Island Parent February/March 2021
Victoria and Vancouver Island's Parenting Resource for 33 Years • Special Needs Issue • 20 Things Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear • From Stylist to Fashion Police: What to do when kids decide what to wear • Kid-friendly Favourites in Tofino
Victoria and Vancouver Island's Parenting Resource for 33 Years • Special Needs Issue • 20 Things Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear • From Stylist to Fashion Police: What to do when kids decide what to wear • Kid-friendly Favourites in Tofino
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I Read Canadian<br />
I Read Canadian Day, on <strong>February</strong> 17, is a national celebration of Canadian<br />
books for young people. The goal of I Read Canadian Day is for<br />
children nationwide to read a Canadian book for 15 minutes on <strong>February</strong><br />
17. On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 13, events will be held at bookstores all across<br />
Canada with creators taking part in readings and signings. The social<br />
media campaign, #IReadCanadian, is on I Read Canadian’s Twitter and<br />
Instagram accounts. Register your class, library or home to participate<br />
today at the official website. Key activities will take place <strong>February</strong> 13<br />
to <strong>February</strong> 21, with <strong>February</strong> 17 as the official I Read Canadian Day. On<br />
that day at 9am, a series of videos called I Write Canadian will premiere<br />
on the CCBC’s YouTube channel, Bibliovideo. Presentations from an<br />
amazing roster of authors and illustrators will be featured to celebrate<br />
I Read Canadian. Visit ireadcanadian.com.<br />
Have a Heart Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 14 is Have a Heart Day, a child<br />
and youth-led reconciliation event that<br />
brings together caring Canadians to help<br />
ensure First Nations children have the<br />
opportunity to grow up safely at home,<br />
get a good education, be healthy, and<br />
be proud of who they are. Even if we<br />
can’t gather as we usually do, we can<br />
still celebrate the spirit of Have a Heart<br />
Day and stand up for love and fairness.<br />
Here are some ideas from First Nations<br />
Child and Family Caring Society<br />
(FNCFCS), fncaringsociety.com/havea-heart,<br />
are some ideas:<br />
Spread the word and post photos of<br />
your Have a Heart Day letter, cookies, or<br />
however you choose to celebrate on social<br />
media. Use the hashtag #HaveaHeartDay<br />
and/or #JourneeAyezUnCoeur.<br />
Complete a Snow Bears Activity or<br />
make some Have a heart Day cookies with<br />
your class, group, or family. Find Spirit<br />
Bear’s Bearcipe cards in the resources on<br />
the FNCFCS website.<br />
Host an online Valentine’s Day party<br />
to raise awareness in your school or<br />
community.<br />
Reconciliation is all of us. Read this<br />
information sheet for ways you can<br />
help make a difference. For more ideas,<br />
recipes, posters and activities, visit<br />
fncaringsociety.com/have-a-heart.<br />
Campbell River<br />
Photo Collection<br />
Itching to get your camera out? Then this collection<br />
is for you. See some of the most photogenic locations<br />
and experiences across Campbell River for you<br />
to explore and document. This curated collection will<br />
leave you with a camera full of precious memories<br />
from scenic lookouts to public art to beautifullyplated<br />
food. Rediscover the Campbell River we love<br />
and how to do it safely. Explore with confidence<br />
and claim your rewards. Download the app at<br />
crivercollection.com/#.<br />
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