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Decolonizing harm reduction is about recognizing that many of the health and social inequities experienced by First Nations people today are a result of and response to historic and ongoing colonialism. Substance use is commonly a way of coping with extreme or multiple traumas. Indigenous harm reduction goes beyond the individual to explore the systemic and structural issues that have shaped the lives of First Nations people. Learn more on our Indigenous Harm Reduction page: https://bit.ly/49pf7ub

📖You can find over 40 cases of actions taken by a diversity of actors to protect and uphold democracy from around the world & in the US in our recently published report on Understanding the Pillars of Support. Find inspiration on the role of business, faith communities, professional associations & unions, veterans and much more. 🎥 Check out Chief Organizer Maria J. Stephan describing the pillars framework and what you’ll find in the report, with easily accessible links to specific cases depending on the tactics or sectors you’re most interested in. 🔗 to report in the comments

Everyday people have the right to live with dignity, and the wisdom and ability to make decisions that impact their lives. Check out our 2023 annual report to see how we are working with communities to find shared purpose and build a multiracial democracy that serves us all. https://lnkd.in/ev9t8eKw

It's Teammate Thursday and today's highlighted organization is Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence. The journal is a forum for research, discussion, and analysis on how these forms of violence harm the dignity and health of individuals, the integrity and security of communities, and the strength and character of nations. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRSdTkH7

We should measure success through personal and rights based outcomes, not just short term targets. Find out how the Community Links Worker Programme puts people at the centre.     Look out for more in our series exploring the Health and Social Care Academy Five Ambitions in action.   https://lnkd.in/e8f7NBrM

Absolutely, outcomes must sit within an outcomes framework driven by people 💙🙏

Be curious, not judgemental…active listening is powerful and can enable so much!

Our partnership with The Kettering Foundation continues with this edition of NCR, focusing, as does the Foundation, on the escalating threats to democracy globally and the urgent need for solutions. Articles 📰 highlight the need for citizen engagement, democracy innovation & public deliberation. 👀 https://ow.ly/bE9450SJ8HH

In a new letter, 70+ members of our ReFormers Caucus urged Congress to implement recommendations that promote collaboration and civility. Learn more about the effort and proposals they support: https://rb.gy/stln21

How can we improve the prevention and identification of children experiencing modern slavery? Dr Ergul Celiksoy and Sara Ciucci blog on the research findings about how to better prevent and identify children experiencing modern slavery in the UK. https://lnkd.in/eHRpMAR6