Events & Training

Check out our trainings and workshops, and events put on by our community.

GVAT Trainings & Workshops

We offer workshops and provide training in Industrial Areas Foundation organizing and power-building.

Our 10 hour Foundations of Community Organizing training is free for member organizations. Leaders from member organization will also have access to IAF retreats at reduced cost.

Our Indigenous Relationships Learning Circle has developed a short Land Acknowledgement Training, available for all GVAT bodies and member organizations.  Contact janew@gvat.ca for details.

Community Events

We post regional events that inform us of our humanity and remind us of our inter-connectedness, and to celebrate the richness of our diverse community.


Kairos Blanket Exercise

October 20th, 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

GVAT’s Indigenous Relationships Learning Circle draws your attention to this experiential reconciliation learning opportunity being offered by GVAT member organization, Broad View United Church.  Details on page 26 here:  https://broadviewunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Program-Guide-2024-25.pdf

GVAT can cover the fee for GVAT members.  For instructions as to how to register without paying, contact janew@gvat.ca .

Registration here:  https://broadviewunited.org/registration/ 


The Village Workshop

November 16th, 2024, 9am - 4pm

GVAT’s Indigenous Relationships Learning Circle is delighted that GVAT member organization, Broad View United Church, is offering this rare opportunity to participate in a highly recommended experiential reconciliation learning opportunity. Don’t miss it. Details on page 26 here:  https://broadviewunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Program-Guide-2024-25.pdf

GVAT can cover the fee for GVAT members.  For instructions as to how to register without paying, contact janew@gvat.ca .

Registration here:  https://broadviewunited.org/registration/