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On September 30, 2024, the CCAC recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities. Today also marks Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative event intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community intergenerational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. The CCAC encourages members across its community to use today as a day of remembrance, reflection, action, and learning. The CCAC also continues to support Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists working in Canada, a document that “challenges the scientific community to recognize that reconciliation requires a new way of conducting natural science, one that includes and respects Indigenous communities, rights, and knowledge, leading to better scientific and community outcomes.”

With strong leadership and a clear vision you are limitless in what you, as an organization, can achieve. Greatly appreciate having these two visionaries guiding the direction of @RCMA now and into our future. #RCMA #WhereFaithMeets #EventProfs #CharmCity

So great to share, in my paper, to the International Access to Justice Forum this morning, how listening to community and co- designing embedded research and evaluation are critical. Not only building an evidence base but for ensuring money is well spent and directed at people centred justice. Great to see such a high level of international interest in the work and make connections with committed people wanting to learn more and asking questions on how it's done. Reflective action research that at every stage that seeks community voice and is shaped by lived experience is rare and then this is integrated into practice. The privilege/honour that Hume Riverina Community Legal Service and the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (in their integrated practice models) have given me enables me to work with and for community to design, test and seek the Aboriginal communities views of what justice, good outcomes and effective service looks like. The studies have been occuring for almost a decade and trust is key, but, only built over time and due to sustained funded programs.  The trauma informed collaborative research and evaluation model is seeing community sharing so we can all learn what good looks like and document and better understand the harm caused by bad. The legal system and lawyers have much to learn. The willingness and bravery of these two services to listen and change are exceptional. Can't wait to do more testing in May! For more see https://lnkd.in/e8FD9Yfe

This Speech-Language-Hearing Month, let's celebrate the power of #AAC in giving every child a voice, no matter how young they are. #EveryVoiceMatters #CommunicateAwareness #AmplifyAccess #SpeechandHearingMonth #BetterHearingandSpeechMonth #Augcomm #AugmentativeCommunication

Advocating for freedom of association is crucial, especially for organizations like Greek life, which often provide valuable opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community service on college campuses. Greek organizations not only offer a sense of belonging and camaraderie but also foster leadership skills, philanthropic endeavors, and academic support systems. These groups contribute positively to campus culture by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and a strong sense of community. By participating in initiatives like the First Amendment Institute, members of organizations like Tri Delta gain a deeper understanding of their rights and responsibilities as advocates for their organizations and the broader community. This knowledge empowers them to effectively engage in dialogue, promote positive change, and uphold the values of freedom and association. Ultimately, recognizing the value of Greek life and supporting initiatives that empower its members to advocate for their rights ensures that these organizations continue to enrich campus life and contribute positively to society.

Here is my panel on Liberation of Education w/ Kerry McDonald and Hannah Frankman. You can watch it here!

"We need your voices and views, your experiences and perspectives, your passion and energy." Read more from Reid Blackwelder, M.D., FAAFP, on why you should take the first step to run for the AAFP board — and how to get your application in by Feb. 15.

As facilitators, have you ever wondered how much emotions should we actually bring into our facilitation sessions? How does the mood of others affect the way we facilitate? In celebration of FNS's 20th anniversary, me and Angeline Chng will be doing a learning session on Emotional Agility in Process Facilitation. In this 3-hour learning session, we'll be borrowing concepts from Newfield Ontological Coaching to explore the undervalued role of emotions and how it can shape your facilitation presence & effectiveness. We'll also explore ways which we can be more intentional with how we are feeling amidst the intense focus on processes. No promises that you will feel better after this but we promise you'll have more "choices" thereafter.

Hope for the Future: Chief Don Tom Listen to Chief Don Tom from Tsartlip First Nation share his vision for reclaiming justice for Indigenous Peoples and the need to honour our Ancestors and breath hope into the future. “Their [colonial] laws benefit generally the Canadian population, and doesn’t particularly look at the interests of the First Nations. We want to see our people thrive, we want to see them have the best opportunities available to thrive in their lives and to be the people they can be, to speak the language, to…when we look at our own structures and our own systems it’s always meant to uphold us, to make us better people, making us closer to the Creator.” Chief Don Tom, of the Tsartlip First Nation shares his vision for reclaiming justice for Indigenous Peoples at the 3rd Annual BC First Nations Justice Forum. He expresses the importance of the opportunities First Nations in BC have to assert control over their own respective justice systems. Chief Don Tom brings attention to the need to honour those who were denied justice in the past and advocating for accountability while breathing hope into the future. He reflects on the crucial recognition of First Nations laws and legal orders and highlights the need for a productive partnership with the BC government. https://lnkd.in/dt9ZwCSP 3rd Annual Justice Forum What We Heard Report: https://lnkd.in/gnWzvwS8 #WhatWeHeard #3rdAnnualJusticeForum #BCFirstNationsJusticeForum #FirstNations #Indigenous #Law #BCFNJC #BC #BritishColumbia #ProvinceofBC #LawFoundation #IndigenousLeadersSpeak

Day 1 Reflection: A Rights-Focused Future for PBS in Australia I had the privilege of attending Day 1 of the Advanced PFA-SBT workshop with Gregory Hanley. I am truly inspired by the shift toward a person-centred, rights-focused approach. It’s heartening to witness this framework being embraced with such enthusiasm and intention here in Australia. We are fortunate to live in a time where these values are not only acknowledged but actively incorporated into practice. I left the day with my head full—bursting with new information, but also brimming with ideas for how we can disseminate these principles more widely across PBS practice in Australia. The road ahead may be long (never say never!), but the power of Happy Relaxed and Engaged (HRE), universal protocols, and carefully shaping steps in a chain is undeniable. One of the most important takeaways was the reminder that dangerous behaviour of concern is not inevitable. It is neither ethical nor safe to “ride out the burst” when it comes to escalating behaviour. There are better, safer ways to support individuals while respecting their rights and dignity. Looking forward to continuing this important conversation today!! 🤔How are you seeing rights-focused approaches influencing your own work or community? What do you think we can do to spread these practices even further? I’d love to hear your thoughts! #humanrights #traumaassumed #hre