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Community Services First Voices consultation: my take

Robert DeVet — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 20:22:27 +0000

During the months of February and March of this year the Department of Community Services (DCS) organized First Voice sessions to offer an opportunity to give feedback on Social Assistance in different locations throughout Nova Scotia.

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Invitation from DCS to attend the focus group

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It is very dangerous to bring your own agenda

Robert DeVet — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:31:40 +0000

Jeanne Fay on anti-poverty activism in Nova Scotia

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -

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The minister who stole Christmas

Robert DeVet — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:06:35 +0000

Frozen welfare rates and special needs cutbacks are taking heavy toll

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) –

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Cut off welfare in small town Nova Scotia

Robert DeVet — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:55:02 +0000

Accused unable to see informer’s allegations

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -

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Creative ways for businesses to pitch in and help reduce poverty

Robert DeVet — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:42:58 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -

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I never lied, I always did what the department told me to do

Robert DeVet — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:03:03 +0000

Community Services tells man to repay $12,000 he received for medical needs

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -

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Down and out in Halifax and Dartmouth

Robert DeVet — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:11:50 +0000

Food banks, soup kitchens, and the people who use them

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Many people I talked to over the years have wrong ideas about food banks and soup kitchens, and what goes on there.

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I loved what I did, so I stayed with it

Robert DeVet — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:38:19 +0000

Paul O'Hara reflects on 35 years with the North End Community Health Centre

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – Paul O'Hara has been a social worker at the North End Community Health Centre for 35 years.

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Op-ed: Poverty matters! Let's rally at Province House

Robert DeVet — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:52:02 +0000

On the importance of protesting against poverty.

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Forget the greedy, help the needy

Robert DeVet — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:51:48 +0000

Protesters want dignity for Nova Scotia's welfare recipients and working poor

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – People took to streets on Saturday in recognition of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a United Nations-sponsored annual event that in Halifax has been observed for many years now.<

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Think poverty when you vote, group says

Robert DeVet — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 21:13:52 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – People living in poverty are being ignored by politicians of every stripe.

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Op-Ed: Why aren't politicians listening to people living in poverty?

Robert DeVet — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:19:20 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - There is something I really need to get off my chest. I hope the minister of Community Services is listening. Here it goes.

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The letter to the Community Services Standing Committee requesting an opportunity to speak.

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My life on welfare in Nova Scotia

Robert DeVet — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:37:05 +0000

I've been asked to explain what life as a client of the Department of Community Services has meant for me. For me, a life involved with "the System" so far has meant shame, embarrassment and fielding awkward questions and stereotypes.

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Why people on Income Assistance fear the annual review

Robert DeVet — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:59:11 +0000

What is the annual review?

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#FacesOfNSWelfare - a trip to the food bank

Robert DeVet — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:08:02 +0000

This piece, written by an Adsum House social worker, was originally posted on the Adsum for Women and Children facebook page. Reposted with permission

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