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Resources: Multicultural and Anti-Racism Groups

Service Providers

antidote: Multiracial and Indigenous Girls and Women's Network
Established in 2002, antidote is a grassroots network and community-based organization of over 150 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia. Our members represent diverse voices, ages, ethno-cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, and affiliations in the community. We work with youth, families, schools, community groups, service providers, policy makers and researchers to promote the visibility and needs of racialized minority and Indigenous girls and women. What does... more...
521 Craigflower Road :: Rita Kozma :: rita@antidotenetwork.org :: 250-514-8210

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA)
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), a unique non-profit organization that combines arts and social services to address the needs of immigrants and to promote the embracing of cultural diversity in our community. ICA offers services for newcomers including settlement and integration counseling, translation and interpretation, English classes, mentoring and volunteer matching, and peer support groups. We also provide outreach and education in the community with workshops on a... more...
930 Balmoral Street (at Quadra Street) :: Letitia :: (250) 388-4728 x123

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA)
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) Visit Website: www.icavictoria.org About it: The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA), a unique non-profit organization that combines arts and social services to address the needs of immigrants and to promote the embracing of cultural diversity in our community. Homework Club: ICA is running a Homework Club. At Homework Club, newcomer youth have the opportunity to work with youth tutors to get some extra support aro... more...
930 Balmoral Road (oof Quadra) :: 388-4728 ext. 123

Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)
The Enable program offers services for young immigrants and refugees: a Youth Activity Night; Homework Clubs & One-on-One Tutoring; Annual Summer Camp and Adjustment Support Groups. See the website for details.
637 Bay Street, 3rd floor :: Danny Tes :: enable@vircs.bc.ca :: 250-361-9433 (ext. 245)



Programs

Homework Club- Peer Tutoring
Work one-on-one with a peer tutor OR Volunteer as a peer tutor! Homework Club for Newcomer Youth in high school -Get help with homework assignments and study for tests -English language learning -Games and activities to socialize and practice English Every Wednesday 4 - 5:30pm January 11 - June 13, 2012
Letitia Annamalai :: lannamalai@icavictoria.org :: 250-388-4728 ext 123

ICA Anti-racism and multicultural workshops
Anti-racism and multicultural workshops, settlement services and support programs for newcomer youth and women: ICA offers inter-active workshop around racism and discrimination, diversity and multiculturalism for youth and other ages.
Steven Lorenzo Baileys or Letitia Annamalai :: sbaileys@icavictoria.org :: 388-4728 ext 116

ICA Settlement Services
Settlement Services: New to Canada, new language, new in school, don't know anybody, parents are busy and overwhelmed? --> come and talk to our Youth Program Facilitators or Settlement Counsellors.

Newcomer Youth LEAP Program
LEAP- Leadership, Employment, Access (to Education), (Career) Planning A FREE 10-week program supporting Immigrant and Refugee youth with their career development, education planning and community leadership skills. Mondays, 4 - 5:30pm January 9 - March 12 2012
Letitia Annamalai :: lannamalai@icavictoria.org :: 250-388-4728 ext 123

Youth Community Kitchen
Cook Eat and Share meals with your community! Every Second Thursday 4 - 6pm February 2 - June 21, 2012 For newcomer youth to: -learn about food, and how prepare basic meals -get Food Safe certified -get educated on health & nutrition -learn about world cuisine from community mentors -develop awareness about local & indigenous foods -learn to grow food & more about food security
Letitia Annamalai :: lannamalai@icavictoria.org :: 250-388-4728 ext 123