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Making the Case for Child and Youth Belonging

March 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

During this learning opportunity, Alison Pearson (Manager of the Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region – CYPT) will share the journey that the CYPT has been on over the past 5 years in prioritizing belonging for children youth. How they came to prioritiz...

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Relationships First Workshop [in-person]

April 16, 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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Using Data to Drive Strategic Growth and Community Impact

By: Becky Andrade Executive Director Milton Community Resource Centre Business planning is complex—part art, part science. At Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), we’ve found that using the Our Kids Network (OKN) Data Portal has transformed how we approach this...

The Mental Growth between Grade 7 and Grade 10

By: Juanita Sol-Edeigba, Youth Leader, Milton As a current Grade 11 student, I can reflect on how my mental health and perspective evolved between Grade 7 and Grade 10. Looking back, I had a lot less to think about in Grade 7. I hadn’t gained the independence to...

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25-Year Review Highlights Our Kids Network’s Impact on Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing in Halton

Our Kids Network (OKN) has launched a new 25-year review through its Impact Page, highlighting how shared data, youth voice and sustained collaboration have supported community planning and partnership for children and youth across Halton. The Impact Page brings...

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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.