Hubs not hulks: is there a practical alternative to school closings?

October 06 2009

Interest is growing in the potential role of schools as community hubs and socially progressive feature of both urban planning and education. View report and...

Vital Signs 2009

October 06 2009

The Toronto Community Foundation has released Vital Signs 2009, noting that Toronto is Highly Desirable but Seriously Unaffordable. Read the report or the Toronto Star's substantial coverage.

GrassRoots Public Policy Course for Advocates

October 05 2009

The Open Policy Course in Public Policy is the inaugural class on public policy conducted by John Stapleton. John taught policy at the Maytree Public...

Recovery through the Lens of Cultural Diversity

October 05 2009

The Center for Addictions and Mental Health and Community Resource Connections of Toronto are looking for participants who are either dealing with mental health issues...

Addressing Social Determinants of Newcomer Health: New Evidence and Promising Practices

October 05 2009

October 14, 2009 from 2:30pm to 5:30pmCERIS246 Bloor Street West, Room 548 This seminar brings together leading academic and community researchers to share new evidence...

Colour of Poverty Employment Equity Factsheet

September 26 2009

Download the Factsheet in PDF Format. What is Employment Equity and why do we need it? Many groups in Canada have long experienced discrimination or...

Soup Line – A Free Meal for All

September 21 2009

Come out and show your support for the unemployed & impoverished who have been hit hard by the recession. We need to stand up and fight...

Cities of Migration Newsletters

September 14 2009

This month Cities of Migration highlights practices that support and create an environment for strengthening immigrant employment with examples from Auckland, London, Boston and beyond.

Shirley Shipman Lecture on the Multicultural Experience

September 14 2009

Offering A Review of the Past, a Look at the Present, a Peek at the Future this Life Institute event takes place Sunday, October 4th. View flyer in...

Youth Culture Is Renewing Democracy, One Click at a Time

September 14 2009

Canadian Policy Research Networks has released a number of papers and reports on principles of youth and civic engagement, highlighting the ways that institutions must...