What is Pod Mapping?
A pod is a concept developed by disability activist Mia Mingus as a part of creating a self-care community. A…
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A New Vision for Salmon Monitoring and Stewardship on the Central Coast
For years, Central Coast First Nations have witnessed alarming declines in local salmon populations, and have been raising concerns about…
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Medication Pickup Hours changed on Feb 23 and March 9, 2021
Due to staff training obligations, birth/bleed control and prescription medication pickup will be limited to 12-2pm on Tuesday February 23…
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We’re hiring a Community Coordinator
We’re hiring a Community Coordinator to join our wonderful team! This is a 24 hour a week 3-year term position…
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Happy Black History Month
During Black History Month we want to make space for celebrating the rich cultural traditions and contributions of the Black…
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Take our survey
We’re asking folks on Vancouver Island to participate in our 20 minute survey. The results from this survey will enable…
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We’re a community health care centre
As a Community Health Centre, Island Sexual provides integrated health care and social services with a focus on addressing the…
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Job Opportunity: Applied Quantitative Biologist
CCIRA is searching for an Applied Quantitative Biologist who will be responsible for 1) quantitative data analyses in coordination and…
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In-person Appt COVID protocols
What to expect when you come to the clinic for an appointment When you arrive at the clinic, please follow…
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Somatic Healing
When a trauma occurs in a person’s life, it is often held in the body, as Dr. Bessel Van Der…
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Closed for Training Jan 30th & Feb 5th
Our Quadra Street clinic will be closed all day Saturday, January 30th and until 1pm on Friday, February 5th so…
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Transformative Justice
What is Transformative Justice? Transformative justice is an approach where individuals, groups, and organizations can work through responses to conflicts,…
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We’re looking to hire a UVic student!
Happy New Year! We know the past year has been weird, intense, and sometimes scary for our communities, but the…
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Adapting to climate change on the Central Coast
It’s not difficult to see impacts from climate change throughout the Pacific Coast. Warming ocean temperatures, winter storms of greater…
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Tracking salmon abundance in the Pacific Ocean
Salmon are a “keystone species” within BC’s coastal ecosystems—a critical food source for many land and marine species, and vital…
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Supporting remotely: Helping survivors and others during the pandemic
This year has been a difficult one, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting us both here in Canada and around the…
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Virtual Counselling Groups
Metta VanderVliet, Victoria Sexual Assault Centre counsellor, discusses the launch of our new virtual counselling groups. What is your role…
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Make Your Own Media!
Do you ever feel like there is no character in movies, TV shows, comics, or books who you can relate…
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End of 2020 summary
2020 presented AVP and communities near and far many challenges. We were able to navigate many of the necessary pivots…
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You are invited to the Anti-Violence Project’s Open House
This has been a long and difficult year for us all. The Anti-Violence Project has simultaneously seen more and more…
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Remote Support Survey
Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, AVP started working remotely and has continued to provide support to survivors and…
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6 Marathon Training Tips to Keep Your Fall Training Plans on Track
When talking with seasoned endurance runners it’s common to hear how fall is their favourite season for marathon training. The…
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(Un)learning Together: A community workshop series
This November, the Anti-Violence Project is excited to be bringing you three FREE workshops facilitated by different community groups dedicated…
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We’re hiring a Volunteer & Outreach Officer!
Hey folks! We know it’s been a weird, intense, and sometimes scary year for our communities, but the Anti-Violence Project…
