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Effective Drug Strategies

Earlier this year we conducted a community survey to find out what neighbours were interested in learning more about when it comes to issues regarding housing and homelessness.  19% of respondents were interested in better understanding and/or advocating for effective…

Homelessness, Stigma, and Solutions

Earlier this year we conducted a community survey to find out what neighbours were interested in learning more about when it comes to issues regarding housing and homelessness.  14% of respondents highlighted a lack of understanding around housing opportunities for…

Orange Shirt Day 2021

This was a magical evening for everyone in attendance, with one child giving the ultimate high praise of ‘I am adding Jaylene to my adult friends list’. Resources for Relearning & Action Victoria Orange Shirt Day Orange Shirt Day Society National…

Sensory Friendly Pride 2021

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…

Fall 2020 COVID-19 Update

This summer, we have been delighted to begin welcoming members back to Gordon House — albeit in small, masked-up, outdoor gatherings. We’ve missed you! And while you’ve been busy catching up in the plaza, our Management Team (Jessy, Linda, Isabel,…

West End Votes—Meet the Candidates

The Canadian federal election will take place on Monday, September 20th, 2021. Five candidates are running to become Vancouver Centre’s representative in the House of Commons of the 44th Canadian Parliament. We reached out to all confirmed candidates in our…

Different Methods to Vote

No matter which method you choose to vote, you’ll need to prove your identity and address. Keep reading, or visit Elections Canada for the full list of accepted ID. Option 1: Government-Issued Photo IDShow one piece of government-issued photo identification that has…

West End Votes—Candidate Profile: Taylor Singleton-Fookes

Taylor Singleton-FookesPeople’s Party of Canadawww.mptaylor.cataylorsingletonfookes@live.com(778) 791-7667No Social Media Question 1: Housing Affordability Approximately 80% of West End residents currently rent their homes. Many neighbours are concerned that rental prices and living expenses are rising exponentially faster than household incomes. What will…

West End Votes—Candidate Profile: Hedy Fry

Hedy FryLiberal Party of Canadawww.HedyFry.Liberal.cainfo@hedyfry.com(604) 566-3343Social Media:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  TikTok Question 1: Housing Affordability Approximately 80% of West End residents currently rent their homes. Many neighbours are concerned that rental prices and living expenses are rising exponentially…

West End Votes—Candidate Profile: Breen Ouellette

Breen OuelletteNew Democratic Partywww.electbreen.ca office@electbreen.ca(778) 853-1008Social Media:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  TikTok Question 1: Housing Affordability Approximately 80% of West End residents currently rent their homes. Many neighbours are concerned that rental prices and living expenses are rising exponentially…

West End Votes—Candidate Profile: Alaric Paivarinta

Alaric PaivarintaGreen Party of CanadaAlaric.paivarinta@greenparty.ca Phone: (604) 369-4245Social Media:  Twitter Question 1: Housing Affordability Approximately 80% of West End residents currently rent their homes. Many neighbours are concerned that rental prices and living expenses are rising exponentially faster than household incomes.…

Community Development Officer (Canada Summer Jobs Program)

Community Development Officer—Canada Summer Jobs Program Internal/External Job Posting Job Title: Community Development Officer—Canada Summer Jobs Program Number of Hours per Week: 21-40* Number of Positions Available: 1 Anticipated Start Date: September 2021 Contract Length: 280 hours, until February 2022…

Beginners Japanese

Do you love/want to… Watch anime/Japanese drama/Japanese movies? Read manga/Japanese literature? Listen to Japanese music? Eat Japanese food? Make Japanese friends? Travel to Japan? If you responded “yes” to any of these questions, I encourage you to enroll in my…

Truth & Reconciliation at Gordon Neighbourhood House

Gordon Neighbourhood House staff, volunteers, and members continue to hold survivors & intergenerational survivors close to our heart as we reckon with the shocking and horrifying crimes committed at Indian Residential Schools in Canada. These institutions were an assault on…

UBC ‘How to Grow’ Workshop Series

Link to bonus wonder appie recipe video on Youtube Whimsy Appetizer Ingredients and Materials:- Smashed Avocado – Cream Cheese – Plastic Bag – Jelly (any flavour)- Sesame Seeds – Bowl- Bonus: Raw Salmon to place in between layers

Job Vacancy – Manager of Youth & Family Programs

(keep scrolling for the full text) Purpose This senior management position at Gordon Neighborhood House works under the direction of the Executive Director to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the delivery of programs for children, youth and families. While the…

National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day occurs each year on June 21st. The Indigenous people of Canada include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Gordon Neighbourhood House is located on on the unceded, occupied, ancestral and traditional homelands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam),…