COVID-19 Supply Hub: Connecting B.C. Businesses to the Frontline of a Pandemic

In mid-March, Jason Zanatta was facing a difficult choice. With orders in to his Coquitlam textile factory drying up as COVID-19 shut down demand, there didn’t seem to be a way to stay open and keep workers on the payroll through the tough times that were coming. However, with some ingenuity and dedication, and the support […]

More than a meal

Food is about more than just having a full belly, access to quality nutrition is directly related to the quality of life and impacts our ability to connect. Cooking can be a source of pleasure and pride but can become increasingly difficult with limited resources. Recently, I heard the story of a senior who was […]

Transforming mental health services to empower youth and inspire hope

Watching someone you love struggle with mental health or addiction issues are anyone’s worst nightmare. This especially true for parents and caretakers watching their own kids suffer – not knowing how to help. On more than one occasion, parents have come to my office, frustrated and feeling helpless. I’m reminded of one family who told […]

Reconciliation, UNDRIP, and Gvúkva’áus Haíɫzaqv

Two months ago, I had the incredible experience of attending the opening of Gvúkva’áus Haíɫzaqv, or House of the Heiltsuk, the Heiltsuk Nation’s new Big House in Bella Bella. In addition to its detailed artistry, the building is enormous, with a capacity of up to 1,000 people. As I marvelled at the magnificence and magnitude of […]