The guest speaker will be Dr Gabor Maté 

Gabor Maté is a Hungarian-born Canadian physician, bestselling author, and internationally respected speaker, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over decades of clinical practice in family medicine and palliative care, as well as his groundbreaking work in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by addiction and mental illness, Maté has become a leading voice on trauma, addiction, childhood development, and mind-body health.

In his talks based on his book “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture,” Maté explores how many of the chronic illnesses and emotional struggles seen today are not abnormalities, but natural responses to a society that often undermines human needs. He emphasizes that healing requires reconnecting with our authentic selves, fostering compassionate environments, and addressing the cultural conditions that give rise to suffering. His message is one of hope: while trauma can shape us, it does not have to define us.

Maté’s work resonates deeply across Canada and around the world, calling for a shift toward a more humane, trauma-informed approach to health and well-being.

Register for the event through DMS

Registration Deadline is May 5th at 1200h

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This event is open to members & duespayers of Local 196 only.

TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

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