What Land Justice Means for Sasamat

From her first role at Sasamat in 2014 to now leading as Executive Director, Kristen Hyodo’s journey is one of transformation, purpose, and passion. What started as temporary move grew into a lifelong commitment to outdoor education, youth leadership,...

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The Forest Eco-System

May’ My name is Marisa Law, the illustrator of the ANHBC Strategic Transformation Forest Ecosystem. I am 22 and an urban Indigenous (Upper Smelqmix/Upper Similkameen) / Settler youth artist residing on Coast Salish Territory.Since a young age, I have...

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Aging with Pride

The Aging with Pride event, launched in 2020 by QMUNITY in partnership with Gordon Neighbourhood House and other amazing local organizations, began as a way for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors to celebrate Pride together during the isolation of the pandemic. Since...

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Sheila’s Kits House Journey

For more than a century, Sheila Kirkby’s family has been quietly woven into the fabric of Vancouver. Her grandfather was born at home in 1890 at the corner of Seymour and Drake Streets, her grandmother lived at 249 Keefer...

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Staff Highlight: Danielle Verzosa

Spotlighting one of our amazing team members so you can learn more about the people who help make our organization what it is. This time, we’re chatting with Danielle Verzosa from Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House about their role as...

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Giving To Transformation

A Q&A with Claudia Sjoberg, Pedalheads CEO In this Q&A interview with Claudia Sjoberg, founder and CEO of Pedalheads, we discuss her longtime involvement with neighborhood houses across Canada, starting with Cedar Cottage, highlighting her role in creating welcoming and...

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Putting Reconciliation Into Action 

By Penny Bradley, Executive Director Alex House Not everything that is beautiful starts out that way. Our Reconciliation journey with Semiahmoo First Nation started with a misstep, which resulted from not understanding the traditional protocols of the people whose land...

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Centering Land, People & Place at Sasamat

By Jenna Otto-Wray, Communications & Engagement Director, ANHBC Central Services Anyone who gets to spend time at Sasamat Outdoor Centre knows that it is a magical, connected and tranquil place - filled with lively campers, leaders and volunteers in the...

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From Refugee to Community Leader: Safa’s Journey of Transformation in Canada

By Danielle Verzosa, Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House When Safa Abdulmalk arrived in Canada at the age of 11, she carried with her the weight of a difficult and disrupted childhood. Born inside a taxi on...

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National Indigenous History Month

National Indigenous History Month Journey of Listening, Learning, and Sharing At ANHBC neighbourhood houses, we are committed to listening, learning, and sharing our insights as we actively work towards decolonization. We believe in fostering a deep understanding and respect for Indigenous...

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