Hastings Community Centre and Templeton Park Pool

10/08/2026

Hastings Community Centre will be open 10 AM - 2 PM on Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 12.
Templeton Park Pool will be open 6:30 AM - 2 PM.

10/08/2026

Did you miss last night’s FREE emergency preparedness info session?

Don’t worry, we have another session next week.

Join us online to learn about the steps you can take to help you become more prepared for emergencies:

📅Oct. 14, 11 am - noon
Sign up now through the Vancouver Public Library: https://bit.ly/450q8TC

Can't make it? Watch our 20-minute video to learn about the 5 steps of emergency preparedness: https://bit.ly/450q8TC

10/07/2026

Halloween costume exchange in the Parent and Tot Gym!
Thurs Oct 15, Tues Oct 20, and Thurs Oct 22, 10:30-12:30

Contact Mary for information: [email protected]

10/03/2026

Due to advance polling the Parent and Tot Gym will be closed October 3, 10, and 17. The Family Drop In will now be open on those dates from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

10/01/2026

It's not too late to sign up for Sportball! Set 2 for all ages starts in November.

Ages 2-3: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/sportball-parent-and-tot-multisport-indoor---set-two/629115?locale=en-US&_gl=1*3p0itd*_gcl_au*MTk5OTczNTIyNC4xNzkwNzA3MTEx

Ages 3.5-5: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/sportball-multisport-indoor---set-two/629119?locale=en-US&_gl=1*3p0itd*_gcl_au*MTk5OTczNTIyNC4xNzkwNzA3MTEx

Ages 4-6:
https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/sportball-indoor-multisport---set-two/629096?locale=en-US&_gl=1*3p0itd*_gcl_au*MTk5OTczNTIyNC4xNzkwNzA3MTEx

Ages 6-9: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/sportball-indoor-multisport---set-two/629098?locale=en-US&_gl=1*7i31pp*_gcl_au*MTk5OTczNTIyNC4xNzkwNzA3MTEx

09/30/2026

We will be open on Wednesday, September 30th from 10-2.

09/29/2026

HCC staff wearing our orange shirts to honour residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home.

09/29/2026

Empower your child with essential life skills with the Stay Safe! course for youth ages 9 to 13. This course provides children with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe when they are away from their parents or guardians, both at home and in their communities.

Sat, Nov 28 at 9:30 - register here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/630783?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/29/2026

We will be open on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from 10 am - 2 pm. Please take some time on this day to learn the history of the land and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

How to Be an Active Non-Indigenous Ally: Practical Steps for Truth and Reconciliation 🌲

Allyship is not a label we claim; it is an ongoing practice of learning, listening, and taking meaningful action. To support Truth and Reconciliation, non-Indigenous allies must actively work to dismantle systemic barriers and foster cultural safety in their personal and professional lives.

If you are looking to move from awareness to action, here are practical steps you can take to practice active allyship:

1. Do the Groundwork: Educate Yourself First.
Read the Calls to Action: Familiarize yourself with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action. Identify how they apply to your specific field, workplace, or community.
Learn the Local History: Research the treaties, traditional territories, and languages of the land where you live and work.
Listen Without Interrupting: Seek out books, podcasts, and articles by Indigenous authors, historians, and Elders. Focus on listening to understand, rather than responding.
2. Challenge Bias and Speak Up
Address Harmful Stereotypes: Gently but firmly challenge myths, racist remarks, or systemic biases when you encounter them in social, familial, or professional settings.
De-center Yourself: Use your platform to amplify Indigenous voices, rather than speaking on their behalf.
3. Support Indigenous Sovereignty and Economy
Buy Indigenous: Make a conscious effort to support Indigenous-owned businesses, artists, and community-led initiatives.
Support Grassroots Organizations: Donate to or volunteer with organizations that support Indigenous youth, language revitalization, and land-based healing.
4. Reflect and Adapt Your Practice
Examine Your Workplace: Ask how your organization can integrate cultural protocols, provide trauma-informed spaces, and recruit and retain Indigenous staff equitably.
Embrace the Discomfort: Acknowledging difficult truths can be uncomfortable. Accept this discomfort as a necessary part of growth and healing.

Reconciliation is a shared responsibility. By taking consistent, respectful action, we can build a foundation of mutual respect and genuine partnership.