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Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
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[Video] The Animated Story of the Moose Hide Campaign
Moose Hide Campaign
Moose Hide Campaign Day is a day of ceremony where all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation.
[Research Article] Housing as a determinant of health for older LGBT Canadians: Focus group findings from a national housing study
Marco Redden et al.
Click HERE to learn moreThis article shares key focus group findings from a national study focused on the housing needs of older (55+) lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Canadians. LGBT populations have and continue to face systemic discrimination and barriers to appropriate housing acr
[Toolkit] Ageism Film & Discussion Event Toolkit
Age-Friendly Calgary
This Toolkit is designed to help organizations plan for and host discussion event(s) on ageism using film to support the discussion. This Toolkit was designed based on lessons learned and feedback received from the March 2023 Golden: Ageism Awareness events, hosted by Age-Friendly Calgary and the TH
[Workbook] Supporting Albertans to plan ahead with the My Wishes Alberta workbook
Covenant Health Palliative Institute
My Wishes Alberta is a workbook to help Albertans think about what is most important in their life, health and personal care, and to share this information with those who matter most, and with their health care providers. While the My Wishes Alberta workbook does not replace formal advance care plan
[Resource] Funding Programs for Non-Profits Directory
Charity Village
curated list of Canadian government grant programs, foundations, and corporate funding programs for nonprofits and charities
[Article] Preventable hospitalizations and deaths ‘of despair’ associated with income inequality
University of Alberta
Prevention and support programs should be targeted to regions with highest social inequities, researchers say.
[Report] Black Lives Experiencing Homelessness Matter: A Critical Conceptual Framework for Understanding How Policing Drives System Avoidance among Vulnerable Populations
Taylor and Francis Online
This paper examines racialized encounters with the police from the perspectives of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego, California in 2020. By some estimates, homelessness doubled in San Diego during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Study] Accessible, Functional Sheltering for People with Disabilities
MacEachen Institute
Study aimed to contribute to knowledge about accessible and functional sheltering during an emergency for all people, including people with disabilities.
[Webinar] Connecting People & Community- April Partners Meeting
Connecting People and Community for Living Well CORE Group
Connecting People & Community- April Partners Meeting
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