This important day was created because of the tireless efforts of young people in and from care and the stories and experiences they shared through the My Real Life Book report. The day was proclaimed provincially in the Children and Youth in Care Day Act, 2014, and...
May 10 is Spirit Bear’s birthday and an important date in the history of Jordan’s Principle at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The Tribunal’s first non-compliance order called for Canada to fully implement Jordan’s Principle by May 10, 2016. Unfortunately, it took...
The START program – helping one student at a time By Karen Horsman Sitting in a coffee shop, 23-year-old Emily chats easily about the benefits of helping students with their schoolwork. When the conversation turns to the rich connections she’s made with kids as a...
After nearly a decade, Tammy and Nelson were still feeling the impact of their empty nest. Together they made a decision that would forever change their lives. The Kingston couple felt they were still young enough to help support children and families within their...
“Adoption widens the scope of what constitutes love, ties, and family… It is the larger embrace. ” Isabella Rossellini International Adoption Day (Nov. 9, 2021), is a day to lift up all voices in the adoption community. It’s a day to celebrate and a...
