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Trans Spaces of Safety & Belonging: Transforming Hearts Collective 3-Session Program hosted by the CUC

BlogNovember 25, 2025

The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) brings us collective programs connecting Unitarians across Canada. This December they are hosting an offering to address an important justice issue for humanity. The current United States government has been targeting multiple marginalized groups, and the rights of transgender people to exist, recieve care, and move through society without fear…

2025 VanU Cherry Blossom Party Haikus

Blog, IPAApril 8, 2025

Thank you to all who attended our lovely 2025 Cherry Blossom Picnic Potluck on Sunday, March 30th. The rain kept us away from eating under the cherry blossoms, but we had a wonderful time watching videos of cherry blossoms in Japan and listening to Hisako and Megumi share their knowledge and stories. We also enjoyed…

2025 Cherry Blossoms Potluck Picnic (OHANAMI)

IPAMar 30, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Date/Time: March 30, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Location: If the weather is good and the cherry blossoms are blooming, we will walk to Tisdall Park (2 blocks from VanU )--- under 3 big, old cherry trees. See map HERE. We will meet in the Fireside Room in Hewett Centre, and celebrate…

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IPA, MeetingsMar 9, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the second Sunday of the month at 12:30pm. Some meetings are virtual and some are in-person, please check the details below for each meeting. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New…

Burma Film Screening

IPA, Social JusticeNov 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The IPA will be screening the film “The Battle for the Gateway to Myanmar," which shows the current situation in Burma/Myanmar, on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Kyi Min Saw will be our guest speaker to answer your questions. She has been working to raise awareness of her war torn…

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IPA, MeetingsOct 13, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the second Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of Climate and Colonialism events held at…

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IPA, MeetingsMar 24, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of Climate and Colonialism events held at…

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IPA, MeetingsFeb 29, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of Climate and Colonialism events held at…

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IPA, MeetingsMay 26, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of Climate and Colonialism events held at…

Lunar New Year Celebration

Children and Families, IPAFeb 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Come enjoy an all-ages evening celebrating Lunar New Year! As 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, the evening's theme will be DRAGONS, either those of the dangerous fire breathing types from Western fairy tales, or the benevolent protectors of Eastern myths. Bring food to share for the potluck dinner and a sense of play and…

Growing Our Connections: A Fun Evening with the IPA

IPANov 24, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The IPA – Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) PLUS Allies is a UCV team that focuses on exploring the challenges and joys of being in the multicultural, diverse city of Vancouver. The IPA invites one and all to our second annual Gathering, an evening of food, fun, brainstorming ideas, and socializing. The theme…

You’re invited to the Vancouver Art Gallery with our IPA Team

Special EventOct 25, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

IPA invites members of the congregation to join us on a visit to Conceptions of White at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This highly thought-provoking show examines the visual legacy of racism and colonialism, illustrating how conceptions of a “White race” emerged in visual representations and have historically distorted perceptions of the inherent worth and dignity of our…

2025 VanU Cherry Blossom Party Haikus

2025 Cherry Blossoms Potluck Picnic (OHANAMI)

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting

Lunar New Year Celebration

Growing Our Connections: A Fun Evening with the IPA

You’re invited to the Vancouver Art Gallery with our IPA Team

Upcoming Events

Potluck Book and Lunch Club

A Monthly Ritual and Movement Group

Elders’ Circle – Fridays

Celebrating Summer – Coffeehouse Pot Luck and Talent Show

Meditation and Chi Gong