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This Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, join a webinar on Nov. 25 to hear from presenters Frances Sinclair-Kaspick & Shaneen Robinson as they share their stories, experiences and perspectives to find community. Register at bit.ly/3Ur0OQn.

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month Date & Time - Nov 25, 2025 11:00 in Vancouver Description Indigenous Disability Awareness Month is recognized annually each November by the Manitoba government. It highlights the achievements of Indigenous peoples living with disabilities and recognizes the significant and valuable contributions they make to our communities, including socially, economically and culturally. This webinar features an insightful conversation between Indigenous author, Frances Sinclair-Kaspick and media personality, Shaneen Robinson, as they explore their personal stories, lived experiences and perspectives to find community. Date: November 25 •Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • The webinar recording will be made available to those unable to participate in real-time on AccessibilityMB.ca. If you require additional accommodations or would prefer to register for this event by phone, please call the Manitoba Accessibility Office at 204-945-7613. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month – A time for reflection and action November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples living with disabilities, and to take meaningful action toward more inclusive, culturally safe health care. Indigenous peoples experience disability at higher rates than the general population, often facing systemic barriers to care — including racism, ableism, and limited access to culturally appropriate services. These challenges are compounded by the ongoing impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma. Northern Health’s corporate strategy emphasizes equity, inclusion, and reconciliation. Through distinctions-based approaches, we are working to better meet the unique needs of Indigenous patients and families, including those living with disabilities. This includes: - Listening to Indigenous voices and lived experiences - Creating welcoming, accessible spaces in health care settings - Collaborating with Indigenous partners to improve services and supports - Advocating for equity in health outcomes and access This month, we reaffirm our commitment to culturally safe, inclusive care for Indigenous peoples living with disabilities — and to building a health system that reflects Indigenous ways of being and knowing. Learn more: rickhansen.com/news-stories/b…

It's Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating the rich contributions of Indigenous Peoples w/ disabilities and reaffirming your commitment to accessibility and respect. More than removing barriers; inclusivity is a culture built w/ kindness and intention ❤️

How do you and your community support Indigenous Disability Awareness Month? We'd love to hear from you! To proclaim IDAM, see the linktree in our bio, where you can sign the proclamation and send it to bcands@bcands.bc.ca #idam #bcands #nins #Disability #INDIGENOUS #Canada

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month raises awareness about and celebrates the significant contributions that Indigenous people experiencing disability bring to our communities. #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth #DIsability #Inclusion supportedemployment.ca

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Inclusion isn’t just about awareness; it’s about action. Supporting Indigenous Peoples with disabilities means addressing systemic inequities and ensuring equal access to opportunities, spaces, and decision-making.

Day 3 of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month! Thank you Senator!

November 1, 2025 marks the start of the 11th anniversary of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM)! IDAM was created to celebrate Indigenous Peoples with disabilities, and recognize the contributions they bring daily to all of our communities! Keep following for updates on IDAM events, and how you can be involved! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenou…

We have a new program, National Indigenous Navigation Services (NINS)! This national programs assists Indigenous individuals and families, at no charge, in obtaining disability related federal, provincial and territorial disability, as well as other benefits, they are entitled to! The NINS has a new X account and needs followers! @NINSIDC to promote and raise awareness of the program! To assist in that, today if we can get to 100 or more followers (currently at 24), well make a draw at 4 PM (PST) and one of the NINS followers will receive an awesome IDC/BCAND fleece, or, in recognition of our team mate Krissy, the equivalent value of the fleece in sweet and sour sauce, your choice! Give @NINSIDC a follow, you could be sporting this awesome fleece or spicing up your chicken nuggets, it's a win, win!

Check out our new program!!

"Tax season is here! We support Indigenous individuals with disabilities in filing taxes 📝, applying for the Disability Tax Credit 💰, and navigating the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Let's ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. #TaxSeason #IndigenousSupport #RDSP

It is with great sorrow that we inform of the passing of our friend and colleague, Ellen Cohen, while in Geneva. A long time disability advocate, Ellen was part of the Canadian Civil Society delegation that travelled to Geneva last week for Canada's review. Rest well Ellen, you are, and will be missed.

IDC/BCANDS is working with Elections Canada to reduce barriers to participating in the electoral process by offering tools, information, and opportunities for Indigenous electors with disabilities to learn more about participating in federal elections. Questions? Contact us!

🎉 Happy New Year from the RDSP Navigators at BCANDS! 🎉 New year, new goals! Let us help you navigate the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) process and access supports for every step of the way. 💡 Contact us today for support! 📞 #RDSP #BCANDS #DisabilitySupport

We are excited to announce that our new Canada Disability Benefit website is now live! Our website is your go-to for all things related to the CDB. Check it out at CanadaDisabilityBenefit.ca! #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #DisabilityTaxCredit #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilitySupport

Hey hey!! If you haven't heard of this Disability Tax Credit Navigation Program please connect with my colleagues to gather more information and ask as many questions you can. See the poster attached for their contact information.

The federal expenditure associated with the 2 month GST gimmick could fund the Canada Disability Benefit for 12 months.

From initial reports it appears that this woman is experiencing a temporary condition caused by a change in medication(s), a condition that her own doctors said was treatable and that symptoms would resolve in a short matter of time. MAiD for mental illness as the sole underlying condition is currently illegal in Canada, as is the promotion of suicide. Where is the RCMP @BCRCMP in all of this, the college of Physicians and Surgeons @cpsbc_ca? Where is the accountability? This person, and all others who were euthanized needlessly deserved better. These are the reasons Track 2 MAiD must be repealed. bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-judge-halt…

We've been busy here at IDC! Check out our new, free, time-limited program available to ALL Indigenous Canadians living with disabilities. Contact us for more information, and please share among your networks! Help us spread the word! #DTC #Disability #Indigenous