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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The story of S-hwu-hwa’us and Qul-lhanumutsun
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams explains how the Cowichan Tribes logo is rooted in a story that’s been passed down for generations
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.
Cowichan community comes together to address impacts of new wellness centre
Police calls in the Warmland area, near the wellness centre, rose 49 percent last year; opinions differ on what that means for public safety.
Clients consider the Cowichan Wellness and Recovery Centre a lifesaver
Each week, an average of three-to-five opioid overdoses are reversed at the Cowichan wellness centre Overdose Prevention Site.
Finding ‘Cowichan’: How colonization redefined local landscapes
It was the settlers, not the people of this land, who interpreted and applied the place names we commonly see on maps today, writes historian Kelly Black. And that can lead to confusion.
Celebrating women in the community
This International Women’s Day, The Discourse is sharing stories from the past year that feature local women.
A Place at the Table
After the loss of a son, a dinner invitation opens a door to connection.
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.
