Cultural supports key to reducing Manitoba's exceptionally high child apprehension rates: study

Why It Matters

Child welfare systems disproportionally impact First Nations families and can contribute to intergenerational trauma. Providing families with culturally appropriate support can prevent child apprehension.

Few politicians are talking about Canada’s disability benefit: advocates want to change that

Why It Matters

About eight million Canadians live with a disability, and yet accessibility has barely blipped on the radar during the federal election campaign. Advocates are fighting to change that.

Funders are receiving more AI proposals, but not all are well-equipped to assess them

Why It Matters

Very few funders are giving grants for AI projects to begin with. Corporate and technology funders are more likely to have the in-house technical talent to evaluate grant applications, while traditional philanthropic foundations might need to call on third-party resources.

How do you plan a field trip for remote or fly-in communities? Non-profit has an answer

Why It Matters

Offering hands-on learning experiences to students with limited access to interactive education significantly boosts engagement and improves learning outcomes.

B.C.'s kinship caregivers highlight financial disparity between themselves, foster parents

Why It Matters

Understanding the disparities between foster and kinship care can help advocate for more equitable resources and financial support to ensure children have the tools needed to thrive.