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What is Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people in Canada to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate. Where
Krystian Shaw Publisher and Owner Dear Readers Hello everyone, Happy New Year! Welcome to the January issue of our newsletter! As we step into a new year, it’s a time for fresh starts and coming together to reflect on important things. Firstly, let’s talk about the number 9-8-8. It’s an easier-to-remember phone number in Canada for people going through tough times with their feelings. Similar to 9-1-1 for emergencies,
The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter Nov. 2023 Krystian Shaw Publisher and Owner Dear Readers As the colorful autumn leaves gently fall to the ground, and we feel a sense of looking back and thinking, we’re entering a time that reminds us about important things that bring us together. This newsletter is a special one. We take some time to honor and remember special people, celebrate good things, and get
This page is all about Remembrance Day as we salute our soldiers. Selfadvocatenet.com is in support of Remembrance Day We will be highlighting why it is important for Self-Advocates to understand why soldiers commitment to making our country safe. And why soldiers dedicate themself to doing right for our country. Will be a message to our Self-Advocates Sponsors and our Supporters. Will be a theme too and will be
Krystian Shaw Publisher We are excited to share some amazing news with you! This September, the Kamloops Self Advocate newsletter will be celebrating a very special milestone. Can you guess what it is? That’s right—it’s our 10-year anniversary! For the past decade, we have been dedicated to sharing stories about disabilities and diverse abilities, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come. Our team of editors and
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw August Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in Welcome to our August newsletter! We hope you’re having a great summer and enjoying the sunny weather. As the summer season continues, we have some exciting articles and interviews for you. As you look through the newsletter, you can find out about fun events, like Hot
News release July 24, 2023 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The ground-breaking Canada Disability Benefit Act received Royal Assent on Thursday, June 22, 2023. In the spirit of “Nothing Without Us” and as required by the Act, collaboration with and feedback from persons with disabilities will be essential in the development of the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations. Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw July Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in Welcome to July! This month, we’re all about summer fun and the exciting activities you can do during this sunny season. It’s the perfect time for family vacations, enjoying the longer days, and going to the movies to watch the latest blockbusters. For example, on July 28th,