Métis Nation of Greater Victoria is recognized by The Métis Nation of British Columbia as the local for the Capital Regional District. This local covers the Gulf Islands, West Shore Communities and Port Renfrew to the Saanich Penninsula.
The Shekinah Homes Society is a community of people residing in Victoria, British Columbia on Canada's beautiful west coast.Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.Our collective lifestyle is built upon shared values, yet we each carry within us individual hope, dreams and aspirations. The Shekinah philosophy embraces the potential of human life and the spirit of community. Which enables them to make unformal choice in homes provided and mantained by society.' Everywhere there are little groups of people coming together, a tiny movement, what I call a trickle of peacemakers. These groups are bringing people together to talk, to share, to pray together, to work together so those who have been most rejected can rise up and have a place in our world.
Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.Our collective lifestyle is built upon shared values, yet we each carry within us individual hope, dreams and aspirations.
Welcome to the Sooke Fine Arts Show2014 Sooke Fine Arts Show Now ConcludedThank you to all the artists, musicians, volunteers and art lovers out there who made this 28th annual show and sale such a great success. We very much look forward to 2015!People and Children's Choice Winners AnnouncedAfter poring over thousands of ballots, congratulations go to People's Choice winner Dallas Duobaitis for his acrylic seascape 'Black Rocks', and to Elaine Miller for scooping the Children's Choice with her arbutus-bark sculpture 'Arbutocus'.
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We envision a moral and just society where all people are given the opportunity to love, learn, work and play in inclusive communities. Where the worth and unique value of each person is revealed and honored. and where we joyfully celebrate our humanity,
Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.
The Rainbow Kitchen has a reputation as a non-judgmental, and welcoming place for guests and volunteers alike, where everyone is treated with respect and valued as 'part of the family'.Who Comes to the Rainbow Kitchen?The people who come to the Rainbow Kitchen includes street youth, seniors on low incomes, single parents and children, the unemployed and underemployed, and individuals on social assistance or disability pensions. Some of our guests are dealing with mental health issues and addictions issues. They come from different circumstances but share one thing in common; they are all treated with respect and kindness when they come to the Rainbow Kitchen.How does the Rainbow Kitchen Operate?The Rainbow Kitchen, unlike many other community kitchens in Victoria, is 100 percent volunteer-run. There is no paid staff or administrators. More than 200 volunteers do everything from chop vegetables to plan large fundraising events. The Rainbow Kitchen is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors