1. Visit an Elder
2. Help a child with their homework
3. Ask someone how they are and then really listen to their answer
4. Hug someone who looks a little down.
5. Send out a kind “for no special reason” email or text to someone you care about
6. Hold open the door for the person behind you
7. Make peace with someone that has hurt you
8. Give your time to a friend or someone who needs
9. Greet others with a smile and a hello
10. Say "I love you" a little more often to your family and friends
11. Pause before you speak, and choose words with positive intention
12. Give people the benefit of the doubt
Emotional Support
It’s hard to be kind when you’re not feeling very good about yourself. Sometimes we all need a little help. Here are some numbers for you to reach counselling and crisis support. Talking about the pain is the first step to healing.
Southern Stl’atl’imx Health Society
604-894-0151
KUU-US Crisis Response Services 24-hour, culturally safe help for First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples Child/Youth line: 1-250-723-2040 Toll free: 1-800-588-8717 Adult/Elder line: 1-250-723-4050 Toll free: 1-800-588-8717 or
24 Hour Crisis Support Crisis support and Suicide Prevention Toll free: 1-800-784-2433
24 Hour Crisis Line Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention Toll free: 604-310-6789
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line Toll free: 1-866-925-4419
Pemberton Mental Health Intake 604-698-5861
Take the Kindness Pledge
Take the The Kindness Pledge and print out a copy for your wall.
Let everyone know that you are saying YES to Lateral Kindness!