Friday, July 03, 2009
TransPULSE Research Project
This is a study of the health and well-being of trans people in Ontario. Their goal is to reach 1000 trans people, representing all kinds of diversity from across the entire province.
Adult Learning Centre Demonstration Projects Enter Phase 2
All successful organizations included an element surrounding the current economic environment (displaced workers, the economy, etc.) and an element surrounding immigrant, citizenship or settlement issues.
Research on Job Networking Skills: Putting a New Spin on "Who You Know"
Despite the intense popularity of the social networking wonders of the internet like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, many of us simply do not realize the job-rich potential our existing social network may contain. Useful info to pass along to clients.
National Metropolis Conference in Montreal - Website Now Live
The conference will be held in Montréal March 18-21, 2010. Visit the site to stay up-to-date with the latest conference new developments and updates.
Canada at a Glance 2009
This StatsCan site presents the current Canadian demographic, education, health and aging, justice, housing, income, labour market household, economic, travel, financial, agricultural, foreign trade and environmental statistics.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Ontario Inclusion Learning Network (OILN) Has Disbanded
After 5 years of coordinating learning events and developing resources materials on diversity and inclusion, the Steering Committee of The Ontario Inclusion Learning Network (OILN) has decided that the OILN has fulfilled its purpose.
Co-op Housing in Multiple Languages
This Co-operating Housing Federation of Toronto document provides a factual overview of co-op housing in English and 8 other languages.
Open Source Business Review - July 2009 - Focus on Collaboration
Includes: the concept of Applied Collaboration Studios for the social sector, how to apply open source principles to products and processes, recent developments in the adaptation of open education resources and more.
A Call to Action: Diversity on Canadian Not-For-Profit Boards
Canada’s not-for-profit boards are moving close to equal representation for women, but are still nearly 90 per cent white, according to a study by York University researchers.
POWER Study (Project for an Ontario Women's Health Evidence-Based Report)
The Report is designed to serve as an evidence-based tool to help policy makers, providers, and consumers improve health of and reduce inequities among the women of Ontario.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Breastfeeding Web Course
This Health Nexus free on-line course focuses on Breastfeeding. The course is setup in an easy to access Topics format. Once you successfully completed the course, you can request a Completion Certification. Login required.
Becoming e-Competent: How Online Activities and Resultant Skills are Important in the Workplace
Just about everyone today works in a setting that involves some degree of online communication. This research looks at the skills and abilities that people need to be effective in the virtual workplace.
Faster, Younger, Richer? The Fond Hope and Sobering Reality of Immigration's Impact on Canada's Demographic and Economic Future
This report suggests that, while immigration has been a key driver of Canadian population and workforce growth, it cannot, on its own, offset demographic trends that threaten our future living standards.
Skills for Change Innovative New Program: Startright Program for Newcomers
This partnership with ScotiaBank targets newcomers by providing financial products and services specially tailored to meet the needs of newcomers to Canada.
CanadaHelps eBulletin - July 2009
Highlights: MyCharityConnects Conference - Slides, videos and pictures now available, CanadaHelps Webinar Series - up next: TechSoup Canada, Charity Times Magazine - 1st edition available online and more.
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