Directory of Society and Culture Resources

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This category is for sites about the history and composition of the local people. It is also for sites about local social-service resources and institutions. Examples include sites for clubs, social-service organizations, disability resources, genealogy, history, personal homepages, activism, politics, religion, and various sub-groups of the population.

Subcategories

• Genealogy
• History
• Museums
• Personal Pages
• Politics
• Religion

Resources in This Category

• Better Breathers Club of Victoria

  http://victoria.tc.ca/Health/BetterBreathers/
  Information about people with Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Diseases (COPD) who assist each other through education, mutual encouragement and fellowship.

• Bi Victoria

  http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/bivictoria/
  General information site for bisexuals in Victoria, BC, Canada with peer-run support and social group, news and events.

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria

  http://www.bgcvic.org/
  Dedicated to address the needs of children and youth. Includes details of services, employment and volunteer opportunities, events and publications.

• Canadian Club of Victoria

  http://thecanadianclubofvictoria.com/
  A social club which promotes Canadian unity, identity, heritage, history, and knowledge and understanding of Canadians and others, through a monthly speaker luncheon and special events.

• Community Information Database

  http://society.victoria.tc.ca/
  Searchable listings of societies and organizations in Victoria. Includes history of the project.

• Danish Social Club of Victoria

  http://danishclubvictoria.bc.ca/
  Promotes Danish-Canadian culture and is open to all Canadians. Offers newsletter, membership information, activities, photo gallery and information on Danish heritage.

• Fire Fighters Burn Fund of Victoria

  http://www.firefightersburnfundvictoria.ca/
  Supports the prevention and treatment of burn injuries. Offers profile, information on preventing burns, donation information.

• Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers

  http://victoriacrimestoppers.ca/
  A community, media and police cooperative program, designed to involve the public in the fight against crime. Includes crime of the week, mugshots and FAQ.

• Green, Roedy: Canadian Mind Products

  http://mindprod.com/
  Information about ethics, money, religion, politics, and human, animal, and plant rights.

• James Bay New Horizons Society

  http://www.jamesbaynewhorizons.ca/
  Activity center for the citizens of James Bay and Greater Victoria.

• Learning Disabilities Association

  http://www.ldasvi.bc.ca/
  South Vancouver Island chapter which educates, supports and advocates for children with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder. Features information about courses, workshops and membership.

• Mosaic the City

  http://www.mosaicthecity.com/
  A multi-year series of mosaic art projects aimed at linking communities through participation and creativity.

• Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society - CCGA Unit 33

  http://www.obsr.ca/
  An organization of volunteers providing administrative and fundraising activities in support of Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 33.

• Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria

  http://www.oldcem.bc.ca/
  Unique example of Victorian-era romantic cemeteries in the province of British Columbia.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #91

  http://rcl91.ca/
  Provides information about membership, bylaws, events, and photographs.

• Royal Oak Burial Park

  http://www.robp.ca/
  The largest municipal cemetery in British Columbia.

• The Cridge Centre

  http://cridge.org/
  A Christian society offering aid and service to children, adults and families. Contains news and events, donations, news and events, contact information, photos and employment.

• Victoria Adoptables

  http://www.victoriaadoptables.com/
  Provides a list of adoptable dogs, cats and other animals from local pounds and rescue organizations. Includes events, volunteer opportunities, and photographs.

• Victoria Computer Club

  http://victoriacomputerclub.org/
  Offers courses, newsletter and activities for computer enthusiasts. Includes calendar of events, meeting schedule, location and contacts.

• Victoria Edelweiss Club

  http://www.victoriaedelweiss.ca/
  To preserve the cultural practices of the German speaking immigrants of the Victoria area, and to help integrate them to the Canadian way of life.

• Victoria Foundation

  http://www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca/
  Building endowment funds through gifts from visionary donors, the returns of which are returned via grants to non-profit organizations serving a wide range of community needs. Includes board member information, organisation profile, giving information and grant application information.

• Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society

  http://www.vircs.bc.ca/
  Designed to assist newcomers with every aspect of their adaptation process. Includes staff list as well as information about language, training and settlement services.

• Victoria Lapidary and Mineral Society

  http://vlms.ca/
  Open to anyone with an interest in rocks, minerals or the lapidary arts in general. Includes a meeting schedule, events, dues structure, and a location map.

• Victoria Men's Centre

  http://victoria.tc.ca/Community/MensCentre/
  Meeting place for men providing support, companionship and brotherhood; includes links and information about related organizations.

• Victoria Native Friendship Center

  http://www.vnfc.ca/
  Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Aboriginal people in the Greater Victoria area. Includes a profile, details of programs and services, and contacts.

• Victoria Telecommunity Network

  http://victoria.tc.ca/
  A community-based computer network available at no cost to residents and visitors of the Greater Victoria region.

• Victoria Women's Transition House

  http://www.transitionhouse.net/
  Emergency shelter and counselling for abused women, with or without children. 24-hour crisis line.

• VIPIRG - Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group

  http://www.vipirg.ca/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, and other action in the public interest. Offers publications, campaigns, and a newsletter.

• Volunteer Victoria

  http://www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca/
  Offers programs to help people gain work experience and skills through volunteering. Lists information about services for agencies, and a database of volunteer opportunities.

• Young Parents Support Network

  http://www.ypsn.ca/
  Small, non-profit organization whose mission is to support and empower young parent families. Includes staff directory, list of services and sponsors.

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