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Monthly Archive for: "November, 2021"
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 GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Supports Students with Spinal Cord Injuries

GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Supports Students with Spinal Cord Injuries

November 8, 2021

Thanks to the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, these post-secondary students with SCI can pursue their education and big dreams.

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     The Spin Doctor: How to Naturally Treat Toe Fungus

    The Spin Doctor: How to Naturally Treat Toe Fungus

    November 8, 2021

    "Why do I always seem to have toe fungus, and how can I treat it naturally?” It’s a question we hear often from peers. We asked for assistance from The Rollin’ RNs who write about SCI-related [...]

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       Richard Peter: Indigenous leader, Paralympian, Mentor, Sports Advocate and More

      Richard Peter: Indigenous leader, Paralympian, Mentor, Sports Advocate and More

      November 1, 2021

      Richard Peter is an Indigenous leader, five-time Paralympian, mentor, sports advocate, research champion, husband, son, and so much more.

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         Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

        Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

        November 1, 2021

        Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) brings awareness of barriers and the issues that Indigenous peoples living with disabilities and their families face every day.

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          We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.

          Upcoming Events
          Current Month

          18may11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below.

          Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:

          -Free weights
          -Theraband
          -Long stick like a broom stick
          -Water to drink

          How to Connect to Zoom:

          –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051

          –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 488 630 051

          –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051

          –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

          If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.


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          (Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am

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          18may12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below. Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below.

          Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.

          Join on Zoom (requires registration): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upUoc-yprzMoj9rgx60x6rZc-GJMYaO-nA

          Join on YouTube (no registration required): join here.

          More information about Mary-Jo and SCI&U: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34

          If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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          (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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          18may1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Online Chin Up-Chin Wag1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below. Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below.

          Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.

          How to Connect to Zoom: 

          –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883

          –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 898 7217 0883

          –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883

          If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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          (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

          Organizer

          Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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          18may2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

          Event Details

          Zoom connection info is below.

          Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

          How to Connect to Zoom:

          –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658

          –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 650 057 658

          –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

          –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

          If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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          Time

          (Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

          Organizer

          Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

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          Caffe Artigiano100-125 Victory Ship Way

          18may3:00 pm4:00 pmNorth Shore Coffee Group3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Caffe Artigiano, 100-125 Victory Ship Way

          Event Details

          Join us at Caffe Artigiano in North Vancouver for a delicious beverage, a tasty snack and great conversation among friends! Gain support and tips from other people with SCI

          Event Details

          Join us at Caffe Artigiano in North Vancouver for a delicious beverage, a tasty snack and great conversation among friends! Gain support and tips from other people with SCI or related physical disabilities. 

          For more details or to reserve a spot, please contact Peter at pchisholm@sci-bc.c

          Time

          (Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

          Location

          Caffe Artigiano

          100-125 Victory Ship Way

          Organizer

          Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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