• A family with a 10-month-old and a three-year-old in group care could save as much as $11,940 more per year.
• A family with a two-year-old and a four-year-old receiving family care would see up to $10,080 more in savings each year.
• Source: gov.bc.ca

At the upcoming 2022 Chamber Auction, we are proud to feature donations that highlight Indigenous art, culture, education and business, including:
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• Enjoy a Signs of the Lekwungen Walking tour for six guests — with lunch included! Through storytelling and sightseeing, you will enrich your understanding of the culture and traditions of the Lekwungen people – kindly donated by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority in partnership with Songhees Nation

• This Indigenous Canadian Flag, created by Kwakwaka’wakw Artist Curtis Wilson, features traditional designs of salmon and the head of a killer whale. The flag was created with the vision of all Canadians coming together in the future — kindly donated by The Flag Shop.

• Reach new heights at the Malahat Skywalk! Enjoy a Family Day ticket for 2 Adults and 2 Kids.

• Win a certificate to attend Cultural Perspectives Training at the Indigenous Perspectives Society. IPS offers Cultural Perspectives Training to help governments, organizations, businesses and individuals deepen their understanding, increase cultural competence and develop actionable ideas to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

2022 Auction
Take a sneak peek at some of the incredible items available at the 2022 Chamber Auction, which runs Nov. 6 – 13.

Interested in having your products or services showcased at our auction?

Email specialevents@victoriachamber.ca or fill out our 2022 Auction Donation Form.
As an event sponsor, Maximum Express, Courier, Freight and Logistics is offering donors complimentary delivery of their auction item to The Chamber Office.

Any questions? Please call (250) 383-7191 or email specialevents@victoriachamber.ca

“On behalf of our Chamber members, Board of Directors and Staff we offer sincere condolences to all who are feeling grief and sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said in a statement last week. “These historic events bring us together in conversations about the impact the Royal Family and Her Majesty have had on our world and our lives. Her years of service are an inspiration to all who offer their lives to service of others.”

Yesterday, the federal government announced it would mark the Queen’s death with a national day of mourning on Sept. 19. BC Premier John Horgan followed suit a few hours later noting that the province has “advised provincial public-sector employers to honour this day in recognition of the obligations around federal holidays in the vast majority of provincial collective agreements.”

The unplanned closure of schools and public offices will have an impact on many businesses. Staffing could be challenging as parents scramble to arrange child care. People who had appointments booked will also face disruption as they need to reschedule for a later date.

In Greater Victoria, the province is planning to host a procession on Sept. 19, starting at 10:15 am, and travelling from the BC Legislature to Christ Church Cathedral.

The Games kicked off on Sept. 13 and run until Sept. 17. The annual competition features 22 sports and activities at facilities in the City of Victoria, District of Saanich, City of Langford, District of Oak Bay and Township of Esquimalt.

Age categories range up to 100+ for some Track and Field events. Athletes come from 12 Zones across the province, and a special party is planned for tomorrow. The Thursday Night on the Town festival will feature music, First Nations cultural performances and activities from 5 to 8 pm on Government Street between Humboldt and View streets.

The 55+ BC Games are the largest annual multi-sport event in the province, and the first to be held in Greater Victoria since the North American Indigenous Games in 1997.