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Lavanya Virmani

A Program Manager with the Policy and Research Team at the Mental Health Commission of Canada. She has a master’s in Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University. Her experiences so far have deepened her drive to continue working towards ensuring equitable access to mental health supports.

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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place each year on June 21st, and is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity, history, resilience, and culture of Indigenous Peoples. Over 1.8 million people in Canada identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, each with unique traditions, cultures, and languages spoken.

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