summer fun with a lively street festival featuring family-friendly activities and games, great local food and beverages, community booths, entertainment and more.
Car Free Day Port Coquitlam
When: Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Great food, available from local restaurants and food trucks
Local breweries
Free family-friendly activities like mini golf, ninja obstacle course, and a bicycle skills zone
Roving entertainers
Booths presented by local businesses and community groups
Electric vehicles on display
“I encourage our community to join us downtown for a free, fun, family-friendly Car Free Day street festival,” said Mayor Brad West. “Initiatives such as Car Free Days are a great opportunity to try other modes of transportation, whether it’s transit, cycling, walking and more.”
Car free days take place across the country and aim to inspire people to get out of their cars, interact with each other, and explore alternative modes of transportation.
TransLink encourages sustainable transportation to local destinations via its many campaigns such as the Ride & Shine Campaign. This year’s campaign offers a new bike valet service, discounts to local summer destinations, and a series of Car Free festivals.
Odihi has announced its first-ever Bigger Ideas Conference, happening September 16th in New Westminster. This event will bring together leaders, thinkers, and innovators dedicated to advancing women’s education and career progression.
Bigger Ideas Conference from Odihi
When: September 16, 2023 from 9:00am – 6:30pm
Where: Massey Theatre (735 8th Ave, New Westminster)
Admission: Tickets available for purchase online ($43.93 – $80)
Odihi creates better paths and new opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women and girls through educational workshops, mentorship programs, community platforms, and social impact.
All those female-identifying (19+) are invited to be apart of the event, from aspiring students to seasoned entrepreneurs and all in between. The Bigger Ideas Conference features panel discussions, wellness, and breakout sessions with topics covering leadership, career transitions, studying and working, job interview coaching, and more.
The Conference serves as an opportunity for attendees to embrace bigger ideas, ignite their passions, and se the stage for meaningful growth. Whether you are looking to enhance your career trajectory, improve your well-being, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, this event promises to leave a lasting impact. Attendees are also invited to attend a follow-up workshop on October 26, 2023.
Speaker Line-up
Vee Kativhu Founder of Empowered by Vee
Meredith Garritsen Founder of Wednesday Consulting
Larissa Crawford Founder of Future Ancestors Services
Ro Nwosu Pilates Teacher & Founder of Wildroga
Dhia Istiqamah Licensed Financial Professional and Content Creator
Kristin Bower EDI Consultant & Partner at Leda HR
Ritika Saraswat Founder of Re-Defined & Business Analyst at Deloitte
Melody Lim Founder of Mala the Brand
Sandra Millward Founder of Radiate Wellness
Nuria Sefchovich Founder of Three & Transformational Coach
Aarti Gadhia Principal Solution Specialist at Microsoft
Corry Staff Founder of Corry Staff Financial Group
Maxine Cunningham Founder & CEO of Pick My Brain
Rowena Veylan Founder and Lead Instructor of The New School of Fundraising and Indigenous Initiatives Lead
Tricia-Kay Williams Registered Clinical Counselor of Metamorphose Counseling and Consultation
Sosa Eweka-Valentine Founder of Talks with Sosa, Journalist and Registered Nurse
Brittany Clough Actor & Founder of Real Adulting 101
Anjana Price Community Branch Manager Vancity Credit Union
Laura Sukorokoff Founder of C-Change Learning
There is a scholarship program for the Conference providing a select number of tickets free of charge to students, individuals from low-income households, and anyone in need of assistance.
Odihi is an empowerment and resource group for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women and girls looking to develop the necessary skills to walk the career path of their dreams. Stay connected with the organization and conference on Facebook and Instagram.
This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Summer at Burnaby Village Museum (free), the final Burnaby Summer Stages (Friday), the next Burnaby Summer Cinema (Friday), and a tropical-themed Salsa Cruise (on Saturday). Find these events and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend listed below. Have a great one!
All are welcome at the second annual stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow in Langley happening September 15-17, 2023 at the Langley Events Centre hosted by the stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society. This immersive three day cultural experience celebrates Indigenous culture, traditions, music, regalia, and art.
stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow Pow Wow Langley – Photos by Amber Oliver
stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow in Langley
When:
Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Where: Langley Events Centre (7888 200 Street, Langley)
At one of the largest pow wow events in the Metro Vancouver area, participants will sing, drum and dance together, immersing themselves in the artistic and cultural traditions that demonstrate the intergenerational and interconnectedness of Indigenous ways of being and knowing.
The stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow welcomes the 2022 Drum Competition Winners, Black Lodge Singers, as this year’s Host Drum Group, alongside Wild River Singers, who return again this year as Honorary Host Drum.
There will also be a market that supports Indigenous artists and artisans. Shop and enjoy a wide variety of authentic traditional foods, art, jewelry, beading and more from a variety of talented vendors.
Pow wows are Indigenous gatherings and celebrations, traditionally presented by one First Nation to welcome and honour others. The stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend, supporting and uplifting one another on the path of reconciliation. Gathering to share the rich Indigenous heritage of the region helps keep traditional ways alive, and creating an inclusive and safe space for everyone to celebrate Indigenous culture builds important and lasting connections in the community.
stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society is an Indigenous women-led registered charity, located on the unceded territory of Kwantlen First Nation.
stɑl’əw̓, meaning “big river” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, is the name of a celebration that reflects the generosity and deep connections local Indigenous communities feel to what is known today as the Fraser River. The river connects Indigenous communities to one another and to the land they call home.
Follow the stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society on Facebook for more information.
The Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala, presented by Nicola Wealth, is coming up in September with an inspiring evening in support of children and their families around BC and the Yukon.
Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala 2023
When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 5:30pm
Where: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver (39 Smithe St, Vancouver)
This past year alone, over 871 children and families across BC and the Yukon were supported by Canuck Place through inpatient and community-based care. But there are more children and families who need complex pediatric palliative care, and Canuck Place needs to reach them.
As a non-profit organization, Canuck Place raises 60% of its operating funds, which is why events like this are so important. Through your ticket purchase, auction participation, or your donation, you can help create a home away from home, where kids get to be kids.
Now in its 19th year, the Gift of Time has raised over $17.7 million to support care at Canuck Place.
When children and their families come to Canuck Place, they already know the end of the story. But how they get there hasn’t been written. Canuck Place aspires to make their story the very best it can be— because while they can’t add days to the life of a child, they can add life to their days.
If you are unable to attend, consider a donation, buy an auction item (auction opens to the public on September 17th), or purchase a raffle ticket (raffle opens on September 12th). Follow Canuck Place on Facebook for more information.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Gift of Time since 2013
