Resources
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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[Guide] Community Asset Mapping Guide for Social Prescribing
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing (CISP)
This guide is intended for link workers (aka community connectors), healthcare providers, community organizations, policymakers, funders, and community members who are working to strengthen social prescribing in Canada. Its purpose is to support more effective referrals, foster collaboration across
[Recorded Event] Immigrant Senior Sector Connections Nov Partner’s Meeting - Employment
Immigrant Senior Sector Connections CORE Group
A circle conversation about employment for older adults in Alberta
[Recorded Webinar] Intergenerational Approaches in Preventing Family Violence
CORE Intergenerational CoP and Elder Abuse Groups
Discover how healthy intergenerational relationships can help prevent the cycle of family violence
[Recording] The Shed Effect - International Men's Day 2025 Webinar
Men's Sheds Canada
This special International Men’s Day event brings together leaders, researchers, partners, and Shedders from across Canada to explore The Shed Effect — how Men’s Sheds reduce social isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and ignite grassroots volunteerism that strengthens communities coast to coast.
[eLearning] OWL: Free online courses for nonprofits
OWL
Recent data shows just how urgent the shift to online learning is for nonprofits. Canada’s nonprofit/charity sector is more challenged than ever. It employs about 2.7 million people and contributes roughly 8.2% of GDP—about $192 billion annually. Yet many of these organizations are small and str
[Guide] Data Governance standard for the non-profit and charitable sector
Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI)
Outlines minimum requirements to responsibly collect, store, and use personal information from community
CORE 101 Training- November 2025
CORE AB, BC and National Platforms
general overview of the CORE platforms how they can be used in the work of the Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector and its allies, and the benefits of the platform for connections and networking.
[Study] Research Participant Recruitment: Underdiagnosed and Underserved: Examining Socio-Linguistic Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis and Service
Mount Royal University
This exploratory qualitative study examines the availability and accessibility of dementia diagnosis tools and services for Indigenous, racially minoritized and people with socio-linguistic barriers in Calgary and Edmonton.
[Blog] We can fight hunger
Unison for generations 50+
Senior food insecurity is a growing but often overlooked crisis. It means means not having reliable access to affordable, nutritious food.
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