Lenae Silva: Episode 2: Tokenization & Burnout

In this episode, you'll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about tokenism and representation as a peer worker. Lenae talks about the continued focus on peer workers trauma, which does not provide a wider view of their lives and careers. They discuss how this leads to burnout and a lack of upward trajectory for peer workers in their careers. Glossary:BCCDC: The BC Centre for Disease ControlCAI: Community Action InitiativeCAT: Community Action TeamCMHA: Canadian Mental Health AssociationCRA: Canada Revenue AgencyHSABC:  Homelessness Services Association of BCOAT: Opioid Agonist TherapyOPS: Overdose Prevention SitePCO: Primary Care OutreachPWD: Person with Disabilities VIHA: Vancouver Island Health AuthorityThis episode was recorded on October 25, 2022.