What is torture? A workshop by Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture
As part of our Interconnectedness Initiative, we held a training workshop on April 3rd 2024, with the participation of 14…
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Interconnectedness Initiative: Second Case Conference Report
During the previous year of the VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative, “Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to…
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Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report
During the previous year of the VCST’s Interconnectivity Initiative, “Case Conferencing” was identified as an essential tool to address sensitive…
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Syrian men’s experiences of integration and employment in Canada
This 12-minute video presents the experiences of three Syrian men, and their struggle for not having their professional degrees and…
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Interconnectedness Initiative Project Manager – contract position
Download this position description as a PDF. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in enhancing services, raising awareness, and…
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Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps
Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture…
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The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture
We are delighted to share with you an inspiring initiative that has brought together eight mental health and settlement agencies…
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Announcing our phone line for community members
We’re happy to announce that we have a new phone line! The VCST pilot phone line is a resource for…
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After Arrival
This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives…
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Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19
We would be thrilled if you joined us on June 19th for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, a…
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Thank you MOSAIC and VAST
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for #refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…
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VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…
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Videos from Vibrant in Vancouver
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for refugee claimants and members of the wider community! Thank…
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After Arrival, trailer
April 4 th marks Refugee Rights Day in Canada. In partnership with MOSAIC, we are excited to launch the video…
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Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions
Vibrant in Vancouver is ten days of short virtual wellness sessions including mindfulness, photography, community connection, and yoga. 10:00am to…
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CCR Spring Consultation
Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC. Source
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Resettlement and Resilience – An Evening with Mohammed Alsaleh & Sari Alesh
Wednesday, November 28 On November 28th, VCST partnered with Disaster Aid Canada to present internationally recognized, Syrian-Canadian speaker Mohammed Alsaleh…
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Remembering Peter Golden
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Peter Golden, a co-founder and long-time board member of Victoria Coalition for…
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Chasing Asylum – Documentary film screening
Presented with: University of Victoria Social Justice Studies Monday, March.19th 7:00pm-9:30pm University of Victoria – David Strong Building C122 This…
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Constance on the Edge film screening and AGM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2017 Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch, Community Meeting Room VCST proudly presented Constance on the Edge,…
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Let’s Talk About Torture at the Canadian Bioethics Society Conference
We’ve been accepted to deliver our workshop called “Let’s Talk About Torture: Exploring the Roles of Health Professionals and Ethicists…
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Excited to Support World Refugee Day!
How can we change the conversation about refugees and others seeking protection? Explore, be curious, learn and celebrate with us…
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Workshop Development Underway
We started developing this workshop a month ago. We met up with the VCST board and medical professionals and began…
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Bush and Associates authorized torture
Source: Tribunal in Kuala Lumpur “The third day of the Kuala Lumpur war crimes tribunal hearing saw the prosecution present…
