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Blog: Poverty in Canada: A Progress Report
Edmonton Social Planning Council
One in nine Canadians lives in poverty—or 11% of the overall population. That’s according to the latest (and first) report from the National Advisory Council on Poverty. The good news is that this rate is trending downwards. The bad news is that other poverty indicators, such as food security, u
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy to reach herd immunity
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
As we battle a third wave of the pandemic across the country, now more than ever, it is important to communicate and educate populations on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. This is particularly challenging in a context where new information (and misinformation) about COVID-19 vaccines is em
Framework to support coordination of services for Edmonton's older adults
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
Edmonton's Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector has been working on the creation of a community-led, citywide network that forms the critical components of a framework to support the coordination of services for Edmonton’s older population.
Over the next few weeks, ESCC staff will contin
THIS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IS BUILDING INDIGENOUS ETHICAL SYSTEMS INTO DIGITAL TOOLS — HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LEARN
Brennan Doherty, Future of Good
Building Indigenous value systems into the bedrock of an app allows an Indigenous developer or online community to practice digital sovereignty — meaningful control over their digital space that allows them to safely share their culture, language, and practices.
Please note that a free Future of
RECORDING - Taking Action Against Elder Abuse - Case Management Funding Call Presentation
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council
You can access the recording of the presentation HERE.Â
Please find the slide deck shared during the presentation attached.Â
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council hosted a presentation on the Case Management Funding on April 14, 2021. This information session provided funding details and w
Unconnected: Funding Shortfalls, Policy Imbalances and How They Are Contributing to Canada’s Digital Underdevelopment
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
In an effort to understand the challenges and opportunities facing civil society and community organizations working to improve the quality of Canada’s internet, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) commissioned research firm The Strategic Counsel to conduct a qualitative and quanti
Unfunded - Back Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy
Network for the Advancement of Black Communities and Carleton University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Program
The COVID-19 pandemic and contemporary anti-Black racism movements have shone further light on the systemic racism and hardships faced by Black people in Canada. The experience of Black people in Canada points to the inadequacy of public policy in addressing the concerns of Black communities. It als
Just the facts: Seniors - Financial Topics Series
Chartered Professional Accounts Canada
Get access to educational materials on multiple financial topics for seniors, from better managing personal finances in retirement to protecting yourself against fraud.
Just the Facts is a series of financial topics presented in an unbiased, objective and straightforward way to help Canadians learn
Evidence Synthesis: Barriers to the Adoption of Technologies by Older Populations
The AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub
As a part of the APPTA hub solution for social isolation, a review was conducted to better understand what barriers older adults experience when trying to use technologies that could enhance or maintain their social connectedness.
Social isolation is a prominent and complex issue, and older adults
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