5th Anniversary of the Heat Dome – Fan Making Workshop for Commemoration Event
Tuesday, June 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
This month is the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2021 Heat Dome. Here in Victoria there will be a Commemoration event on Sunday, June 28th beginning at 2 p.m. at the breakwater at Ogden Point. This event is also the launch for Vancouver Island members of the newly forming BC Heat Collaborative. In preparation, we’ll be making paper fans at a workshop on Tuesday June 23rd. Please stop by and lend a hand! Drop in as you can and do what you can. No previous skill or experience necessary and all materials will be provided.
Workshop Details
Where: Yates Street Garden on Yates Street between Vancouver and Cook. North side of the street.
When: Tuesday June 23rd, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Why: to commemorate the Heat Dome casualties and act to prevent more casualties, especially amongst vulnerable populations, outdoor workers, and the unhoused.
Who: This event is a partnership amongst “Victoria” Coolkit downtown cohort, Seniors for Climate Victoria (that’s us!), and the BC Heat Collaborative.
More information about the BC Heat Collaborative will be available at the workshop, including sign-up information if you’d like to become a member.
If you know you can attend the workshop, please drop an RSVP to me at VictoriaCoolkit@proton.me – it will help us with planning!