Britannia Community Services Centre

Two WCT and BEST gatherings are coming up this July, with space to create, learn, and connect through culture, art, and stories.

July 20: Métis Dot Art with Kelly Poitras
Join Knowledge Keeper Kelly Poitras for a hands-on Métis dot art workshop. Participants will create pointillism paintings on leather keychains while learning about Métis-inspired art.

📅 Sunday, July 20
⏰ 1:00–4:00pm
📍 šxʷqʷeləwən ct Centre
Drop-in fee: Adults $10 / Children $5

July 21: Medicine Pouches with Ruby Harry
Join Ruby Harry, a proud Tsilhqot’in Nation member, to create medicine pouches and learn about cultural teachings in a welcoming community space.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
⏰ 4:00–7:00pm
📍 šxʷqʷeləwən ct Carving Centre
Free activity, registration required.

Register for July 21 in person at the Info Centre, by phone at 604-718-5800, or email [email protected]

Our Reconciliation in Action (RIA) Circle is taking a summer break.

The July and August gatherings are cancelled, and we look forward to coming back together in September.

Thank you to everyone who has joined these conversations with care, openness, and respect. This circle is about listening, learning, and making space for Indigenous voices to lead.

We’ll see you in September 😁😁

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIGENOUS VENDORS TO PARTICIPATE!

Summer is here and our Weaving Community Together Programs are hosting a monthly market in the Napier Greenway (that's the small plaza just off Commercial Drive & Napier).

Dates for the market is July 24 & Aug 21st from 10am to 6pm. Please email Suzette Amaya to register and for more details at [email protected] .

Join Ruby Harry for a hands-on dream catcher making workshop rooted in culture, art, and stories. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE FOR EVERYONE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Come create, connect with others, and learn from Ruby’s teachings and mentorship.

📅 Thursday, July 16
⏰ 4:00–7:00pm
📍 šxʷqʷeləwən ct Carving Centre

Register in person at the Info Centre, by phone at 604-718-5800, or email [email protected].

Looking for something creative to do this summer?

We’re inviting youth ages 14–19 and members of Quirk-e to join us for 4 free intergenerational art workshops where participants will help create a mural celebrating stories, creativity, community, and connection.

Two artists will guide the sessions: Teresa Larrea and Carolina Aguirre with assistance from Ari de la Mora. No experience needed, just come ready to share, create, and be part of something meaningful.

📅 July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30pm
📍 Britannia Community Centre, Conference Room
Cost: Free

Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up. Or sign up through the link below.
https://bit.ly/44hfZR0

Buscamos jóvenes de 14 a 19 años y participantes de Quirk-e para unirse a 4 talleres de arte gratuitos. Juntos crearemos un mural que celebra nuestras historias, creatividad, comunidad y conexión.

No necesitas experiencia. Solo ven con ganas de crear, compartir y participar.

Escanea el código QR en el cartel para inscribirte o regístrate a través del enlace a continuación. https://bit.ly/4wzeDNy

Spend the afternoon with and create your own wellness spray using various medicines and fragrances.

This WCT Family Afternoon is a chance to learn, create, and gather in a welcoming space.

📅 July 13 at 1:00–4:00pm
📍 šxʷqʷeləwən ct Centre
Cost: Adults $10 / Children $5

Register in person at the Info Centre or Pool, or by phone at 604-718-5800 (1).

So amazing!

Hot day? Our pool is ready for you. 💦

Come swim, move, relax, and make the most of summer at Britannia Pool. Check our pool schedule on our website before your visit so you can plan your swim.

It’s also a great time to grab a pass from any Vancouver Park Board community centre! The Splash Sale is on now until July 12. Buy a 10-visit pass and get 2 bonus visits free for swimming, skating, and fitness.

Bonus visits are automatically added to your OneCard after checkout.

Visit our website for pool schedules and Splash Sale details.

Learning together is part of reconciliation.

Our Vietnamese Seniors Program recently hosted an UNDRIP 101 Event for Newcomers, a community learning session with staff from the City of Vancouver’s Indigenous Relations team.

Together, participants learned about local Indigenous Peoples in Vancouver and the region, what reconciliation means, why the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples matters, and how we can continue contributing to reconciliation in our everyday lives.

We are grateful to the City of Vancouver - Local Government and M.O.S.A.I.C. for helping bring this session to community, and to our Vietnamese seniors for showing up with openness, care, and a willingness to keep learning.

These conversations matter. They help build understanding, connection, and stronger relationships across communities.