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.
6 free wellness resources for non-profits and changemakers
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Supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of non-profits creates a healthier work environment, enhancing their ability to serve communities long-term.
Few politicians are talking about Canada’s disability benefit: advocates want to change that
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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.
The pop culture divisions keeping us apart
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How an Edmonton social services agency spun out its own tech products
Why It Matters
Technology that is built by and for the non-profit sector is hard to come by. Usually, non-profits end up using an amended version of technology that has been developed for businesses, which focus on transactions rather than relationships, said IslamicFamily’s Executive Director Omar Yaqub.