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Inclusivity, diversity, and dedicating space for marginalized communities are what Pride has always been about. While the annual Pride festivities in the West End are a favorite time for many, for our neuroqueer neighbours it can be a very uncomfortable…
Na wa ch’etx̱wantas tkwétsi ḵ’aḵn lam̓s tl’a Gordon kwa John Spence.John Patrick Spence, a Squamish artist is carving a house post at Gordon House this Summer. Come by Gordon House and join the House Post progress, get to know the…
A magical Drag Story Hour led by two special artists, Carrie Oki Doki and Count Caligula von Cupid, was filled with joy, music, lots of laughter, self-love, and diversity. Families got to experience a very special performance with dancing and…
We are deeply sorry to share that GNH’s Attic Thrift Stores will be closed indefinitely. This decision is not made lightly. We recognize the Thrift Store is a community hub that provides essential low-cost goods, books, and clothing to the…
We will be hosting free income tax clinics for the year 2021 only. Who can register? – Seniors and households that have only a modest income and a simple tax situation. How can you register? – You must arrange an…
In February we partnered with the Centre for Community Engaged Learning to do a Reading Week project with UBC students. The students involved in this project planned, organized, and hosted two virtual cook-a-long workshops for our community. As February is…
Most Vancouver residents are well aware of the ongoing housing Most Vancouver residents are well aware of the ongoing housing crisis and lack of affordable housing options, and many wonder why the municipal government hasn’t been able to successfully address…
John Spence was born in North Vancouver, and is a member of the Squamish Nation. He is from the Killer Whale clan, and is a grandson of the late Chief Simon Baker (Khot-la-cha). John is a talented wood carver and painter, and…
Vancouver’s West End is well-known for its inclusive atmosphere anytime of the year, but especially during the summer months when the 2SLGBTQAI+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Asexual/Aromantic, Intersex, and Questioning) community celebrates Pride. While the annual Pride…
The religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the “Festival of Breaking Fast,” is also known as Lesser Eid or simply Eid. The festival can last one to three days marking the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. During…
We are looking for committed and understanding volunteers to assist with Friendly Phone Calls to seniors in our neighbourhood who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness, or who may have had their social life impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Experience with…
