UNIGNORABLE

Less than a week to the Federal Election, what issues are the Canadian Mental Health Association in Central Alberta hoping to see addressed?  

Meet our Fund Development Manager, Chelsea O'Donoghue!

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Hosts Christine Curtis and Alex Krock talk about the United Way Central Alberta Tampon Tuesday project, why it's necessary, and how you can help.   https://caunitedway.ca/TAMPONTUESDAY Info for Women's March in Red Deer:  https://allevents.in/red%20deer/2nd-annual-red-deer-women%E2%80%99s-march/200019018274818#Info for Soroptimist International of Central Alberta Garden Party:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2911166612237015/ 

Privilege is a tough topic for many people to acknowledge, let alone talk about.  Host Christine Curtis and guest Alex Krock talk about privilege, what being an ally means, and just touch on the idea of Intersectionality.  Obviously, Alex needs to come back for another episode, we'll call that 7b!  

Host Christine Curtis and Turning Point Executive Director Stacey Carmichael talk about the history of Turning Point, and its current work in Harm Reduction.  Check out Turning Point's new website https://turningpoint-ca.org/ as well as the #UNIGNORABLE video NightReach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZZFVtzHCNQ&t=7s . 

Host Christine Curtis and Canadian Mental Health Association of Central Alberta Executive Director Christine Stewart discuss the stigma and #UNIGNORABLE issues of mental health.

Warning: This podcast contains discussion of a mature nature, including assault, sexual assault, sexual assault of a child, incest and rape. If you are triggered by discussion of this nature, please give this episode a pass, and join us next time for Episode 5. Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Survivor Wanda shares her story of abuse with Host Christine Curtis. Remember, if you are in danger, call 911. 

Host Christine Curtis talks with Community Impact Development Officer Lori Jack of the United Way Central Alberta about the issue of poverty, as well as UWCA's first Financial Literacy Event, happening today. 

Host Christine Curtis talks with Filmmaker Rueben Tschetter of CACHE Productions about his work creating UWCA's NightReach video. With thanks to Turning Point and the NightReach Team.  Here is a link to the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZZFVtzHCNQ&t=101s

Host Christine Curtis discusses the theme for United Way Central Alberta's 2019 Campaign '#UNIGNORABLE' with UWCA CEO Brett Speight.