Resilient Futures - Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Resilient Futures - Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Guest: Mina Fayez-Bahgat – General Manager, Social & Community Services Division, County of Simcoe As the World Health Organization says: When communities adopt empowerment processes, their people – especially those experiencing socio-economic disadvantages, gain “increased control over their lives.” This is seen as a pathway to inclusion and equity for all. That’s what we’re talking about today: Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guest Mina Fayez-Bahgat   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Aging with Dignity: Addressing Older Adult Poverty

Guest: Jenna Wickens – MatureMinds Coordinator, CFS Counselling + Wellbeing More than 9,000 older adults in Simcoe County are living in poverty – with those living alone more vulnerable than those living with family. At 10%, the poverty rate here is nearly double the national rate. In this episode, we explore the complex factors contributing to senior poverty and discuss innovative supports for ageing with dignity. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Jenna Wickens   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Unlocking Potential: Empowering Youth in Transition

Guest: Tracy Johnson – Director of Services, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions  There are about 12,000 young people in the care of Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies. Youth leaving care are more likely to experience homelessness, mental health concerns, unemployment, lack of education and involvement in the justice system. Why is this happening? What’s being done about it? That’s what we’re talking about today. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Tracy Johnson   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License c [http://creativecommons.org]reativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Indigenous Resilience: Reclaiming Dignity and Self-Determination

Guest: Chenoa LaCaille – Registered Social Worker, F.A.C.T.S. On today’s episode, we travel to the heart of Indigenous resilience, exploring the ongoing journey of reclaiming dignity and self-determination in the face of systemic challenges and historical trauma. Our discussion centers on how Indigenous communities are breaking cycles of poverty through strength-based approaches and traditional wisdom. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Chenoa LaCaille Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License c [http://creativecommons.org]reativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Unmasking Racial Disparities: Poverty and BIPOC Communities

Guest: Laura LaChappelle – Program Director, Making Change Statistics Canada reports 1 in 9 Canadians live in poverty, with racialized groups experiencing higher and longer-lasting rates of poverty than the population considered White. Today, we take a closer look at the complex relationship between racial disparities and poverty. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Laura LaChappelle   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.