A 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
Nanaimo Women March On 2018 emphasized intersectionality, grassroots action
February 7th, 2018 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo Women March On 2018 emphasized intersectionality, grassroots action)
The 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
Looking for action to change British Columbia’s child poverty story
November 22nd, 2017 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Looking for action to change British Columbia’s child poverty story)
“Poverty negatively affects children’s physical, emotional and social development. We need to look after our most vulnerable: no child in BC should be limited because of poverty.”
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins November 25th
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The 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
Survey of Alberta’s trans youth finds safety, violence, discrimination are major issues
October 16th, 2017 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Survey of Alberta’s trans youth finds safety, violence, discrimination are major issues)
Trans 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.
Award-winning filmmaker brings compelling harm reduction stories to Nanaimo
September 29th, 2017 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Award-winning filmmaker brings compelling harm reduction stories to Nanaimo)
Harm reduction remains unknown to most North Americans, despite affecting millions. Like the film’s subjects, its non-judgmental approach to health care has often been ignored, or hidden in plain sight
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