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  • How does SOGI 123 show up in Cowichan Valley schools?

    Shalu Mehta

    March 30, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

    Sexual orientation and gender identities 123 or SOGI 123 is an optional resource educators can use to provide grade-level appropriate materials that help create safe, inclusive learning environments for students. All 60 school districts in the province are part of the SOGI 123 Educator Network, which allows educators to work together to design programs that foster inclusion in schools. Schools that integrate SOGI 123 have seen a positive impact on students’ mental health, as well as their sense of belonging and willingness to engage.

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  • To save South Island forests, community support is critical, and not enough

    Shalu Mehta

    February 02, 2022 |

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    Response Location: Canada, Victoria, British Columbia

    After millions of dollars, community campaigns and intense grassroots efforts, conservationists were able to save a beloved forest, Mountain Road Forest, one of few forested parcels left. The parcel, which is 50 acres, is on Vancouver Island, where land is "heavily privatised" and it takes an intense amount of effort from community members to save these properties from being bought up by developers.

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  • ‘Make room for everyone:' Why density could be key to liveability in Langford

    Shalu Mehta

    July 02, 2021 |

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    Response Location: Canada, Langford, British Columbia

    A new rent-to-own development is providing an affordable housing option. Known as My Belmont, the new solution is combining affordability with walkability as well as access to public transportation - a combination that is hard to find. Although the new project offers limited spots, it’s being highlighted as the type of mixed-used housing developments that can help alleviate the issue of affordable housing and provide a better quality of life.

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