19 07, 2023

Kelowna Morningside Rotary Does it Again!

2024-02-12T12:00:08-08:00

THEY HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!🌟

Kelowna Morningside Rotary Club has once again proven its unwavering commitment to positively impacting our community. For the second year in a row, they deserve our recognition for their incredible support of the Children’s Summer Reading Program.

This amazing initiative aims to provide much-needed assistance to children in grades 1-3 who are struggling with reading. Through this donation, The Kelowna Morningside Rotary Club supports the collaboration of KCR Community Resources, Central Okanagan Family Hub, Project Literacy, Childhood Connections, and the Central Okanagan Food Bank and ensures that these children have access to the resources they need.

Let’s give a round of applause to the Kelowna Morningside Rotary Club and all the incredible individuals involved in this initiative. Together, we can continue to create a brighter future for our young readers!

For more information on the Children’s Summer Reading Program please visit the website projectliteracy.ca/programs/childrens-summer-reading-program

Kelowna Morningside Rotary Does it Again!2024-02-12T12:00:08-08:00
18 07, 2023

Ministry of Citizens’ Services BC Demographic Survey

2024-02-12T12:00:01-08:00

In 2022, the B.C. government introduced the Anti-Racism Data Act (or ARDA) to safely collect race-based data. This data will be used to help identify where people aren’t getting equitable services. To identify where people experience gaps and barriers in accessing public services, BCStats has launched the BC Demographic Survey.

The survey was created through engagement with Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities. It includes questions about race, ethnicity, ancestry, and other areas of identity. The survey is voluntary, but the more people, regardless of background, who complete the survey, the better and more accurate the data to identify, then eliminate, systemic racism in B.C. government services.

To support greater participation, the government offering grants to racialized, LGBTQ2S+, intersectional and faith-based community organizations as well as Indigenous governments. Successful grant recipients can receive up to $2,500 to pay for expenses such as equipment rentals, communications materials and honorariums. Interested community organizations can apply for grants on a rolling basis through early August.

For more information e-mail arda.engagement@gov.bc.ca or see the following resources:

  • Take the BC Demographic Survey and learn more about the Anti-Racism Data Act here: antiracism.gov.bc.ca
  • British Columbians can take the questionnaire and learn about the proposed Anti-Racism Act here: engage.gov.bc.ca/antiracism
  • British Columbians can learn about what to do if they see or are the victim of a hate crime at: www.resiliencebc.ca
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5 01, 2023

Translation & Interpretation Workshop Series

2023-08-28T12:03:24-07:00

KCR and the Refugee Response Team are pleased to announce a series of interpretation and translation workshops. The workshops are free to all participants and will be held virtually over Zoom between mid-January and early February 2023.

Bekircan (John) Tahberer, certified by Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, will facilitate a range of courses for new and experienced translators and interpreters alike. These workshops include information and training on effective communication, best practices for interpreters and translators, official document translation, paths to accreditation, and working with translator agencies.

For more information, email RRT@kcr.ca.

This workshop series is now over. Check out kcr.ca/rrt/volunteer-training to see some of the recordings!

January 17, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Official Document Translations
Guidelines and tips on the translation of various legal documents to be submitted to government agencies, schools and other private entities.

January 20, 2023 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Best Practices for Professional Interpreters
Guidelines and tips on various interpreting settings such as community, medical, court and business interpreting.

January 24, 2023 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Paths to Accreditation and Certification as a Translator and Interpreter in Canada
How to be a member of a professional Society (i.e. STIBC) and the Certification Exam.

January 27, 2023 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Working with Translation Agencies
Guidelines and tips on how to approach translation agencies and how to avoid scam and abuse by imposter agencies.

January 31, 2023 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Writing Business Letters and E-mails-Effective Communication Techniques
Effective communication techniques.

February 3, 2023 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Official Document Translations
Guidelines and tips on the translation of various legal documents to be submitted to government agencies, schools and other private entities.

February 7, 2023 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Best Practices for Professional Interpreters
Guidelines and tips on various interpreting settings such as community, medical, court and business interpreting.

Zoom link

Thank you to RRT funders

Translation & Interpretation Workshop Series2023-08-28T12:03:24-07:00
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