March 25, 2009
On March 25, the coalition presented a day-long event to bring together various groups and individuals to focus on creating a culture of prevention in Vancouver. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson opened the event, which featured the following speakers: Chris Kelly, Superintendent, Vancouver Board of Education,
Nadia Chaney, poet, musician, arts engagement specialist and multi media artist,
Dr. Anthony Hutchinson, CEO, Brampton Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Ontario,
Chelseah, a youth presenter and
Dr. Gabor Maté, staff physician, Portland Hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
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Mayor Gregor Robertson delivered the opening welcome to participants.
The panel discussion, “What does prevention mean” , included Chris Kelly, Superintendent, Vancouver Board of Education; Nadia Chaney, poet, musician, arts engagement specialist and multi media artist; Dr. Anthony Hutchinson, CEO, Brampton Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Ontario; Chelseah, a youth presenter and members of the audience.
The panel discussion, “Why are we here today?”, was kicked off by Zarina Mulla, Drug Policy Planner, City of Vancouver; Michelle Fortin, Executive Director, Watari Research Association; Bob Manning, Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Counselling Program,Urban Native Youth Association; and Art Steinman, Coordinator, School-Age Children and Youth substance abuse prevention program. The panelists led an interactive discussion with the audience.
Nadia Chaney started the afternoon’s proceedings with a recitation of three vibrant poems she wrote in her teens and early 20s.
Dr. Gabor Maté ) was the final speaker and delivered a passionate, evidence-based plea for prevention that begins with each child’s conception.
Creating a Culture of Prevention in Vancouver
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Current partners in this initiative include the Centre for Addictions Research BC, the City of Vancouver's Social Policy department and Drug Policy Program, the School Aged Children and Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (SACY), the University of British Columbia, the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), Vancouver Coastal Health, the Vancouver Police Department, the Vancouver Board of Education and Watari Research Association.
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