Resource Hub
Watch the “Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Cultural Safety: Considerations for Relational Practice and Policy” webinar to learn how to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous people.
Examine the “Racism, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Cultural Safety” webinar to learn about creating a safe and respectful environment for Indigenous people. Gain valuable insights and knowledge with Senator Murray Sinclair and veteran broadcast journalist, Shelagh Rogers.
Learn about the harmful effects of anti-Indigenous racism on health in the webinar “Racism Hurts: Exploring the Health Impacts of Anti-Indigenous Racism.” Discover the profound impacts on Indigenous persons.
View this webinar on “Cultural Safety in the Classroom: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Education Settings” to learn how to create a respectful and inclusive environment. Gain valuable insights.
Explore the ICS “Indigenous Culture Safety” Collaborative’s webinar series featuring expert speakers and engaging discussions. Discover how this series can benefit you.
The PDF bulletin explores the support systems available to youth in Halton, highlighting their access to information, services, and caring adults.
This PDF bulletin looks into how youth engage in volunteering, civic activities, and environmental issues. Communities are important for kids’ development, and green spaces enhance health and social ties. Volunteering and civic participation empower youth to learn, lead, connect, and build self-confidence.
This PDF bulletin explores youth connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship with positive mental health and wellbeing.
This PDF bulletin delves into the perspective and experiences of Halton youth concerning mental health and well-being. It draws insights from the Halton Youth Impact Survey.
The webpage explores the stories behind the data collected by the Halton Youth Impact Survey, providing insights and understanding of the survey’s results.
Explore the data and research on children, youth and families on the importance of building positive relationships for better outcomes.
The webpage explores the stories behind the data collected by the Halton Youth Impact Survey, providing insights and understanding of the survey’s results.
60 second video clip that focuses on Expressing Care for Babies, one of five simple strategies central to positive child development
60 second video clip that focuses on Expressing Care, one of five simple strategies central to positive child development
60 second video clip that focuses on Expanding Possibilities, one of five simple strategies central to positive child development
60 second video clip that focuses on Challenging Growth, one of five simple strategies central to positive child development
An evaluation report on a 3-year initiative outlines how 6 communities used Collective Impact to improve local early childhood development outcomes by taking action on identified needs.
Watch this video about the Early Development Instrument and the importance of the Early Years
Information on education from an Indigenous perspective.
A reflection on what Canada Day means for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
For teachers looking for a culturally relevant and holistic approach to residential school history that facilitates relationship building and promotes ways to engage in reconciliation activities. Book for grades K-12.
Canada’s permanent home for all records, statements, and works related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions work.
By Lily Viggiano, former Halton Youth Initiative Project Coordinator – Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every..
Toolkit created by the Halton Youth Initiative that represents the key aspects of a young person’s volunteer experience with volunteering: how to recruit, how to retain, and how to recognize youth volunteers.
Youth-led project to elevate youth voice and empower youth to have a positive impact in the communities of North Oakville, Acton, Aldershot, and Milton.
By Connor Clerke, OKN knowledge broker In May and June 2021, Our Kids Network, in collaboration with UNICEF Canada, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, Medivae Foundation and the Ontario Trillium…
By Steve O’Hearn, Transitional Youth Worker, Bridging the Gap Program I often reflect on my high school experience, whether it be the social circles, the extracurriculars, or the stressors of…
By: Lacey Swamy (She/They), Youth Leader, Writing from Treaty 22 Land For years, I thought I was white. Truth be told, I never felt “brown enough” to identify as anything else. I’m half Guyanese and…
By Juan Medina, Children’s Services Research Advisor, Halton Region I had no idea what to expect when I started working for the Halton Region two years ago. I was juggling with a lot of personal…
This bulletin delves into the perspective and experiences of Halton youth concerning mental health and well-being. It draws insights from the Halton Youth Impact Survey
This bulletin explores youth connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship with positive mental health and wellbeing.
The webpage provides resources and tools for using data to inform decisions and actions to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families in Halton.
The webpage explores the stories behind the data collected by the Halton Youth Impact Survey, providing insights and understanding of the survey’s results.
This webpage provides data on the sociodemographic characteristics of children, youth, and families in Halton, including population size, age distribution, and diversity.
This webpage is about using data to improve relationships among children, families, and communities. It provides resources and tools for effective collaboration and decision-making.
The webpage explores the stories behind the data collected by the Halton Youth Impact Survey, providing insights and understanding of the survey’s results.
This webpage provides data on the sociodemographic characteristics of children, youth, and families in Halton, including population size, age distribution, and diversity.
Explore these recommendations for action to respond to the insights of this bulletin: Supporting Families to Champion Positive Youth Development.
The webpage explores the stories behind the data collected by the Halton Youth Impact Survey, providing insights and understanding of the survey’s results.
This webpage provides data and insights on the social and demographic factors that support families in championing positive youth development.
The bulletin explores the support systems available to youth in Halton, highlighting their access to information, services, and caring adults.
The webpage provides resources and tools for using data to inform decisions and actions to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families in Halton.
The webpage explores the stories behind the data collected by the Halton Youth Impact Survey, providing insights and understanding of the survey’s results.
This webpage provides data on the sociodemographic characteristics of children, youth, and families in Halton, including population size, age distribution, and diversity.
This bulletin looks into how youth engage in volunteering, civic activities, and environmental issues. Communities are important for kids’ development, and green spaces enhance health and social ties. Volunteering and civic participation empower youth to learn, lead, connect, and build self-confidence.
This webpage is about using data to improve outcomes for children and youth. It provides guidelines for analyzing and using data effectively.
The webpage provides information on the Halton Youth Impact Survey, including survey methodology, results, and how the data is being used to inform local decision-making and planning.
By Lily Viggiano, former Halton Youth Initiative Project Coordinator On Tuesday November 30, 2021, several Youth Impact Ambassadors facilitated discussions with other youth in Halton regarding key…
By Connor Clerke, OKN knowledge broker In May and June 2021, more than 2500 youth participated in the Halton Youth Impact Survey. The results from the survey address an important gap in…
By Bruna Redoschi, Our Kids Network Research Associate It was a slow night, and I was near the end of my shift. I had started volunteering in emotional support services during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
By Jane Seward, Transitional Youth Worker, Bridging the Gap You hear it in the news constantly… people around the world are going hungry every day. Growing up it was a phrase I heard at mealtime…
By Bruna Redoschi, OKN’s Research Associate “Young people are the future. We are building today for future generations. We must think about the kind of world we want to leave for our kids…”
By Elisabeth Wells, PhD, Our Kids Network Research and Knowledge Mobilization Manager The Halton Youth Impact Survey is our opportunity to understand how our young people are doing, and how…
As a member of the Halton Youth Impact Survey Ambassador team, 13 year-old Diya Deepu chairs the Communications Committee and helps plan promotions for the survey. In the blog below, she…
By Siobhan Laverdiere, Halton Youth Initiative Coordinator, and Lily Viggiano, Youth Asset-BuilderThe Halton Youth Initiative (HYI) completed its second year at the end of 2020. At this point, we…
By Nikki Taylor, Senior Manager, Early Years and Family Supports, Oakville Parent-Child Centre As a child, I frequently watched the children’s television show Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Of course, I…
Visit the Woodland Cultural Centre and learn about the Haudenosaunee People through innovative exhibitions and programs. Take a virtual tour of the Mohawk Residential School in Brantford.
In this emotional film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is shown through the eyes of two survivors who were forced to endure unimaginable hardships.
Bob Joseph provides a concise account of his experience at residential school and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation for all Canadians. Powerful and a must watch.
A podcast featuring Dennis Saddleman, a residential school survivor who speaks about his experience at Kamloops residential school and shares poetry that helped him heal. (19 minutes)