UNICEF Canada and dozens of Canadian celebrities shine spotlight on challenges facing youth in Canada
A recent UNICEF report comparing the well-being of children in the richest countries around the world placed Canada an alarming 25th among the 41 countries measured. These rankings haven’t improved in more than a decade, which has UNICEF Canada partnering with top Canadian celebrities to do something about it.
The Sweet Caroline Foundation Launches Allergy Awareness Pilot with Food Allergy Canada
The Sweet Caroline Foundation in collaboration with Food Allergy Canada has announced the launch of a pilot project called Allergy Awareness for Schools. This initiative includes a powerful video called “Caroline’s Story,” in which the Lorette family shares the story of their 14-year-old daughter Caroline, who passed away from an anaphylactic reaction to dairy in 2014. The […]
imTeen Wins International Award
WeUsThem has received an international W3 award for creative excellence in the design of the imTEEN app. imTEEN empowers youth to track and take care of their mental health on a daily basis. In partnership with Telus Health, The Sandbox Project and Dr. Stan Kutcher, WeUsThem designed a comprehensive, user-friendly app. With imTEEN, teens can […]
2018 CAPHC Annual Conference – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
CAPHC is excited to launch the Call for Poster Abstracts for the 2018 CAPHC Annual Conference. The Poster Session at the CAPHC Annual Conference has grown into one of the premier events at this annual meeting, providing an ideal venue to showcase and view innovative research, exciting programs and unique strategies taking place in […]
2018 Medavie Scholarship Now Open
The 2018 Medavie Scholarship Honouring Pierre-Yves Julien, Medavie’s former CEO, is now open. Administered by Medavie Health Foundation, $5,000 is awarded to a youth who has overcome adversity related to mental health and is pursuing related health post-secondary studies. Visit the Medavide Health Foundation to learn more.
Toronto, May 15: Youth Engagement Primer
You’re invited Join this free session on Tuesday, May 15 from 1pm – 3 pm in the Auditorium at the YMCA Central, 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto. Led by the Ontario Centre of Excellence in Child and Youth Mental Health, the Youth Engagement Primer is designed to build a common understanding of youth engagement and explore the benefits […]
Understanding Physical Literacy: New video from the Quality Coaching Collective
The Quality Coaching Collective has created a new video to help explain Physical Literacy and the roles that parents, teachers, athletes, coaches and sport organizations have to play. The new video aims to simplify the concept of Physical Literacy for the general population, identify the ages and stages where transition could and should occur, and […]
Reaching for the Top: National summit brings together leading experts in child and youth health
The Sandbox Project hosted its 8th national stakeholder gathering on April 12th at TELUS House in Toronto, creating a venue for experts and conference participants to work together on strategies to improve health outcomes for young people throughout Canada. This year’s Sandbox Summit marked the tenth anniversary of The Sandbox Project’s foundational report, […]
The Time is Now: Establish a Commission for Children and Youth in Canada
Today, the Canadian Child and Youth Health Coalition (CCYHC) announced a Call to Action for Canada to establish a Commission for Children and Youth. A Commission for Children and Youth in Canada will bring together experts and stakeholders from across Canada who will help to inform and guide government in ways to: Ensure all children […]
Call for mandatory radon testing focus of national Healthy Schools Day petition
Despite known cancer risks, most provincial and territorial governments in Canada do not require radon testing of schools and child care programs This Healthy Schools Day, April 3rd, the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) and the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) will launch a national petition urging mandatory action on […]