mental-health
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June 25, 2025 – Reflections from This Afternoon’s “Indigeneity & Intercultural Connection” at KPU Richmond
This afternoon, I had the privilege of being part of a deeply moving gathering hosted by Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Indigeneity and Intercultural Connection brought together a vibrant circle of voices—Indigenous elders, second-generation immigrants, newcomers, artists, and community leaders. It was a space where we didn’t just talk about connection—we Continue reading
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June 19, 2025 – More Than “Just Say No”: A Reflection on Crafting a Comprehensive Dialogue for Chinese Families on Youth Substance Use
In many Chinese communities, discussions around youth substance use often gravitate towards broad policy measures or strict prohibitions. We’re ingrained with the simple directive to “just say no” to drugs. Yet, as we navigate increasingly complex social landscapes and the inherent challenges of adolescence, one might reflect: is that singular message truly sufficient? A persistent Continue reading
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June 10, 2025 – When “Anti-Drug” Becomes a Tool for Inciting Hatred: Reflections on the Richmond Incidents
Recent videos circulating in Richmond have brought to light a disturbing phenomenon: individuals are deliberately provoking people who use drugs, recording their reactions, and then disseminating these videos online. Their aim appears to be to incite public disgust towards drug users, often linking it to racial issues. This type of behavior, disguised under the banner Continue reading
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May 27, 2025 – A Visit to the Hospital, a Glimpse of the Streets
Today, I visited a parishioner at St. Paul’s Hospital. As I stepped outside after the visit, my attention was drawn to a group of individuals sitting or lying near the hospital entrance. Some had carts and bags with them, everything they owned gathered in one place. One person was lying motionless on the ground. I Continue reading
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May 25, 2025 – Beyond Impossible: From Stigma to Strength Through Storytelling
I recently had the profound privilege of attending “Beyond Impossible: Navigating Stigma Through Stories of Strength,” an event hosted by the BC Schizophrenia Society in recognition of National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Held at The Cultch Historic Theatre and livestreamed, the evening was a powerful testament to the human spirit—a deeply moving space where Continue reading
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May 23, 2025 – Reclaiming Healing: Reflections on Len Pierre’s TEDx Talk “Decolonizing Substance Use and Addiction”
I was deeply touched and inspired by Len Pierre’s TEDxSFU talk, Decolonizing Substance Use and Addiction. As a Coast Salish educator and traditional knowledge keeper from the Katzie First Nation, Pierre speaks with clarity, conviction, and deep compassion about the complex realities of addiction, especially within Indigenous communities. What makes his message so powerful is Continue reading
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May 21, 2025 – Breaking the Silence: What I Learned from a CAPSA Webinar on Substance Use and Stigma
A recent webinar hosted by the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) shed light on the pervasive issue of stigma surrounding substance use, offering a powerful call to action for individuals and communities to respond with compassion rather than judgment. The session emphasized that understanding and addressing stigma is crucial for fostering healing and support. Continue reading
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May 8, 2025 – “Have You Seen My Son?”: A Parent’s Love Through the Years
In 1994, a young man battling addiction left Toronto and came to Vancouver in search of drugs. Since then, his parents have not seen or heard from him. Thirty years have passed. Thirty years of silence, uncertainty, and wondering. They have lived each day with questions in their hearts. Is he still alive? Is he Continue reading
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May 03, 2025 – Why Aren’t we teaching students about drug prevention anymore? Reflection from an RCMP exhibition and a call to invest in youth education.
On May 3, 2025, I attended an educational event hosted by the Richmond RCMP at Lansdowne Centre. The event featured various community engagement activities, including fraud prevention information, discussions on the D.A.R.E. program’s keepin’ it REAL curriculum, and cycling demonstrations by officers participating in the upcoming Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast. Families enjoyed photo Continue reading
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May 1, 2025 – Showing Up Matters: Reflections from the Pathways Clubhouse Fundraiser
Tonight, I attended the Pathways Clubhouse Society fundraiser, a gathering full of warmth, generosity, and deep humanity. It was more than a fundraising event. It was a living testament to the truth that healing, community, and mental health care are not just ideas — they are embodied every day in real people and real stories. Continue reading
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