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Recess Matters: Exploring the Connection Between Schoolyards and Student Well-Being

September 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This webinar explores how the social and physical environments of schoolyards influence students’ connection to school, their participation in the learning process, and their overall well-being.

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Relationships First Workshop [in-person]

October 29, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for an engaging workshop that highlights the importance of developmental relationships in helping young people discover their true potential.

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Beyond Collaboration: How Halton Can Move from Coordination to Alignment

By: OKN Team Across Halton, organizations are working hard to support children, youth, and families, as needs become increasingly complex. Resources are stretched, challenges are interconnected, and organizations are being asked to demonstrate impact while working...

From Insight to Action: Using Data to Strengthen Collective Impact in Halton

By: OKN Team Across Halton, there is no shortage of data. Organizations are collecting information, monitoring trends, and working hard to understand the needs of children, youth, and families. At the same time, a common question continues to emerge in conversations...

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OKN impact report shows how data and collaboration are strengthening supports in Halton

A new report from Our Kids Network (OKN) highlights key trends affecting children, youth, and families in Halton, along with how community partners are working together to respond. The 2025–26 Collective Impact Report brings together key findings from research and...

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Our Kids Network is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat; now home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We also recognize the lasting presence and deep traditional knowledge and viewpoints of the Indigenous people with whom we share this land.