September 30, 2021 marks Canada’s new statutory holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The federal government created this day in response to Call To Action #80 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report, which called on them to, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples: “Establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth […]
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Earlier this year, The City of Nanaimo released the Renter and Landlord Survey results from REIMAGINE NANAIMO. The survey was open for three weeks, gathering 465 results from renters and almost 400 responses from property managers and landlords. Here’s what was found. “One of the key stats that stood out for all of us, in […]
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The language we use reflects our feelings, thoughts and opinions about the world around us. The words we choose also send a strong message to the people we’re communicating with. For those reasons, it’s important to consider how we speak about vulnerable people, especially those experiencing homelessness. When talking to or about people who are […]
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Get to know your local candidates in the federal election and where they stand on issues that matter most to you, like affordable housing.
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Domestic violence in Canada is a major social issue, with four out of 10 women and one-third of men experiencing intimate partner violence, according to Statistics Canada. Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated domestic violence and a CBC in-depth investigative series has shown that Canada is facing a domestic violence crisis where […]
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REIMAGINE NANAIMO is the City’s process to recreate their overarching plan for the future of Nanaimo. Earlier this year, the City engaged with local residents to collect insights on social equity issues and possible solutions to improve the quality of life for Nanaimo’s most vulnerable residents. In this blog post, we share common concerns and […]
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With a long history of providing stigma-free healthcare to vulnerable populations, AVI Health Centre Nanaimo is part of a larger organization. The AVI Health and Community Services Society (formerly AIDS Vancouver Island), that provides a range of services across Vancouver Island to local, at-risk populations. AVI began in September of 1985 by five gay men […]
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Homelessness and mental health are strongly connected. Experiencing homelessness in Canada, even for a short period, has a direct negative impact on overall health.
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