Hornby Island Educational Society
Community services & engagement with Literacy, Learning & Wellbeing
Category: LifeLong Learning
Zoom Talk “The Body Politic Sight/Site of Social Agency” with Sara Vipond
On June 6th, join Sara Vipond, artist and educator, for an Art History & Visual Culture lecture.
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On May 13th, Meredith McEvoy will discuss facing challenges differently, understanding the role of counselling, and tools for your own mental health tool kit.
Read MoreZoom Talk: “Journey Into Medieval Japan” with Christina Laffin
On April 18th, Hornby Island School alumnus, Christina Laffin will talk about her book Rewriting Medieval Japanese Women, to share the life of a prolific writer and contentious woman known as Abutsu. Her talk will retrace the steps of a Medieval Japanese Noblewoman.
Read MoreLiteracy Outreach Assistance for Adults
HIES LLL is offering Literacy Outreach support to the community. We are pleased to announce that adult educator, Wendy Burton, will provide free support for any adult looking for support in translating and completing government forms, resumes, applications, etc. Please call to make…
Read MoreZooming in on 2021!
Life Long Learning kicked off the new year with a wonderful first. The virtual garden tour of Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden zoom presentation by Hayne Wai and Bob Wilmott was well attended and received great positive feedback. On the…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
The Hornby Island Education Society is excited to offer once again new learning opportunities for the adult learners. Each session will be 1.5 to 2 hours and will be offered on a Sunday or Tuesday afternoons at Room to Grow….
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