Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps
Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture and their communities.
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The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture
Through the collective efforts of the VCST, stakeholders, supporters, and funders, these ten identified actions will be fulfilled to support survivors of torture, their families, and their communities.
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Announcing our phone line for community members
The VCST pilot phone line is a resource for community members that identify as torture survivors.
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After Arrival
This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community.
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Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19
We would be thrilled if you joined us for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, a documentary exploring the experiences of three LGBTQIA+ community leaders who arrived to Canada.
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Thank you MOSAIC and VAST
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for #refugee claimants and members of the wider community.
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VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver
Thank you MOSAIC and VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture) for featuring Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture.
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Videos from Vibrant in Vancouver
Thank you MOSAIC and VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture) for featuring Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture.
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After Arrival, trailer
This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives a glimpse into the experience of Dennis Juarez, Kristi Pinderi (he/him), and Norma Lize.
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Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions
Vibrant in Vancouver is ten days of short virtual wellness sessions including mindfulness, photography, community connection, and yoga. March 1 – 10 10:00am to 10:20am daily Registration and questions To…
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CCR Spring Consultation
Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC.
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World Refugee Day
Every year on June 20th, World Refugee Day (WRD) commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees worldwide. VCST co-founded WRD Victoria in 2013, with the aim of…
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Resettlement and Resilience – An Evening with Mohammed Alsaleh & Sari Alesh
Wednesday, November 28On November 28th, VCST partnered with Disaster Aid Canada to present internationally recognized, Syrian-Canadian speaker Mohammed Alsaleh shared some of his stories while together we explore the topic…
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Remembering Peter Golden
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Peter Golden, a co-founder and long-time board member of Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture. For over thirty years, Peter served as…
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Chasing Asylum – Documentary film screening
Presented with: University of Victoria Social Justice Studies Monday, March.19th 7:00pm-9:30pm University of Victoria – David Strong Building C122This powerful documentary explores Australia’s controversial Pacific Solution Policy as it relates to…
