Youth voices took center stage this #NationalChildDay in #Ottawa!
@UNICEFCanada gathered inspiring youth advocates from across the country to discuss their rights, aspirations, and the future they envision.
Calgary's UNICEF 'Water for Life Gala' raises crucial funds for life saving water programs. Will you be there?!
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#Calgary#UNICEF#water#lifesaving#fundraiser
Oct 18 is Persons Day in Canada
On this day in 1929 women were recognized as "persons" under Canadian Law. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life.
Learn more below⬇️
By registering to become an organ and tissue donor, your death has the power to save someone's life. Register at https://t.co/GBrK6R8LdE Let's be a DONORnation. https://t.co/AVWyYhcCa2
A young boy dissolves into tears as his parents present him with his very own pet dog. In that moment, a lifelong bond is formed, and it's a beautiful sight to behold. #UnconditionalLove#PuppyLove#FamilyMoment
Days like these are going to be increasingly common if #Ontario continues its expansion of gas-fired electricity, destruction of the #Greenbelt, and building of unnecessary highway infrastructure.
The #ClimateEmergency is here @fordnation - start acting like it. #ONpoli
Last week in committee, 4th Grader Oluwadarasimi Abiola got government members to admit out loud what they've known the whole time:
Ontario doesn't need to destroy vital farmland in the #Greenbelt to build more homes 🙅🌲
Watch the exchange here⬇️ #onpoli#HandsOffTheGreenbelt
In this article from Advancing Philanthropy, Vicki Austin shares how you can be more intentional about creating good company culture. (Article available exclusively to AFP members) #philanthropy#fundraising#nonprofit https://t.co/6jHSBLKnT8
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day for all of us to work to eliminate racism and all forms of discrimination.
The boil order has now been lifted. We were told water was being delivered but was in limited supply.
Water is the lowest tier of Maslow. Today really felt like no one cared about the needs of staff or students.
This week is rough.
In the modern era, one of the most impressive human feats I can think of is people just sitting there. Not reading a book or looking at a phone. It's amazing. Currently at the Moncton airport, and this woman next to me is just sitting here. Alone with her thoughts. Exceptional.