CMHA’s Connections clubhouse needs your help

Canadian Mental Health Association has founded the Connections Clubhouse to help people mentally so that people can live more confidently. In August of 2018, after over 35 years of quiet service, This clubhouse burned down. Now, CMHA is rebuilding this clubhouse and needs your help.

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If you want to help to rebuild this clubhouse, you can provide a cash donation through their website, by cheque or cash. CMHA will provide a tax-deductible receipt for any donation over $20.Also, if you purchase a tile for $20 and CMHA will place your name or the name of a loved one in the CMHA mural that will welcome people to the new Clubhouse and again tax-deductible receipt provided. Moreover, You can provide products that can help to rebuild this clubhouse.

For more information contact clubhouse on 250-563-3147 or Visit https://northernbc.cmha.ca/connections-clubhouse/

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Moose Hide Campaign - TODAY - Feb 11th

JOIN the MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN TODAY, the 11th of February 2021, to take part in National Online Moose Hide Campaign Day
and together, in solidarity, we can show our commitment to ending violence against women and children.

For more information click:  MHC 2021


On Moose Hide Campaign day, expect…

  • Ceremony

  • Words from the co-founders

  • Keynote speakers, including Swil Kanim, Michèle Audette and Tia Wood

  • Hearing from Elders

  • Workshops (click here for more information on the workshops)

  • The opportunity to take part in the one-day fast

Watch the Livestream: 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this will be a fully virtual event, combining the national and provincial gatherings into one bigger event. The hope is to recreate a similar memorable shared experience, one where even more of people from across the country will be able to take part.

COLDSNAP 2021- Feb 1

Just because the weekend will be over, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The Monday blues won’t get you down this time with Rock N Roll right around the corner! Rachelle Van Zanten is back with Elijah Quinn!

At 12:00 pm on Monday, February 1, Van Zanten will also be doing an Intro to Slide Workshop! Even better, the workshop is FREE thanks to the sponsors and funders! Advance registration is required in order for participants to receive the Zoom link to the workshop. Links will be sent out two days prior to the workshop. This is your chance to learn how to tune a guitar and learn some other guitar skills!

Here is the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3gKMERQAb1JNQY3vO2673l6hTZre1TbL1B0nCmz85H5OBWw/viewform

Here is another sneak peek of what you can be hearing from Rachelle Monday night at 7:30! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/rachelle-van-zanten/

Equipped with a powerful voice and a huge selection of instruments, Elijah Quinn is a genuine musical force and a joy to listen to. He has been in a band for seven years and has had lots of life experience that shows in the lyrics of his songs. Make sure to tune in at 7:30 pm so you don’t miss his songs! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/23/elijah-quinn/

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More to come this week! Lots of great entertainment until Saturday, February 6! https://coldsnapfestival.com/coldsnap-2021-schedule/

COLDSNAP 2021- Jan 31

Looking for something to do with the kids this Sunday afternoon? Coldsnap presents an afternoon show with Rachelle Van Zanten you won’t want to miss! Not only is it great music for the kids but the adults will enjoy it just as much!

Sunday, January 31 at 1:00 pm tune in for blues-rock music. Rachelle Van Zanten is loved for her straight from the heart, gutsy, and intimate songs that can give voice to thunder and fire the hearts of all who join her in her passionate callings. https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/rachelle-van-zanten/

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Later Sunday night there will be two more amazing performers! A great duo, Pharis & Jason Romero, and the excellent Marin Patenaude will be on at 7:30 pm.

Pharis and Jason Romero met in 2007 and have been creating amazing country and folk music ever since. They have released six records, toured all over, and enjoyed two Juno awards, multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, and performances on A Prairie Home Companion and CBC’s The Vinyl Cafe. Watch this show and you’ll be downloading all the music from them you can! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/pharis-and-jason-romero/

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Marin Patenaude does it all! Not only is she a fantastic folk (and jazz) singer, instrumental in bringing the Arts on the Fly Festival to life, but growing up she did some landscaping, trained horses, went travelling, and so much more! All these experiences have made for some really beautiful songs you will want to listen to around 7:30 pm! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/marin-patenaude/

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