UBC Emergency Preparedness Fair
2023-06-28 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | UBC Tennis Centre, 6160 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
The fair will feature various booths from partners aligned with UBC’s mission to help our community be prepared for emergencies. Attendees can learn about personal preparedness, purchase emergency supplies, and gain valuable knowledge from exhibitors.

28th Annual Yellow Wolf Pow Wow
2023-07-22 | Stelly’s School Gym, 1627 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M1S8, Canada
This is the Sampson family’s 28th annual intertribal powwow. They will have a program schedule of the
various dance categories for sale on site.
Everyone is welcome, no admission charge & it is wheelchair accessible.
Bring your friends and family and get ready to do some intertribal dancing. There will be powwow singing, drumming & dancing, plus you can buy a wide variety of art & crafts.

Sidney Street Market
2023-08-31 17:30 - 2023-09-14 20:30 | Along Beacon Avenue in Sidney, BC, Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada
Mark your calendars for August 31st and September 14th! ?
Join the ShakeOutBC team is returning to Sidney’s iconic Thursday night market on Beacon Avenue. Come stop by our booth at the Sidney Street Market, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Stop by our booth and learn more about earthquake preparedness, connect with the community, and be part of a movement that resonates. See you there!

Safety First Fair - University of Victoria in partnership with the District of Oak Bay
2023-09-14 09:30 - 14:30 | Petch Fountain – area in front of the McPherson Library, 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
From forest fires to hurricanes to floods, emergencies have been in the news a lot lately. And it can feel pretty scary. Thankfully, UVic and our surrounding communities have lots of resources, services and supports to help keep you safe.
Join ShakeOutBC for this Safety First Fair! We’re bringing emergency and safety services to campus so that you can learn everything you need to know about emergency preparedness and safety at UVic. And we promise it’ll be fun and there will be giveaways!
A few of the attractions you’ll encounter at the Safety First Fair:
Quake Cottage
Take a ride in the Quake Cottage and experience what a large earthquake feels like first-hand! Plus learn everything you need to know about earthquake preparedness. Afterall, we are living in an earthquake zone here in Victoria.
Fire safety
Do you know how to keep your dorm room or apartment fire-safe? Do you have an evacuation plan? Learn how you can limit the risk of fire… and check out a fire truck or snap a selfie with firefighters while you’re at it.
Emergency preparedness
If you’re prepared for one emergency, you’re prepared for most of them. Learn what services are available in and around Victoria.
Volunteer opportunities
Learn how you can get give back to the community. Volunteer opportunities are available with local emergency and safety services.

BC MSA and PWABC 5th Joint Annual Conference & Tradeshow
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-27 | Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A7M5, Canada
JAC2023 is the only interdisciplinary conference dedicated to Occupational Health and Safety and Public Works. Our annual conferences have brought together a unique mix of experts and professionals and with over 400 participants from across BC #JAC2023 will continue that tradition.
Networking: Expand and maintain contacts with your peers, clients and vendors with the same business focus and challenges you experience. Participate in one or more of many networking events in a unique and beautiful city.
Education & inspiration: Explore current best practice principles, recent tools, and techniques. Learn about cutting-edge practice. Attend and participate in stimulating and thought-provoking discussions.
Options: Choose from numerous and diverse education sessions, ranging from interdisciplinary approaches to topic-specific workshops.

QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE?
BCMSA and PWABC 2023 Secretariat
c/o Venue West Conference Services
PO Box 98144, Yaletown RPO
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2Z7
P: 604.681.5226 | E: jac2023@venuewest.com

Songhees Nation's South Island Powwow
2023-09-30 | Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, BC, V8T1E8, Canada
September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The annual South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, we will celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency.
First Nations far and wide, have been welcomed to join us on this day to celebrate in our time-honoured powwow.
In 2022, the powwow brought 10,000 together to witness Indigenous resiliency to stand together on Orange Shirt Day.
Questions? Email nationevents@songheesnation.com

Emergency Preparedness Workshop - West Vancouver Memorial Library
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 | West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8, Canada
In advance of the Great British Columbia Shakeout on October 19, join BC Earthquake Alliance Chair Naomi Yamamoto, Great BC Shakeout volunteer Jocelyn Hewson, and a representative from North Shore Emergency Management for a session that will offer tips to help individuals, organizations, and neighbourhoods be more resilient in the event of an earthquake or other emergency.
Offered in partnership with the BC Earthquake Alliance and North Shore Emergency Management.

The Great BC ShakeOut Week
2023-10-14 08:00 - 2023-10-20 17:00 | BC
The Great BC ShakeOut week

October 14th to 20th

More info coming soon

ShakeOutBC - Free Screening of San Andreas Movie
2023-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2J3, Canada
Discover the REAL impacts of earthquakes and have fun getting ready for the annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill hosted by the BC Earthquake Alliance!
Join us for a free screening of the action/thriller movie San Andreas, starring Dwayne Johnson, featuring live scientific commentary from Alison Bird, Seismologist at Natural Resources Canada and Director, BC Earthquake Alliance and Member of ShakeOutBC Planning Committee.
Doors open: 6:30PM
Movie: 7-9PM
During the movie, Alison will provide expert scientific commentary, comparing Hollywood’s inaccurate portrayal of seismic events to realistic scenarios. She’ll also share factual information about earthquake hazards from the recent National Risk Profile. There will be prizes at the end of the movie and valuable information about how you and your household can better prepare for an earthquake!

Ask An Expert
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 | BC
ShakeOutBC is hosting a virtual “Ask an Earthquake Expert” webinar! This session will help individuals, families and organizations learn how to be safe when the earth shakes! Panelists include two (2) earthquake seismologists, emergency preparedness experts and a representative from BC Hydro and Fortis BC.

When: Oct 18, 2023 07:00 PM Vancouver
Topic: Great BC ShakeOut Ask an Expert Webinar
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1GFv890pTo6zvF-aawuvlg

The Great BC ShakeOut
2023-10-19 10:19 - 10:20 | BC
The BC Earthquake Alliance will be hosting the 12th Annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill this year.
Living in an earthquake region means British Columbians need to be prepared and
know how to stay safe during and after an earthquake. Get ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On! and join thousands of people on October 19th, at 10:19AM!
