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She Is Your Neighbour

She Is Your Neighbour

By: Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
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 A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Each week, we address hard topics like the connection between addiction and abuse, how violence impacts South Asian communities, learning from domestic homicides, and more. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma with Serena Wesley

    Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma with Serena Wesley
    Apr 17 2025

    Serena works at the Healing of the Seven Generations in Waterloo Region as a Program Manager and Bail Supervisor.

    In this episode, Serena shares her personal experience with domestic violence and how it led to the loss of her mother’s life when Serena was only 9 years old. She was taken into care through the foster care system and over the years, she has continued to learn more about her Indigenous roots, which led her to the work she is doing today.

    Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

    Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok

    Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!

    Thank our series sponsor, Shimco.
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    37 mins
  • Supporting Survivors with Culturally Safe Housing with Qwuy’um’aat Elliott

    Supporting Survivors with Culturally Safe Housing with Qwuy’um’aat Elliott
    Apr 3 2025

    Qwuy’um’aat works as a Senior Strategic Advisor at BC Housing. She is also the owner of Ever Plan Consulting and an Instructor at Vancouver Island University where she teaches Indigenous Lands Management and Indigenous Community Planning.

    In this episode, Qwuy’um’aat talks about the challenges that Indigenous women face, particularly in relation to gender-based violence and housing insecurity. She shares her personal experiences and professional insights, emphasizing the need for culturally safe housing and community support for Indigenous women.

    Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

    Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok

    Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!

    Thank our series sponsor, Shimco.
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    41 mins
  • Holistic Approaches to Indigenous Healing with Amber Silversmith

    Holistic Approaches to Indigenous Healing with Amber Silversmith
    Mar 20 2025

    Amber is a Counsellor at Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services.

    In this episode, Amber talks about the various programs offered by Ganohkwasra, including safe shelter, counselling, and other supports for women, men, youth and children seeking safety from violence. She also talks about the work she does with missing and murdered Indigenous women and families, and the role culture plays in Indigenous healing.

    Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

    Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

    Follow us on and Instagram and Tik Tok

    Join the Neighbourhood Newsletter to stay up to date with the She Is Your Neighbour Team!

    Thank our series sponsor, Shimco.
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    42 mins

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