The Kids are not Alright: The Heart & Stroke 2017 Report on the Health of Canadians
The Heart & Stroke 2017 Report on the Health of Canadians examines how industry is marketing unhealthy food and beverages directly to our children and youth, and how this is affecting their preferences and choices, their family relationships and their health. Learn More
New CHILD Study video: Link between traffic pollution and allergy risk
A new CHILD Study video shows how breathing in traffic fumes during infancy can increase the risk of allergies later on. CHILD is following 3,500 Canadian children from pre-birth to school age and beyond to help us understand the causes of allergies, asthma, and other chronic diseases. Discoveries such as this will help scientists and […]
Mental Health and the Importance of Storytelling
By April Haggart, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health Mental health is not an easy topic to open up about. It is not easy for a person who is battling it, or for their families to talk about it. What people going through their own battles do not know is the power behind their own stories. […]
To our longtime collaborators as well as our new connections: As we are fond of saying around here, “If collaboration was easy, everyone would do it.” Through our hard work together, we are making tangible progress towards delivering on the promise of healthier children and youth. On behalf of our staff, working groups and Board of […]
Introducing the Free the Numbum Movie Challenge
Who can create the next great Numbum video? Free the Numbum is a web-based resource offering a collection of 3-5 minute videos that inspire students to get active in the classroom. Each video is tailored to the classroom environment – no time, no space, and no equipment. Free the Numbum has created a full course […]
Social media campaign: Putting #ChildrenFirst in 2017
On January 1, Children First Canada will begin a social media campaign asking Canadians and our government to resolve to put #ChildrenFirst. How to participate: Record a very short video (taken on a cell phone camera) stating how you resolve to put children first (“In 2017, I resolve to put children first by ….”). Alternatively, […]
Medavie Health Foundation: 2017 Grants Program Update
Do you know a not-for-profit organization offering programs that support individuals impacted by child and youth mental health or post-traumatic stress disorder? The Medavie Health Foundation 2017 Grants Program opens January 15 and they’re looking for applicants who are making a difference in their communities in these two core cause areas. If you know a […]
Funding Opportunity (Ontario): Advancing the health of women and girls
Youth and Innovation Forum: Generation Now, Building the Future of Tomorrow
By Stephanie Bertolo, Vice Chair, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health On November 21st and 22nd, I attended the 2016 Youth and Innovation Forum hosted by Pollution Probe and Student Energy. This first-time conference attracted 60 youth from across Canada. By bringing together the voices of those with vastly different perspectives, the most innovative ideas surrounding […]
Student Budget Consultation: Children First Youth Ambassadors Submit Recommendations to Minister Morneau
In November, the Canadian Minister of Finance, the Hon. Bill Morneau launched a process of national consultation with students across the country, seeking input to the federal budget. The Youth Ambassadors for Children First Canada prepared a submission, calling on Minister Morneau and the federal government to invest in Canada’s kids. Visit the Children First […]