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Mike and What Family Means to Him
13 September 2021

*Trigger Warning* I had an old electric frying pan in front of me, a potato, an egg, and a block of butter. I just put it all together and let…

Sharon and a Life of Contrast
13 September 2021

Nimpke Benassii Kew, Two Thunderbird Woman, that’s my Indigenous name. Thunder and Lightening. My life has consistently been about duality. My mother is Indigenous from a reserve close to Lytton…

Gord and Expressing Love
13 September 2021

*Trigger Warning* I always do everything to be the absolute best, although life has tested me many times. I was born in Port Hardy and sadly my mum passed away…

A Mom Fighting Stigma — Chelsea’s Story
13 September 2021

Chelsea Moon is a 30-year-old recent university grad and mother of two. Her oldest child, 9-year-old Ali, is an active kid who loves to dance, spend time with her friends, and help her family in the garden.

Drawing on a Network of Expertise: Rita Knodel’s Story
9 August 2016

Rita Knodel, Director of Counselling Services at the University of Victoria, knows just how stressful university can be for both students and administrators.

Mother and Mental Health Advocate: Candice’s Story
9 August 2016

After losing her brother to suicide and living with her own mental health challenges, Candice has found a renewed sense of purpose and reason to care for her mental health: her daughter.

Indigenous Mental Health: Visions articles
9 August 2016

Visions is an award-winning quarterly magazine written by and for people who have experienced mental health or substance use problems, family and friends, service providers, and decision-makers.

Indigenous Mental Health Promotion: Recommended Resources
9 August 2016

A variety of provincial and national resources for Indigenous mental health promotion.

Training for Police and Other First Responders
9 August 2016

Learn about crisis intervention and mental health training available for police and other first responders.