Canada's school food programs need to operate year-round
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Charters: Canada's school food programs need to operate year-round
July 02, 2024
Canada's school food programs provide essential nutrition to students, but many of these programs stop during the summer. Extending school food programs year-round is essential to address food insecurity, improve educational outcomes, and promote long-term health for students, particularly for those from low-income families...Read more
- Owen Charters, President & CEO of BGC Canada
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Policy and Research
- People for Education AOSS data shows that while 68% of elementary and 76% of secondary schools in Ontario report having resources for #DigitalMediaLiteracy, most lack policies for student use of artificial intelligence.
- Children Aid Foundation of Canada latest report highlights key strategies to improve education outcomes for children in care, offering insights for child welfare and education professionals. Read here.
Experiences Canada podcast episode “Indigenization of Classrooms or Workplaces” highlights the need for reconciliation in the curriculum. Listen here.
Sector Wins!
- Win for Kids Help Phone, who received J&W Murphy Foundation gift for unlocking hope for more youth to thrive with a transformational gift in support of young people and their mental health across Atlantic Canada.
- Congratulations to Jack.org, who met with Minister Ya'ara Saks and MP Lloyd Longfield in Guelph, ON, discussing the importance of peer support and mental health education in schools. We look forward to collaborating with the Government of Canada for a better future for youth!
- Children First Canada and the Coalition for Healthy School Food applaud Newfoundland's agreement with the Government of Canada on the National School Food Program.
Maytree Foundation's Malvern Youth Advocacy and Action Program (MYAAP) participants had an impactful day presenting policy briefs to Councillor Alejandra Bravo. We're proud of young leaders shaping our community's future!
Funding Opportunities
- Weyerhaeuser Canada's Giving Program funds initiatives in affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and more to support community needs. Applications are open until September 30, 2024.
- InMotion Network offers Go Girl Event Grants of up to $2,500 to help communities host events for teen girls. Applications are due by December 1, 2024, for programs running between January and May.
- Hunter Family Foundation enriches community quality of life by granting funds to registered charities addressing social, educational, or health needs, favoring innovative solutions. Applications are due by October 30 annually.
Professional Development
Read Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada 2023, a comprehensive report on the state of ECEC across the country.
- Join the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for a virtual session on "Planting the Seeds of Sustainable Youth Engagement in Research." Featuring #NACYNetwork leaders Raissa Amany and Stacie Smith. Register for your spot here!
Discover "Building Policy Legitimacy in Canada," an insightful analysis of how legitimacy influences policy outcomes. Explore the book here.
Join us at out Monthly #NACYNetwork Meeting!
Join us at our September #NACYNetwork Meeting where we will be joined by the Office of the Commission of Lobbying Canada for a webinar focused on the Lobbying Act, associated Regulations and the registration process. A great opportunity for those who are participating in, or thinking about participating in lobbying and/or advocacy efforts.
Not sure if you should be registering as a lobbyist? Have questions about how to register? Are you registered but aren't sure what you should be reporting? This session is for you!
Hiring Opportunities
- People for Education is hiring a Director of Systems Change to lead innovative, cross-sector work across Canada and generations, driving transformation in public education! Apply here.
- YMCA Canada is seeking a Vice President, People & Culture to enhance its reputation as an employer of choice. More info here.
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