The Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering in Victoria, B.C. - Wednesday November 20th, 2024

On today’s episode of AMI Today, we’re covering the Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering in Victoria, B.C. with special guest-host Amy Amantea! The event is hosted by Indigenous Disability Canada and the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society. This year’s gathering is in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. It brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, service providers and community members to learn and collaborate in addressing the unique barriers faced by Indigenous Peoples with disabilities. Join Amy as she discusses with leaders in the community, featured speakers and event organizers. Highlights: Land Acknowledgement (00:00)Show Introduction with Amy Amantea (00:48)Julia McEathron, National Coordinator for Indigenous Disability Canada and BCANDS (2:52)Haleigh Hay, Senior Accessibility Researcher for Indigenous Disability Canada and BCANDS (21:35)Anna Salter, Senior Cultural Researcher for Indigenous Disability Canada and BCANDS (37:29)Evelyn Huntjens, Director of Indigenous Initiatives at DAWN Canada  (47:36) AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.Follow AMI Today on YouTubeAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected]