No matter where she is, Seagirl Abuson always has her heart and mind on her community. In her journey as a refugee, an activist and human rights defender, she strives to make the world better for LGBTQ+ folks like herself. “My goal has always been for my gender to be... read more →
Dec
22
Dec
11
ICA is excited to announce that our Bystander Intervention Training was awarded a $30,000 grant by the City of Victoria’s Participatory Budging Process. We are proud to support the Capital Region to learn practical anti-racism skills. We want to thank the City of Victoria for continuing to give residents a... read more →
Nov
24
The stock market is hot right now which means many people will have significant capital gains this year. If you have appreciated stock, this is the perfect time to turn those gains into powerful donations for ICA. Along with helping newcomers, you’ll have an added bonus of tax savings, too!... read more →
Oct
28
There really is nothing comparable to the sound of a whale exhaling only 5 meters away from you. Perhaps to the whale, it’s any old sigh, but to those of us braving the elements to catch a glimpse, it’s a welcome alarm. As soon as you hear it, your eyes... read more →
Oct
09
We have Exciting News! Help us to secure a grant to fund this vital community project through the City of Victoria's, Participatory Budgeting initiative! https://vimeo.com/470734032 Participatory Budgeting is the City of Victoria’s way of giving residents a chance to choose and vote on which projects and initiatives the city should... read more →
Oct
07
Olivia Yanez Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in Mexico City, but I consider myself a Canadian born in Mexico. I’ve been calling myself a “Canexican” since I landed in Victoria in 2008. What brought you to Canada and why did you choose to settle... read more →
Oct
07
Radio for a Diverse and Growing Community CFUV 101.9FM is a community radio station operating on the campus of the University of Victoria and is the newest member of the CPN. CFUV offers listeners an eclectic blend of on-air programming and podcasts that offer jazz, opera, news, spoken word, women's,... read more →
Oct
01
With so many of us spending time at home, activities like bicycling are even more important to break up the routine and stretch our legs. ICA’s Youth and Family Services Team feel that access to bikes and bike skills are an integral part of their clients’ overall health and wellbeing.... read more →
Sep
21
For the past year, through ICA’s Indigenous Journey project we have been asking deep questions, reflecting on the answer to those questions, and thoughtfully planning a path forward. As an immigrant and refugee serving organization, we understand our responsibility to educate newcomers on the history of Indigenous peoples and the... read more →
Sep
17
“As a second-generation immigrant and former client of ICA, receiving the Diversity Scholarship from the Inter-Cultural Association is a great honour and privilege that I hold very close to my heart.” --- Mina Guan, Diversity Scholarship Award Winner For many years now, ICA has been proud to award Diversity Scholarships to... read more →