Join us for an important talk addressing different aspects of advocating for yourself as a BIPOC women in a healthcare setting. We will tackle the topic from several points of view; that of a BIPOC healthcare professional, from a BIPOC woman patient, and from an allies of the BIPOC community.
Our Speakers: Bri Aberdeen
Bri is a mixed-race settler, Scottish-Canadian and African Diaspora, living in what is known as Vernon B.C. She is a certified birth and postpartum doula with nearly a decade of experience in; attending births, supporting postpartum, facilitating perinatal support and educational groups. She is a loving mother to a toddler girl, who is of direct Indigenous Colombian decent. Since giving birth, Bri has gone on to continue her education in the field of perinatal mental health. She recently graduated from her program in advanced psychology and applied counselling and she is working towards her designation as a registered counsellor. Currently, Bri is working with the national suicide hotline and The Kids Help Phone as a crisis responder, and as a peer support counsellor with the Pacific Post Partum Support Society.
Maddi Grier: Of the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Center Association
Maddi Grier, a proud Blackfoot two-spirited individual and advocate, carries the name Ipsstsik otsskoisisttsi aakii, meaning Little Blue Bird Woman; the ability to connect to both spirit and the living form sharing knowledge, healing, and joy. She relocated from Piikani Nation, Alberta to Coast Salish territory, pursuing studies at SFU in Gender Sexuality Women’s Studies, and Communications. Recognizing the lack of Indigenous content, she challenges colonial teachings and sheds light on current events from an Indigenous perspective. Maddi currently, works with Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) as the Capacity Building Project Manager through Women and Gender Equality. Maddi aims to break barriers, creating opportunities to build awareness of Indigenous community issues, strengths, Indigenous resilience, and Cultural Integrity.
Corina Bye: Of the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Center Association
This event will be preceded by SNIWWOC's Annual General meeting from 6-6:15pm PST.
We are excited to bring this important discussion topic to you on November 28th, 2024 from 6-8pm PST.
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