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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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Kiwassa’s vision is to create a thriving community where all people are valued, connected, and secure. During this pandemic that means maintaining trusted systems of support and working with people and partners to build more socially just and resilient communities. Thank you so much to...
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Effective April 2, 2020 Thank you Kiwassa community for doing your part to work together and flatten the curve. We miss seeing our neighbours and hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy. While we have adapted a number of our programs and services to...
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