Islands Wellness Society
204 Oceanview, Box 207 V0T 1S0 Queen Charlotte, BC, Canada

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Food Bank is NEXT FRIDAY! Please call 250-559-4100 and leave a message with: - Your name - # of people in your household - a contact number - your community (Skidegate, QC, Sandspit)... Haaw'a See more

TW: Sexual Assualt Prevention April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We love our community and want to work together to bring awareness to how we can promote Community-Level Prevention Online! This can be done in any online space! Some ways that community members can create safer spaces and promote prevention:... 1. Create community agreements with your participants the expectations around respectful communications are clear to everyone involved. Rather than issuing a zero-tolerance policy around sexual harassment, name specific behaviours that will not be tolerated and how those who do harm will be asked to take accountability. 2. Provide a way that victims can make a report about harassment or abuse if another group member’s behaviour is making them uncomfortable. 3. Establish community norms around appropriate ways for group members to communicate with one another. For instance, this might mean identifying which hours of the day that group members should contact one another, on what apps or platforms, etc. 4. Keep participants safe by making sure the platforms you use are secure.

We all must fight against the unnecessary and unethical barriers placed on trans women and girls by lawmakers and those who co-opt the feminist label in the nam...e of division and hatred. So far this year, state and federal lawmakers have introduced more than 100 state bills to restrict the rights of trans women, people, and youth, most notably in terms of education, healthcare, and sports. Further, at least eleven murders of mostly Black and Latinx transgender people have been reported in these first months of 2021, continuing a trend of violence that made last year the deadliest one on record. Creating a safe and just world doesn’t begin and end with a post on social media or signing a letter. We have to actively participate in dismantling colonial, white supremacist notions of gender, relationship, wealth and everything else. Signing a letter is an empty gesture unless the rest of our lives is putting that sentiment into action. Please go to my stories to learn how to take action to protect the rights of trans children today. #TDOV http://glaad.org/tdovletter See more

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From an Indigenous woman whose parents were murdered and who shared her story with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry to a 15-year-old student re...flecting on her own identity, on the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre, women across Canada to share their voices, stories, hopes, and reflections. https://www.thestar.com//survivors-share-their-experience-

During these 16 Days of Activism we support this call for a National Action Plan with clear targets for eliminating gender-based violence.

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Incredibly powerful video from Sunrise NYC featuring words from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. One week away from the election -- many of us are feeli...ng scared. Scared about the next couple years and if we will have a job, healthcare, or autonomy over our own bodies. But these moments aren't about ignoring your fear. It's about turning that fear into the fuel propelling us forward. Be courageous with us: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/victoryfest/

The QC Heritage Housing Society is looking to hire a Manager for Kal Naay / Alder House in Queen Charlotte. This is a 19 unit supportive living building that is... part of the provincial Rapid Response to Homelessness program. The Society is looking for a manager with training, skills and experience in the health care field and/ or experience working with those at risk. This position will be a combination of administrative duties and life support assistance for the residents. This is a 32 hour / week position with a starting wage of $32.50 per hour. For more information call Barb Rowsell at 250-559- 8800 or email: [email protected] See more

Goodnight and stay young at heart!

Reach out by December 7th for residents of Daajing Giids/QC Other communities have their own Hamper system. Be well everyone xo

Tlell got a national mention, lets hope this actually gets addressed ASAP!

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EQUALITY, INCLUSION, NOW!!

Caring for others is a radical act! The world is so full of division don't be scared to pick up the lamp, carry the light....

Tonight! In person or Zoom option

NOTE NEW TIMES: This is not quite as fun as a drive in movie but it is definitely more important! Skidegate Health Centre is holding their flu clinic for 2020 ...in the parking lot of the George Brown Rec Centre. Come for your flu shot Monday October 26 between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm or on Tuesday October 27 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. See more