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CANADA | Jun 10, 2026

[Article] Building Resilient Communities Through Connection

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in their community navigating complex and declining health. They are the backbone of social support bolste

[News] Applications Are Now Open for the Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 Cohort Program

Click HERE to learn more and applyThe Thriving Non-Profits cohort provides a structured, proven learning journey to enhance your organization's financial sustainability. You'll gain access to guided v

[News] Free publications help seniors, families and vulnerable connect with essential services

Are you someone who typically says, "Hey, Siri or "Alexa, I have a question," or merely type your query into Google?For many, these go-to search engine tools are everyday practices to gather informati

[Article] Building Connections: The Friendly Calls Experience

In times of crisis, the kindness and support of others can make a world of difference. The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls Program isn’t just about making phone calls – it’s about building mea

[News] Reframing Aging-Survey on Ageism

The Office of the Seniors Advocate wants to hear from British Columbians about their perceptions and experiences with ageism, particularly related to seniors. We want to know more about how people fee

[News] How 'compassionate ageism' made its way into design of new technology

Ideas of later life being a time of dependency and frailty are encoded in tech, says researcher

[News] Food Banks Canada Releases Hunger Count 2024

Food Bank Use in Canada - Buckling Under the Strain

[Survey] Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Understanding the experiences of individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their unpaid caregivers

[News] World's First Social Connection Guidelines Introduced

Individual and community guidelines for social connection introduced Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health

[Training] Maytree Policy School

Maytree Policy School Application Deadline: October 21st, 2024