It’s time to be kinder to each other and ourselves.

Say NO to lateral violence and YES
to lateral kindness because everybody matters!

Lateral violence is an effect of Colonialism that hurts us all. At Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society we believe the solution is
lateral kindness. That’s why we’ve started the SSHS Kindness Project.

Imagine a world where we love and support each other, communicate with respect, and respond with kindness. That
was the traditional Stl’atl’imx way. It can be our way again. All it takes is a willingness to treat ourselves and others
with kindness and to say sorry when we don’t get it quite right.

Colonialism has kept us from ourselves and each other. Together we can make lateral kindness a Stl’atl’imx value.

Learn how to Recognize Lateral Violence here.

Take The Kindness Pledge today!

READ THE KINDNESS PLEDGE
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The Kindness Project CD

Native American Music Award-winning collection of Stl'atl'imx songs and stories.

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Empowering Posters

Kindness Project Supporter Posters
How to Live a Decolonized Life

RESOURCES

Resources & Support

Feeling sad, angry, or disconnected
from others? Here’s some kindness tips
and numbers for support.

SHARE YOUR KINDNESS STORIES

Stories and comments from members of our four SSHS communities.

“Yesterday, I tripped coming out of the grocery store and spilled all of my groceries. Two teenagers I had never met stopped and helped me get my groceries back in the bag. One of the boys went into the store and got more bags for me.”
— A Happy Older Woman
“My granddaughter and her friends came over to show me that they had learned to make xúsum ice cream. I was so happy that they cared about Nt̓ákmen, and the ice cream was delicious!
- One Proud Grandfather
"I spent 6 weeks in the hospital. I was fortunate to have family and friends visit. Hugs help in healing."
- Archie Peters
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Take the The Kindness Pledge and print out a copy for your wall. Let everyone know that you are saying YES to Lateral Kindness!

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See who has taken
The Kindness Pledge

Wendy Kenward, Westbank, BC
Margaret
Margo Running, North Vancouver
Joy Davy, McLeod Lake
Tsicwalus darla john, St'at'imc
Annissa-Marie Innes, Vancouver, BC
Maureen, East Vancouver
Kathy Kentta, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indian
Janice Graham, Bala, Ontario
Pamela Jules, SSHS
Rheanna Fast, Abbotsford, BC
Brenda McLeod, Pemberton, BC
Bridgit Muldoon, Whistler, BC

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