🌿 Health: A Community Effort
This page will serve as a comprehensive resource for addressing some of the most important health issues affecting individuals and communities today.
💔 Grief, Loss, and Emotional Healing
We’ll dive into the emotional impact of grief, death, and loss, offering support and understanding for those navigating these profound challenges. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are simply carrying invisible emotional wounds, this space is for you.
💊 Illness, Addiction, and Mental Health
Topics such as illness, addiction, and self-harm will be approached with compassion, focusing on practical solutions and accessible resources to support both mental and physical well-being.
🌿 Holistic Health, Indigenous Knowledge, and Big Pharma
We’ll explore the role of alternative and holistic health practices, the overreach of big pharma, and the incredible potential of Indigenous knowledge in healing and promoting balance. Traditional medicine, herbal wisdom, and preventative care deserve a place in modern healing conversations.
🍲 Food, Colonization, and the Loss of Traditional Diets
A major theme will be the loss of traditional diets, particularly the Coast Salish diet, and the harm caused by replacing nutrient-rich, locally sourced foods with colonial-era substitutes like bannock and processed options. These changes have fueled a health crisis, contributing to rising rates of diabetes and other chronic illnesses in Indigenous communities.
🧴 Chemical Exposure and Everyday Risks
We’ll examine the hidden dangers in everyday products—such as sunscreens, cosmetics, and household chemicals—that we apply to our skin and use around our homes without a second thought. Small changes can make a big difference to our health.
📱 Screens, Isolation, and the Impact on Mental Health
Our growing dependency on screens and smartphones is affecting mental health, especially for youth and older adults. We’ll explore the emotional consequences of digital life, and how it contributes to isolation, depression, and anxiety.
👵 Supporting Elders and Vulnerable Populations
Many seniors experience deep isolation—especially those with hearing impairments, Alzheimer’s, or memory loss. Often misunderstood or unfairly labeled as grumpy, these individuals are protecting themselves from overwhelm or trauma.
We will also focus on people who have experienced abuse, loss, or long-term sadness. These are not signs of weakness—they’re calls for compassion. We will share tools and approaches for recognizing and supporting these silent burdens.
🤝 Community Healing and Grassroots Solutions
This page is an invitation to explore how we can improve the health of ourselves, our families, and our communities. Whether it’s through grassroots initiatives, support circles, or simply checking in on a neighbor, healing starts with connection.
- 🌻 Organizing mental health support networks
- 🧠 Sharing wellness strategies and accessible care options
- 🥗 Reclaiming traditional diets and land-based knowledge
- 🫂 Offering kindness, listening, and solidarity
🌎 Let's Make Health a Shared Priority
Let’s make health a community effort—one where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported. We all deserve dignity and well-being, no matter our age, background, or circumstance.
Together, we can build a healthier, more compassionate future for all.
