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Michael Kirui: From Kenya to the Distress Centre crisis lines

Why Distress Centre Matters: “I’m trying to call shelters, pack my stuff and tend to my son – it’s all too much.”

“211, Marcus speaking. How can I help you?” “I’m trying to get into a women’s shelter,” said a woman named Sofia* on the other end of the phone. “I’ve tried […]

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In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, Distress Centre Calgary would like to honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.