Stampede City Sisters Community Talks: Recent Episodes
Jax Dowdell
This is a series that holds space to have conversations about the catastrophic loss of life due to the Opioid crisis and the lack of housing for those who are living episodically or chronically homeless. Journey with us, while we chat about the root causes of addiction, mental health and homelessness.
It was a pleasure to have Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse a Mohawk and Cree women from Michel First Nation and the current Executive Director of the Yellowhead Indigenous Education Foundation be our guest speaker. She leads our conversation about the history of settler colonialism, racism, and the impact these continue to have on Indigenous People living in Canada. Jodi holds a BA from the Faculty of Native Studies and is currently working towards completing an MSc with the Faculty of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology at the U of A. Jodi also works with the Edmonton Shift Lab on anti-racism which has been received positively across Canada. She is the founder of Miyo-Pimatisiwin Productions and was the producer and broadcaster of an award-winning Indigenous radio program called Acimowin. Jodi is co-producing a series called Love Medicine: interviews with indigenous and non-indigenous wisdom keepers, elders, and inspired individuals whose stories remind us that love is indeed the most powerful of all medicines.
Jodi has acquired a wealth of understanding regarding the impact of racism and intergenerational trauma from all forms of systematic violence Indigenous People have endured throughout Canadas’s history. During this podcast she shares with us her knowledge regarding Treaties, Residential Schools, the Sixties Scoop, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Murdered and Missing Women and Girls Inquiry, and the meaning of the Land Acknowledgments.
Jodi offers hope and strategies on how we can reconcile the history of violence and racism against Indigenous People and how we all can move forward in a working relationship to live a harmonious life together as treaty people.
Spend time with us for this conversation to discover these and other topics that are relevant to gaining a deeper understanding about how racism and violence against Indigenous People has tragically equated to a vast population of Indigenous People who are without a structure to live in, on their homelands.
Part two. This podcast topic is for anyone who is interested in acquiring knowledge or a deeper understanding regarding trauma, mental health addiction, and the possible different therapeutic methods/options that could be used to move forward in wellness, healing, and stability. We speak to how unresolved trauma continues to affect the lives of anyone effected by trauma, but our focus will be on those living homeless or vulnerably housed, with mental health issues and addictions. We bring forward timely an important information regarding the collective trauma the world is experiencing with COVID-19 and world events. Which has had significant impacts for those who struggle with economic burdens, trauma, pain, and adversity. Especially those who are affected by their economic status, extreme poverty, the challenge of living homeless or vulnerably housed and the endless barriers they endure trying to gain access to services such as mental health care and support with addiction. We will discuss the importance of hope, empowerment, strength-based approaches and highlight the various ways people demonstrate resiliency. Our guests on this podcast episode are, Montana Hancock’s -MSW, RSW, BSW and Lisa Shaw. Montana’s career and her academic work started with her interest in working with people with disabilities. For most of her life she has been involved in social justice issues and advocacy work involving marginalized and diverse populations. She is guided by her strong desire to ensure that those who need help should always have access to it. Her identity has been shaped and transformed by so many incredible people that she has met throughout her life and by the radical love and acceptance she has been honored to both receive and to give to those who have trusted her with their darkest moments, most challenging struggles, greatest achievements, and times of joy. She is a graduate of the University of Calgary Social Work program with a Degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work/Psychotherapy as well as a Diploma in Disability Studies from Mount Royal University. She has spent many years working in various areas of mental health, primarily with persons with dual diagnoses and complex mental health needs. She has worked alongside people from all walks of life through their healing processes. She currently lives on Vancouver Island BC with a private practice in the Comox Valley and she also work with a non-profit society in Campbell River counselling survivors of trauma and abuse. Lisa Shaw's career began working with adults with dual diagnosis in the community she has worked in many capacities over the years including running a video dating service for adults with disability, housing tri- morbid individuals experiencing homelessness and coordinating harm reduction housing initiatives for indigenous women experiencing homelessness, She graduated in 2016 from Bow Valley College with a certificate in Community and Disability Studies and is currently attending Yorkville University obtaining her BBA with a major in Project Management. She is also a trained Mental Health First Aid Instructor with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. She is a person with lived experience in homelessness, addictions and trauma, Lisa believes inherently in having power over your own life journey and healing -Links: https//www.camh.ca - Mental Illness and Addiction: Facts and Statistics CAMH: ·Suggested reading: The Body keeps The Score- Bessel van der kolk · Waking the Tiger Healing Trauma- Peter A Levine · The Journey from Abandonment to Healing- · It Didn’t Start With You-Mark Wolynn · Recovery of your Inner Child-Lucia Capacchione · The Brian That Changes Itself-Norman Doigde · The Little Book Of Trauma and Healing-Carolyn Yoder
This podcast topic is for anyone who is interested in acquiring knowledge or a deeper understanding regarding trauma, mental health addiction, and the possible different therapeutic methods/options that could be used to move forward in wellness, healing, and stability. We speak to how unresolved trauma continues to affect the lives of anyone effected by trauma, but our focus will be on those living homeless or vulnerably housed, with mental health issues and addictions. We bring forward timely an important information regarding the collective trauma the world is experiencing with COVID-19 and world events. Which has had significant impacts for those who struggle with economic burdens, trauma, pain, and adversity. Especially those who are affected by their economic status, extreme poverty, the challenge of living homeless or vulnerably housed and the endless barriers they endure trying to gain access to services such as mental health care and support with addiction. We will discuss the importance of hope, empowerment, strength-based approaches and highlight the various ways people demonstrate resiliency. Our guests on this podcast episode are, Montana Hancock’s -MSW, RSW, BSW and Lisa Shaw. Montana’s career and her academic work started with her interest in working with people with disabilities. For most of her life she has been involved in social justice issues and advocacy work involving marginalized and diverse populations. She is guided by her strong desire to ensure that those who need help should always have access to it. Her identity has been shaped and transformed by so many incredible people that she has met throughout her life and by the radical love and acceptance she has been honored to both receive and to give to those who have trusted her with their darkest moments, most challenging struggles, greatest achievements, and times of joy. She is a graduate of the University of Calgary Social Work program with a Degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work/Psychotherapy as well as a Diploma in Disability Studies from Mount Royal University. She has spent many years working in various areas of mental health, primarily with persons with dual diagnoses and complex mental health needs. She has worked alongside people from all walks of life through their healing processes. She currently lives on Vancouver Island BC with a private practice in the Comox Valley and she also work with a non-profit society in Campbell River counselling survivors of trauma and abuse. Lisa Shaw's career began working with adults with dual diagnosis in the community she has worked in many capacities over the years including running a video dating service for adults with disability, housing tri- morbid individuals experiencing homelessness and coordinating harm reduction housing initiatives for indigenous women experiencing homelessness, She graduated in 2016 from Bow Valley College with a certificate in Community and Disability Studies and is currently attending Yorkville University obtaining her BBA with a major in Project Management. She is also a trained Mental Health First Aid Instructor with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. She is a person with lived experience in homelessness, addictions and trauma, Lisa believes inherently in having power over your own life journey and healing -Links: https//www.camh.ca - Mental Illness and Addiction: Facts and Statistics CAMH: ·Suggested reading: The Body keeps The Score- Bessel van der kolk · Waking the Tiger Healing Trauma- Peter A Levine · The Journey from Abandonment to Healing- · It Didn’t Start With You-Mark Wolynn · Recovery of your Inner Child-Lucia Capacchione · The Brian That Changes Itself-Norman Doigde · The Little Book Of Trauma and Healing-Carolyn Yoder
An interview with Ellen Charge about a street medicine model to better serve the homeless, using paramedics with an expanded scope of practice and oversight by engaged physician consultation. The program was implemented to give basic primary and urgent care in the field. The team is also able to advocate for connections for patients to required services. Experienced paramedics are an ideal choice due to the unique skill sets in uncontrolled environments and problem-solving.
https://www.homelesshub.ca/resource/calgary-recovery-services-task-force-final-report-and-recommendations https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ems/Page16487.aspx https://alberta.cmha.ca/programs-services/asist/
This is Sister Community Talks second episode in our series on Homelessness and Addiction. Throughout our conversation, we will again chat about addiction and the importance of harm reduction. We will bring forward information that explains housing first and the principals regarding this highly successful approach, used to house those who were homeless. We will explain other options that are offered to everyone in the hopes of easing the burden and stress for those who seek shelter. Stasha will talk about the valued and vital work peer supports workers do and why everyone should support their work. Spend this hour with us to discover these and other topics that are relevant to gaining a deeper understanding about the issues homeless individuals live with. For information regarding, Making Treaty Seven Cultural Society- info@makingtreaty7.com For information regarding Jesse Thistle – jessethistle.com For information regarding the governments of Canadas role in ending homelessness- www.canada.ca- About reaching home For information regarding statistics about homelessness go to the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness-www.caeh.ca Here is a great one! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/defund-police-encampment-support-1.5831531 https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-017-0158-x
During this first episode in our series of podcasts, we will hold space to have conversations about the catastrophic loss of life due to the Opioid crisis and the lack of housing for those who are living episodically or chronically homeless. Journey with us, while we chat about the root causes of addiction and how to care for each other using harm reduction approaches. We do this because everyone deserves housing and health care. Where to get a Naloxone Kit in Calgary or any where in Alberta: www.albertahealthservices.ca -Where to get information on Overdose Prevention and COVID 19, visit the government of Canadas website www.canada.ca -Where to access information on overdose statistics in Calgary and Alberta: www.albertahealthservices.ca the Public Health Agency of Canada: www.canada.ca the Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction: www.ccsa.ca -Where to access information on the Government Of Canada’s responds to the opioid crisis in Canada. Read the HESA Committee Report Entitled -Report and recommendations on the opioid crisis in Canada Visit website: www.ourcommons.ca Disclaimer, this is not medical advice. Music 'Jaunt of the Maypole Fae' by Bjorn and Scarn two local Bards. For more community chats subscribe to this podcast and follow Sister Bear Itall on Youtube.