Unsilencing Stories
Unsilencing Stories
Previously, this podcast featured interviews with bereaved people in smaller communities in B.C. and Alberta who have lost loved ones to fatal opioid overdose. The project was facilitated by Aaron Goodman, Ph. D., faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., and student researchers, Jenna Keeble and Ashley Pocrnich. In this phase, we’re sharing interviews with seven harm reduction workers, also known as peers, in different parts of B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control Harm Reduction Services defines harm reduction as “support services and strategies” that aim to keep...
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Oct 1, 2025
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Episode 12: Stephanie Norton in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Former Partner 18.03.2023 13:03
In this episode, you’ll hear Shauna Russell speaking with Stephanie Norton in Prince George, B.C. about Stephanie’s former partner who experienced a fatal overdose.
Episode 13: Shauna Russell in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Friend 18.03.2023 13:24
In this episode, you’ll hear Stephanie Norton speaking with Shauna Russell in Prince George, B.C. about her friend who experienced a fatal overdose in 2016.
Episode 14: Monique Gognou Remembers Her Brother 18.03.2023 4:05
In this episode, you’’ll hear Terrance West speaking with Monique Gognou in Prince George, B.C. about her brother who died from an opioid overdose at age 42.
Episode 8: Lisa Gundlach in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Friend Edmond 18.03.2023 8:19
In this episode, you’’ll hear Curtis Rajacich speaking with Lisa Gundlach about her friend Edmond who died from a fatal overdose.
Episode 9: Curtis Rajacich Remembers His Friend Michael 18.03.2023 8:03
In this episode, you’’ll hear Lisa Gundlach speaking with Curtis Rajacich about his friend Michael who experienced a fatal overdose at age 41.
Episode 10: Rachael McKerracher in Fort St. James, B.C. Remembers Her Friend Blair Lauren 18.03.2023 19:39
In this episode, you'll hear Juls Budau, a harm reduction worker based in Prince George, B.C., speaking with her friend Rachael McKerracher in Fort St. James, B.C. McKerracher remembers their mutual friend Blair Lauren who died at age 34 in Montreal, QC in November 2021.
Episode 7: Taija McLuckie in Courtenay, B.C. Remembers Her Cousin Brandon 23.02.2023 19:02
In this episode, you’ll hear Tiffany Vaughan interviewing Taija McLuckie who lives in Courtenay, B.C. about her cousin Brandon who experienced a fatal overdose at age 26.
Episode 6: Tiffany Vaughan Remembers Her Brother Cory 23.02.2023 19:54
In this episode, you’ll hear Taija McLuckie interviewing Tiffany Vaughan who lives in Turney Valley, Alberta about her brother Cory who experienced a fatal overdose in October 2021 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at age 48. Tiffany's podcast, Hard Beautiful Journey
Episode 5: Charlene Vermeer and Elizabeth Sawatzky in Chilliwack, B.C. Remember Their Son and Partner, Kevin Sawatzky. 23.01.2023 12:30
In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you will hear Charlene Vermeer and Elizabeth Sawatzky in Chilliwack, B.C, remember their son and partner, Kevin Sawatzky, who experienced a fatal opioid overdose in June 2020, two weeks before he would have turned 46.
Episode 1: Kym Porter in Medicine Hat, Alberta Remembers her Son Neil 13.01.2023 28:58
In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you’ll hear Kari Ursulescu interviewing Kym Porter in Medicine Hat, Alberta about her son Neil Balmer, who died from fentanyl poisoning at age 31 in 2016.
Episode 2: Kari Ursulescu in Medicine Hat, Alberta Remembers her Partner Riley Dawson 13.01.2023 30:00
In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you’ll hear Kym Porter interviewing Kari Ursulescu in Medicine Hat, Alberta about her partner Riley Dawson who experienced a fatal opioid overdose in 2016.
Episode 3: Rhonda Watt speaks with Tamerel Richard in Lloydminster, Alta about her brother Tyrone Hickey 13.01.2023 10:17
In this episode, you’ll hear Rhonda Watt speaking with Tamerel Richard in Lloydminster, Alta. about her brother Tyrone Hickey.
Episode 4: Rhonda Watt in Lloydminster, Alta. remembers her son Eric 13.01.2023 12:36
In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you’ll hear Tamerel Richard speaking with Rhonda Watt Rhonda Watt in Lloydminster, Alta. about her son Eric
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