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SUMMARY:Queer Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Queer Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for queer\, trans\, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their friends and family to craft\, create\, and connect! \nJoin us for a fun and creative afternoon of crafts and making connections! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner\, everyone is welcome to come together in a safe and inclusive space. Let your creativity flow as we work on various projects and enjoy each other’s company. Please feel free to bring your own craft supplies & ideas\, and some additional craft supplies will be available too! \nSnacks and tea/coffee provided! \nThis is a drop-in event\, come and stay as long as you’d like. \nCome relax and unwind with us as we create art\, make new friends\, and celebrate our queer identities. Queer Crafternoon is a safe and inclusive space for all queer and trans people to enjoy arts and crafts and build community. \nThis program is presented by PFLAG Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
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LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfront
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Teens
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SUMMARY:Book Launch with Patrick Aleck
DESCRIPTION:Join Patrick Aleck for the launch of his debut children’s book\, Spaal’: A Raven with Different Wings. \nThis event will feature drumming and a reading of Spaal’ by Patrick\, followed by a Q&A. \nAbout Spaal’: Being born with different wings makes flying very challenging for Spaal’. What’s worse\, the other ravens laugh at him which makes him feel sad. But with help from two kind teachers\, and the support of the Elder Ravens\, Spaal’ learns that his difference is a gift\, and how he can use that gift to help others. Spaal’: A Raven with Different Wings is based on a true story about determination\, kindness\, and strength. \nAbout Patrick: Patrick embodies a spirit of resilience. Living with cerebral palsy\, Patrick learned how to walk when he was around eight years old and since 2011\, he has been on an ongoing intergenerational healing journey. In 2012\, Patrick reconnected with his culture\, and he regularly drums\, publicly speaks about his story\, and began composing music in 2015. Patrick is a Raven with different wings and his unique experiences continue to carry him forward in important and meaningful ways.\n \nNow a published author\, Patrick is a recording artist and Stz’uminus and Penelakut Knowledge Keeper.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-launch-with-patrick-aleck/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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