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SUMMARY:Family-Centred Practice from the Perspective of Aboriginal Infant and Child Development Programs
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nNovember 2021 is National Indigenous Disability Awareness month and the Virtual Learning Series will feature Family-centered practice from the perspective of Aboriginal infant and child development programs. \nThis one-hour virtual session will introduce participants to the core principles and foundational ideas of family-centered practice\, as applied by Aboriginal Infant Development programs and Aboriginal Supported Child Development programs. Participants will learn what is cultural safety for Indigenous families\, how to create safe spaces\, and the importance of home visiting in supporting healthy child development. \nThe speakers will address how collaborations and coordination of services with mainstream programs is critical to removing barriers for Indigenous families. Coming from a perspective of inclusion that recognizes each child for their gifts\, the speakers will share their expertise and provide examples of best practices for family-centered practice in early childhood and beyond. \nThis session is particularly relevant to staff in child development centres\, infant development program and supported childcare development program consultants\, social workers\, service providers\, and family support workers. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nSpeakers:   \n\nDiana Elliott\, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs \nJackie Watts\, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Supported Child Development Programs\nRona Sterling-Collins\, Regional Advisor (Thompson/Shuswap/Cariboo) for Aboriginal Early Childhood Programs \nTanya Brown\, Manager\, Mother Bear Child Development\, Squamish Nation \n\n  \nModerator:  \nErika Cedillo\, Director of Public Policy and Programing\, Inclusion BC  \nPresented in partnership with the Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs\, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Supported Child Development Programs\, Aboriginal Early Childhood Development\, and Mother Bear Child Development\, Squamish Nation. 
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Matters | UNITI and the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Matters: Taking Care Of Yourself\nWith the last year and a bit\, Covid-19 has taught us a lot about ourselves and our community. Take some time to listen to registered UNITI Counsellor\, Shabnam (Shab) Khan RPC\, MPCC; Self Advocates of Semiahmoo (SAS) member\, Asma Patel; and other SAS members discuss how they have made mental health a priority over the last year and a half. \nShab Khan will discuss how organizations can start their own Mental Health and Wellness Services. She will also share information about mental health for family members\, caregivers\, and people who are supported by CLBC. \nAsma Patel will share her experience to inspire people who are working to take care of their mental health and for people who want to help others. She will explain how the SAS Mental Health Committee and SAS Community Committee rallied to take care of each other and the community in creative and impactful ways. \nThis will be an interactive presentation with personal and professional take-aways and time for questions. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nPresenters\nShab Khan is a Registered Family Counsellor and a Masters’ Practitioner in Clinical Counselling. Shab also takes on other roles at Semiahmoo House Society\, a Person Centred Training Candidate (PCT)\, and a team member in Restorative Practices. Shab believes in having good conversations with people she works with. Each and every person is unique and they all have their own stories to share\, to be heard\, to connect\, and to build a meaningful relationship. Shab enjoys spending time and traveling with her family. She loves nature\, reading\, and socializing. \nAsma Patel has been a member of the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo (SAS) for 3 years. She says that SAS has taught her to advocate for herself\, and for others. SAS events that she has been a part of include; the Clothing Sale\, Canada day\, Karaoke Night\, and Speaker Series. She has also gone to several Inclusion BC conferences Fundraising and advocating for beach wheelchairs is something she is very passionate about. Asma works as a receptionist for the Semiahmoo House Society. For fun she enjoys basketball and bowling with Special Olympics. \nTo stay connected and learn about the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo please follow them on Facebook at @SelfAdvocateSAS \n  \nYou can learn more about the Virtual Learning Series and watch our past events by visiting the Inclusion BC Website today. \nShould you have questions about registration please contact Event Manager Lya Iglesias by phone at 250-891-5384 or by email at events@aspect.bc.ca
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