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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:From the Government of Canada website on National Indigenous Day June 21 \n“Indigenous peoples” is a collective name for the original peoples of North America and their descendants. More than 1.67 million people in Canada identify themselves as an Aboriginal person\, according to the 2016 Census. Aboriginal peoples are: \n\nThe fastest growing population in Canada – grew by 42.5% between 2006 and 2016\nThe youngest population in Canada – about 44% were under the age of 25 in 2016\n\nThe Canadian Constitution recognizes 3 groups of Aboriginal peoples: referred to as First Nations\, Inuit and Métis. These are 3 distinct peoples with unique histories\, languages\, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. The links below provide more information on each group: \n\nFirst Nations\nThere are more than 630 First Nation communities in Canada\, which represent more than 50 Nations and 50 Indigenous languages.\nInuit\nLearn about Inuit\, the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic. The word Inuit means “the people” in the Inuit language of Inuktitut.\nMétis\nFind out more about Métis communities in Canada.\n\nBritish Columbia \nThere are 198 distinct First Nations in BC.  Each has its own traditions.  There are 30 languages and 60 dialects spoken. \n\nView the map of First Nations in BC.\n\nCRNS in three communities in BC’s Northwest (Houston\, Smithers and Hazelton Community Response Networks) have an ongoing project on wellness and the land relating to traditional practices and medicines. The project has been developed on the traditional territories of the Wet’su’we’ten and Gitxsan peoples who have been stewards of the land for time immemorial. We appreciate their sharing information and wise practices from knowledge holders. \n\nView the Facebook page for Magical Backyard Medicines project\n\nFurther information from the Government of Canada can be found here:  \n\nFunding programs\nNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\nBenefits and rights\nPublications\n\nThere is a large free database of information from the Federal Government on many topics and issues available free of charge – for instance\, this document. \nPublications on this site: \n\n‘Stop Abuse’ – co-created document on Indigenous communities’ responses to issues of abuse (written with Indigenous communities)\n‘Being Least Intrusive Paper’ – creating a culturally safe practice in relations with Indigenous communities.\n‘Being Least Intrusive’ (Struthers and Neufeld) – tool with orientation to stepping into Indigenous communities; intervention section for community heath staff and mainstream health authority staff. (Written with the Kwakiutl District Health Council). Adopted by Vancouver Island Health Authority for their staff delivering services to Indigenous communities).\n‘In A Good Way’ – a meaning centered practice for those working with Indigenous communities.\n\nLearn more.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-3
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SUMMARY:See Something\, Say Something! Workshop - VPL Online
DESCRIPTION:How to Support Older\, Vulnerable\, and At-Risk Adults: See Something\, Say Something!  Hosted in partnership with the BC CRN and the Vancouver Public Library. \nThis presentation is geared towards those who have regular contact with the general public and with older\, at-risk and vulnerable adult populations as part of their daily routines or work activities. The program provides information on what abuse or neglect can look like and how to get these people the support they need to remain safe and healthy members of our communities. This program also explains the ethical and legal implications of responding to adult abuse and neglect in BC. \nTo join this Zoom event you will need a computer\, tablet or phone with internet access. (It is ideal to have a webcam and microphone\, though this is not essential). \nRegister now.
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