October 2022
Ageism is Rife in Society—So How Do We Fix It?

As I have been aging, I wonder a lot about people’s views on growing older and, more significantly, I worry about people’s negative attitudes towards older people. 

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CRNs at Work

This month features photos from awareness events and celebrations hosted by the Chinese CRN, Vancouver Grandview Woodland CRN, Castlegar CRN, South Asian APNI CRN, and the Tri-Cities CRN.

Volunteer of the Month

Margaret Little is a bit of a pioneer. For decades, she’s advocated for services and supports to the Peace Region of BC, a vast land area that spans the northeast of the province, between the Rocky Mountain Foothills on the west and the Alberta Plains on the east. 

BC CRN Spotlight

An award-winning registered nurse, Valerie Waymark is a certified executive, diversity, and grief coach with clients located throughout BC.

She is also BC CRN’s Provincial Coach Consultant, who supports everyone in the organization to be the best versions of themselves.

Content trigger warning: This article mentions suicide and talks about grief from traumatic, sudden loss.  

Provincial Learning Event

November 15, 2022: An Update on Seniors' First BC's Services presented by by Marie-Noël Campbell, Executive Director and Lawyer, Seniors First BC

Professional Development Events & Campaigns
Be sure to contact your local Community Response Network for events in your area.
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