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Psychiatric Nursing students provide compassionate, hands-on support to unhoused community

Founded by Psychiatric Nursing students, the Community Outreach Project is a student-led and volunteer-run group providing holistic care that respects these individuals’ current needs and abilities, rather than expecting them to change first.

Dr. Nasrin Oryakhil with former First Lady Michelle Obama

How the power of hope carried an Afghan women’s doctor through war, exile and education

From Kabul to Canada, Dr. Nasrin Oryakhil has dedicated her life to defending the rights of Afghan women and girls. A gynecologist and obstetrician, she provided critical care to women’s health through years of war, political upheaval and threats to her safety. Now, she supports the cause from Canada as a Douglas College alum.

Historian Carling Beninger

Truth before reconciliation: Historian researches closing down of the residential school system

Historian Carling Beninger reveals why residential school integration took so long, and why understanding the history of closing the system down is crucial to truth and reconciliation today.

Music Diploma alum Jackson Poling channels his passion for his music career as he plays the piano.

Sound ambition: How Music alum Jackson Poling became a professional pianist

Jackson Poling never expected a music career to be a part of his life, but a surprising spark of curiosity led him to change his mind and in time, his entire future.

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Posted on January 24, 2022 by douglascollegeblog

A fighter for justice: Minister Melanie Mark’s path to politics

Douglas Criminology alum and B.C.’s Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture and Sport originally wanted to be a police officer. Today, she continues her goal to fight for justice as a leader in B.C.’s parliament.

Posted on October 29, 2021 by douglascollegeblog

A sense of community: How this Social Work student is advocating for students inside and outside the classroom

Inspired to become a social worker because of her own experience in government care, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby is using her skills to foster connections at Douglas.

Posted on October 28, 2021 by douglascollegeblog

Not too steep: This alum’s passion for tea and education helped her grow into an entrepreneur

The idea for Nancy Prokosh’s tea company came to her in a dream. Today, she’s a business owner, a tea master and aims to make a difference in her community.

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