The YCRH Blog: Greener on the other side – inequitable access to green spaces impacts children’s health
By Umayangga Yogalingam (Co-Executive Director, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Restrictions under the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing more and more Canadians to discover the public green spaces in their neighbourhoods, cities and beyond. Green spaces are areas with vegetation that is specifically for aesthetic and/or recreational purposes and include parks, gardens, public facilities, and […]
The YCRH Blog: Child and youth well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Stacie Smith (Director of Relations and Outreach, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many people’s lives, especially children and youth. There are many uncertainties for them, such as wondering when they might be able to play with their friends again and what the upcoming school […]
Reflections on a whirlwind trip to #Sandbox2017
By Maree Rodriguez, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health From April 4th-6th, I had the pleasure of attending the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) Annual General Meeting as well as the 2017 Sandbox Summit. Over two days and two nights, I spent the time thinking, exploring and networking with youth from coast-to-coast across Canada. It […]
Mental Health and the Importance of Storytelling
By April Haggart, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health Mental health is not an easy topic to open up about. It is not easy for a person who is battling it, or for their families to talk about it. What people going through their own battles do not know is the power behind their own stories. […]
Youth and Innovation Forum: Generation Now, Building the Future of Tomorrow
By Stephanie Bertolo, Vice Chair, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health On November 21st and 22nd, I attended the 2016 Youth and Innovation Forum hosted by Pollution Probe and Student Energy. This first-time conference attracted 60 youth from across Canada. By bringing together the voices of those with vastly different perspectives, the most innovative ideas surrounding […]
Stories, presented by TELUS: Meet Alicia
TELUS has recently launched Stories, presented by TELUS, a new platform that showcases the personal narratives of ordinary Canadians on the things we all care about most: staying well, building healthy and diverse communities, living our connected lives, caring for our planet and growing our businesses. The first episode features the YCRH‘s Alicia Raimundo using […]
Refugees, community engagement, and Sarvodaya
By Stephanie Bertolo, Vice Chair, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health On October 1st, Hamilton, Ontario celebrated the 24th Annual Gandhi Peace Festival. I was pleased to coordinate the event along with a committee of McMaster professors and community members. The theme this year was “Refugees and Sarvodaya.” Sarvodaya is Gandhi’s principle of “universal uplift” or […]
Towards Health and Reconciliation: Reflections from the Indigenous Health Conference
Madeleine Bondy of the YCRH at the Indigenous Health Conference
On May 26th and 27th I was fortunate enough to attend the Indigenous Health Conference at the Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale Hotel on behalf of the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health and The Sandbox Project
The conference provided a fantastic opportunity to learn about current initiatives to promote the health of indigenous communities from across Canada.
Youth Lens on The Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, recently published a Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. The Commission is a thorough look at the current global state of health and wellbeing among young people, and as a young person myself, I found it did great justice, uncovering truths and combining both research and the voiced needs of young people.
The Commission focuses, in part, on how law affects adolescents and their access to resources and services. Access is something that the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) and the Young Health Program (YHP) have been investigating through the Health Rights and Responsibilities project that we are collaborating on.
A post-conference YCRH perspective
YCRH member Jacob Hill on his involvement with the YCRH and the 2016 Sandbox Project Conference
I’m still not even sure how I got involved with the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH). Like many other Canadians I spent a quiet evening harmlessly scanning through my Facebook feed trying to sort out what to do with my life, ignoring “Candy Crush” requests when I came I across this organization. I had begun a journey into the world of massage therapy so anything with an aspect of health felt like a good investment for my career and resume.
I clicked on the link to discover The Sandbox Project. Its mission to make Canada the safest and healthiest place for our youth to grow up was a statement I was eager to stand behind. I submitted my application and within a few weeks I was granted the honour of becoming a part of this group of talented individuals.