Past Events
We have included a list of past events primarily for other sponsorship groups who may be looking for ideas for fundraising. Click here to return to the list of current events.
Dates |
Events |
Nov. 14th (Sat) 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Refugees Belong Fundraising Dinner Location: Vineyard Ministry Centre (1129 Sackville Drive) Cultivating Belonging: An Evening to Connect with the Refugee Experience. 100% of the funds raised will go towards bringing a family to Canada and settling them in our community. Come and show your support! There will be delicious Syrian food, as well as entertainment, and education about Syria and the refugee crisis. We are thrilled to let you know that Arta Rexhepi has accepted our invitation to speak about her experiences coming to Halifax as a Kosovar refugee in 1999. You can find out more about Arta's journey in an article she published in CBC News last year. Tickets are $10 per person and must be bought in advance from the Avodah Cafe (1129 Sackville Drive / 902-864-4652). You can also reserve tickets by emailing refugeesbelong@gmail.com. We need to know by Wednesday, November 11th, how many people are coming so that we can prepare enough food! Join the Facebook event page for updates. |
Nov. 27th (Fri) 7:30 pm - 10:30 |
Halifax Refugee Clinic's 3rd Annual Auction for Asylum Location: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax) Help support refugee rights here in Halifax! The guest speaker is the Halifax Refugee Clinic's founder and local human rights and immigration lawyer Lee Cohen, QC. There are tons of great items up for silent auction, for every taste and budget! Items include gift certificates to local restaurants and services, unique artisanal items from around the world, jewelry and much more! Items must be paid for before leaving the event. Cash or credit only. Beer, wine and a specialty drink will be available for purchase, with complimentary savoury and sweet treats available (Please note that this event is 19+). Get out your dancing shoes! The musical entertainment is Latin Drama, a local band blending modern and traditional Latin American rhythms. Tickets: $20.00 ($10.00 for students/seniors/underemployed) are available in advance or at the door. Online ticket purchase available through www.eventbrite.ca. For more information check out the Facebook event page, email the Halifax Refugee Clinic, or visit their website. |
Nov. 27th (Fri) 7:00 pm |
Syrian Refugees Awareness and Fundraising Event, Hosted by United 4 One Location: McInnis room, Student Union Building - Dalhousie (6136 University Ave.) Coming together to welcome refugees with warm hearts and open arms. High tea will be served. Proceeds will go toward sponsoring Syrian refugees. All donations are tax deductible. For more information visit Facebook event page, or email United 4 One at united4one@hotmail.com. Tickets: $20 per ticket |
Nov. 28th (Sat) 8:00 pm - 1:00 am |
Christmas Gala fundraiser for Syria-Antigonish Families Embrace (SAFE) Refugee Sponsorship Location: Arisaig Community Centre (5548 Hwy 245, Arisaig, Nova Scotia) Proceeds from the gala go to support SAFE and the Antigonish Food Bank. 8 pm - 9 pm, Social hour with hors d'oeuvres 9 pm - 1 am, Dance with music by SPARROW Tickets: $15.00 per person plus non-perishable food donation For tickets or for more information please call: 902-863-5990 or 902-863-2156. |
Nov. 28th (Sat) 7:00 pm - 8:30 |
Syrian Refugee Fundraiser Concert, hosted by the St. Thomas More Parish Refugee Committee Location: Prince Andrew High School Auditorium (31 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth) The St. Thomas More Parish Refugee Committee is pleased to present The Sanctified Brothers in concert. Come out for a great evening of gospel music and support this worthwhile cause.The Sanctified Brothers are a booming men’s soul gospel group from North Preston. Nova Scotia has a long tradition of fantastic gospel music and The Sanctified Brothers, formerly known as The Deep River Boys, have quickly established themselves as one of the best groups in Canada. Tickets: Tickets are $15 and 100% of proceeds will support a Syrian refugee family. For tickets, please call 902-434-1992 or email tsbtickets@gmail.com. |
Nov. 29th (Sun) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Art from the Heart: A fundraiser for the Bay Refugee Project (a St. Margaret's Bay area sponsorship group) Location: Shining Waters Marine (148 Nautical Way, Tantallon) With only 50 tickets available for this exciting fundraiser it will sell out quickly. 50 pieces of art have been donated. Over the course of the afternoon at the event, ticket numbers will be drawn. When your ticket number is called, you will have 30 seconds to pick a piece of art. Each ticket admits two participants, but allows the bearer(s) to select one piece of art. Watch for previews of art pieces on the Bay Refugee Project's Facebook page and blog. Tickets: $100, available through Scotiabank Tantallon and Scotiabank Hubbard |
Dec. 4th (Fri) 6:30 - 9:00 pm |
Classic Christmas Movie Night: A fundraiser for the Refugees Belong sponsorship effort Location: Halifax Metro Vineyard Centre (1129 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville) Bring your family to see the classic Christmas specials we grew up watching. There will be an intermission between each for younger families who need to go home, or for late arrivals. Join the Facebook event for more information. Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer 6:30 pm The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (Animated) 7:30 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas 8:00 pm Admission is by donation, and snacks will be available for purchase. All proceeds support Refugees Belong sponsoring a refugee family. |
Dec. 4th (Fri) 2:00-5:00 pm |
Refugee Settlement Info-Fair, hosted by New Voice Language Academy Location: New Voice Academy (20 King street, Lunenburg) An info-fair with the purpose of educating special interest groups as well as the general public on various organizations and services that are available to assist incoming refugees. Banking - Community services - Health & wellness - Settlement services - Education - Language services - Family services - Recreation - Volunteerism - Worship and much more. For more information check out the Facebook event page. |
Dec. 5th (Sat.) 5:15 pm |
Turkey dinner and silent auction fundraiser for the Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Committee (St. Agnes Church & St. John the Baptist Parish) Location: St. Agnes Church Hall (6903 Mumford Road, Halifax) This is the first fundraiser for this sponsorship group and will include a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a silent auction. Find out more by visiting the Facebook event page. Tickets: $20 per plate, $10 for children |
Dec. 5th (Sat.) 1st sitting: 4 pm 2nd sitting: 7 pm |
Festive Lobster Supper or weekend getaway: A fundraiser by the Advocate for Refugees sponsorship group in Advocate Harbour (Upper Bay of Fundy, 3 hrs from Halifax) Location: The Lighthouse on Cape d'Or (1 Cape d'Or Road, Advocate Harbour) Come join us for fresh December lobster - best one of the year! All proceeds will go towards our project of welcoming a refugee family to Advocate. Included are a 3-course meal and one drink. For those who don't want lobster, there will be other options available, including vegetarian options, if you tell us upon booking. The 1st sitting is at 4 pm, and the 2nd sitting is at 7 pm. OPTION: In case you are unable to attend, you can also buy a ticket for someone else as a gift! So let's get together one more time before we close Cape d'Or for the winter. Bring a flashlight for the walk from the parking lot (10 min on gravel downhill - wear sturdy shoes), or use our shuttle service. Or ... stay the night at the cozy guest house! Rooms are $100 incl. breakfast, and again, all proceeds go towards our project. Tickets: Pre-sale for $40. Tickets can be purchased by contacting us at 902-392-2222, via advocateforrefugees@gmail.com, or via our Facebook event page. |
Dec. 5th (Sat) 12 pm (noon) |
The 2nd Annual Lobster Dip - Proceeds go to the Barrington Area Refugee Sponsorship Location: North East Point Beach (Cape Sable Island Causeway - located across the Causeway from the center of Barrington Passage) Please do not miss out on the Second Annual Lobster Dip! Brave, bold and compassionate souls will take on the Atlantic waters at North East Point Beach, Saturday, December 5th at 12:00pm. There will be an opportunity for spectators to donate as well-look for the hot chocolate cups that come around while you wait and watch at the beach! Each participant will pay just $10 for a dip like no other; each participant is also encouraged to collect sponsors from those who would LOVE to dip themselves...but just can`t. This year, all money collected will go toward helping the refugee family (soon to arrive in the Barrington area) to get on their feet. They will become a part of our community, a part of our family. Let`s receive them with open arms and open hearts! For more information, contact Sherry LeeAnn Nickerson at 902-723-0242. |
Dec. 8th (Tues) 5:30-7:30 pm |
General Orientation Session for people interested in volunteering with Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) Location: ISANS office space (6960 Mumford rd., suite 2120, beside the old Access Nova Scotia entrance at the West End Mall) This is the first step in becoming a volunteer at ISANS. Come and learn about all the different volunteer opportunities available. These orientation sessions occur about once a month and are a necessary criteria for becoming an ISANS volunteer. As the main newcomer-serving agency in the province, ISANS will be working with the majority of incoming refugees from Syria and elsewhere. Volunteering through one of ISANS' programs is a great way to get involved in helping to resettle refugees in our province. You can register for the orientation session here. |
Dec. 9th (Wed) 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
ISANS Information Session on Private Refugee Sponsorship Location: Woodlawn Library (31 Eisener Blvd., Dartmouth) Topics will include: What is private sponsorship? What are the responsibilities of sponsors? How can your group sponsor Syrians? What do you do next? For more information contact: Evelyn Jones at ejones@isans.ca. |
Dec. 10th (Thurs) 6:00 pm |
Seeking Refuge: Film Screening & Discussion Location: Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax) On International Human Rights Day, join the Halifax Refugee Clinic and the NS Health Coalition for a screening of the documentary Seeking Refuge and panel discussion exploring Canada's complex and changing refugee system. The panel will be composed of three refugees who now call Canada home, as well as Peter Showler, former chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board and former director of the Refugee Forum at the University of Ottawa. The panelists will speak to the barriers they faced coming here, Canada’s complex and changing refugee system, and answer questions from members of the audience. Film Summary: “Five asylum seekers set out on the lengthy journey to be accepted as refugees in Canada. Plunging into the experiences, hopes, and struggles of asylum seekers looking for protection, Seeking Refuge follows newly-arrived claimants awaiting their hearings and captures the lives of those who have been denied asylum and are facing deportation. From border crossings to refugee shelters, a moving look at the lives of people who navigate Canada’s complex refugee determination system after escaping war, persecution, rape, and political unrest.” – Inform Action Films (2009) After the film and panel discussion you are encouraged to stay for light refreshments and socializing with members of the Halifax Refugee Clinic and others who attended the viewing. Admission is free. Find out more through the Facebook event page. **This event is wheel chair accessible. There are single-stall family washrooms that are gender neutral on every floor. ASL interpreters can be provided if needed. Please contact Katelyn at karmstrong@nshealthcoalition.ca for more accessibility information/requests |
Dec. 12th (Sat) 7:30 pm |
Bob Vacon & Friends Unplugged “pay what you can” concert, in support of the Shelburne Area Refugee Sponsorship Location: Trinity United Church (36 John Street, Shelburne) Charitable receipts will be made available for all donations made during the evening. Admission is pay what you can, and all donations go toward the Shelburne Area Refugee Sponsorship. Visit their Facebook event page for more information. |
Dec. 12th (Sat) (one day only) |
Buy Jewelry & Scarves at Inana Jewels to support the Lunenburg Friends Refugee Sponsorship Location: 529 Main Street, Mahone Bay Shop for a new accessory or for a Christmas present for a loved one! For one day only, on Saturday, December 12th, Inana Jewels will be donating 50% of Jewelry and Scarves sales to support the efforts of the Lunenburg Friends Refugee Sponsorship group to welcome a Syrian family to Nova Scotia. Find out more about Inana Jewels on their website. If you would like to support this refugee sponsorship group directly, please contact Fern Jordan @ fernsjordan@gmail.com. You can also join their Facebook event. |
Dec. 18th (Fri) 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Pop-up Cafe & Market: A Fundaiser for Refugee Families Location: The Chameleon (1587 Barrington Street, Halifax) On Friday, December 18th, friends, community members, local organizations and businesses are coming together to host a pop-up café and market fundraiser. 100% of proceeds will go towards existing efforts to bring refugee families to Nova Scotia and support them when they arrive. Coffee, tea, yummy treats, and lots of great items for sale! From 2pm-3pm we will be hosting a knowledge sharing conversation to give local fundraising groups and community organizations a chance to connect, share ideas and lessons learned, and discover opportunities for collaboration. Contact Rebecca Singbeil at rebecca.singbeil@dal.ca if you're interested in volunteering, performing, setting up a booth, or donating items or services to be exchanged for donations at our "market". Part of a refugee fundraising group already? Please contact Rebecca for information on setting up your own booth at the market to support your private fundraising efforts. Decorations by Maritime Makers! Coffee, tea, and chocolate generously donated by Just Us! Coffee. For more information, join the Facebook event page. **Refugees Belong will have a booth at this market - come by and visit us and the other sponsorship groups! |
Deadline for contributions: Dec. 18th (Fri) 10:00 am |
A Warm and Wakeful Welcome for Syrian Refugees - contribute to the Shambhala School's welcome packages Location: Shambhala School (5450 Russell Street, Halifax) The civil war in Syria has been described as the worst humanitarian crisis of our time with almost 12 million people homeless. As of now, Nova Scotia will be accepting up to 1500 refugees. In order to welcome them, we will be preparing Welcome Packages. This is a chance for our students, and our whole School community to make an offering and a warm gesture of support. Step 1: Coffee! We would like each Welcome Package to include a bag of Just Us! coffee. Before winter break, please consider buying a bag of coffee to offer. This will also support our ongoing fundraising for School. To purchase, send in your order forms or come into the Office at School. Or just go to paypal.com and send payments to teri_appleby@hotmail.com. Write "Coffee" in the note section. A bag of coffee is $15. The next steps will involve gathering gifts for the Welcome Packages, which our students will put together, along with hand made cards and art. Thank you! |
Dec. 18th (Fri) 7:00 - 11:59 pm |
Ceilidh for CAiRN -Communities Assisting Refugees NOW! Location: Fat Tony's Bar and Grill (9 Water Street, Pictou) A music-filled night to raise funds to bring a refugee family to Pictou. The evening starts at 7pm with Dave Pos, followed by a collaboration with William Austin that is not to be missed. The incredible soprano Gizele Mitchell brings some wonderful friends along and will wow you with her beautiful vocals. Singer/Songwriters Randy and Cecily Gilby follow with their wonderful harmonies, and Pictou Legend John Spyder MacDonald is next up with his incredible repertoire of east coast stories and songs. Niki Veniot is a Pictou Gem, with a voice that makes your heart hurt, she will share her wonderful talent and make you want more. Then put your dancing shoes on for Ralph and Harvey, who will keep you entertained and tapping your shoe. Now, really the night should be over, that should be enough, but no Mike and the MacPhersons are next on stage with an incredible hour of music! Mike will also host the evening and present each act, one of Pictou's own and an incredible musician. This should be the end of a music filled evening, but we have a wonderful closing act.........can you believe Kyle and Leah Samson are going to finish the evening, they are a beautiful act to watch, their connection is mesmerizing, Leah's sound is reminiscent of Janis Joplin, and Kyle's guitar playing will blow you away; they just opened for In-flight Safety! Come early, space is limited. Cost $15, but if you donate $20 you get a tax receipt. Door prizes and 50/50 draws, and perhaps a silent auction. For more information, join the Facebook event page. |
Dec. 20, 21 (Sun, Mon) 7:00 pm |
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - a fundraiser for The Starfish Refugee Project Location: Chester United Baptist Church (84 King Street, Chester) A theatrical celebration of the season; adapted and directed by Reid Campbell with Douglass Ross as Ebeneezer Scrooge. For more information call 275-3434 or 624-8269. Admittance by donation. The event is a fundraiser for The Starfish Refugee Project. |
Dec. 21 (Mon) 5:30-7:00 pm |
Celebrating Solstice with Nia and Yoga, in support of the Starfish Refugee Project Location: Mahone Bay Centre - Dance Studio (45 School St, Mahone Bay) Kathleen Naylor and Tracy Murdoch invite you to this special event to take time out for yourself during a busy time of year. Winter Solstice marks the turning point in the season, where we turn toward the light. This event will explore transitions in energy and stillness, with a focus on yin and yang movement. We'll begin with Nia to wake up and energize the body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Then we'll move on to yin yoga to go deeply into releasing and relaxing. No experience necessary! Questions? Contact tracy@mirellarosefarm.ca or kathleen961@gmail.com Donations are gratefully accepted (food items or cash) for Mahone Bay and Area Food Bank and the Starfish Refugee Project. |
Dec. 21 (Mon) 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Winter Solstice Yoga Fundraiser, in support of the Starfish Refugee Project Location: Chester Basin Legion (25 Highway 12) A community yoga celebration blending gentle postures, chair yoga, yogic breathing, meditation and drumming. Bring a mat and blanket. Doors open at 6:00 with a social gathering after the class. Gratefully accepting cash donations for the Starfish Refugee Project or food donations for the Lighthouse Food Bank. For further information contact Amy, 902-273-0405 or at ahtwellness@hotmail.com |
Dec. 29th (Tues) 7 pm |
Understory: A Reading of the award winning play, in support of Together Halifax refugee sponsorship group Location: The Company House (2202 Gottingen Street, Halifax) Come join us for a reading of Understudy by Gillian Clark, winner of the Audience Choice Award at this year's Queer Acts Theatre Festival. All proceeds from this event benefit Together Halifax, a group of friends working in partnership with ISANS and raising money to welcome a refugee family to Halifax. Doors open at 7pm. There will be drinks, snacks, a reading of the play starting at 8pm, and a chance to mingle afterwards. No doubt there will also be a 50/50 draw and door prizes and there will definitely be string cheese - just go with it. Written and read Gillian Clark, Understudy is a hilarious yet hard hitting one act about a nine year old boy named Dylan. He is on a journey of self acceptance through the rehearsal process of his school’s Christmas Pageant, but he has clearly been miscast as Sheep #11/ Wiseman #1 Understudy. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Company House or through Ticket Halifax. Find out more through the Facebook event page. |
Jan. 8th (Fri) 9pm - 1am |
Welcome Home - Concert to support Syrian refugees through the Halifriends Refugee sponsorship group Location: The Seahorse Tavern (2037 Gottigen Street) Celebrate Canada's welcome to Syrian refugees and help support a family to come to Nova Scotia! Alana Yorke, Glory Glory, Kim Harris, J-Bru and Mardeen will perform at The Seahorse on Friday, January 8th to raise funds for Halifriends of Refugees. The group has already raised two-thirds of its goal of $30,000 to bring one Syrian family to settle in Nova Scotia. We can help reach their target! For more information about the event, check out their Facebook event page. Doors open at 9:00 PM Show begins at 9:45 PM Tickets: Tickets are $15 with tax and ticketing fee included. Order tickets via Eventbrite. All funds raised over and above the cost of renting the venue will go to Halifriends of Refugees. Please donate more if you can! |
Jan. 16th (Sat) 8:30am - 10:00am |
A Sausage and Pancake Breakfast, in support of Refugees Belong Location: First Sackville Presbyterian Church (60 Beaverbank Road, Lower Sackville) Don't worry about cooking breakfast Saturday morning! Come out the the First Sackville Presbyterian Church for a delicious sausage and pancake breakfast, all the while supporting the Refugees Belong sponsorship effort with your donations. Tickets: Breakfast is free; voluntary donations are appreciated. Donations of $10.00 or more will be issued mailed out receipts if name and address are provided. Cheques should be made payable to First Sackville Presbyterian and marked ‘Refugee Fund’. Breakfast limited to 100 people—call 902-865-1390 if you wish to reserve one of those spaces. |
Jan. 22nd (Fri) 7:30 pm |
Refuge for Refugees: A Benefit Concert @ St. Peter's Dartmouth Location: Saint Peter Parish (10 Maple Street, Dartmouth) Musical guests: Georges Hebert and Bob Lambert. All proceeds will go to Downtown Dartmouth for Refugees for the sponsorship of a refugee family of six. Tickets: $15 each. Tickets will be available for purchase at various downtown businesses soon! Preorder your tickets for the January 22 benefit concert today by emailing us at Dartmouth4Refugees@gmail.com. For more information please visit the Facebook event page. |
Jan. 23rd (Sat) |
Syrian Fundraiser Dinner at White Point Beach Lodge, in support of Queens Refugee Care Team Location: White Point Beach Lodge (75 White Point Beach Resort Rd, White Point, NS) There is a magnificent menu! "White Point's executive chef, Alan Crosby, said it just made good logistical sense to have the dinner at the resort. "For me as a chef, what I looked at were some of the big themes," said Crosby, adding if he was going to do this, he wanted to do it well. With a bit of research, he found the cuisine to be not as heavy on beef but with plenty of grains and spices. While the style of cuisine is similar to tapas, where a dish is shared, Crosby will blend it into a multi-course service. After a sparkling wine reception, the dinner will begin with hummus with lemon oil and dukka - a mixture of herbs and spices - with flatbread and spiced crisps. This will be followed by a mezze - a selection of small dishes - with lamb kebab, roasted babaganoush and a cured olive tapenade, and a minted tomato salad. Next will be a za'atar - Middle Eastern herbs - crusted chicken supreme with jeweled Persian rice and a pomegranate and molasses reduction. To cap off the evening, dessert will be a baklava, arak scented pots du creme, and a dark chocolate and pistachio bark." --- Michael Lee for LighthouseNow, December 16/15 Tickets: $60 with a $39 charitable receipt. Only 160 tickets will be sold. Call 902-350-1734 for more information or email queensrefugeecareteam@gmail.com to buy tickets. |
Feb. 5th (Fri) 6:30 pm - Doors open 8:00 pm - Comedy show |
Rockingham Refugee Support Group Comedy Show & Live Auction Location: Clay West Bar & Grill (120 Susie Lake Crescent, Halifax) The Rockingham Residents Association Refugee Support Group has organized a Comedy Night featuring 3 comedians as a fundraiser. There will also be a silent and live auction. Scotiabank has agreed to match the donations! 6:30pm - Doors Open & Silent Auction 8:00pm - Comedy Show & Live Auction Tickets: $25 each and they can be bought online here. |
Feb. 18th (Thurs) 7:00 PM |
An evening of Yoga Nidra, in support of Refugees Belong Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (51 McDougall Ave, Lower Sackville) Please wear clothing you can relax in, and bring a pillow (or two), a blanket to keep yourself warm and a blanket or mat to lay on. For more information about Yoga Nidra, check out this website. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can. Donations are gratefully received at the door. |
March 5th (Sat) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
When the Trumpets Thunder - A Benefit for a Syrian Refugee Family (St. George's Refugee Sponsorship) Location: The Company House (2202 Gottingen St., Halifax) The day will feature several fine local artists. Line-up to be announced soon! All funds raised will go to support a family currently living in a refugee camp in Jordan. The couple has two young children and has just welcomed a new baby. God willing, they will arrive in Halifax in the coming weeks. Artists of all genres are encouraged to apply to perform. Space will be limited, but all acts will be keenly considered! Submit performer suggestions to Thomas McCallum (with link to recorded music if possible). A HUGE THANK YOU is due to Mary Ann and everybody at the Company House! Find out more through the Facebook Event Page. Tickets: Suggested donation will be $10, with all proceeds going to St. George's Sponsorship. Spread the word, and come for part of the afternoon if you can! |
March 5th (Sat) 5 PM - 9 PM |
Strides for Syria Silent Auction Location: Montes Showbar Grill (245 Waverley Rd., Dartmouth) Come out to this great event to support our group's fundraising efforts to bring a Syrian refugee family to Nova Scotia. We already have a lot of fantastic items up for grabs! Check out the Facebook event page for more information. |
April 9th (Sat) 8:00 PM |
International Refugee Fundraiser Gala, hosted by the Islamic Relief @ Dalhousie University Location: Westin Hotel (1181 Hollis Street, Halifax) In the past few weeks, Nova Scotia has responded in tremendous ways to the Syrian refugee crisis, displaying our province’s hospitality and generosity. However, as many Syrian families continue to arrive in Canada, thousands of refugees around the world remain in refugee camps, enduring harsh circumstances. On March 6th, 2016, Islamic Relief Canada in Halifax is hosting a gala fundraiser at the Westin Hotel for the Countries in Conflict Appeal, to support refugee camps in Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal and Pakistan. Join the fundraiser dinner in the Westin Nova Scotian. The event will feature a keynote speaker and also include local Halifax talent, a silent auction, henna booth and photography booth. Here is the link to the event video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii_F11n4ye8 You can find out more about the event through the Facebook Event page. Tickets: Tickets are $50 (adults ages 12+ only). It is $450 to reserve a table of 10. To purchase tickets, please email irelief@dal.ca. The deadline to reserve tickets is February 28th, 2016. For more information on Islamic Relief Canada, visit: http://islamicreliefcanada.org |
April 9th (Sat) 8:00 PM |
Erin Costelo with NNEC Jazz Choir in support of CAIRN & Pictou Safe Harbour refugee sponsorship groups Location: Glasgow Square (155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow) Erin’s latest album Down Below, The Status Quo is a reflection of her (and our) complicated world, expressed through a voice unlike any other in Canada. Having paid more overt tribute to her vintage soul music influences on her previous album, We Can Get Over, her musical evolution has taken its next natural step on Down Below, The Status Quo by channeling those themes into 10 new deeply personal tracks that display her exceptional gifts as a producer, songwriter and arranger. Award winning singer/songwriter and educator Erin Costelo and her band will team up with the North Nova Education Centre Jazz Choir for a memorable evening on stage at Glasgow Square in support of Pictou County Safe Harbour and CAIRN refugee sponsorship groups. For more information check out the Facebook Event page. Tickets: The cost of an adult ticket is $30 and for a student it is $20. They can be ordered online here. A donation from proceeds of the show will go toward CAIRN and Safe Harbour in support of Syrian refugees arriving in Pictou County. |
May 2nd (Mon) 12:30 - 4:00 pm |
Refugees Welcome Here: Lunch, Launch and Workshop Location: Halifax Central Library in Paul O’Regan Hall
Lunch: 12:30 pm – Come for a taste, stay for the afternoon! Launch: 1:00 pm – ISANS’ short videos featuring former refugees who live in Nova Scotia Workshop: 2:00-4:00 pm – Everyone’s guide to Refugee Advocacy: issues, tools & strategies Who will be there?
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May 11 (Wed) 7 pm - 9:30 pm |
A Public Talk - Racism: Immigrant Perspectives, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs Location: Scotia Bank Theatre at Saint Mary's University The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs and The ENRICH Project are pleased to present a four-part series on Racism: White, Black, Indigenous, and Immigrant Perspectives. How and why do the impacts of history persist? How is racism directly or indirectly manifested in our society? What are our obligations to address racism? How do we reconcile divisions created by racism? How do we directly or indirectly reinforce racism? How is racism holding us back? Speakers:
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May 28 (Sat) 6 pm - 8 pm |
ESL Fundraiser, in support of Refugees Belong's dictionary campaign Location: 44 Cumberland Drive, Cole Harbour Come and enjoy a night of fun while raising money for English Language Learning materials for the newly arrived Syrian refugee families living here in Halifax. Learning english quickly is essential for them to be able to move forward with their lives here and feel at home in their new communities. Evening will include a Spaghetti Dinner, desert, silent auction, live music and educational speakers. It will be a lovely night for the whole family, don't miss out! Find out more through the Facebook Event Page. **PRE-PURCHASE YOUR MEAL IN ADVANCE** $8 for adults and $5 for kids when you pay in advance. $10 per adult and $5 for kids at the door. E-transfers can be sent to eslfundraiser@gmail.com. For e-transfers, use password syrian, and leave comment with your name and number of attendees! |
June 18 (Sat) 2 pm - 4 pm |
Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada (for World Refugee Day), hosted by ISANS Location: They will start walking from Grand Parade (in front of City hall) at 2:00 pm and walk to St. Andrew's United Church. For World Refugee Day, communities across Canada will Walk with Refugees to put refugee voices up front and change the conversation. All are welcome! Bring your family, wear yellow and bring noise makers to show your support! A celebration event will be held at St. Andrew's United Church at 3 pm. Former refugees will share some of their stories and there will be musical performances. |
June 20 (Mon) 7 pm - 8 pm |
Fleeing Home: Poetry on Persecution, hosted by the Halifax Refugee Clinic Location: Halifax Central Library, (Paul O'Regan Hall) Join the Halifax Refugee Clinic (HRC) on World Refugee Day for performances of poetry by El Jones and clients of the HRC. El's poem will be accompanied by a video of illustrated narration. Local illustrators Rachel Derrah and Emma Fitzgerald, along with Documentary Filmmaker Fateh Ahmed, will also be on hand to talk about their work with the HRC's Fleeing Home: Poetry on Persecution project -- generously funded by Arts NS! This event is free and all are welcome. Refreshments provided. Find out more through the Facebook Event page. |
Sept 18 (Sun) 3 pm - 5 pm |
Private Sponsors of Nova Scotia Roundtable Location: Veith House (3115 Veith Street, Halifax) Hosted by Liz MacBeth, Co-Chair, Open Harbour Refugee Association The purpose of the roundtables are to provide a space for groups to come together and share common challenges and best practices of their sponsorship experience. We sponsorship groups are at different stages, and by now have likely had some wonderful moments and some challenges too. This would be an excellent opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other with a facilitator. We hope 2 hours will be sufficient, and coffee, tea, and cookies will be provided. ~~Please RSVP to macbeth.liz@gmail.com. Please send one representative from your sponsorship group to come share with us. If there is extra room Liz will email out notice and can open it up to a second member from a couple groups. |
