# Event Details - **Event Name**: IDPAD Community Conversation - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free community event highlighting the IDPAD's impact, the IDPAD youth grants and lived experiences. Featured panels, Q&A and networking.About this EventJoin us June 26, 2026 from 12 - 3 p.m. for an afternoon of community conversation as we gather to highlight the impact and and progress of the International Decade for People of African Descent and discuss the upcoming priorities, the IDPAD Youth Grants Program and share lived community experiences.This free event will bring together community members, grant recipients and leaders for dialogue, knowledge sharing and connection. This gathering is open to community members, artists, organizers and anyone interested in learning more about the IDPAD in a welcoming space.Doors will open at noon. Attendees are invited to check in, explore the resource and welcome table, mingle and settle in to the sounds of DJ Caleb. The program will begin with opening remarks from the event MC, Caleb Isaac, followed by a IDPAD chair welcome by Barbara Hudlin.The IDPAD advisory committee will showcase a presentation of their impact followed by an advisory panel. Attendees will also hear directly from IDPAD grant recipients during a facilitated panel. The event will conclude with an opportunity to connect, reflect and build community.Light refreshments will be provided. Victoria City Hall (Antechamber) is wheelchair accessible. For any other accessibility accommodations, please email hello@creansociety.org.Participating Community Partners:City of VictoriaCoastal Research, Education, and Advocacy NetworkCity of Victoria International Decade for People of African Descent Advisory Committee - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/idpad-community-conversation/100001988814305124 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Victoria City Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Victoria City Hall - **lat**: 48.4282894 - **long**: -123.3649015 - **full address**: Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IDPAD Community Conversation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/18897625b3aedb9e47b2f7782166f4acb04c739d5247ac7b024212f4735c2fc4-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc373317-gmir.jpg?v=1778671933 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IDPAD Community Conversation being held? - **A:** IDPAD Community Conversation takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing IDPAD Community Conversation? - **A:** IDPAD Community Conversation is organized by Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IDPAD Community Conversation is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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