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“My Two-Spiritedness is a gift from the creator.” River Holland-Valade is reclaiming their traditional Indigenous identity as a peer support worker
For River Holland-Valade, working in healthcare is a way for them to reclaim their traditional roles and responsibilities as a Two-Spirit person. “Prior to contact with European settlers, Indigenous Peoples who would have been considered Two-Spirit...
Ancaster's Christine Yanke overcomes addiction and loss to become yoga master trainer
Christine Yanke is the local 2021 community champion for the (virtual) Shoppers LOVE. YOU. Run for Women. She is also a former client of St. Joe’s Womankind Addiction Service. From July 4-11, Yanke will be among hundreds of people in our community...
Statement on act of violence towards Muslim Canadian family in London, Ontario
Heavy-Drinking Young Adults Reduce Problematic Alcohol Use Early in Pandemic, but Young Women Face Increased Mental Health Burden
A novel longitudinal study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 has revealed some unexpected findings that challenge preconceived notions regarding pandemic-related alcohol use. In a sample of nearly 500 young adults...