Solutions for women’s and reproductive health in Cowichan
A recent event highlighted community efforts to boost local health care and support for women and families.
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How does SOGI 123 show up in Cowichan Valley schools?
“We know that SOGI-inclusive schools have positive mental health outcomes for all students, no matter how they identify,” says SOGI 123 national program manager Scout Gray.
RSVP: Women’s health in the Cowichan Valley and on Vancouver Island
Join us Sunday, April 2 to discuss solutions for women’s health.
Celebrating women in the community
This International Women’s Day, The Discourse is sharing stories from the past year that feature local women.
The show must go on: The Mercury Players vow to keep going after losing their theatre
The deteriorating Mercury Theatre building was a community hub for nearly a century.
Five ways the community can support Cowichan watersheds
The Discourse held an event about watershed solutions. Here’s some of what we learned.
Local students gear up for outdoor learning thanks to community support
“It feels like people have hope for this program and they want it to succeed,” says Danielle, a student at Q’shintul/Mill Bay Nature School.
Governments, employers called on to support a living wage in B.C.
The living wage saw a sharp increase in 2022 with housing and food costs, and more accurate calculations, driving the increase.
RSVP: Community conversation on Cowichan watershed solutions
Join us on Monday, Jan. 30 to discuss solutions for the Cowichan and Koksilah watersheds.
‘Critical edge’: A community effort to bring S’amunu salmon back from the brink
All hope isn’t lost to restore the deteriorated watershed, says Paul Gowland, president of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society.
