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CANADA | Dec 26, 2022

Shifting the conversation: How the sector is using narrative change to advance social change

Changing the way people think about an issue is a precondition to mobilizing action on it. But which organizations have institutionalized narrative change practices as a strategic priority, and how is that playing out day-to-day? How many non-profits are doing the deep listening necessary to underst

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Connecting Families: Affordable high-speed Internet for low-income seniors and families

On August 11th, 2021, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors announced the second phase of the C

Non-Profit Organizations and Volunteering Satellite Account: Human Resources Module, 2010 to 2019

Original article and associated charts available at: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210430/dq210430d-eng.htm   In 2019, non-profit organizations (NPOs)—serving households, busin

Back-to-School with Canada HomeShare: Intergenerational Living Embraced by Students and Older Adults

This year, back-to-school for many post-secondary students and older adults across Canada looks different. Canada HomeShare, an intergenerational housing program that addresses social isolation by bri

IG Day - Reconnecting Generations: Inspirational Ideas from Across Canada

Each year on June 1, we promote Intergenerational Day – a celebration of the mutual benefits of building relationships across generations. This year, EAPO in collaboration with IG connections are ho

Canada Summer Jobs 2022

CSJ is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to su

Squamish Men's Shed: Health by Stealth Video Series

This video series was produced by The Squamish Men's Shed Society. The video series was created to inform and promote the importance of men's health awareness.  Introducing the Health by Stealt

Recognizing and Preventing Sexual Assault in Later Life

A recent case of domestic violence and sexual assault of an older woman in Nova Scotia shocked many readers when it was covered in Saltwire. It was a reminder that domestic violence affects women ac

Event: Cannabis and Older Adults

Canadians aged 65+ are the smallest but fastest growing group of cannabis users. Exciting research is being conducted exploring how cannabis might be used in areas such as dementia and pain management

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