AutismBC Goes: Bead a Bookmark

Make bookmarks using beads and metal to celebrate Neurodiversity Week in Smithers! Like a bookmark in a favourite book, this free AutismBC Goes workshop for 20 participants provides space to pause, reflect, and celebrate your ever-unfolding, one-of-a-kind story.

In Smithers, a few local organizations dedicated to championing accessibility, diversity, and inclusion have organized a series of engaging activities during Neurodiversity Week from March 17th to March 23rd, 2025.

This is AutismBC’s second year partnering with Brainbow Accessories to deliver programming during this week. Founded in 2023, BRAINBOW Accessories is a small family business in Smithers with a simple yet powerful purpose: to infuse conversations about neurodiversity and mental health with colour, light, and levity.

What: 

• This event is in partnership with BRAINBOW, a small business providing neuroaffirming accessories.
• The layout of the EdGE Learning Centre will provide a comfortable and accessible environment for participants.
• Before you start crafting, facilitators will provide quick introductions and go over the basic details of the activity. 
• All participants will have the option to create two (2) bookmarks, one to keep for themselves and one to give as a gift. 
• Sharing your creations with the group at the end of the workshop is optional. 

When: 

• Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM PST
• Registered participants can drop in starting at 11:30 AM.
• We encourage attendees to arrive early enough to allow sufficient time to complete the workshop activities before the session ends at 1:00 PM.

Where: 

• EdGE Learning Centre, Ranger Park Building, 3736 16th Ave., Smithers
• The venue is an in-kind contribution from EdGE Learning Centre, under the Bulkley Valley Collaborative Learning Society.

Who: 

• This event is open to Northern BC AutismBC members of all ages.
• Parent/caregiver support is required for participants under 12.

Registration details: 

**Space is limited to 20 participants and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.**

Registration closes on March 20 at noon.

Our programs are designed to support, empower, and connect the autism community!

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About Neurodiversity Celebration Week:

In 2018, Neurodiversity Celebration Week was launched with a bold mission: to reshape the narrative surrounding neurodiversity and promote the appreciation and celebration of the unique talents found in neurodiverse individuals.

At AutismBC Goes events, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect, have fun, and learn in a supportive environment. 

Questions? Please contact us.