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SUMMARY:Concussion Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society and PacificSport VI would like to invite you to attend this informative workshop. This workshop is for people working with youth who want a better understanding of Return to School/ Return to Play standards after concussion including the most recent concussion protocols. Basic information on concussions such as causes and symptoms with also be covered. This workshop would be great for parents\, teachers\, park and recreation leaders and coaches of all levels. \nWhen: 7pm-8:30pm\, Thursday October 19th 2023 \nWhere: NBIS office – 235 Bastion St\, Nanaimo \nPresenter: Dr . Jamie Dunnett\, Physical Therapist and lead of this event\, works as a physical therapist in Nanaimo assisting patients with varying degrees of severity of brain injuries. Brain injury rehabilitation has been a passion of his since graduating from UBC in 2005. In 2015\, Jamie completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Saint Augustine.Refreshments and snacks provided. \nTo register go to EVENTBRITE.  \n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/concussion-awareness-workshop/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NBIS Presentation
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SUMMARY:Toss the Boss
DESCRIPTION:Toss The Boss is an annual bungy jumping event presented by the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS). \nJoin us on October 13\, 2023 at WildPlay Nanaimo for the opportunity to watch your boss jump off a bridge! (with a bungy cable attached of course!) \nGet your company team ready and start fundraising early for this exciting event! \nLocal and corporate businesses of any kind are welcome to participate\, and each company team must fundraise a minimum of $1000. Don’t stop fundraising there…  prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising team! \nAll proceeds raised will go towards supporting\, educating\, and advocating for adults with acquired brain injuries and their families\, as well as increasing community awareness. Your donation will go towards funding the comprehensive set of programs at NBIS and help us to continue to offer a safe and welcoming space for brain injury survivors – a home away from home. \n  \nFor more information or to register your team go to: https://tosstheboss.ca/
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/tosstheboss/
LOCATION:Wildplay Nanaimo\, 35 Nanaimo River Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9X 1S5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230807
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SUMMARY:BC Day
DESCRIPTION:NBIS will be closed Monday\, August 7th. We will reopen on Tuesday\, August 8th at 9am. Have a great weekend and Happy BC Day!
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/bc-day/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holiday
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting & Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society cordially invites you to its Open House & Annual General Meeting. \nOpen House 4-5pm \nAGM 5-6pm \nLight refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome!
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada! \n\n\nThis month\, we are committed to shining a Spotlight On Brain Injury and sharing the stories of those impacted by brain injury.\n\n\nBrain injury affects over 165\,000 Canadians per year and is often impacted by factors such as race\, religion\, environment\, gender\, and poverty.\n\n\nHelp us raise awareness for brain injury by following along and sharing information. Together\, we can create a better world for the brain injury community in Canada.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/brain-injury-awareness-month/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Victoria Day
DESCRIPTION:NBIS Office Closed.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/victoriaday/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holiday
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SUMMARY:Concussion 101 and Recovery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wanting to know more about concussion and concussion recovery? Join us this month for our “Concussion 101 and Recovery” Workshop with Natasha Wilch\, PT of Symphony Brain Health. This interactive seminar is a great opportunity to get in front of a local physiotherapist who focuses her practice on concussion.  Hope to see you there!\n\n\n\nLimited spaces\, RSVP today:\neducation@nbis.ca  or call: 250-753-5600 Ext. 4\n\n\n\n\nClick to Download Poster: ConcussionSession
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/concussion-101-and-recovery-workshop/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Virtual Axis Cognitive Rehab Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Change your Brain & Reclaim your Life! Brain injury\, stroke\, concussion\, aging and even long COVID can lead to a range of cognitive challenges\, Axis Cognitive Rehab can help!\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about Axis\, we invite you to attend our virtual demo day. There is no obligation. Experience hands-on demonstrations of the cognitive exercises. We’ll share some very positive testimonials from our first cohort\, and answer your questions. We look forward to meeting you!\n\nTuesday\, October 25th\, 3:00pm – 3:30pm \nRegister by email: rehab@nbis.ca or call 250-753-5600 Ext. 4 \n\n\nThe demo will be done on Zoom. A link will be sent once you have registered. \n\n\n 
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/axis-cognitive-rehab-demo-day/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Business After Business
DESCRIPTION:As members of the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce\, NBIS with be hosting a Business After Business event on Tuesday\, June 21st to celebrate the launch of our new Axis Cognitive Rehab Clinic! This event is for Chamber Members only.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 21st\, 2022\n5pm-7pm\n101 – 235 Bastion St\, Nanaimo BC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow the link for more information on this event and to register please visit Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Website.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/business-after-business/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo Brain Injury Society":MAILTO:community@nbis.ca
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SUMMARY:ABI Group Counselling Program In-person
DESCRIPTION:This 6 week group counselling session is for people who have experienced an acquired brain injury.  The group is facilitated by one of or counselling partners who have experience in the area of grief\, loss\, trauma and brain injury.  Participants will have the chance to share their experiences with other brain injury survivors.  The program is by referral only so an appointment must be made with client services.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/abi-group-counselling-program-in-person/2022-05-04/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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SUMMARY:ABI Caregiver Group Counselling Session
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week group ONLINE counselling session for caregivers of people who have experienced an acquired brain injury.  It was created for people to have a supportive environment to discuss problems and concerns about supporting a person with an acquired brain injury. The group is facilitated by Jan McNeil MA\, RCC\, a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals\, non-profit agencies\, schools\, mental health agencies and now in private practice.  Jan has been a counseling therapist for almost two decades and in the field of social services for more than 25 years.  Her area of focus has been on grief and loss\, addictions\, life changes and mental health and she has a strong interest in helping others heal from trauma and life issues.  Space is limited and by referral ONLY.
URL:https://nbis.ca/event/groupcounselling/2022-04-06/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Brain Injury Society\, #101 - 235 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Care Partner
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