Broadview Village is a Ministry Unit of The Salvation Army providing supports and services across the Greater Toronto Area for adults with developmental disabilities and/or struggling with mental health challenges, through Housing, Residential, Day Supports and Spiritual Care. Our goal is to build bridges in our community and help those we support penetrate barriers and reach their goals.
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Over 30 percent of Indigenous Canadians aged 15 and older experience a disability, compared to 22 percent of all Canadians in the same age group. IDAM raises awareness of the barriers and challenges faced by Indigenous individuals living with disabilities and their families daily. More importantly, Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) celebrates their achievements and recognizes their significant contributions to our communities socially, economically, and culturally, Read More
Developmental Disabilities with an Indigenous Lens – Education Sector
...we have multiple barriers, you know jurisdictional issues is one of the big ones, whether it's provincial or federal and how the two systems work together. We have some capacity issues within some of our communities, transportation, housing, you know, systemic poverty. And of course, recently we've seen all across Canada systemic racism in the systems that are designed to help us. So, you know, particularly the health system, within the justice system. You know, when you're living with a disability and accessibility is a problem, your community might not be accessible, you know you're reluctant to get health care because you're afraid what's going to happen when you get there. It's often a very difficult life. And as a nation, we have to change how we think about things, and how we do things. Read More
It is important to note that many Indigenous communities do not have specific words in their traditional languages to describe disability. The concept of disability as an individual deficit that needs to be managed, tolerated, or fixed does not align with many Indigenous worldviews. Read More
A lot of Indigenous cultures would have really celebrated disability. I’ve heard some wonderful stories from Elders about how there are some Indigenous peoples who believe that disabilities are gifts from the Creator, even that word that we're using, [disability], a lot of Indigenous people won't use that word because it doesn't reflect who they are. It doesn't reflect their gifts and it doesn't reflect how their community values them. Read More
During WWI, indigenous peoples made essential contributions to the military, bringing expert skills like marksmanship and language abilities that kept messages secure. But after the war, they didn’t receive the same recognition as others, leading to separate Remembrance Day observances. Since 1994, Indigenous and non-Indigenous veterans have held their own ceremonies on different days.
Photos: An Indigenous veteran stands proudly with fellow veterans at Victory Square, preparing to lay wreaths—a right denied to Indigenous veterans until 1995. In a powerful moment, one veteran walks with a cadet up the hill to pay tribute.
Photo Credit: Amy Romer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancouver – Nov. 9, 2023
HONOURING REMEMBRANCE DAY
JOIN US IN A MOMENT OF REFLECTION
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we invite everyone at London Village & Broadview Village to join us in a moment of silence to remember and honour those who served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace.
We Remember
The brave Canadian Armed Forces members who served and continue to serve
The families and loved ones who supported them
The ultimate sacrifices made to protect our country and secure peace for future generations
How to Participate:
Pause at 11:00 a.m. on November 11
Wherever you are, please stand in silence to honour our veterans, current military members, and all those who gave their lives in service.
Together we remember. Lest we forget.
What we do
Building Bridges in Our Community
Building Bridges in Our Com-
munity
Day Program Services offers opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnosis to develop Social, Communication and Life Skills as well as engagement in our community.
Broadview Village provides programs with low stress and structured environments where individuals can develop social and work skills as well as real work opportunities to prepare for return to competitive employment.
With housing supports through Booth Supportive Services and both congregate living settings and supported independent living programs in established communities in the Greater Toronto Area, Broadview Village is committed to assisting those we support to optimize their abilities and quality of life to pursue their goals and personal dreams.
Broadview Village strives to support spiritual care for all persons. This support is extended to all residents/participants as well as the significant people in their lives, our staff and volunteers.
Broadview Village Connects
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