“The Kids are Not Alright.” Children First Canada hosts event to highlight Raising Canada 2022 Report’s Findings.
On October 6th, Children First Canada will host an interactive digital event highlighting the Raising Canada 2022 report. It will include a lively discussion with leading child health experts, thought leaders and youth centered upon the findings of Raising Canada 2022 and how you can take action! This virtual event will explore how the pandemic […]
Orange Shirt Day and the History of Residential Schools: How Settlers can take action and move toward reconcile-action.
By Serenity Friskie On September 30th, Foundry recognizes Orange Shirt Day. This day is dedicated as a time to reflect and bring forth meaningful dialogue about this devastating part of Canada’s history. Today, we share the story of survivors and are reminded of the colonial past that continues to have repercussions today. We also remind […]
SPARK: Conversations has a new host- Dr Katharine Smart
Children’s Healthcare Canada’s SPARK: Conversations Podcast is a solution-focused podcast that connects the child health community with system leaders who tackle wicked problems and discuss ideas to inform the development of innovative and integrated systems serving children and youth. In it’s 3rd Season now, the Podcast is hosted by Dr. Katharine Smart, the Past President […]
My Experience with Chronic Pain
By Raissa Amany, Co-Executive Director of the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health “You just got to ride it out; some days there’s nothing else you can do for your pain.” This sentence shattered me as a person who has chronic pain. The amount of trust and confidence I place in my healthcare providers is immense, […]
“Youth Storytellers Wanted!” The YCRH launches “In their Own Words- Reflections by Youth On the Pandemic Project”
Callout for Youth Storytellers! The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health , (YCRH) in partnership with The Sandbox Project, Healthy Debate and the Healthy Communities Initiative are once again looking for youth ages 12 to 25 for a new project called “In Their Own Words – Reflections by Youth on the Pandemic Project”. The COVID-19 pandemic […]
“Popping the Bubble Wrap” : Parachute’s bi-weekly podcast now available.
Parachute’s podcast, “Popping the Bubble Wrap” was released today! The podcast is focused on the “household safety officer”, aka the person in a family who thinks/worries/makes decisions on household safety. Each episode will be hosted by Parachute’s President & CEO Pamela Fuselli and will include a roundtable discussion with parents eager to discuss an injury […]
Human Health and a Changing Climate in Crisis
By: Leah Sarah Peer With higher temperatures, more intense storms, and lengthy droughts—all of which can deeply affect the health of children, the climate crisis is not just an environmental issue, but a public health one too. Today, children, adolescents, and youth will face around three times as many climate disasters as their grandparents, making […]
PCOS Awareness Month
By: Sreejita Das PCOS. It’s a common word I hear people say, especially when women are having issues with their menstrual cycle, but do people actually know about the condition? PCOS, otherwise known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a reproductive condition, where the ovaries produce a higher than normal amount of androgens (think sex-hormones typically […]
House of Commons Standing Committe on Health posts YCRH submission.
On August 23rd, The House of Common’s Standing Committee on Health (HESA) posted the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health’s (YCRH) submission to the Children’s Health Study on their official website. The study titled “Response to the Standing Committee on Health Study on Children’s Health” highlights five priorities first identified by the Inspiring Healthy Futures initiative […]
Gender Equality Summit Recap
By Stacie Smith: Executive Director Back in June, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Equal Futures Gender Equality Summit in Ottawa. Thanks to their Youth Bursary Program and the support of The Sandbox Project, I was able to connect with change makers in gender equality, along with learning how to advocate for those […]