The community activist and internationally recognized youth leader says “we can take this crappy word oppression…throw it away…and we can replace it with this idea of opportunity”
Patrick Aleck, from Stz’uminus and Penelakut First Nations, is a rising community builder
February 15th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Patrick Aleck, from Stz’uminus and Penelakut First Nations, is a rising community builder)
Patrick Aleck says “I’m not supposed to be here right now,” referring to cerebral palsy and life challenges, “but I am” — and he’s making a difference in the community
Matthew Krastel and his autistic life
January 2nd, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Matthew Krastel and his autistic life)
Matthew Krastel, a self-described “autism teacher”, speaks about his autistic life and shares advice with others about creating a health plan and succeeding in the school system
3 New Year’s resolutions: ecological sanity, social justice, and governance for health
January 1st, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on 3 New Year’s resolutions: ecological sanity, social justice, and governance for health)
Dr. Trevor Hancock takes a look at the determinants of health in the context of Canadian life in 2016, focusing on sustainability, equity and governance for health
One in five children in B.C. lives in poverty, exceeding national average
November 29th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on One in five children in B.C. lives in poverty, exceeding national average)
Coalition calls for B.C. to adopt comprehensive poverty reduction plan, legislated targets and timelines and a cabinet minister with authority and responsibility to ensure targets are achieved on time
Report card finds that B.C. fails to make the grade in women’s equality
November 9th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Report card finds that B.C. fails to make the grade in women’s equality)
While the situation for women in BC has seen minor improvements this year, unfortunately for many women, BC continues to fail to deliver on its responsibilities, West Coast LEAF says
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