I was overjoyed to take part in a traditional feast to celebrate the re-opening of the @UIHHC where Indigenous elders provide wisdom and leadership — and deeply humbled by being honoured in a blanket ceremony to acknowledge our govt’s support! #mentalwellness#reconciliation
@UIHHC ‘s Kilala Lalem (Butterfly Longhouse) Model as a best practice example of Indigenous culturally-safe Elders-engaged Community-owned Health Co-operative with proactive approach to #TRC in supporting Indigenous Peoples form the YVR Downtown Eastside #CAHR2019
March22 #worldwaterday join us in support of our fight to protect our indigenous rights. In 2017, BC granted a drilling permit @Teẑtan Biny for Taseko Mines Ltd.’s New Prosperity Mine. The Tsilhqot’in Nation will be back in court on March22 seeking an injunction. #savefishlake
In Canada, Indigenous women experience numerous barriers to accessing public services like healthcare, education, housing, and transportation. To achieve gender equality Canada must immediately & adequately invest in these services. #CSW63#UNCSW63#MyCSW
Lessons from New Zealand on the 'duty to consult' First Nations, by Dominic O'Sullivan (@indigpolitics) of @CharlesSturtUni:
https://t.co/5KKVaHmgnR via @ConversationCA
Looking for resources to learn more about our shared history & #reconciliation? From the Calls to Action to toolkits like the Kitchen Table Dialogue Guide, there are many resources available online at no cost. We’ve compiled a list of links & docs to help: https://t.co/tNTXPx0T8b
Congratulations to @uihhc on the hiring of 24 new staff members! Their invaluable work will help provide physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care to Vancouver’s #DTES. Learn more about how you can support at https://t.co/DWtzUPoKwO
Heading to a festival? Recognize the signs of an #overdose and learn how to respond with the #SAVEME steps #StopOverdose https://t.co/arCwyXaFeJ
1️⃣S- stimulate
2️⃣A- airway
3️⃣V - ventilate
4️⃣E - evaluate
5️⃣M - medication
6️⃣E – evaluate & support
Thank you @pacbluecross for donating $10k to our Cultural & Health Programming! Coming soon: Land-based healing & wellness opportunities + Weekly cultural teaching circles!