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Over the past two decades, much research has been dedicated to exploring 

This blog is focused on results from a recent research report on supports for individuals with hoarding disorder in Peel Region titled, Hoarding in the Region of Peel: A Collaborative Response to a Complex Issue.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a disorder caused by the exposure of a fetus to alcohol. It is a brain- and body-based disorder with both physical and mental effects. It is also associated with behavioural and learning disabilities. As a spectrum, those diagnosed with FASD may have a range of strengths and challenges, with no two individuals being alike. 

Before you know it, the virtual Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 National Conference on Ending Homelessness will be here.

Horizon Housing is a non-profit affordable housing provider in Calgary that works in partnership with more than 40 community agencies that refer residents and provide ongoing social supports so residents can maintain stable housing over the long term.

Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto, April 2021 – Photo by Ahmad Bonakdar

Opportunities for training over the past 16 months have disappeared or moved online, but frontline staff still need ongoing coaching and performance support. On-the-job training has always been an important type of critical in the sector. In this short article, I explore why it is necessary for frontline staff to continuously learn “on the job” and provide practical ideas for making it happen. 

The Challenge

The month of June is Pride Month! Pride month activities draw millions of people from all over the world and acknowledge the contributions that 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Queer) people have made on a local, national, and worldwide level.

June 21, 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day for honouring the legacies, cultures, and exceptional achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.