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Abuse and neglect of older adults takes many different forms: physical, sexual, emotional, and financial. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for older adults who have suffered abuse and neglect.

Describes the challenges Aboriginal families and communities face when there’s abuse and family violence. Explains types of abuse that are against the law, and where victims can get help and support services. Includes information on who can stay in the family home on reserve.

Information about how to recognize abuse and harassment and what you can do to help protect yourself or others from being abused.

This website is for people who identify as Aboriginal, and the people who help them. Features up-to-date legal information, links to community-based resources, and Aboriginal publications.

The legal position of Aboriginal people in British Columbia involves an interplay of federal and provincial law, plus treaty and other rights. Learn the basics of Aboriginal law in BC.

This brochure tells you about advance care planning from the Aboriginal perspective, why it is important, and what to do with it.

Learn more about your rights as a tenant, including how to apply for dispute resolution.

Essential information you should know when preparing for your future. Learn your options for planning for your future financial, legal, health care, and personal care needs.

This guide helps employees to organize unions.

For people in BC who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support. The information is current to January 2017.