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The Literacy Roundtable partners have collaborated online since the beginning of COVID-19, to help neighbours in need stay connected with their learning goals and social circles. Celebrating Literacy Month in BC this September! The importance of community literacy during COVID-19 is widely recognized by our...
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This year we are hosting our Annual General Meeting in person on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 5:30 pm at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. This is a very exciting time as for the last couple of years our meetings has been done virtually. All members of Kiwassa...
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Pictured here: Our East Vancouver neighbours, Nikitha, Rakim and Aisha. Photo by Liam Hill-Allan. Story by Liam Hill-Allan with contributions from Jenny van Enckevort. Celebrating International Literacy Day, September 8 When Aisha Kiani’s son, Rakim, entered primary school, she spotted a big problem. “It began...
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August 31 was a day of transition for children and families involved in Kiwassa’s childcare centres. Each of our centres did something special to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments and successes of these children who—though they may not be returning every day—will always be...
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Although our doors have been closed, our hearts are always open at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. Over the past few months we’ve been working behind the scenes and doing our best to support our neighbours, volunteers and staff with all the unique challenges each person and...
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Statement against Anti-Black and Anti-Indigenous Racism Kiwassa Neighbourhood House stands in solidarity with Black communities in the United States protesting the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Ahmaud Arbery and too many others before them. We also stand in solidarity with...
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