BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WIBCA - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WIBCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wibca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WIBCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240523T005904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T005907Z UID:3984-1716489000-1716496200@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA LEGAL CLINIC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-legal-clinic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240416T231413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T231413Z UID:230060-1714309200-1714320000@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA'S ANNUAL TEA PARTY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibcas-annual-tea-party-2/ LOCATION:Gerry-Robertson Community Center\, 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1R4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wibca-2024-tea-party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240416T231413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T231416Z UID:3955-1714309200-1714320000@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA'S ANNUAL TEA PARTY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibcas-annual-tea-party/ LOCATION:Gerry-Robertson Community Center\, 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1R4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wibca-2024-tea-party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240406T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240406T230000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240213T221144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T200912Z UID:3920-1712424600-1712444400@wibca.org SUMMARY:The Black Carpet Affair DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now! URL:https://wibca.org/event/the-black-carpet-affair/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-13-at-12.16.42-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240406T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240406T230000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240213T221144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T221144Z UID:230058-1712424600-1712444400@wibca.org SUMMARY:The Black Carpet Affair DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now! URL:https://wibca.org/event/the-black-carpet-affair-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-13-at-12.16.42-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240219T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T182104Z UID:3923-1711188000-1711227600@wibca.org SUMMARY:Empowering Black Futures DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 23 for an immersive entrepreneurship series hosted by WIBCA! The day kicks off with empowering workshops tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs and those aiming to enhance their professional prospects. From business ideation to strategic networking\, gain insights and tools to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. \n\n\n\nCap off the day with an exhilarating INNOVATIVETANK pitch competition\, witnessing innovative business ideas pitched to esteemed judges and a captivated audience. Be inspired by creativity\, resilience\, and innovation as we celebrate entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge\, forge connections\, and be part of a community dedicated to entrepreneurial excellence. Mark your calendars for a day of empowerment\, education\, and excitement! \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATIVETANK Pitch Competition URL:https://wibca.org/event/empowering-black-futures/ LOCATION:Gerry-Robertson Community Center\, 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1R4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FINAL_workshopFLYER_new01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240219T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T183737Z UID:230059-1711188000-1711227600@wibca.org SUMMARY:Empowering Black Futures DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 23 for an immersive entrepreneurship series hosted by WIBCA! The day kicks off with empowering workshops tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs and those aiming to enhance their professional prospects. From business ideation to strategic networking\, gain insights and tools to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. \n\n\n\nCap off the day with an exhilarating INNOVATIVETANK pitch competition\, witnessing innovative business ideas pitched to esteemed judges and a captivated audience. Be inspired by creativity\, resilience\, and innovation as we celebrate entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge\, forge connections\, and be part of a community dedicated to entrepreneurial excellence. Mark your calendars for a day of empowerment\, education\, and excitement! \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATIVETANK Pitch Competition URL:https://wibca.org/event/empowering-black-futures-2/ LOCATION:Gerry-Robertson Community Center\, 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1R4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FINAL_workshopFLYER_new01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T085516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T085516Z UID:230056-1710489600-1710608400@wibca.org SUMMARY:BLACK SYMPOSIUM NOIR DESCRIPTION:The black symposium noir is a bilingual community-based and non-university affiliated gathering organized by graduate students and post-graduates with the support of the Uptown Institute and Chalet Kent\, a community-rooted non-profit organization and youth centre in Côte-des-Neiges. The symposium’s focus is to advance the radical traditions and possibilities of Black studies\, études noires and the broader landscape of Black thought. \n\n\n\nFrom March 15 to 16 2024\, the symposium will convene scholars\, artists\, and activists to share their work that explores Blackness and anti-Blackness within the context of Montreal and Quebec. URL:https://wibca.org/event/black-symposium-noir-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/748bc005-ad37-4db9-a45f-3963f1dc3283.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T085516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T085519Z UID:3889-1710489600-1710608400@wibca.org SUMMARY:BLACK SYMPOSIUM NOIR DESCRIPTION:The black symposium noir is a bilingual community-based and non-university affiliated gathering organized by graduate students and post-graduates with the support of the Uptown Institute and Chalet Kent\, a community-rooted non-profit organization and youth centre in Côte-des-Neiges. The symposium’s focus is to advance the radical traditions and possibilities of Black studies\, études noires and the broader landscape of Black thought. \n\n\n\nFrom March 15 to 16 2024\, the symposium will convene scholars\, artists\, and activists to share their work that explores Blackness and anti-Blackness within the context of Montreal and Quebec. URL:https://wibca.org/event/black-symposium-noir/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/748bc005-ad37-4db9-a45f-3963f1dc3283.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240303T111500 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T085707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T085707Z UID:230057-1709460000-1709464500@wibca.org SUMMARY:Black History Month Service of Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:During this BHM\, we come together in a service of thanksgiving to honor the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history. We recognize their profound impact on our collective journey. May this service be a poignant reminder of the strength derived from diversity and a celebration of music and the arts. URL:https://wibca.org/event/black-history-month-service-of-thanksgiving-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7467686d-2d2c-8cf2-e8d2-dee1a7de6c85.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240303T111500 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T085707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T210428Z UID:3892-1709460000-1709464500@wibca.org SUMMARY:Black History Month Service of Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:During this BHM\, we come together in a service of thanksgiving to honor the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history. We recognize their profound impact on our collective journey. May this service be a poignant reminder of the strength derived from diversity and a celebration of music and the arts. URL:https://wibca.org/event/black-history-month-service-of-thanksgiving/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7467686d-2d2c-8cf2-e8d2-dee1a7de6c85.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T085241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T085241Z UID:230055-1708794000-1708867800@wibca.org SUMMARY:Youth Against Violence Basketball Tournament DESCRIPTION:The “Together Against Violence” basketball tournament is set to take place on February 24 and 25. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Center for Research-Action on Race Relations in collaboration with the Jamaica Association of Montreal\, the Trevor Williams Kids Foundation\, the West Island Black Community Association\, and the Montreal Mynix Athletic Club\, funded by the city of Montreal under the Prevention Montreal program. \n\n\n\nA central element of their joint youth violence prevention initiative\, the tournament employs basketball to guide youth away from violence and crime URL:https://wibca.org/event/youth-against-violence-basketball-tournament-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/348f17ff-becd-19a7-7a55-f9f3b8a1e3e7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T085241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T085322Z UID:3885-1708794000-1708867800@wibca.org SUMMARY:Youth Against Violence Basketball Tournament DESCRIPTION:The “Together Against Violence” basketball tournament is set to take place on February 24 and 25. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Center for Research-Action on Race Relations in collaboration with the Jamaica Association of Montreal\, the Trevor Williams Kids Foundation\, the West Island Black Community Association\, and the Montreal Mynix Athletic Club\, funded by the city of Montreal under the Prevention Montreal program. \n\n\n\nA central element of their joint youth violence prevention initiative\, the tournament employs basketball to guide youth away from violence and crime URL:https://wibca.org/event/youth-against-violence-basketball-tournament/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/348f17ff-becd-19a7-7a55-f9f3b8a1e3e7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T050712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T050712Z UID:230054-1707937200-1707948000@wibca.org SUMMARY:Lovers and Friends: Heart & Soul DESCRIPTION:In this 2nd edition of Lovers & Friends\, we welcome back a mesmerizing flow of musical excellence\, showcasing SHAHARAH and her live band. The critically acclaimed singer and R&B Royalty will serenade you down memory lane. \n\n\n\nWe are adding a new twist for your musical enjoyment. The violin-playing icon KAYIRI will open the festivities and sweep you off your feet with her distinctive string fare. \n\n\n\nACT TODAY & CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION. We have a very limited number of seats. URL:https://wibca.org/event/lovers-and-friends-heart-soul-2/ LOCATION:1335 Lakeshore Drive\, Dorval\, Quebec\, ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shaharah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240210T050712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T051313Z UID:3716-1707937200-1707948000@wibca.org SUMMARY:Lovers and Friends: Heart & Soul DESCRIPTION:In this 2nd edition of Lovers & Friends\, we welcome back a mesmerizing flow of musical excellence\, showcasing SHAHARAH and her live band. The critically acclaimed singer and R&B Royalty will serenade you down memory lane. \n\n\n\nWe are adding a new twist for your musical enjoyment. The violin-playing icon KAYIRI will open the festivities and sweep you off your feet with her distinctive string fare. \n\n\n\nACT TODAY & CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION. We have a very limited number of seats. URL:https://wibca.org/event/lovers-and-friends-heart-soul/ LOCATION:1335 Lakeshore Drive\, Dorval\, Quebec\, ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shaharah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240208T140338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T140457Z UID:3552-1707588000-1707598800@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA presents HERstory: An Evening of Trailblazing Women DESCRIPTION:The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) is delighted to extend a special invitation for our first event to celebrate Black History Month. Please join us for an inspiring evening themed “HERstory.” URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-presents-herstory-an-evening-of-trailblazing-women/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HERstory.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240208T140338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T140338Z UID:230053-1707588000-1707598800@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA presents HERstory: An Evening of Trailblazing Women DESCRIPTION:The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) is delighted to extend a special invitation for our first event to celebrate Black History Month. Please join us for an inspiring evening themed “HERstory.” URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-presents-herstory-an-evening-of-trailblazing-women-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HERstory.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240115T214428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T214542Z UID:3545-1705948200-1705955400@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA Voices DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-voices-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Open-Audition-Round-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20240115T214428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T214428Z UID:230052-1705948200-1705955400@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA Voices DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-voices-2-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Open-Audition-Round-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20231123T134519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T134519Z UID:230050-1702731600-1702746000@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA Christmas Pot Luck Party DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the magic of Christmas with us at our Christmas Potluck Party.   \n\n\n\nWith or without a dish\, all are welcomed! URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-christmas-pot-luck-party-2/ LOCATION:Gerry-Robertson Community Center\, 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1R4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WhatsApp-Image-2023-11-18-at-8.26.49-AM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20231123T134519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T134803Z UID:3481-1702731600-1702746000@wibca.org SUMMARY:WIBCA Christmas Pot Luck Party DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the magic of Christmas with us at our Christmas Potluck Party.   \n\n\n\nWith or without a dish\, all are welcomed! URL:https://wibca.org/event/wibca-christmas-pot-luck-party/ LOCATION:Gerry-Robertson Community Center\, 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest\, Pierrefonds\, Quebec\, H8Y 1R4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WhatsApp-Image-2023-11-18-at-8.26.49-AM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20231123T135058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T135058Z UID:230051-1702494000-1702499400@wibca.org SUMMARY:2023 General Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/2023-general-meeting-2/ LOCATION:On Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Town-Hall-Meeting-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171348 CREATED:20231123T135058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T201613Z UID:3485-1702494000-1702499400@wibca.org SUMMARY:2023 General Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wibca.org/event/2023-general-meeting/ LOCATION:On Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wibca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Town-Hall-Meeting-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR