Let’s Connect...

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Richmond Public Library Librarian, Deanna Walker. Conversation includes how the RPL adapted to continue services during pandemic, upcoming programs, and much more. Learn more about what the Richmond Public Library has to offer at www.yourlibrary.ca

Host Matthew Dyck connects with CEO and Clinical Director of MindRight Counselling & Consulting, Manj Bath. Conversation includes an overview of services offered during pandemic, introduction to EMDR in regards to trauma, and much more. Connect with Manj at www.mindrightcounselling.com

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Outdoor Early Childhood Educator, Jasmine Chou. Conversation includes the concepts behind forest school, simple activities to engage your kids in the great outdoors, and much more. Connect with Jasmine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasminexnature/

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Indigenous Powwow Teacher, Shyama Priya. Conversation includes Shyama’s early beginnings in powwow, her teachers, performing on the world stage and much more. To register for virtual powwow classes Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th 4pm - please contact Ryan at: [email protected] Virtual Powwow Classes brought to you by The Wild Moccasin Dancers, Connections Community Services, and Richmond School District #38.

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Employment Program Coordinator, Ning Huang. Conversation includes employment strategies during pandemic, Youth Works, and much more. For more information please contact Ning at: [email protected]

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Lead Clinician for Supporting Families, Rebecca Sun. Conversation includes an overview of the services Supporting Families provide, Resilient Kids, and much more. For more information please go to: www.supportingfamilies.ca

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Indigenous Outreach/Support Worker, Jesse Gardner. Conversation includes a brief introduction to Jesse and what brought him to this work. Life experience and how it relates to social work, and much more. Jesse can be contacted via his email: [email protected]

Host Matthew Dyck connects with Youth Employment Counsellor, Michelle Zhou. Conversation includes Michelle’s origin story, employment advice, and much more. Michelle can be contacted via her email: [email protected] Special thanks to Children’s Aid Foundation, the Government of Canada, and RBC for making Youthworks possible.

Host Matthew Dyck connects with contemporary indigenous artist/facilitator, Christine McKenzie. Conversation includes Christine’s origin story, advice for youth, recent achievements, indigenous cultural/sensory kits, and much more. Christine can be contacted via her email: [email protected] or viewed on Instagram #sneakynativeart Special thanks to the Province of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health for helping to fund Indigenous supports and programs here at Connections.