Kelli Sullivan
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community engagement | public education | social justice | governance
#BC
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Kelli Sullivan
about 12 hours ago
You can book a Mental Health First Aid course for your workplace. CMHA Vernon has a trained facilitator that can help your team build skills and confidence in noticing and responding to signs of declining mental health or crisis situations. For info, email
[email protected]
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This is such an important event for our community. This will be my 3rd year participating and raising money with my team, โWeโve Got You Coveredโ.
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Kelli Sullivan
Canadian Health Coalition/Coalition canadienne de la santรฉ
about 1 month ago
Alberta has passed Bill 11: two-tier health care letting doctors charge unlimited fees at private clinics. Other provinces may follow. Click below to send a letter to Health Minister Michel & your MP urging them to enforce the Canada Health Act. SHARE if you oppose US-style health care.
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Albertaโs two-tier health care law threatens us all
Send a letter urging federal action on Bill 11
https://www.healthcoalition.ca/albertas-two-tier-health-care-law-threatens-us-all/
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Kelli Sullivan
Castanet.net
2 months ago
Alberta transgender law targets most vulnerable of an already vulnerable group (The Last Word)
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Alberta transgender law targets most vulnerable of an already vulnerable group - The Last Word
This past Thursday was the Transgender Day of Remembrance, to memorialize those who have been, and continue to be, murdered because of transphobia.
https://www.castanet.net/news/The-Last-Word/585441/Alberta-transgender-law-targets-most-vulnerable-of-an-already-vulnerable-group?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=referral
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Kelli Sullivan
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2 months ago
Green Party Leader and MP
@elizabethemay.bsky.social
schools American citizen and Conservative Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer, on the geography of Canada and the Northwest Coast Oil Tanker Ban. (Geography teachers wearing Ukraine ribbons rock).
#CdnPoli
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Kelli Sullivan
The British Columbia School Trustees Association
2 months ago
๐ Spread the Word: The BCSTA is proud to announce that applications for the 2025โ26 Student Citizenship Awards are now open! ๐ Learn more:
bcsta.org/bcsta-studen...
#BCSTA
#StudentSuccess
#BCscholarship
#Bced
#Bcpoli
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Kelli Sullivan
The British Columbia School Trustees Association
3 months ago
๐ฐ MEDIA RELEASE: BCSTA Brings Voice of School Trustees to Legislature During Advocacy Day ๐ Read the story here:
bit.ly/4oqOLzy
#Bced
#Bcpoli
#Schooltrustees
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I appreciate
@bcsta.bsky.social
for releasing this statement on behalf of our B.C. Boards of Education.
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3 months ago
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You are welcome! Thank you for providing so many vital programs and services in our community.
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5 months ago
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Kelli Sullivan
Castanet.net
5 months ago
Evacuations orders and alerts issues by District of Coldstream due to wildfire near Lavington
#VernonBC
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Evacuations orders and alerts issues by District of Coldstream due to wildfire near Lavington - Vernon News
Crews are responding to a wildfire near Lavington.
https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/570741/Evacuations-orders-and-alerts-issues-by-District-of-Coldstream-due-to-wildfire-near-Lavington?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=referral
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Kelli Sullivan
5 months ago
Back-to-school is here and it can be exciting, but also overwhelming. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as preparing your backpack or building your schedule. For tips for both parents and students, visit:
bc.cmha.ca/news/a-less-...
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Kelli Sullivan
5 months ago
From Sept. 1 to 14, Kal Tire will accept items at its Anderson Way location for the CMHA Vernon food drive for youth and adult programs. For a list of desired items, go to
cmhavernon.ca/event/cmha-food-drive/
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Kelli Sullivan
Government of British Columbia
5 months ago
School supplies โ๏ธ New shoes โ๏ธ Vaccines ๐ฒ Protect your kids from measles, mumps, polio, chickenpox, whooping cough, & more. Unsure if your child is up to date on routine immunizations? You can check their immunization records online. Learn more at
HealthLinkBC.ca
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Kelli Sullivan
6 months ago
The FREE Mindfest Camp is for youth 12 to 14. It runs from Aug. 11 to 15 and helps develop skills like self-care, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies. Space is limited. Register at 250-540-5202 or
[email protected]
cmhavernon.ca/event/mindfe...
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Kelli Sullivan
6 months ago
The North Okanagan Rent Bank is here to help low to moderate-income renters cover rent or utilities due to a financial emergency. But we can't offer these no interest loans without community support. Donate at
cmhavernon.ca
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Kelli Sullivan
Josie Osborne ๐จ๐ฆ
6 months ago
BC made birth control free in 2023 - and IUD prescriptions jumped nearly 50%. ๐ช More reproductive autonomy ๐ฐ Big savings for people ๐จ๐ฆ Strong case for national pharmacare
#WomensHealth
#HealthCareAccess
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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New study finds almost 50% more IUDs, implants dispensed after B.C. made birth control free | CBC News
A new UBC research study led by Dr. Laura Schummers found a 49 per cent jump in the number of "long-acting reversible contraceptives" dispensed, including the IUD and the arm implant, dispensed per mo...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/increase-iud-bc-study-1.7595780
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Kelli Sullivan
Castanet.net
6 months ago
Drug-panel member who resigned laments ignoring of expert advice, role of politics (BC)
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Drug-panel member who resigned laments ignoring of expert advice, role of politics - BC News
A former member of the province's rare-drugs committee says the decision to restore drug funding for a terminally ill 10-year-old Langford girl against the committee's advice was unjustified political interference.
https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/563426/Drug-panel-member-who-resigned-laments-ignoring-of-expert-advice-role-of-politics?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=referral
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Great job!
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6 months ago
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Deliberative Mini-Publics = Smarter Policies
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6 months ago
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Kelli Sullivan
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
6 months ago
Canadians who used a certain intrauterine device (IUD) may be eligible to join a class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company Bayer Inc.
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Class-action lawsuit involving Bayer IUDs certified in Canada | National
Canadians who used a certain IUD may be eligible to join a class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company Bayer.
https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-class-action-lawsuit-bayer-iud-mirena
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Kelli Sullivan
6 months ago
Kristin and Linsey are paddling Kal Lake July 25 in support of Foundry North Okanagan, a new facility being built by CMHA Vernon for youth mental health services. The sisters' goal is to raise $25,000 and you can donate at
bit.ly/sup4foundry
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Kelli Sullivan
The Tyee
6 months ago
โWeโre concerned the Alberta government may be reinforcing this message to manufacture a greater public consensus in support of wider policies against LGBTQ2S+ rights.โ
#abpoli
#abed
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Alberta Youth Have the Right to Books That Reflect Their Lives | The Tyee
Including their sexuality.
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/07/21/Alberta-Youth-Have-Right-Books/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial
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Kelli Sullivan
6 months ago
REGISTER NOW CMHA Vernon is hosting a FREE Mindfest Camp for kids between the ages of 10 and 12 July 21 to 25. Activities will help youth with their emotional wellbeing. Register at 250-540-5202 or
[email protected]
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Kelli Sullivan
6 months ago
On July 25, Kristin Holomis and Linsey Johannson will paddle Kal Lake and raise funds for Foundry North Okanagan, a youth services hub to be built by CMHA Vernon. Donate at
www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/sup-for-foundry-north-okanagan/
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@mackielakehouse.bsky.social
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Kelli Sullivan
Investigative Journalism Foundation
7 months ago
More on Albertaโs book ban: government staff used an index of Americaโs most banned books and a controversial American website to create lists of specific books deemed โinappropriateโ for school libraries.
theijf.org/alberta-used...
#abpoli
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Alberta used lists of Americaโs most banned books and a controversial database to identify โinappropriateโ material in schools
Internal emails show how education ministry staff compiled pages of book titles that could be restricted through new content guidelines.
https://theijf.org/alberta-used-lists-of-americas-most-banned-books-and-a-controversial-database-to-identify-inappropriate-material-in-schools
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Kelli Sullivan
The Breakdown AB
7 months ago
Niccolaides when asked if he had read the books that the Red Deer School Board chair claims are part of a book ban list... "I don't have the time"
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Kelli Sullivan
7 months ago
Free counselling for youth ages 12 to 24 at CMHA Vernon's Youth Integrated Services Hub, 3304 30th Ave. Walk-ins: Last appointment taken one hour before closing. Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 to 5 p.m. By Appointment: Contact to register, 236-426-1403 or
[email protected]
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Kelli Sullivan
The Tyee
7 months ago
An Indigenous-led midwifery service on southern Vancouver Island that reduced child apprehensions says it has had to close due to a lack of provincial funding.
@michellegamage.bsky.social
reports.
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Funding Cuts Are Shutting Down This Successful Indigenous Midwifery Service | The Tyee
The Vancouver Island program reduced government apprehensions by 70 per cent, co-founder says.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/07/02/Funding-Cuts-Indigenous-Midwifery-Service/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial
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Kelli Sullivan
The British Columbia School Trustees Association
7 months ago
๐ข Advocacy in Action! We are pleased to announce the release of our 2026 Budget Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. ๐ Read the media release to learn more:
bit.ly/3ZJByI5
๐ Download the 2026 BCSTA Budget Submission:
bit.ly/45wJuQz
#Bced
#Bcpoli
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Kelli Sullivan
Brodie Fenlon
7 months ago
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. CBC has a ton of special content to mark the occasion, including a new 1-hour special, Resonate: Songs of Resilience, streaming on GEM, YouTube and our News channels.
gem.cbc.ca/resonate-son...
www.youtube.com/@CBCIndigenous
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Resonate: Songs of Resilience | Shows | CBC Gem
From CBC Indigenous, Resonate: Songs of Resilience celebrates communities and families through music. We take you into Indigenous country, to hear songs of roots, resistance and all our relations.
https://gem.cbc.ca/resonate-songs-of-resilience
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Kelli Sullivan
7 months ago
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of Vernon Secondary School. We wish you all the best as you embrace the next adventure.
@kellisullivan.bsky.social
@genacton.bsky.social
@jenncomazzetto.bsky.social
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Kelli Sullivan
7 months ago
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of Clarence Fulton Secondary School in Vernon. We wish you all the best as you embrace the next adventure.
@kellisullivan.bsky.social
@genacton.bsky.social
@jenncomazzetto.bsky.social
#graduation
#vernonbc
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Kelli Sullivan
7 months ago
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of W.L. Seaton Secondary School in Vernon. We wish you all the best as you embrace the next adventure.
@kellisullivan.bsky.social
@genacton.bsky.social
@jenncomazzetto.bsky.social
#vernonbc
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Kelli Sullivan
7 months ago
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of Kalamalka Secondary School in Coldstream. We wish you all the best as you embrace the next adventure.
@kellisullivan.bsky.social
@genacton.bsky.social
@jenncomazzetto.bsky.social
#coldstreambc
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Kelli Sullivan
8 months ago
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of Charles Bloom Secondary School in Lumby. We wish you all the best as you embrace the next adventure.
@genacton.bsky.social
@kellisullivan.bsky.social
@jenncomazzetto.bsky.social
@harwindersandhu.bsky.social
#lumbybc
#cherryvillebc
#grad
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Kelli Sullivan
8 months ago
Michael Schratter, founder of the Ride Donโt Hide movement, will be at CMHA Vernon's RDH June 8 at Creekside Park. Funds raised will go to youth mental health programs in the North Okanagan. Register at
ridedonthide.com/vernon
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@kellyfehr.bsky.social
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Great to see you there!
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8 months ago
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Kelli Sullivan
8 months ago
Michael Schratter, founder of the Ride Donโt Hide movement, is attending the RDH hosted by CMHA Vernon June 8. Funds raised will go towards youth mental health services in the North Okanagan. Register for RDH at
ridedonthide.com/vernon
@kellisullivan.bsky.social
#mentalhealth
#ridedonthide
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This is such an important event for our community.
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8 months ago
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Relieved to see a Ministry of Women and Gender Equality.
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Kelli Sullivan
9 months ago
Register now and support youth mental health right here at home. Register at
ridedonthide.com/vernon
vernonmatters.ca/2025/05/10/r...
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@mackielakehouse.bsky.social
@keliwestgate.bsky.social
@juliapayson.bsky.social
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Registration open for Ride Donโt Hide
People wanting to hit the road by bike or foot in support of mental health services can sign up for the annual...
https://vernonmatters.ca/2025/05/10/registration-open-for-ride-dont-hide/
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
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Make Canada's voting system fair and proportional!
Canadians are tired of our broken voting system. After Trudeau broke his promise of reforming our electoral system in 2015, apathy and cynicism towards our democracy has grown. If Canada is to weath...
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/prime-minister-mark-carney-deliver-proportional-representation-for-canada?source=bluesky-share-button&utm_source=bluesky&share=fdd131ff-cfa8-4512-b8a4-9171651c8980
9 months ago
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Kelli Sullivan
9 months ago
Thank you to everyone who came out for Bring It On last night. It was a fabulous evening and thank you to Watkin Motors Ford and the Vernon Towne Theatre for partnering with us for Thankful Thursday. Also, a huge shout out to the Kal Secondary Cheer Team who greeted everyone.
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Kelli Sullivan
9 months ago
CMHA Vernon is hosting its Block Party today at the Vernon Museum, 3900 32nd Ave. 12 to 2 p.m. There will be booths highlighting community resources. Hamburgers available by donation and live music.
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Looking forward to it!
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9 months ago
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Kelli Sullivan
The British Columbia School Trustees Association
9 months ago
โ๏ธ๐ซ Today, on National Principals and Vice-Principals Day, we celebrate the leadership, dedication and tireless efforts of school administrators across BC. Thank you for guiding our schools and supporting student success every day. ๐
#bced
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Kelli Sullivan
9 months ago
It's a new month and that means there's lots to do at CMHA Vernon's Youth Integrated Services Hub. YISH is located at 3304 30th Avenue. Program registration is at
cmhavernon.ca/youth
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#youth
#vernonbc
#cmha
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Kelli Sullivan
Jens von Bergmann
9 months ago
With CBC now having called all ridings it's time for the land-vs-people-vote animation.
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Another wonderful AGM! Well done to everyone.
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Kelli Sullivan
9 months ago
Bring It On is hitting the big screen in support of CMHA Vernon. Watkin Motors Ford Presents Thankful Thursday. May 6 at 6:30 p.m., Vernon Towne Theatre Get your tickets now at
thetowne.ca/movie/bring-it-on---thankful-thursday
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