 Saanich
Recreation Services Department supports the right of all Saanich
residents to be included, with equal opportunity and participation,
in all departmental programs and services. In addition, the
Department acknowledges cultural diversity and ethno-cultural
community groups as sources of strength and enrichment. It
is committed to responding to the changing demographics of
our community and to strengthening neighbourhoods by:
- Fostering increased understanding of diverse cultures
- Working with and through Saanich's ethno-cultural groups
- Forging partnerships to provide the best lifestyle
programs and services possible.
Multilingual Recreation
Guide
We are delighted to bring you a simplified guide to our
programs and services in Korean, Japanese, Punjabi, Hindi,
Spanish, Chinese, French and English. Look for it
at your nearest Saanich Recreation Centre.
PROGRAMS
"Speak Well" English Conversation Program
Practise your English through small and informal group discussions with Canadian volunteers. Learn important English skills such as pronunciation, grammar and new vocabulary. This FREE program is ideal for young or mature adults who are immigrants, refugees or international students.
Every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm at the Gordon Head Lawn Bowls Club.
For further information, call 250-475-5407 or email gaileen.flaman@saanich.ca
We offer a variety of music, art, dance, language, craft and cooking courses and camps which focus on other cultures. These kinds of programs, some for children and some for adults, will help develop imagination, social skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills as they relate to discovering other cultures. These programs are held at our 4 recreation centres and our off-site locations. Check our Active Living Guides and Find a Program tab in the Register Now link to find out more about these programs.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PARTNERS AND TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE
Inter-Cultural Association:
250-388-4728
Website: www.icavictoria.org
email: admin@icavictoria.org
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society:
250-361-1914
Website: www.vircs.bc.ca
email: info@vircs.bc.ca
Group Tours
If your group would like a personal guided tour of our centres and facilities, please contact Gaileen Flaman at 250-475-5407.
Volunteer in your Community
As a newcomer to Victoria, you may be interested in volunteering with us as a way of getting to know your community and the people who live in it.
Check out
“Volunteer with Us” to find out more or call Laesha Berry at 250-475-5502.
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