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Author: Surjit Atwal

Chris Lenshyn, a Community Restorative Practice Coordinator at Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association shares with CIVL there restorative justice program at schools. Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Restorative justice at work in Abbotsford middle schools

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 26-02-2021
Dave Price, a drug counselor and community volunteer shares his thoughts on how the government can help create a better functioning society. Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Addressing the opioid crisis through economics

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 26-02-2021
Dave Price, a drug counselor and community volunteer says drug addiction in adults can be traced back to their unpleasant childhood. Photo courtesy to Dave Price.

Fighting the opioid crisis can start in childhood

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 24-02-2021
Chris Lenshyn, a Community Restorative Practice Coordinator at Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association says it's time for new approach in  criminal justice.  Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

Criminal justice reform in Abbotsford  

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 24-02-2021
Aleesha Switzer, a biologist and social scientist from the Fraser Valley Conservancy says that action needs to be taken in order to protect endangered species. Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

Protecting endangered species in BC

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 20-02-2021
Kat Pennier, the Grand Chief of the Sto:lo First Nation and a member of the Sto:lo Tribal Council says schools need to teach kids about the Sto:lo First nations history. Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures

Sto:lo Grand Chief calls for better K-12 Indigenous education

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 20-02-2021
Aleesha Switzer, a biologist and social scientist from the Fraser Valley Conservancy shares how her job can change depending on the season. Photo Courtesy to Public Domain Pictures.

The importance of amphibians in the Fraser Valley.

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 18-02-2021
Kat Pennier, The Grand Chief of the Sto:lo First Nation and a member of the Sto:lo Tribal Council shares the devastating impact COVID-19 has had in there community. Photo Courtesy to Public Domain Pictures

Sto:lo nation in the Fraser Valley deals with the pandemic effectively.

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 18-02-2021
Sophia Orth, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student opens up on the hardship of getting a glucose monitor covered by insurance. Photo courtesy of family.

A Fraser Valley teen struggles to cover the cost of a life changing device.

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 13-02-2021
Laurie Van Kleek, librarian at Summit Pacific College shares how Summit Pacific College has been able to have hybrid learning during the pandemic. Photo courtesy to Public Domain Pictures

How a local College is balancing virtual and in- person learning during a pandemic.

Surjit Atwal - CIVL - Abbotsford • BC | 09-02-2021