People First Radio
A weekly radio program about people, the society in which we live, and issues related to health and wellness.Broadcast live on Thursdays at noon, and rebroadcast Mondays at noon, on CHLY 101.7 FM. Also streaming online at chly.ca.
People First Radio is an initiative of Columbian Centre Society in partnership with Radio Malaspina Society.
The opinions expressed on-air are not necessarily of these organizations.
BC MLAs challenged to live on $610 (#317)
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Raise the Rates says MLAs accepting the challenge would be engaging in real action research and gain understanding (Jean Swanson)
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Mental health, citizenship, inclusion (#316)
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Austin Mardon, Order of Canada recipient, to receive an honourary degree for his mental health awareness work (Austin Mardon)
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Stigma awareness, art to travel (#315)
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Nanaimo artist and activist Wallace Malay will present about art, mental illness, and stigma at New York conference (Wallace Malay)
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Campaign to connect the dots (#312)
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Jean Oliver is working to highlight the gaps in mental health services by organizing an event that will 'connect the dots' (Jean Oliver)
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Spotlight is on Nanaimo bullying (#306)
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A violent incident in Nanaimo has refocused attention on bullying, schools, parents and social media (Sibylle Artz)
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Permaculture sustainability in demand (#305)
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Working in harmony with natural principles, method maximizes effect while minimizing the work involved (Javan Kerby Bernakevitch)
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Dentists volunteer at new clinic (#304)
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Community dental clinic in Nanaimo will provide dental care for people with low incomes (Leanne Salter)
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Elder abuse is more common than you think (#303)
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U.S. disclosure and a shocking Ontario abuse case bring new attention to a disturbingly common problem (Lee Stones)
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Hoarding horrors lead to task force (#302)
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Hoarding is primarily an issue of mental health, but its effects can be very dangerous to safety as well (Don Collett)
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Legal aid an essential public service (#301)
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Report confirms that B.C. isn't providing even the most basic legal aid needs and calls for increased funding (Alison Brewin)
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Keeping dads in their kids' lives (#300)
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Support programs and peer networking help dads to become better fathers and stay in their kids' lives (Brandon Hay, CM Justice)
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Moonkissed series tackles FASD (#299)
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Evalena Schwartz is a quirky, endearing character who brings a unique perspective on life, love, and art (Annemarie Richmond, Tamara Nachtigall)
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Gambling addiction is a health issue (#298)
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Dr. Shao-Hua Lu on increased gambling exposure and how it could cause a spike in gambling addictions (Dr. Shao-Hua Lu)
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Investigating BD and creativity (#297)
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Bipolar disorder (BD) is often characterized by periods of highly creative thoughts and behaviours (Erin Michalak, Eric Youngstrom)
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When the story becomes the therapy (#295r)
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Autoethnography is a powerful way to investigate personal & cultural issues, including trauma & illness (Carolyn Ellis)
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SWAN collective keeps art accessible (#294)
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Local gallery appeals for funds so that its programs for all people--including people with disabilities--are available
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Spotlight on food & urban farming (#293)
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Urban food production and sustainability challenge notions of private property and home ownership (Dirk Becker, Marjorie Stewart)
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Just 7,000 miles away from home (#292)
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Patricia Melo and Renato Coelho share cross-cultural experiences from Nanaimo in an online blog (Patricia Melo, Renato Coelho)
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Nanaimo's St. Paul's marks 150 years (#291)
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Church says it is part of the community—and it has been part of the community for a very long time (Brian Evans, Muriel MacKay-Ross)
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