News

Kiwassa’s Statement on the CBSA Raid at Hastings Park

On August 19, 2019, Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted an early morning raid on some of our neighbours. The CBSA decided to arrive early at the Hastings Park stables to identify and arrest racialized, Spanish-speaking workers who were doing their jobs, caring for horses, cleaning stalls in preparation for the day ahead. In our view, the raid was not about defending public safety, but rather a dehumanizing exercise that serves only to generate fear and reduce community safety.

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News

These Little Guys are Heading to the Philippines

100 teddy bears and 90 blankets were donated to the Rotary Club of Richmond. Kiwassa's Seniors continued their tradition of making quilts and knit teddy bears to donate the Rotary Club who takes them to children in various countries undergoing surgery for when they wake up.

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Events

Men’s Wellness Fair

Saturday, August 17, 2019 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mt. Pleasant, Kiwassa and Little Mountain Neighbourhood Houses invite you to the 2nd rendition of our “Men’s Wellness Fair”. Please join us for an afternoon of learning about programs and services that are catered towards the health needs of men in our communities.

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Events

Bridging Communication with Chess!

Saturday, July 27, 2019 | 2:00-4:00 PM

By engaging youth, seniors, and neighbours from all different cultures, we are hoping to decrease the isolation of seniors, improve communication between generations, and build relationships among neighbours with a common interest in chess.

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