The YCRH Blog: Three Meaningful Ways to Increase Youth Engagement
A Guide for Public and Private Sector Organizations By Mobeen Lalani, (Member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Traditional forms of youth engagement have limited youth to be members of society who need to be guided, controlled, and told how to live a more “positive” lifestyle. Through tokenized and invitational forms of engagement, youth voices […]
The COVID-19 Student Support Network is launched!
The COVID-19 Student Support Network is a space for post secondary students to share their thoughts and feelings towards the uncertainty around the upcoming school year. Students, especially those transitioning from high school to university, face an unprecedented situation with a global pandemic changing their way of learning. This project came about as part of […]
Parachute’s National Teen Driver Safety Week is happening October 18 to 24
Parachute’s National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 18 to 24 aims to reduce speeding and teach teens about driving safely without drug or alcohol impairment, distraction and aggression and, new this year, the importance of rail safety. This year, Parachute, Desjardins and CN are calling on teens to recognize that #SpeedIsNoGame to help reduce speeding on roadways. […]
The YCRH Blog: Autism in a Pandemic
A Spectrum of Complications Interview with an ASD Personal Support Worker By Nik Jelicic, (Member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Even on good, “normal” days, life with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a challenge. For youth with ASD, sudden or unplanned changes – be it a sudden change in the weather or having […]
The YCRH Blog: Autism in a Pandemic
A Spectrum of Complications Interview with an ASD Personal Support Worker By Nik Jelicic, (Member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Even on good, “normal” days, life with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a challenge. For youth with ASD, sudden or unplanned changes – be it a sudden change in the weather or having […]
The YCRH Blog: Environmental Injustice in Canada
Canada’s long history of racism is still affecting youth today By Kathleen Dolan (Member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Environmental racism is a term that may be unfamiliar to many Canadians. However, for others, it remains an issue that they have dealt with their entire lives. Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate exposure of […]
Webinar Registration – The YCRH Series: Coping with COVID-19 as a Family
Taking place Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6 pm EST/7 pm AST, join the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health in an interactive AND active webinar on coping with the COVID-19 pandemic through physical activity and healthy eating. Learn about mindfulness, participate in at-home exercises, develop your own action plan for healthy living during the COVID-19 […]
MLSE LaunchPad Community Learning Series webinar
As part of their Community Learning Series webinar, join the MLSE LaunchPad as they reconnect with community partners to discuss the resilient ways organizations are adapting to the new normal, with a look forward to the return of school and modified recreation programming. In this active participation session, you will hear perspectives from MLSE Foundation […]
Food Allergy Canada: Interactive youth webinar on treating allergic reactions
Food Allergy Canada will be hosting an interactive webinar aimed at youth and young adults on Wednesday, August 19 at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Webinar details: Kyle Dine and Dr. Julia Upton Who is presenting: Dr. Julia Upton, Canadian allergist, and a panel of four youth with food allergy who are currently attending high […]
The YCRH Blog: Greener on the other side – inequitable access to green spaces impacts children’s health
By Umayangga Yogalingam (Co-Executive Director, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Restrictions under the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing more and more Canadians to discover the public green spaces in their neighbourhoods, cities and beyond. Green spaces are areas with vegetation that is specifically for aesthetic and/or recreational purposes and include parks, gardens, public facilities, and […]