Barka Canada hosted its first community seminar on the topics of youth crime, suicide and addictionat the Justice Institute of BC. This was attended by the Vice-Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Marcin Trzcinski, representatives of local social service organizations, and members of the Polish-Canadian community. Psychologist Dr. Jason Martens of Martens & Associates, led the seminar. Ewa Sadowska summarized the Barka Foundation’s history and achievements.