Tag: health

HELP TO FIND A HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BEFORE EVICTION FROM HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS.

April 24, 2025

Federal Conservative Leader states: New legislation permitting Police Officers to remove all homeless encampments from public spaces I am disappointed to hear a leader sharing this information: On April 23, 2025, CP24 broadcast Mr Poilievre informing attendees at a political forum that when he is the Prime Minister of Canada, he will give police officers … More HELP TO FIND A HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BEFORE EVICTION FROM HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS.

BLACK FOLKS AND STROKES: (CVA)Prevention:BLACK FOLKS AND STROKES: (CVA)

November 28, 2024

I thank 100ABCWomen (Accomplished Black Canadian Women) for this opportunity to speak with you about Black folks and strokes. What can we do to keep healthy? As Black Canadians, we take pride in our strength to withstand the stressors of everyday life coupled with racism and other forms of oppression; however, pushing through the pain … More BLACK FOLKS AND STROKES: (CVA)Prevention:BLACK FOLKS AND STROKES: (CVA)

“What doesn’t kill you may make you weak”: Reflections on Mental health in the Black Community.

November 28, 2024

Authored by Norma Nicholson and Maame Debrah, Community Outreach Coordinator UWPR A Very Powerful Old Phrase We have all heard it before, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” and although this may be true; when it comes to mental illness this may not be the case. For African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Canadians, the … More “What doesn’t kill you may make you weak”: Reflections on Mental health in the Black Community.