Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN)
Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN) was created in 2014 under the umbrella of Supporting Advocates in Leadership (SAL). SAN is a platform for people to have a voice, seek solutions and to learn how to take positive action.
SAN provides opportunities for advocacy, peer mentorship, learning, community building, forming friendships and inspiring others.
SAN Activities
Things SAN Members Do
- Meet monthly
- Learn and talk about things that are important to us
- Write stories, letters & books
- Meet with community leaders
- Present to local, national & international audiences
- Make films
- Peer mentorship
- Create friendships
- Have fun!
Highlights
- Presented our films at local, regional and international conferences
- Hosted film premiers
- Shared our stories with community agencies, university programs and diversability groups
- Featured on Shaw TV
- Hosted and participated in community events
- SAN members were mentioned by name in the House of Commons!
Films About Us
Learning Circle Booklet
