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Wade Grant on mental health in Indigenous politics, the Kamloops residential school tragedy, and coping with panic attacks
Wade Grant is a former councillor of the Musqueam Indian Band, former British Columbia advisor to Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo, Indigenous advisor to former BC Premier Christy Clark, and is a former city council candidate in Vancouver. Wade joins Emile and Dale to discuss the recent Kamloops residential school tragedy and the legacy and trauma of residential schools; mental health in Indigenous politics; the barriers to increased Indigenous representation in politics including mental health pressures and unrealistic expectations from Indigenous constituents; his own powerful and emotional story managing panic attacks and mental health; and a lot more. (Conversation with Wade begins at 7:35).
Register to attend "Does Politics Have a Mental Health Problem?" on June 23, where Emile will be a panelist.
Want to share your mental health in politics/public life story? Contact PERSIST and start the conversation.
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PERSIST is supported by CheckingIn.co, a Canada-based mental wellness app. Click here to get 50% off the CheckingIn 30-day Reset Program.
PERSIST is produced by 306 Media Productions.
About the hosts: Emile Scheffel was previously the Executive Director of the BC Liberal Party and a communications aide in the BC Premier's Office. Dale Richardson was the Director of Digital Operations to Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe, and Director of Communications for the Saskatchewan Party.
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Important Notice: PERSIST is intended to share the personal stories of individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, and the measures they have taken to address those challenges. PERSIST is not a mental health service provider. Neither PERSIST nor the individuals profiled by PERSIST make any claim to providing medical advice, and you should not rely on their advice for your own mental or physical health. What has worked for other individuals may not work for you. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, you should seek medical attention.
If you are in crisis, one of your options is to contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service, available 24/7/365:
Canada outside Quebec: 1-833-456-4566
Quebec: 1-866-277-3553
The Peak Daily is the #1 Business News podcast in Canada. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.
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By PERSISTWade Grant is a former councillor of the Musqueam Indian Band, former British Columbia advisor to Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo, Indigenous advisor to former BC Premier Christy Clark, and is a former city council candidate in Vancouver. Wade joins Emile and Dale to discuss the recent Kamloops residential school tragedy and the legacy and trauma of residential schools; mental health in Indigenous politics; the barriers to increased Indigenous representation in politics including mental health pressures and unrealistic expectations from Indigenous constituents; his own powerful and emotional story managing panic attacks and mental health; and a lot more. (Conversation with Wade begins at 7:35).
Register to attend "Does Politics Have a Mental Health Problem?" on June 23, where Emile will be a panelist.
Want to share your mental health in politics/public life story? Contact PERSIST and start the conversation.
Follow PERSIST for free: SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | YOUTUBE
PERSIST is supported by CheckingIn.co, a Canada-based mental wellness app. Click here to get 50% off the CheckingIn 30-day Reset Program.
PERSIST is produced by 306 Media Productions.
About the hosts: Emile Scheffel was previously the Executive Director of the BC Liberal Party and a communications aide in the BC Premier's Office. Dale Richardson was the Director of Digital Operations to Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe, and Director of Communications for the Saskatchewan Party.
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Important Notice: PERSIST is intended to share the personal stories of individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, and the measures they have taken to address those challenges. PERSIST is not a mental health service provider. Neither PERSIST nor the individuals profiled by PERSIST make any claim to providing medical advice, and you should not rely on their advice for your own mental or physical health. What has worked for other individuals may not work for you. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, you should seek medical attention.
If you are in crisis, one of your options is to contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service, available 24/7/365:
Canada outside Quebec: 1-833-456-4566
Quebec: 1-866-277-3553
The Peak Daily is the #1 Business News podcast in Canada. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.