Welcome to the very first episode YAAACE's Safer Communities Canada podcast!
Join us as we explore critical issues and solutions in the realm of community safety. In this debut episode, we sit down with Curtis Bell, the founder of 9th Heavens Healing Academy, to discuss the roots of violence and a range of issues impacting vulnerable low-income communities. Mr. Bell shares his insights on the meaning of community safety, his personal journey into the community space, and the unique challenges of growing up Afro-Indigenous.
We also delve into subjects such as land acknowledgements, childhood deprivation, and the importance of creating authentic spaces for healing and growth. Through powerful stories and personal anecdotes, Curtis highlights the value of preventive measures and the transformative power of trauma-informed programs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to fostering safer, more inclusive communities.
0:00 - Introduction
3:25 - The Meaning of Community Safety
4:38 - Journey into the Community Space
8:25 - Growing Up Afro-Indigenous
12:05 - The Land Acknowledgement is Offensive
13:55 - Healing Kids
15:22 - Childhood Deprivation
18:53 - Roots of 9th Heaven
24:22 - The Power of Creating Authentic Spaces
25:01 - Story of a 12 Year Old Boy
27:07 - Prevention is Worth More Than a Cure
29:23 - The Hood Habits Program
32:15 - My First Emotional Breakdown Happened on Father Day
32:44 - The N-word
35:01 - Building Trust and Discipline with Youth
35:34 - It Has to Start From the Womb
37:21 - The Impact of the Murder of Jordan Manners
38:15 - The Current Gaps in the System
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25 июн 2024
