The Tragedy of April 26 at the Lapu Lapu Day event has had a profound impact on many members of the BCGEU Filipino community. To navigate the grief that ripped through the community from this devastating act of violence, the BCGEU will host a grief circle-or kwentuhan (Tagalog for 'talking') circle-to help those impacted process what happened.

In times like these, it is important to come together. This is an opportunity to talk, process, reflect, grieve, heal and support one another.

If you were directly impacted and affected by this tragedy, this space is for you.

Where: Online via Zoom 

Date: May 29, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

RSVP: https://www.bcgeu.ca/lapu_lapu_day_grief_circle 

About the event: 

Rachel Plamondon-Assu C̓aqqalaɫɫilaʔoǧʷ, an Indigenous consultant and practitioner, will be there to guide participants and open the space. BCGEU executive vice-presidents Tristen Wybou and Masoud Aminzavvar will share a few words of welcome. Five self-identifying Filipino, Filipina, Filipinx licensed therapists will provide a healing space in various breakout rooms.

Please register as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Maraming salamat.

UWU/MoveUP