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International Women's Day Recognition - Stunt Community Member - Zandara Kennedy

International Women's Day - March 8th - Wishing you a day that’s just like you, Amazing. Recognizing Stunt Community Member: Zandara Kennedy Keep being Amazing Zandara! From UBCP/ACTRA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Vancouver – March 5, 2021 The UBCP/ACTRA Women’s Committee names Zandara Kennedy and Sabrina Prada as International Women’s Day honourees, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Union, the industry, and causes of social justice. A celebration for International Women’s Day is being held for Union members on Sunday March 7th via Zoom. In a pandemic year that has magnified
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Please join us Sunday, January 31st for our Virtual Winter Stunt Community Meeting.

UBCP
Dear UBCP/ACTRA Member, Please join us Sunday, January 31st for our Virtual Winter Stunt Community Meeting. This meeting is open to: Full Stunt Performers (6+ stunt credits) Stunt Coordinators, Stunt Riggers & Pullers, Stunt Safety Apprentice Stunt Performers (full union members with at least 3 stunt credits who intend on pursuing a career in stunts) If you have 3 or more stunt credits but do not intend on becoming a working member of the stunt community, please disregard this notice. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL WINTER STUNT COMMUNITY MEETING SUNDAY JANUARY 31st - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Mental Wellness Supports Available

Mental Wellness Supports available from your benefits providers AFBS Members Mental wellness goes hand-in-hand with physical health. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the mental wellness of many Canadians, the demand for services of accredited therapists and professionals is at an all-time high, making it challenging to find practitioners when you need them most. That’s why AFBS created this new Fraternal Benefit. The Expanded Access – Mental Wellness Support Benefit helps AFBS Members or their insured dependants access other counselling professionals not covered by the AFBS Members’
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Underwater Training Course - Stunt Performers

Oceanoid Underwater Training Course
Underwater Training Course
Underwater Training Course for Stunt Performers Sunday November 15th 2020 - 4 Spot available ATTN: Stunt Performers Participants are introduced to the risks of working in cold water, and how to prepare and recover safely (theory only). In addition they are introduced to STUNT underwater work, water comfort, breath hold, weighting, etc. The workshop is adapted for stunt performers and safety divers in the film and television industry. It helps performers prepare themselves mentally and physically for the challenges of cold water or breath hold. During the classroom portion participants will
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