ethno.

Authentic stories from the people you have heard about, the ones you haven't, and everyone in between.

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

“When you’re that close to dying, you have this moment of reckoning with your whole life.”

Sara Gill recalls bringing back @guyfelicella from near death after his sixth and final overdose.

This clip is from our upcoming short-doc about Guy’s inspiring story.

[guyfelicella🇨🇦🍁 @guyfelicella]

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and in Canada we’re on the brink of making the exact same mistake we made over a decade ago.

In 2011, after Stephen Harper and his federal Conservative government tried to shut it down, North America’s first Supervised Consumption Site was saved by the Supreme Court of Canada. In a UNANIMOUS ruling, the justices said “Insite saves lives. Its benefits have been proven.”

THAT COURT DECISION SAVED MY LIFE. Watch Sarah 🎥 - the Insite nurse who saved me, describe how it happened that day in February 2013 👇

The Supreme Court has already ruled on this! Why are we back in the EXACT SAME place we were in when Stephen Harper promised to shut it down during his election campaign in 2005?

It’s mind-boggling that for 12 years since that decision these health services have opened & operated across the country, quietly saving thousands of lives and connecting people to health care and treatment …

But now, with both provincial and federal elections on the horizon, Conservatives @CPC_HQ once again are promising to waste our time and money trying to shut down these PROVEN, evidence-based, health-care services.

This politicization, division, punching down has to stop. The theme for this year’s IOAD is “Together We Can.”

Because when we stand together and work together, we save lives!

Produced by @arkaviscreative & @ethnovancouver

#IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan #CANpoli #BCpoli

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

When your naughty cookies get you a complaint from the city…

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

We sat down with former Syrian refugee Hassan Al Kontar to discuss his life, his journey as a refugee, and his experience being stranded at a Malaysian airport for 7 months.

Full video here: https://t.co/1bREsygMae

#refugee #globalimmigration #immigrant #podcast #podcastchat

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

From bartenders to barbacks, actors to musicians, C-list celebrities to your grandmother - each episode of Last Call will feature an individual with an incredible story. Liz and our guests will discuss life, passions, beliefs, and the experiences that make us who we are.

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

Introducing “Last Call”, a new web-series by ethno. with host @.

This series is about the food we savour, the cocktails we enjoy, and the people we share it all with Liz Kalles.

Coming soon.

#trailer #comingsoon

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

“Getting off drugs was easy. The hardest thing was changing how I felt about myself.”

@DrGaborMate discusses addiction, trauma, and recovery with his former patient @guyfelicella . Full video on our YouTube channel - https://t.co/Algji7ekWp

#addiction #recovery #trauma

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

A conversation between Dr. Gabor Maté and one of his former patients @guyfelicella - who spent 20 years on Vancouver’s downtown eastside homeless and addicted to drugs.

Today they discuss trauma, addiction, and recovery.

Full video: https://t.co/Ym8n43gNNv

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

Here’s the link to watch or listen to the full podcast: https://t.co/A0IxEP7HxE

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

With the help of others through harm reduction and recovery fields and incredible self-determination, @guyfelicella escaped the grips of the turmoil that kept him suffering and sat down with us to share his insight into the current opioid crisis, homelessness, and drug policy.

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

@GuyFelicella survived nearly 20 years living on Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside suffering through homelessness and addiction. We’re proud to be working with him to share his story. More to come. #shortfilm #addiction #vancouver #documentary

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

Full video now available on YouTube - https://t.co/hkw2fd6RZa

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We caught up with @blackdogvideo owner Darren Gay in the final weeks before closing his video store of 25 years.
A staple in the neighbourhood, Darren founded the store as an alternative to the mainstream and (in his words) dire selection that major rental chains like Blockbuster

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

After 25 years in business, @BlackDogVideo has shut its doors. We caught up with owner Darren Gay to discuss what the store meant to him and its customers, and what he feels the closure means for film culture moving forward. Full video goes live tomorrow.

#shortfilm #Vancouver

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

In 1970, Brock Tully decided to bicycle across North America in order to invigorate some needed change into his life - a decision he credits with ultimately saving his life.

This is his story - https://t.co/vqiyzP32qN

Directed by Ben Grayzel (@olamfilms)

#shortfilms

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

In 1970 Brock Tully decided to cycle across North America. Battling suicidal thoughts and addiction to drugs and alcohol, he credits that bike trip for saving his life.

Full video goes live tomorrow.

Directed by @bengrayzel

#shortdocumentary #teaser #cycling #shortfilm #yvr

[crys; 🏈 @crystalscuor]

you matter.
your mental health matters.
even on the bad days,
please remember to
#JustHoldOn 🤍

https://t.co/pj11piYgQz

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

full mini doc coming to our YouTube channel tomorrow - be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a beat:

https://t.co/TdTulSLlfh

[ethno. @ethnovancouver]

Bradley Braich is baller at heart who has overcome more than just your typical loss on the basketball court. He also survived his attempted suicide. Thankfully, he’s still here to tell his story, and encourage others struggling with mental illness to just hold on.