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We are all safer in the community (video)
A great little video from the Winnipeg Safety Network. Self-advocates from Winnipeg, Manitoba talk about why community makes them feel safe.
Read MoreSixth Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion
On Wednesday, December 2, 2015, People First of Canada and the Canadian Association for Community Living will be hosting the Sixth Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion. Along with the Canadian Autism spectrum Disorders and Neurological Health Charities of Canada, and in collaboration with the Office for Disability Issues – Employment and Social Development Canada,…
Read MoreThe Freedom Tour DVD
The Freedom Tour is a powerful documentary that has been raising awareness about institutions both nationally and internationally. Made by People First members and featuring institution survivors, this documentary explores institutionalization from a personal level. The Freedom Tour is available in both English and French and is a great teaching and learning tool for disability…
Read MoreClaiming Full Citizenship Conference in Vancouver, Oct 2015
People First of Canada is proud to be a bronze sponsor of the Claiming Full Citizenship: Self Determination, Personalization, and Individualized Funding 2015 International Conference (October 15-17, 2015). We are very excited to participate, to educate, and to learn from the sessions of this conference. People First of Canada believes that citizenship is the foundation…
Read MoreThe Election Is On… Be Prepared and Get Heard!
By Kory Earle – The writ has been dropped, the election is on, and I’m very excited! So I wanted to take a moment to speak to you all about the importance of voting. It is no secret that I am a very political person. I believe in democracy. I believe in being involved in…
Read MorePeter Bourne Performing at Inclusion BC’s 60th Anniversary and Conference
By all reports, the Inclusion BC 60th Anniversary and Conference – Keep Moving Don’t Stop – was a great success. Very lively and informative speakers and sessions, and Peter Bourne singing it like no one else can!
Read MoreAssisted Suicide Decision Changes Landscape, Makes Disability a Defining Issue
From the Council of Canadians with Disabilities press release, February 6, 2015: Assisted Suicide Changes Landscape, Makes Disability a Defining Issue. Today’s decision of the Supreme Court fundamentally alters end-of-life for all Canadians. The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) and the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) are profoundly disappointed by today’s ruling and…
Read MoreThe Right to Live In Community Campaign
Recently, there have been several announcements concerning institutions housing people with intellectual disabilities that are very disappointing to People First of Canada. Michener Centre in Alberta will not be closing as scheduled; Valley View in Saskatchewan has pushed back the closure by two years; and the Manitoba Developmental Centre is behind in the number of…
Read MorePolicy Forum 2014
People First of Canada and the Canadian Association for Community Living recently held their 5th Annual Policy Forum in Ottawa. The topic of the forum was Ensuring Equality in the Justice System for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Presenters included people with intellectual disabilities, family members, community agency representatives, and government representatives. The forum explored interactions…
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