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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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Blog Post: Driven by Compassion: The Essential Value of Mobility and Volunteerism Among Older Adults

Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council

Many older adults in Alberta play an invaluable role as volunteers, contributing significantly to their communities, oftentimes through organizations like Drive Happiness, which serve other older adults.

Report: Influence, Affluence & Opportunity: Donor-advised Funds in Canada

KCI and the CAGP Foundation

KCI and the CAGP Foundation have partnered together on this research initiative to add to the growing body of knowledge about DAFs in Canada and help strengthen relationships and understanding between donors, DAF organizations, and operating charities to continue to strengthen communities across Canada.

Booklet: Indigenous Peoples and Communities in Alberta

Alberta Health Services

This booklet provides a quick look at the Indigenous cultures and communities in Alberta.Long before Alberta became a province, Indigenous Peoples inhabited this land, speaking distinct languages, creating complex governments, social and economic systems, and moving with the ebb and flow of the natu

Podcast: Mind the Disruption

National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)

Mind the disruption is a podcast about people who refuse to accept things as they are. It’s about people pushing for better health for all. It’s about people like us who have a deep desire to build a healthier world.On Mind the Disruption, the NCCDH podcast, you’ll hear the stories of people w

Guidebook: Continuing Care in Indigenous Communities

Alberta Health Services

In a spirit of partnership and mutual respect, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to Métis and First Nations communities in supporting the development of continuing care services that meet their unique needs. This work was undertaken with recognition of the guiding principles and values of

Paper: An Introduction to the Health of Two-Spirit People: Historical, Contemporary and Emergent Issues

National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)

Intended as an introductory paper for health practitioners, Indigenous community members and researchers working in areas of Indigenous health, gender and sexuality, Hunt concludes with a listing of additional sources of information on Two-Spirit people and health, including educational resources, books and journals.

AudioGeris

GeriActors

AudioGeris is a collection of audio plays by GeriActors & Friends.While Covid-19 presented many challenges, it also inspired new ways of sharing stories and connecting with audiences.In March 2020, our performance company, GeriActors & Friends, moved to virtual rehearsals, and in 2021 we pr

Toolkit: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression (SOGIE) Safer Places

Alberta Health Services

In recent years, Alberta and Canada have made significant shifts towards the celebration and protection of LGBTQ2S+ people and their families. Gender identity and gender expression were added as protected grounds against discrimination in the Alberta Human Rights Act (2015) and Canada’s Human Righ

Seniors and Continuing Care – LGBTQ2S+ Resources for Providers

Alberta Health Services

It's important that you understand the background of LGBTQ2S+ people so when they are accessing continuing care services, they feel safe and welcome to live their life as they choose and do not feel they need to hide their true identity. They will know they will be treated with respect.The resource

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