CWLC Webinar: Supporting Equitable Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care in Canada
Tuesday, December 7 from 12-1 p.m. EST In March 2020, First Voice Advocates and key allies from across the country joined forces to advocate for moratoriums on transitions from care during the pandemic; as a result many provinces and territories have issued temporary moratoriums or emergency measures. These measures have opened up opportunities to re-think […]
Farm to School Canada Grants: Applications are open!
In partnership with Whole Kids Foundation, Farm to Cafeteria Canada is pleased to share the details of its fourth cycle of the Farm to School Canada Grants program which is now open! Applications must be submitted using the online form by Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:59 pm PST. To get started: Review the 2022 Grant […]
Call for Applications: Sears Undergraduate Summer Studentship
The CHILD Cohort Study is proud to issue the 2022 Call for Applications to the Sears Undergraduate Summer Studentship. The Sears Studentship provides financial support of up to $6,000 to an undergraduate student working full time for at least 12 weeks on a research project involving data generated by the CHILD Cohort Study, under the […]
UNICEF Canada Youth Activism Summit: November 19
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2021 YOUTH ACTIVISM SUMMIT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19! Click here to register Join UNICEF Canada, youth leaders, partner organizations and decision-makers for a virtual Youth Activism Summit on November 19. In honour of National Child Day (November 20), young people, adult influencers and decision-makers will come together for an […]
National Child Day 2021
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Canada’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It’s a time to recognize the rights of all kids in Canada, while also acknowledging the unique rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children. Children First Canada invites you to a special National Child Day event to mark […]
New resources from PHAC to prevent substance-related harms among youth
New resources for preventing substance-related harms among youth are now available. The Public Health Agency of Canada developed The Blueprint for Action: Preventing substance-related harms among youth through a Comprehensive School Approach and accompanying policy paper for administrators, school board officials, teachers, guidance counsellors, healthcare professionals and community organizations that support youth. The Blueprint combines […]
10 Years of the CHILD Cohort Study: CTV News
CTV Winnipeg celebrated a decade of the CHILD Cohort Study in a report that aired on 20 October 2021. The interview follows Manitoba-based Study participants 10-year-old Molly and her mother Krista into their clinical check-in with Study researchers and speaks with them about their experience with the Study and motivations for involvement. The footage shows […]
Families Canada consultations: Let’s Talk Vaccines
As COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the country, the need to address concerns and barriers to vaccination has never been more important. In partnership with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, Families Canada is working to build the capacity of the family support sector to increase vaccine confidence among disadvantaged and marginalized populations. They invite you to join two online consultations for service providers […]
Children’s Healthcare Canada 2021 Annual Conference
Event Dates: November 22 – 26, 2021 Event Website: https://www.eventscribe.net/2021/childhealthcan/ Registration Link: bit.ly/CHCReg2021 Join Children’s Healthcare Canada this November for the Children’s Healthcare Canada 2021 Annual Conference, presented in partnership with The Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre. This year’s program has been carefully planned to not only reflect on the breakthroughs, accomplishments, and […]
Food Allergy Canada: #ShineATealLight this Halloween
Join the Food Allergy Canada #ShineATealLight movement! Although Halloween will continue to look a little different due to the pandemic, you can still #ShineATealLight to drive food allergy awareness and education. Get involved by lighting up in teal on Halloween, entering Food Allergy Canada’s fun contest, taking a pic of a teal-lit monument, or by shining a teal […]
