By Diana Jeffries, July 13, 2025 We often hear about the downward spirals that can happen in life. The most obvious and visible are when we see people in addiction and despair on the Downtown Eastside (DTES) of Vancouver. It can feel for most of us hopeless and heartbreaking. Five years ago, I was hired as a teacher […]
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Hallelujah!
On New Year’s Day, I find myself walking in the rain, watching the few brave souls in small groups jumping into the chilly waters of English Bay. I am joyous, I find beauty everywhere, and I’m singing “Hallelujah”.
Sharing learnings: How to center, amplify and support immigrant women’s voices
The women brought skills to the table they had forgotten they had, or had not had the confidence to try out in English:“When I was very young, my Papa would ask me to stand on the table and read the newspaper out loud and strong – participating in IWAC reminds me I am in full command of my words; I am a storyteller, fine-tuning my abilities.” Like the models they were testing, their skills and stories strengthened with each iteration.
Heart and Solnes 