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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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Food Charters: Alberta Examples (Food Security Systems Change)
Various
A Food Charter brings a “vision of values, principles and priorities...about the food that a county, a city or a region consider most important…Rather than a policy document, a charter is a guide for making decisions intended to improve the local food system for all residents and establish a sha
Good Medicine: Centering Food Justice Work in Indigenous Maternal Knowledge
Enjolie Lafaurie and Maria Parra Cano, Nonprofit Quarterly
The Cihuapactli Collective (CC) began seven years ago in Phoenix, Arizona, in response to the call of a mother, CC’s co-executive director, Maria Parra Cano.The collective took shape two months after Parra Cano gave birth. Her mother had recently passed away, and she was experiencing the baby blue
Food Insecurity: Information for Health Professionals
Alberta Health Services
Household food insecurity – the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints – is a serious public health issue. You can use the resources at the link below to guide understanding of the issue in Canadian health and social context, inform program and policy development, and
From Insecurity to Sovereignty: A Vision for Food Justice
A-dae Romero Briones, Nonprofit Quarterly
How we tell stories matters. The storyteller. The timing. The word choice. The form the story takes. It all matters, because stories shape how we see the world and how we envision our role in its shaping.History is often told by the colonizer, yet that is only one perspective. And the story of our f
Food Insecurity in Older Adults in Canada and the United States: A Concept Analysis
Christine Marie Mills, RD, MPH, PhD (candidate)
A concept analysis using the method of Walker and Avant was undertaken to clarify the concept of food insecurity in older adults in Canada and the United States. A literature review was undertaken to conduct a concept analysis of food insecurity in older people. Food insecurity is associated with mu
WastED Webinar
Leftovers Foundation
Hosted by YEG Lead Coordinator, Garnet Borch, the WastED Webinar explores food waste in Edmonton! We will bring on guests from organizations addressing food waste from all angles. Everyone is welcome to join! Let's build community and conversation to reduce food waste.LISTEN HERE
Calgary Community Food Map
City of Calgary
A map of no and low-cost food resources in Calgary, including food hampers and baskets; food pantries; food bank referrals; grocery delivery services; Good Food Box pick up locations; baby supplies; and more. Contact: Robert.Dickinson@calgary.ca. To add additional resources or suggest edits, please
Case Study: Saint John Stronger Together
Sherri Torjman
This case study captures how Saint John, NB, has successfully broken the cycle of poverty by engaging the whole community and applying a comprehensive approach to drive change.It highlights the city's 20-year journey that has resulted in a 69% reduction in poverty (Low Income Cut-Off After Tax) from
Healthy Aging Alberta Systems Map
Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta has created a systems map showing how Community Based Senior Serving organizations are connected
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