2025 bursary recipients
We are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of our bursary programs. This year, we awarded bursaries to 34 youth! Read more about each recipient below. BC Orca Bursary Program Samira – New Westminster Douglas College – Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology, Forensic Psychology Samira will be completing their Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology […]
New Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) program launches today!
The Belonging Network is proud to announce the launch of Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP), a new online education program that replaces the former Adoption Education Program (AEP). The course has been comprehensively updated and enhanced to include Indigenous content and perspectives, along with new materials specifically tailored for kinship caregivers and […]
Introduction to Adoption and Permanency
A new online course for prospective parents exploring adoption and permanency in BC. Introduction to Adoption and Permanency is now open for registration! This free, self-paced course is designed for prospective parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in providing a permanent home for a child or teen, especially those considering adopting from government care. In this […]
2024 bursary recipients
We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of our bursary programs. This year, we awarded bursaries to 29 youth! Read more about each recipient below. BC Orca Bursary Program Recipient A is attending the University of British Columbia Okanagan and studying to complete a Bachelor of Health and Exercise Science. Having always had an interest […]
2024 This is Belonging photo contest winners
Drum roll, please… We are thrilled to announce the winners of our annual This is Belonging photo contest! We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated and to our generous sponsor, Broadway Camera. Scroll down to meet the winners and learn what belonging means to them. We hope these photos and quotes bring you as […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our office is closed in observance. As an organization, the Belonging Network is committed to listening, learning, and participating in truth and reconciliation. We stand witness to the harm inflicted on Indigenous peoples whose children have been taken from them through the residential school system, the […]