Dr. Nancy Hall Public Policy Leadership Award—2013 Winners

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

The British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) is a provincial, not for profit, charitable society serving the unique and diverse health, disability and health resource needs of the Aboriginal population of British Columbia. BCANDS is a “stand alone” organization and the only organization of its type in Canada. BCANDS has demonstrated strong efforts to support individuals, families, organizations, and communities through system navigation, advocacy, and analysis of the system-level and policy issues that affect Aboriginal mental health and wellness in BC.

From Grief to Action

From Grief to Action (FGTA) is a volunteer-based not-for-profit association in British Columbia providing hope and support, resources and respect to families and friends affected by drug use. Their mission is to provide a voice and a support network for families and friends affected by drug use. FGTA has accomplished so much over the years, including the creation of practical resources to support individuals, families, and communities experiencing the effects of addiction, and the crafting of a series of sophisticated policy directions to quide legislators in the areas of addiction, mental illness and concurrent disorders.