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MIDISLAND COMMUNITY
CONNECTION CENTRE
Connect. Support. Empower.

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Exterior of the Risebridge Community center. Building has large sign that says 'RISEBRIDGE'.

We Strive

To minimize the gaps in our social service offerings by holding a safe space for connection, system navigation, and decolonized programming that is trauma-informed and culturally rooted to be responsive to the immediate needs of our community.

OFFERING A LOW -BARRIER SAFE SPACE, EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MID ISLAND AREA. 

Upcoming Events

  • Queer Drop In Space
    Queer Drop In Space
    Multiple Dates
    Queer Drop In Space
    Fri, Oct 06
    Nanaimo
    Oct 06, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Nanaimo, 520 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N7, Canada
    Oct 06, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Nanaimo, 520 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N7, Canada
    All ages, family friendly space for 2SLGBTQIA folx and their families, friends and allies
    RSVP
  • Queer Drop In Space 14+
    Queer Drop In Space 14+
    Multiple Dates
    Queer Drop In Space 14+
    Fri, Oct 06
    Nanaimo
    Oct 06, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Nanaimo, 520 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N7, Canada
    Oct 06, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Nanaimo, 520 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N7, Canada
    Safe space for 2SLGBTQIA folx to find connection, friends and fun All community members and allies welcome
    RSVP
  • Drop In Resource Connection
    Drop In Resource Connection
    Multiple Dates
    Drop In Resource Connection
    Tue, Oct 10
    Nanaimo
    Oct 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Nanaimo, 520 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N7, Canada
    Oct 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Nanaimo, 520 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N7, Canada
    Guests are able to access our washer & dryer. Coffee & snacks are provided. Chat with a community resource worker and connection with other community resource teams. There is a computer and printer available for use.
    Learn more
  • QUEER MARTIAL ARTS
    QUEER MARTIAL ARTS
    Multiple Dates
    QUEER MARTIAL ARTS
    Tue, Oct 10
    Location is TBD
    Oct 10, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Location is TBD
    Oct 10, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Location is TBD
    Free program for Queer and Trans folx 14+ to get in touch with their body and mind
    RSVP

Land Acknowledgement

RISEBRIDGE acknowledges that we are guests on the unceded and ancestral territories of the Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus, Snaw'naw'as, Kwakwaka’wakw and Qualicum first nations, allowing us to connect with communities in BC’s Interior, Lower Mainland, Central & Northern Vancouver Island. We are grateful for their care and wisdom of this land. RISEBRIDGE is committed to working towards reconciliation and the ongoing process of decolonization as we continue our work in the community.

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