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CANADA | May 03, 2024

What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024

What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women. May 5 is Red Dress Day in Canada and the U.S., also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Sp

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Men’s Shed Hopes to Expand Throughout the County

Darrel O’Shaughnessy is a senior and a man with a vision to help other men – seniors and younger men – find a purpose, find companionship and create something meaningful and lasting through the Men’s Shed project.

‘It’s Something to Look Forward To’: 81-Year-Old Woman Among Rising Number of Seniors Using Food Bank

According to Food Banks Canada, seniors are the fastest growing group of food bank users

Breathing Easy: Navigating Wildfire Smoke Pollution

We speak to Dr. Samir Sinha as he unveils the impact of the recent wildfires on our air quality. We discuss the short-term effects and long-term concerns.

Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) are excited to invite you to the Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023.

Government of Canada Officially Launches the $755M Social Finance Fund

Social purpose organizations, such as social enterprises, non-profits, charities and co‑operatives, are at the forefront of tackling Canada’s persistent social and environmental challenges, and they are key contributors to the Canadian economy. However, social purpose organizations face barriers and systemic biases that exist in the current finance ecosystem.

Providing LGBTQI+ People with a Safe Home in Canada

With the number of LGBTQI+ refugees on the rise, the Government of Canada is helping them find a safe home right here in Canada.

A New Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations

Creating welcoming, safe spaces for all seniors is crucial towards strengthening communities overall.

Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) are excited to invite you to the Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023.

Alberta Ends Provincial State of Emergency

With the wildfire situation continuing to improve, Alberta’s provincial state of emergency is expiring but all resourcing and support remains in place.

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