BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Vancouver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@homesharingbc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T113000 DTSTAMP:20240704T161735Z URL:https://homesharingbc.ca/events/neurodiversity-and-indigeneity-from-ch ildhood-to-adulthood/ SUMMARY:Neurodiversity and Indigeneity: From Childhood to Adulthood DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore colonial influences within disabilit y support systems\, delve into the unique experiences of neurodiverse Indi genous childhood and youth\, and unpack the challenges and opportunities f aced when transitioning into adulthood. Join us for a comprehensive look a t neurodiversity across different life stages\, with a focus on creating a more supportive future. \n\nJoin us and our speaker Nicole Ineese-Nash ( she/her) is an Oji-Cree educator\, researcher\, and community helper whose work focuses on Indigenous community development\, mental health and well being\, education\, and land-based practices. She is a member of Constance Lake First Nation in Treaty 9 territory and resides and works in Tkaronto . Nicole is an assistant professor in the schools of Early Childhood Studi es and Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University\, as well a s the academic coordinator of the Indigenous Child and Youth Engagement Ce rtificate at the Chang School of Continuing Education. Nicole founded and serves as the executive director of a national non-profit organization cal led a Finding Our Power Together (external link\, opens in new window) \, which provides mental health resources to Indigenous communities across Ca nada. Nicole has worked directly with Indigenous youth\, children\, and co mmunities for over a decade and seeks research and teaching opportunities that promote Indigenous self-determination and resurgence. \n\n \;\n\ n[wpforms id="1039"] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR