The festive season is kicking into high gear. You may already be pulling out the ugly Christmas sweaters and are preparing for holiday parties, or have already gone to a few celebrations. Whether you go to a house party, a local restaurant or bar, the office or a bonfire, take a minute to make…
Name: Jennifer Turnbull (she/her/hers)Job Title: Child Care Licensing Officer Years of Service: 16 Worksite: Kamloops Public Health UnitCommunity: KamloopsAncestral Territory: SecwépemcFavourite Quote / Advice to live by: “Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look…
Food security is top of mind for many people and communities right now. Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic, heat domes, wildfires, floods, inflation, and the rising costs of food have contributed to food insecurity. While all of these factors have been overwhelming, communities are…
Aniko Farkas enjoying nature. Photo credit: Brandi Lee Photography Aniko Farkas became a social worker out of her deep-rooted desire to help others. As a sociable, charismatic 35-year-old, she loves her work in both hospital and community settings, and embraces the challenges and rewards of…
Name: Tanya Momtazian (she/her/hers)Job Title: Registered MidwifeYears of Service: 16Worksite: Kootenay Lake HospitalCommunity: NelsonAncestral Territory: Ktunaxa and Syilx. “I live in the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, and Syilx territory of the West Kootenays. Sinixt is not on the territory map because it was…
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