Exploring experiences of the Canadian prison system from the inside. David Dorson is the pen name of someone who spent a few years in prison in Ontario. he writes a column about his experiences on the website of Law 360 Canada. Lee Chapelle is the founder and president of Canadian Prison Consulting, where he works […]

Finland, with a population of around 5.5 million, has just over 1000 people who are considered to be experiencing long term homelessness. That number has been steadily decreasing for decades, thanks to investment in social and affordable housing. The country’s largest non profit housing provider is a group called the Y foundation, founded in 1985. […]

Part one of a conversation with journalist Meagan Gillmore on her experiences with disability culture. Pacifica Housing CEO Carolina Ibarra reflects on developments related to supportive housing in Nanaimo, and across BC.

In conversation with Dr. Alex Nataros, who speaks about experiences personal and professional with ADHD. Port Hardy CAO Heather Nelson-Smith shares the model behind the community’s new Situation Table, an initiative designed to allow community organizations to meet regularly and cooperate on how to support individuals at acute risk of harm. Adrienne Montani of First […]

In conversation with Michelle Gamage of The Tyee, who explains how people in Vancouver are experiencing “street feet”. Campbell River’s Sue Moen shares her takeaways from a night spent in her truck on the streets of the community.

In conversation with Stephen Gaetz of The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness.

In conversation with Kathy Wagner, who shares her journey finding hope and healing as she experienced her son Tristan’s addiction, recovery, relapse, and death. Her story is also recounted in the memoir Here With You. Greg Dorval of Guelph, Ont. shares perspectives from a year experiencing homelessness, which has led him to stand in solidarity […]

In conversation with Danya Fast about The Best Place: Addiction, Intervention, and Living and Dying Young in Vancouver.

In conversation with Nicole Luongo of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Danielle Sabelli of Community Legal Assistance Society, Deborah Hollins of Nanaimo Family Life Association, and Katherine Tamminen of The University of Toronto.

In conversation with Myrna McCallum, host of the podcast The Trauma Informed Lawyer