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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

[Proposal Invitation] Urban, rural and northern Indigenous Housing Strategy

Urban, rural and northern Indigenous Housing StrategyIndigenous governments and organizations are invited to submit proposals for the establishment and management of the National Indigenous Housing Ce

[News] Government of Canada announces the Inclusive Workplaces campaign to encourage employers to hire persons with disabilities

From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews releaseJanuary 31, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development CanadaCanada’s greatest resource is its peo

[News] The Government of Canada launches the Building Community Resilience call to action

From: Canadian HeritageNews releaseOTTAWA, January 30, 2024In the wake of rising hate across the country, the Government of Canada remains committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive society while

[News] Petition for National Day of Recognition for Frontline Champions in Nonprofit Sector Canada!

Why do we need a day of recognition?Frontline Champions are the employees who help people through some of the direst of circumstances to create experiences that spark joy and happiness. There are 2.4

[Article] What Trends Will Impact Charities And Nonprofits In The First Quarter Of 2024?

Click HERE to read the full articleDonation challenges, CEBA repayment prospects, inflation-driven increases in demand & the housing crisis are some of the trends we’re keeping an eye on this qu

Patient Advisor – Get the Message? Improving Access to Virtual Health Care for Older Adults

Please Contact Joanna Rivera by Email for More Information joanna.rivera@fraserhealth.ca Patient Advisor – Get the Message? Improving Access to Virtual Health Care for Older Adults Volunteer Opport

[News] B.C. Health Minister announces appointment of new seniors' advocate

Dan Levitt of Simon Fraser University taking over from Isobel MackenzieB.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province's new seniors' advocate is Dan Levitt, an adjunct professor of gerontology at S

[Support Group] Family Caregivers Japanese Canadians

[News] Effort underway to bring Men’s Shed movement to Salmon Arm

Roy Reinmuth has seen first-hand how the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes with being part of a Men’s Shed can improve one’s mental health. Prior to moving to Salmon Arm in September 202