New Society Institute

The New Society Institute (formerly IRIS) provides policy research and social development leadership.

[IDRC @idrc_ocadu]

IDRC’s RtDD project is tackling six key challenges that will lay the groundwork for a system that will create a fair, #inclusive and #accessible digital world. Starting next week, the team will be posting weekly #RtDDChallenge questions on our social media for community feedback.

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Gender-based violence remains a devastating epidemic in Canada. LEAF's latest report advocates for the creation of an independent Gender-Based Violence Commissioner—a crucial step to ensure accountability and foster systemic change.
Learn more: https://t.co/NoV93x1nxx

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

@cgfloresm Hi Claudia, the event is in-person and won't be streamed, unfortunately. Please check the IRIS website after the event, as we will upload videos, pictures and blog posts from the upcoming events! https://t.co/TsFlrQyOob

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

You're invited to attend two amazing events happening in Saint John, NB! Both events are free of charge, but you need to register.

The SECOND event is....
Building Solidarity From The Margins –A Community Forum
Thurs, Sept 21, 2023; 10AM – 2PM

Sign-up: https://t.co/9QzIWNfFHc

[CharityVillage @CharityVillage]

@BDO_Canada, in partnership with the @IRISInstitute, and @CNIB, aims to improve accessibility and inclusion in the workplace for Canadians with disabilities.

https://t.co/evQ7ow92mv

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

You're invited to attend two amazing events happening in Saint John, NB! Both events are free of charge, but you need to register.

The FIRST event is...
Dialogues on the Edge – Point of Entry
Wed, Sept 20, 2023; 7PM ADT

Tickets: https://t.co/FfZihjOE6A

https://t.co/Fn6l2ng2qm

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

@IRISInstitute is pleased to be partnering with @BDO_Canada on a new initiative to improve accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

Find out more here: https://t.co/kNnbRiKCC4

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Are you watching our free online event?

JOIN NOW to watch a multidisciplinary performance at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg called Dialogues on the Edge: Point of Entry! (2-4 p.m. CT)

Registration is free!
https://t.co/YQ8lVq2vet

#MulticulturalismDay

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Join us for @OCASIGBV Immigrant & Refugee Communities Neighbourhoods, Family, & Friends (IRCNFF) Campaign Roundtable on Gender-Based violence & Racialized Migrant People with Disabilities and Deaf People this Friday 2-3 pm EST

Learn More & Register here: https://t.co/IS9d2kF5RM

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

We are pleased to join millions of Canadians, and billions of people around the world, in recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2022 on December 3rd 2022!

Learn more about how we're charting a path for the future on our website: https://t.co/VtHhgWOiYZ

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

@IRISInstitute has been in partnership with @NWRCT for several years, and our most recent project is titled:

Trafficking & Indigenous women with Intellectual, Cognitive and Psychosocial Disabilities: Promising Preventative Practices

Learn more here!
https://t.co/pwd5DcC4Vk

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Today @IRISInstitute had the privilege of hosting Denia Anderson’s: Insights from Maya Chacaby's Indigenous Trauma Informed Training.

For info on the project: Trafficking & Indigenous Women with Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities: Promising Preventative Practices, DM us! #NDTR

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

If you would like to see the post of the Legal Capacity, Disability, and Human Rights launch, co-edited by Dr. Nicolás Espejo Yaksic and Dr. Michael Bach - from @ddhh_scjn please see below!

[Dirección General de DDHH y Justicia Pluricultural @ddhh_scjn]

📍Acompáñanos HOY en la primera sesión de presentación de la obra colectiva: “Capacidad jurídica, discapacidad y derechos humanos."

Presenta: @ReginaCastroT
💬 Participan: Michael Bach y @nespejoy

🕔 17:00🇲🇽
🎥https://t.co/1cyGWL3DtW| https://t.co/T0n76gEFHS

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Come watch the book launch of:

Legal Capacity, Disability and Human Right, co-edited by Dr. Nicolás Espejo Yaksic & Dr. Michael Bach

@SCJN is hosting the launch, and you can join here! https://t.co/INx5rZQC9W

The event is in Spanish, w/ live simultaneous English interpretation

[CAP | CPA @CongAboPeoples]

The gender symposium will cover an array of diverse styles of presentation, testimonials, and discussions from a panel of women and gender-diverse people, with lived/living experiences with different types of disabilities and further intersections

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Registration link: https://t.co/xf9JQjOS83

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

The next broadcast of the @DisabilityFili1 will be on Wednesday, June 8

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM United Kingdom

Please join us for a virtual fireside chat focusing on the history of assisted dying.

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

“They asked me if I thought Randy would consider the MAiD program and I said, well, no, he doesn’t want to die any sooner than he’s going to die. I was kind of shocked by that,” said Campbell. https://t.co/xEUbV7Vxdw

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Thank you to everyone who visited our @AccessXchange booth at the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion by @ESDC_GC last week! #equity

Stay up to date with The Accessibility Exchange project, find us on Facebook, YouTube, and on our news site here: https://t.co/7C8ksWAfZO

[New Society Institute @NSInstitute]

Happy #NAAW2022!

Let’s celebrate National AccessAbility Week together!

Join in creating an inclusive and accessible Canada at The Accessibility Exchange @AccessXchange

Help identify access barriers and create solutions. Learn more at https://t.co/U8J9uFz0cn