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Event
First Call Fundraising Gala with Keynote Speaker Michael Redhead Champagne
First Call Fundraising Gala with keynote speaker Michael Redhead Champagne
You are invited to join First Call on the evening of February 28, 2019, and enjoy words from Michael Redhead Champagne, accomplished speaker and an award-winning community organizer, public speaker, and a proud member of Shamattawa First Nation.
Michael grew up in and around the child and family services system, living through the suicides of many people he cared about, gang violence directed at himself and his peers, and the lack of opportunity for youth growing up in similar circumstances. This led to the founding of AYO! (Aboriginal Youth Opportunities) in 2010. This volunteer youth movement that exists to uplift urban Indigenous youth, and provide them a platform to share their gifts with the world.
He has received a multitude of awards for his courageous advocacy and organizing, including the 2017 Govenor Generals Meritoris Service Decoration recipient for Outstanding Indigenous Leadership.
Katie Hyslop, distinguished journalist with the Tyee, will receive the Champion of Child and Youth Rights Award for her extensive work on B.C. education, foster care, Indigenous issues, housing and poverty.
Our annual fundraising galas are an occasion to celebrate our child and youth advocacy as well as to raise much-needed funds to ensure we can continue to put BC's children and youth first.
We hope you will join us for an evening of good food, good company and the inspiration Michael will share from his lived experiences, courageous advocacy, and healing messages.
EVENT DETAILS
What to Expect: Our annual First Call gala features a delicious Indian buffet dinner, a silent auction full of amazing gifts, tickets to arts events, getaways and more, a raffle with exciting prizes, time to mingle with old and new friends and the chance to hear and learn from an accomplished Indigenous leader.
Date/Time: Thursday, February 28, 2018, 5:30 to 9 pm (doors open and appetizers begin at 5:00pm); program begins at 7:15 pm).
Location: Fraserview Hall, 8240 Fraser Street (at Marine Drive), Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories.
Tickets: $80 for individuals ($50 for those on fixed income) or a table of 8 for $615.
Menu: A delicious (mild) Indian buffet with pop and chai is included with your ticket. There will also be a cash/credit card bar with wine and beer. Gluten-free and vegan/dairy-free dinner buffet options are available, however we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination.
Accessibility: The Fraserview banquet hall is fully wheelchair accessible. Please let us know when purchasing your ticket if you will require an accessible seat by answering the questionnaire at checkout. If you have any questions or require further specifications on accessibility, please contact First Call at 604-709-6962.
Parking: There is free - but limited - parking in the lot beside Fraserview Hall as well as street parking. We encourage travelling by transit if possible.
Transit: Fraserview Hall is a quick bus ride from the Marine Drive SkyTrain station (at Cambie) on the Canada Line.
Tax receipts: We can issue tax receipts for donations made at the event (please address cheques to Vancity Community Foundation - First Call). Unfortunately, due to the administrative cost we cannot issue tax receipts for a portion of event tickets.
Sponsorship: If you or your organization is interested in joining with our visionary sponsors to support this event, please contact Emily at 604-709-6962 or emily@firstcallbc.org to see our sponsorship benefits package.
Social Media: Tweet us your gala photos and thoughts to @FirstCallBC!
For more information or to volunteer at the event please call 604-709-6962 or email emily@firstcallbc.org.
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Location Fraserview Hall (View)
8240 Fraser Street
Vancouver, BC V5X 3X6
Canada
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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