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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Watch “They Are Sacred” at DOXA
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Film That Celebrates Autism and Indigenous Knowledge \nAutismBC is heading to the DOXA Documentary Film Festival for a world premiere screening of They Are Sacred\, a powerful film by director Kim O’Bomsawin. \nThey Are Sacred offers a unique and deeply meaningful perspective on autism through an Indigenous lens. The film follows young Anders (Sacred Buffalo Child) and his father\, Dr. Grant Bruno (Yellow Horse)\, of the Samson Cree Nation. Dr. Bruno\, a pediatric researcher and professor\, challenges deficit-based views of autism and uplifts Cree traditions that honour neurodiversity as a sacred gift. \nAs Anders participates in ceremony\, receives his Cree name\, and learns to hunt\, They Are Sacred illustrates how cultural knowledge and spiritual connection can support growth\, identity\, and belonging. It also brings attention to the systemic barriers Indigenous families face when accessing autism support that aligns with their values. \nJoin us to watch this powerful story of reclamation\, connection\, and neuro-affirming care. \nWhat:  \n\nWorld Premiere screening of “They Are Sacred”\, with a Q&A Session with Kim O’Bomsawin  \n\nWhen:  \n\nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025\, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM PT \n\nWhere: \n\nSFU — Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema (map link)\n149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible\n\nWho:  \n\nAutistic adults who are AutismBC Individual Members\nFamilies with an active AutismBC Family Membership\nMust reside in the Lower Mainland\n\nNo formal diagnosis or assessment required\n\n\n\nAutismBC Goes Entry Rules & Details:  \n\nRegistration opens May 1\, 2025 at 9:00 AM \nEvent registration is first-come\, first-served \nYou may reserve up to 2 admissions per membership/household \nThis is an all-ages screening \nWe will maintain a waitlist for cancellation opportunities.\nIf you need to cancel your attendance\, please provide us with 48 hours’ notice by emailing us at programs@autismbc.ca or logging in to the portal and updating your event registration. \n\nTentative schedule:  \n\n9:30 AM — Arrival: Get seat assignments\, food and drinks\, find the washrooms\, meet and greet with Anne Honeycutt (Regional Coordinator – Lower Mainland) \n9:50 AM — Be seated \n10:00 AM — Documentary starts\n11:15 AM — Documentary ends\, bathroom and sensory breaks \n11:30 AM — Q&A with director Kim O’Bomsawin \n12:00 PM — Q&A ends\, Goes completes. \n\n*** Experience/Content Warning***   \n\nScreening: 75 minutes \nQ&A: 20 minutes \nYear: 2025 \nRuntime: 76 mins \nLanguage: English\, Cree \nCountry: Canada \nPremiere: World Premiere \nContent Warning: Hunting/slaughter\, animal death\, discussion of ableism. \nDirector: Kim O’Bomsawin \nProducer: Andrée-Anne Frenette \nCast: Grant Bruno\, Anders Bruno \n\nHow to Enter:  \nPlease click the register now button below and log in to your account. \n If you’re having difficulties with your login\, please email us at programs@autismbc.ca  \nRegistration closes Monday\, May 5th\, 2025 at noon or when all spots are taken.  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nYou must be an AutismBC Member to be eligible to attend this event.  \nNot yet a member? Sign-up here: Join now  \n  \nThank you to DOXA for partnering with us to providing complimentary admission to this screening! \n\n\n\n \n\n \nAbout AutismBC Goes:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 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.  \n  \n  \nLet’s Connect: \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community! Not yet an AutismBC Member? Sign up for a membership.\nQuestions? Please contact us.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-watch-they-are-sacred-at-doxa/
LOCATION:Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, 149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Play and Connect at Energyplex (Kelowna)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to return for our third annual private event in partnership with Energyplex Kelowna! Back by popular demand—Play Cards are available again this year.  \nIf you’d like to include a Play Card with your child’s admission\, you can select that option during registration. Please note that passes are limited and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \nLet’s play\, connect\, and continue building an inclusive community together!  \nWhat:  \n\nA FREE event for adult family members\, children aged 1-14\, and caregivers.\n\nAccess to the Kids Zone is included in the registration for this event and sponsored by Energyplex!\n\n\n\nOptional: Pay $10 and get a $20 Play Pass card \n\n40 discounted children’s Play cards are available for purchase—first come\, first served.\n\nPlay Cards can be spent on additional activities at Energyplex\, such as rock wall climbing\, laser tag\, arcade games\, and the Skytrax.\nDiscounted Play Cards will only be available while supplies last\, so we recommend registering early!\nNote: Play Cards can also be purchased directly at Energyplex for the regular price. Learn more: https://www.energyplex.ca/our-rates/\n\n\n\nWhen:  \n\nThursday\, May 8\, 5–7 PM PST \n\nWhere: \n\n130-948 McCurdy Rd.\, Kelowna (Google Maps) \n\nWho:  \n\nThis event is open to AutismBC Interior family members with children aged 1-14. \n\nKnow Before You Go: \n\nPlease read the disclaimer information below before registering for this event.\n\nThis event is designed for children ages 1–14\, in alignment with Energyplex’s age guidelines.\n\n\n\n\nOptional Discounted Play Cards:\n\n\n\nOnly 40 discounted Play Cards are available for purchase—first come\, first served.\nChildren must attend the event to receive the $20 Play Card.\nTo ensure fair access\, AutismBC may limit the number of Play Cards per family if demand is high.\n\n\nEvent refunds:\n\nIf you cannot attend\, please cancel at least 48 hours prior notice to the start of the event so waitlisted members can attend\, and you will receive a full refund for those purchasing child admission + Optional Play Cards.\n\n\n\n\nOutside food and drinks are not permitted\, but the concession stand will be open for refreshments.\nAll guests must remove their shoes and wear socks while inside.\nA parent or caregiver must stay on-site with their child(ren) for the duration of the event—this is not a drop-off program.\nA venue waiver will need to be signed upon arrival.\nLet us know if you have any questions or accessibility needs—we’re here to support you.\n\nRegistration Details:  \n\nRegistration for this event opens on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025\, at 8:00 AM.\nRegistration closes for this event on Monday\, May 5\, 2025\, at noon.\nYou must log in to your AutismBC membership account to register for this event.\nPlease ensure that you register all family members who will be attending the event.\nPurchase of Play Cards is not required but recommended for those who would like to access the additional activities offered by Energyplex.\nIf you’d like to include a $20 (95 credits) Play Card with your child’s admission\, you can select that option during registration.\nIf you have difficulties with logging in or purchasing tickets\, please email us at programs@autismbc.ca\n\nHow to register: \n\n\n\nClick “Register” and fill out the registration form.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Closed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAbout AutismBC Goes:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 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.  \nLet’s Connect: \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community! Not yet an AutismBC Member? Sign up for a membership.\nQuestions? Please contact us.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/goes-energyplex-kelowna/
LOCATION:EnergyPlex\, 130-948 McCurdy Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 2P7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to Max Party at 365 Fundays (Richmond) (Sold Out!)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the third annual AutismBC Goes to Max Party at 365 Fundays in Richmond!  \nThis free community event is for families with children aged 3–12\, including siblings in the same age range. Exclusively for AutismBC members\, Max Party is a group celebration where every child gets to experience a shared birthday\, with a cupcake and a birthday wish for all!  \nThe venue will be open at half capacity to support a sensory-friendly and inclusive experience for everyone.  \nEach year\, the theme changes. This year\, we are celebrating with a Pokémon theme! The party will be filled with fun and excitement\, neurodivergent-friendly dining options\, themed takeaways\, and unforgettable memories.  \nThanks to the generous\, ongoing support of DC Complete Financial\, the experience is valued at $170 per child\, generously donated to our AutismBC members! Their partnership empowers\, supports and connects our community year after year. We are grateful to Max and his family for sharing this celebration with our community again\, and to DC Complete Financial for their continued community support\, making this special day possible. \nEvent Details \nWhat: \n\nAn evening of fun\, community and connection at 365 Fundays\, an indoor jungle-themed play space in Richmond \nThis sensory-considerate event is a space where children can move\, play\, and just be themselves\, and where families can meet and connect with one another \nThe entire facility will be reserved for our members and their families to enjoy a sensory-considerate birthday party experience\n\nA low stimulus room will be available as a calm/chill-out space for those who need a break or quiet time during the event\nOlder siblings (13+) are welcome to attend and are invited to bring their own devices or headphones\n\nBoard games will be available in the dining/cafe area for those who’d like to play\n Please note that this event is designed for children aged 3–12\, and older siblings will not have access to the playground area\nWe kindly encourage families to consider alternative plans for teens if possible\n\n\nFried Asian chicken strips and fries\nCream of corn with minced chicken on rice (gluten free)\nMacaroni and cheese\nTeriyaki tofu on riceNeurodivergent-friendly dinner included:\n\n\n\n\nCupcakes are the Individual Birthday cakes for each attendee! (vegan\, nut and gluten-free)\n\nWhen:  \n\nMay 31\, 5:15-7:30 PM PT\nEvent schedule: \n\n5:15 pm – Arrival and check-in\n5:30 pm – Open play begins\n6:15 pm – Dinner is served \n6:30 pm – Group birthday cupcakes \n6:45 pm – More play time \n7:00 pm – Loot bag distribution\, wrap-up\, and goodbyes\n7:30 pm – Event Ends\n\n\n\nWho:  \n\nExclusively for AutismBC members in the Lower Mainland\n\nNot a member? Register here\n\n\nAutistic and neurodivergent children ages 3-12 and their parents/caregivers/siblings\nA waitlist will be maintained\, and any available spots will be offered in the order in which registrations were received \nAdvance registration is required \n\nWhere:  \n\n365 Fundays\, 3810 Jacombs Rd.\, Unit 120\, Richmond (Google Maps)\nWe recommend taking a digital visual walkthrough of 365 Fundays before you arrive \nThis venue includes vibrant\, multi-level play structures with slides\, tunnels\, and additional sensory-friendly areas such as the themed rooms\n\nKnow Before You Go: \n\nAll children must be accompanied by 1-2 legal guardians\nParticipant registration is based on eligibility criteria and then on a first-come\, first-served basis  \nAll participants must be registered individually as an attendee\, including child\, parent\, and or caregivers \nPlease ensure every child attending is registered before arrival to ensure a fair and inclusive experience for all\, preventing us from going over capacity and having to decline at the door \nParents/caregivers are responsible for their children \nThis is not a drop-off event \nSocks are required for all children and adults \nAdults are not to sit with children on their laps within the playground structure \nNo shoes are allowed in the play area \n\nCancellation policy: \n\n\n\nThis is a high-demand event\, and we often have an extensive waitlist \nTo ensure fair and equitable access for all our members\, we kindly ask that you \n\nProvide at least 48 hours’ notice if you are no longer able to attend \nUpdate your registration directly through our Members Portal\nIf you do not provide notice and do not attend\, you will be placed on the waitlist for the next AutismBC Goes opportunity to ensure fairness for all members. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: AutismBC reserves the right to cancel your registration if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for this event. \n\nThank you for your understanding and for helping us ensure these valued opportunities remain accessible to everyone in our community \n\n\n\nRegistration Requirements: \n\nYou must log in to your AutismBC membership account to register for this event \nAll individuals attending the event must be registered separately\n\nThis includes each child\, parent\, and/or caregiver\n\n\nRegistration will be processed based on eligibility criteria\, followed by first-come\, first-served availability\n\nEach household is permitted to register a maximum of two legal guardians and up to five total individuals\n\n\nThis event is designed for children aged 3–12\n\nLimited space is available for siblings aged 13 and older\nInfants under the age of 1 must also be registered\n\n\nParents/Caregivers are responsible for their own children’s care\nAll individuals must wear socks\nNo shoes are allowed in the play area\nPlease ensure that you register all family members who will be attending the event \n\nIf you have difficulties with logging in or registering\, please email us at programs@autismbc.ca  \n\nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? You can become a member now\n\n  \nThis Event is Now Full!\nDue to the overwhelming demand for this event\, registration and the waitlist are now closed. \n\nOnly individuals who have been contacted directly by our program team will be able to attend. Thank you for your interest and understanding!\n\n  \nThank you to our sponsors at DC Complete Financial for supporting this event. \nGet ready for an evening of fun at Max Party – we can’t wait to celebrate with you!    \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout AutismBC Goes \n\nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.\nBy organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment.\n\n  \nLet’s Connect \n\nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community.\nNot yet an AutismBC member? Sign up for a membership\nQuestions? Please contact us\nWant to support AutismBC in providing future events\, programming and education? Donate here
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/max-party-at-365-fundays/
LOCATION:365 Fundays\, 3810 Jacombs Rd\, Richmond\, BC\, V6V 1Y6\, Canada
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