Events

If you would like to host a meeting with the seniors, advocate email osa.comms@gov.bc.ca or call 236-478-3582.

Every year, starting on the first Sunday of the month, we celebrate older adults and their many contributions during Seniors Week. This year B.C. Seniors’ Week runs June 6-12, 2021.

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. As Canada’s aging population continues to increase, so does the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This month is a great time to think about how we want the future to look for people affected by dementia. Learn more

This is an occasion where all Canadians can join in celebrating older adults across Canada – whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour, or a friend. The Government of Canada is proud to acknowledge the life-long contributions our nation’s seniors have made and continue to make to their families, communities and society. Our government is … Read More

Simon Fraser University presents an honest discussion with a group of speakers, include the Seniors Advocate, health care providers, care home administrators and safety association representatives. OVERVIEW The COVID-19 pandemic has been a powerful—and painful—wake-up call to the systemic gaps in our long-term care sector, with 82 per cent of pandemic-related deaths in Canada happening … Read More

Join the United Way of Greater Victoria on June 4th at 1:00 p.m. for the second Virtual Local Love Cafe with special guest Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate. Moderated by CBC on the Island’s Gregor Craigie, and hosted by United Way CEO Mark Breslauer. We’re talking combating senior isolation through COVID-19 and beyond. Register for … Read More

You’re invited to meet the Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie for a town hall presentation followed by a questions and answer period in Williams Lake, B.C. The Advocate wants to know what is working and not working for seniors in this community. EVENT DETAILS March 11 from 1:00–2:30 P.M. Town hall hosted by the Seniors Activity … Read More

The town hall, with the theme, “Crisis in Long-Term Care,” is hosted by Seniors in Care Crisis. Guest speakers include B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, Chair VI Association of Family Councils Kim Slater, and HEU’s Mike Old Anyone concerned about the quality of long-term care for seniors may attend the event.   EVENT DETAILS February … Read More

The town hall, with the theme “B.C. Can Do Better: Residential Care In Our Province,” is hosted by Comox Valley Elders Taking Action & Seniors Voices Comox Valley. Guest speakers include B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, and HEU Secretary-Business Manager Jennifer Whiteside. Anyone concerned about the quality of long-term care for seniors may attend the … Read More

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on October 1 to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives. The International Day of Older Persons is a special day for senior citizens worldwide.