Intergenerational consultation on the right of children and youth to a healthy environment
The Children’s Environmental Rights Initiative (CERI) – a global coalition operating under the auspices of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment – is partnering with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), the International Institute for Child Rights and Development (IICRD) and others to host an intergenerational consultation on the right of children […]
PIRN Canada: Have your say in shaping the future of paediatrics
The Canadian Paediatric Research Network (PIRN) is conducting a Priority Setting Partnership. Their network is composed of 19 hospitals across Canada who are working to improve care in paediatric hospital care. This partnership aims to shape the future research agenda in General Paediatrics by bringing together clinicians, patients and caregivers to identify and prioritize unanswered questions […]
Young Canadians’ Parliament August 27 and September 26
Children First Canada invites you to attend the Young Canadians’ Parliament – a program where you get to talk to other kids about issues that affect YOUR life! You’ll learn that you have rights, that you have a voice, and you will have a chance to talk to important decision makers in the Canadian Parliament! […]
CHILD Cohort Study: Mom and baby share “good bacteria” through breastmilk
A new study by CHILD Cohort Study researchers has found that bacteria are shared and possibly transferred from a mother’s milk to her infant’s gut, and that breastfeeding directly at the breast best supports this process. The research, published in Cell Host & Microbe, found that certain bacteria, including Streptococcus and Veillonella, co-occur in mothers’ […]
Remembering Zeynab Asadi Lari
With deepest condolences to all who knew and loved them, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) and The Sandbox Project mourn the loss of Zeynab Asadi Lari and her brother, Mohammad Asadi Lari, who were passengers in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crash. Zeynab was a gifted fourth year biology student at the […]
Promising Practices
The Sandbox Project partnered with the Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement at the Students Commission of Canada to evaluate and reflect on the YCRH in its fifth year.
Webinar: Doing Better for LGBTQ2+ Communities in Health & Social Services
Wednesday, October 9th from 1 – 2 p.m. EST This webinar is hosted by the Child Welfare League of Canada and the Canadian Association of Social Workers. 20-40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ2+. 70% of trans youth have experienced sexual harassment. More than one-third of trans youth ages 14-18 have been physically threatened or injured […]
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! Free youth-focused initiatives from #TELUSWise
TELUS Wise footprint comic contest The TELUS Wise footprint comic contest tasks youth in grades 2-6 to author a comic strip that speaks to good digital citizenship. Entrants have the chance to win up to $3000 for their school and $500 for themselves! The submission deadline is October 18, 2019. To learn more and to […]
Asthma Canada Uncovers Far-Reaching Impacts of Asthma
On World Lung Day, Asthma Canada has announced the release of A Snapshot of Asthma in Canada, its inaugural Annual Asthma Survey Report. The report reveals that issues such as difficulty with accessing medication and lack of proper asthma management are leading to regular disruptions to the day-to-day lives of Canadians with asthma. Moreover, people […]
Webinar: Building Momentum for a National School Food Program
Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT, for the Coalition for Healthy School Food’s Building Momentum for a National School Food Program webinar. This webinar will introduce the Coalition for Healthy School Food and invite participants to get involved in the #NourishKidsNow campaign and reach out to their […]