The Our Kids Network (OKN) Data Portal 2.0 is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of empowering communities with local data to drive positive change for children, youth, and families. As a trusted resource, the portal has evolved into a dynamic tool that helps users explore Halton-specific insights through interactive visualizations, maps, and charts.
Discover Halton’s Hidden Gems: OKN Data Portal 2.0 Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
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Our Kids Network (OKN) is proud to announce the release of its 2024/25 Collective Impact Report, celebrating another year of collaboration and research to support children, youth, and families...
Discover Halton’s Hidden Gems: OKN Data Portal 2.0 Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
The Our Kids Network (OKN) Data Portal 2.0 is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of empowering communities with local data to drive positive change for children, youth, and families....
Connectedness and belonging in Halton communities: New research report from Our Kids Network explores neighbourhood cohesion
Our Kids Network has published a report about neighbourhood cohesion, based on the results of their Kindergarten Parent Survey (KPS). The research brief focuses on data from the 2023 data collection...
New survey results from Our Kids Network help paint a picture of youth mental health in Halton
Our Kids Network has released a new report called “Insights into Youth Mental Health and Well-Being in Halton”, which shares data gathered directly from Halton’s youth. In the spring of 2023, grade...
Our Kids Network releases 2023-2024 Collective Impact Report
Another year of research, information sharing, and collaboration to help Halton children and youth thrive Our Kids Network (OKN) has released its 2023-2024 Collective Impact Report, highlighting how...
Our Kids Network releases results of 2023 Kindergarten Parent Survey
Survey results shed light on the wellbeing and needs of Halton kindergarten children and their families Parents of senior kindergarten students were invited to participate via the Halton District...
Halton Youth Impact Survey results. Our Kids Network bulletin highlights the importance of access to recreation
The latest bulletin from Our Kids Network (OKN) indicates that 60% of young people who participated in the Halton Youth Impact Survey reported having high availability of recreation opportunities,...
Advancing mental health was the theme at second Halton Knowledge Exchange Conference, hosted by Our Kids Network
Advancing mental health was the theme at second Halton Knowledge Exchange Conference, hosted by Our Kids Network Professionals who work with Halton’s children and youth came together on November 2...
OKN Launches its 2023 Kindergarten Parent Survey, Open until June 26
Attention Senior Kindergarten Parents and Caregivers! OKN Launches its 2023 Kindergarten Parent Survey, Open until June 26 Our Kids Network (OKN) is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2023...
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada
Our Kids Network encourages everyone to recognize National Indigenous History Month and expand their Indigenous literacy Helpful resources are available on the OKN website Halton Region, Ontario –...
Redesigned website supports critical knowledge access
Our Kids Network strengthens its online resources for people and organizations who work with Halton’s children and youth Redesigned website supports critical knowledge access Halton Region, Ontario...
4 Seasons of Reconciliation Course
Our Kids Network offering free, online course to enrich Canadians’ understanding and knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation.As part of its Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation initiatives, Our Kids...
Halton Youth Impact Survey Results
Latest bulletin highlights young people’s experiences of discrimination, homelessness, and food insecurity The latest bulletin from Our Kids Network (OKN) indicates that 37% of young people...
OKN Announces Its New Executive Director
Halton Region, Ontario - Our Kids Network (OKN), a Halton-wide partnership of organizations serving children, youth, and families, announced today that Elisabeth Wells has accepted the position of...
Recognize National Child Day with Our Kids Network
This year’s focus is understanding and encouraging a child’s right to participate Halton Region, Ontario – Each year on November 20, Canadians mark National Child Day – a time to recognize that each...
OKN Challenges Halton Residents to Commit to Action on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This September 30, on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Our Kids Network (OKN) challenges all Halton residents to commit to learning more about Canada’s Residential Schools and...
Statement From Our Kids Network on the Mohawk Residential School
Our Kids Network is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Traditional Territory of the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat peoples. Our Kids Network...
Neighbourhoods Play a Key Role in Supporting Youth Development – Our Kids Network is Committed to Creating Opportunities for Youth in Halton
Our Kids Network is excited to release its most recent bulletin related to data collected through the 2021 Halton Youth Impact Survey. The third bulletin focuses on how young people in...
Relationships and Belonging Halton Youth
The Our Kids Network just released the second set of data sheets from their survey of Halton's youth last year. This bulletin covers how youth reported relationships, and belonging. OKN interim...
Halton Youth Impact Survey: Relationships Key to Youth Well-Being
Results from a Halton youth survey show the importance of relationships to well-being and sense of belonging. We consistently see that relationships are associated with positive youth development in...

