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Nanaimo Brain Injury Society helps answer the question, “Now what?”

March 21st, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo Brain Injury Society helps answer the question, “Now what?”)

People with acquired brain injuries face significant transitions, from hospital to home or from who they were to who they are now. These transitions have a huge impact on the everyday lives of survivors, as well as their as well as their family and friends

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Moms, families: End the failed war on drugs, which is a war on the people we love

February 14th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Moms, families: End the failed war on drugs, which is a war on the people we love)

people first media mixcloudA network of Canadian mothers and families whose loved ones have died due to substance use, or hope for recovery, envision a new approach based on reducing harm, where people who use drugs are treated with respect, compassion and support

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Land-based service delivery models can enhance hope, belonging, meaning, purpose

February 13th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Land-based service delivery models can enhance hope, belonging, meaning, purpose)

people first media mixcloudThe Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is educating Canadians about the importance of land-based service delivery models and the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum in providing mental health services–and preparing for and responding to crises–in First Nations

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Nanaimo Women March On 2018 emphasized intersectionality, grassroots action

February 7th, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo Women March On 2018 emphasized intersectionality, grassroots action)

people first media mixcloudThe second annual Nanaimo Women March On demonstration was held Saturday January 20, 2018, with an emphasis on intersectionality and the prevention of violence against women

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins November 25th

November 20th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins November 25th)

people first media mixcloudThe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25th and ends on International Human Rights Day December 10th

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Survey of Alberta’s trans youth finds safety, violence, discrimination are major issues

October 16th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Survey of Alberta’s trans youth finds safety, violence, discrimination are major issues)

people first media mixcloudTrans youth report significant stress and mental health challenges, a profound lack of safety in navigating their daily lives, barriers to supportive health care, and worrying rates of poverty. Yet, there is immense hope.

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