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State of BC Health - November 2021
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 15:59
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Your monthly update from the BC Health Coalition
CAMPAIGN
Save Our Crisis Lines
As we face multiple emergencies including the drug overdose crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the current state of emergency caused by major flooding, BC's crisis lines have provided a safety net of mental health services that stretch across the province.
However, the BC government recently released a Notice to Vendor announcing the Province's intention to embark on a Request For Proposal (RFP) process and put crisis line services to competitive bid. Initiating this RFP threatens to delay and disrupt access to these lifesaving services at a time when demand is at an all-time high.
But there's still hope for our provincial crisis lines. After sending letters and having meetings with several ministers and MLA's, we recently learned that the RFP has been put on pause. While this news...
[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico Dec 3 on Zoom
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 08:58
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Café Simpatico Zoom reminder for Friday Dec. 3
Join Yves Engler as he discusses Canada’s military, based on his new book “ Stand on Guard for Whom?”
Yves has documented Canada’s military and reveals just where it stands and for whom. Don’t miss this in-depth and scathing revelation about Canada’s military.
For more information on Engler’s work, see: https://yvesengler.com/
Join Yves & other activists for his talk and discussion after.
Pleas share this event notice with your networks.
Café Zoom Meeting Friday, Dec 3, 2021 at 07:00 PM Pacific Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81676365962 Meeting ID: 816 7636 5962
Presented by Victoria Central America Support Committee
https://www.victoriacasc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 07:43
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Update from the Wet'suwet'en Frontlines
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- Published on Saturday, 27 November 2021 19:20
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They pointed assault rifles at unarmed Wetsuweten people
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- Published on Saturday, 27 November 2021 09:00
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[evoz] Cafe Simpatico: Dec 3 Book Launch with Yves Engler on Zoom
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- Published on Thursday, 25 November 2021 10:17
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Welcome to Café Simpatico
presenting
STAND ON GUARD FOR WHOM?
A People's History of the Canadian Military
by Yves Engler
Yves is Canada’s most knowledgeable progressive writer. His outstanding research documents Canada's political landscape clearly and honestly. He is the author of many books, including, “House of Mirrors,” about Trudeau’s foreign policy. Don’t miss this in-depth and scathing revelation about Canada’s military.
For
more information see: https://yvesengler.com/
Join
Yves & other activists for his talk and discussion afterwards.
Please share this event notice and join us!
Café
Zoom Meeting
Friday, Dec 3, 2021 at 07:00 PM Pacific Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81676365962
Meeting ID:...
Read more: [evoz] Cafe Simpatico: Dec 3 Book Launch with Yves Engler on Zoom
A night of Indigenous artists supporting Land Back
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 November 2021 15:59
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Register now for "A vision for public mental health care"
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 November 2021 11:21
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Paov --
There's still time to register for our second mental health panel, "A vision for public mental health care," this Thursday, November 25 from 12-1:30 pm. I encourage you to register even if you're not available so that you can receive a link to the event recording next week.
We have an amazing line up of panelists you will not want to miss:
- Arthur Paul, Program Manager, Indigenous Outpatient Addiction Counseling & Detox Support, Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
- Shobha Sharma, ED, Central Interior Native Health Society
- Kendra Milne, ED, Health Justice
- Jonny Morris, CEO, CMHA BC
WHAT: Panel
discussion - A vision for public mental health
care
WHEN:
November 25, 12:00-1:30pm
WHERE: Online using Zoom webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H-PJrDuUS6ignfgW3dDOYA
Don’t miss your chance to be part
of this timely event. Click
here for more...
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Court Hearings and Solidarity Actions Update
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 November 2021 10:07
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VIDEO: Have you been to Fairy Creek?
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- Published on Monday, 22 November 2021 16:13
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[evoz] coffee announcement
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- Published on Monday, 22 November 2021 14:48
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In Solidarity !!
To flavour the Festive Season a batch of fragrant freshly-roasted Nicaraguan coffeeis available at $15 per 1 lb. bag.
Phone Allen at 250 384-0477 to arrange purchase and pick up.
Paov, we need your help securing a new law for biodiversity
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- Published on Monday, 22 November 2021 11:52
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Solidarity Movement Continues and Grows
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- Published on Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:06
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What can we do but take care of each other?
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- Published on Saturday, 20 November 2021 15:59
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We're in this together
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- Published on Saturday, 20 November 2021 10:08
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Sleydo', Cheif Woos's Daughter, Among 14 Arrested Today
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- Published on Friday, 19 November 2021 20:34
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ACTION ALERT: Demand RCMP Remove Illegal Exclusion Zone
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- Published on Friday, 19 November 2021 12:55
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RCMP Set Up Illegal Exclusion Zone Blocking Food, Medicine, And People From Reaching Healing Center And Homes On The Territory
Please Make Calls To Demand They Stop Today!
Read more: ACTION ALERT: Demand RCMP Remove Illegal Exclusion Zone
BREAKING: Militarized RCMP Are Moving In On Coyote Camp Now
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- Published on Friday, 19 November 2021 08:34
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Read more: BREAKING: Militarized RCMP Are Moving In On Coyote Camp Now
Gidimt'en Checkpoint Releases video of CGL Eviction Enforcement
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- Published on Friday, 19 November 2021 08:00
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Gidimt'en Release Video Of Eviction Enforcement
Land defenders seize CGL excavator and use it to disable the road to Gidimt'en Territory stopping pipeline construction.As colonial governments sabotage efforts to avert disastrous global warming and historic flooding batters Coast Salish territories the Wet'suwet'en are doing whatever it takes to defend their land and all of our collective futures. Solidarity keeps the frontline safe! All Eyes on Wet'suwet'en!
Video Update from Gidimt'en Checkpoint:
"Yesterday, we took our land back.
Read more: Gidimt'en Checkpoint Releases video of CGL Eviction Enforcement
[Sjsall] upcoming events
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- Published on Thursday, 18 November 2021 15:06
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Dear Friends of SJS,
Here are some great events happening in the community:
Mon., Nov. 22:
Victoria Peace Coalition demonstration on Monday, Nov 22, to say NO NEW FIGHTER JETS!
Tues., Nov. 23:
Launch event for the Southern Gulf Islands AIDS Society series
Stamina Not Stigma
Your invitation to a discussion and screening of the film
Healing Inner Voices
Please note that a previous email for this event had the incorrect date. The correct date is:
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23rd @ 10 AM PT
Announcing the launch of Stamina Not Stigma, an important community health project for BC's Southern Gulf Islands region.
Drawing on experiences of a diverse group of islanders who supported each other through the worst days of the AIDS pandemic and evolved with the changing realities of living...
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