Dr. Gabor Maté

A contemporary space. A creative community to inspire artists, residents, and visitors. Artist-led and artist-focused.Eltuek (el-du-eg) is a Mi’kmaw word that means “We are making (it) together.” The (it) refers to whatever it is (we) decide to make - art, ideas, music, community, social change. Eltuek Arts Centre is accessible, inclusive, and continuous.Eltuek Arts Centre is in Sydney, Unama'ki (Cape Breton Island).

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The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychoscial Perspective on Addiction from Heroin to Workaholism

Membertou Trade & Convention Centre

Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Kluskap RoomTuesday November 26th, 20246:00-9:00pm ASTFree to attendAll welcome Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver.His latest book, the Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture remains a Canadian best seller and was a 19-week New York Times best seller.Presented by: The Ally Centre of Cape Breton, New Dawn Enterprises, and the Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq.Many thanks to our sponsors: Cape Breton Community Housing Association, Cape Breton University Department of Social Work, CBU Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre, Cape Breton Community Health Boards, Eskasoni Band Council, Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, Office of Mental Health and Addictions, Office of Mayor Amanda MacDougall-Merrill, On Paper Books.Event details: Gabor will be joining the event virtually, offering a talk and interacting with the in-person audience. The event can be attended in-person at Membertou and virtually via zoom. Zoom link provided to registered zoom attendees closer to event date.

Dr. Gabor Maté

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