PolicyWise launches a new capacity-building resources website
PolicyWise for Children & Families is excited to announce the launch of our new capacity-building resources website, Resources for Practice.
September 22, 2023
LATEST NEWS
PolicyWise announces Kristine Williamson as new President & CEO
PolicyWise for Children & Families is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine Williamson as our new President and Chief Executive Officer.
July 4, 2023
Strengthening Post-Disaster Mental Health and Well-Being Support
To strengthen community mental health and well-being disaster support, we partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to develop six principles and five actions to guide those providing services to communities.
June 13, 2023
Alberta Non-Profits’ Optimism Soars as Economy Heats Up
Alberta’s non-profits are increasingly optimistic as the economy continues to heat up says the Alberta Nonprofit Data Strategy.
June 12, 2023
Closing the Gender Gap in Alberta Employment
Alberta women need sustainable community-driven solutions to close the gender gap. We have developed five calls to action to help them thrive and close this gap.
May 10, 2023
Appreciating the Wonderful Work of Our Administrative Team
On Administrative Professionals Day, PolicyWise is happy to show our appreciation to our administrative staff, Krystal Brass, Janine King, Tony Ho, and Courtney Lundy. They make our offices more manageable, less chaotic, and incredibly fun!
April 26, 2023
Looking Back Over the Years: A Legacy of Supporting Community-Engaged Research
In this story we chatted with Dr. Bukola Oladunni Salami, reminiscing about her journey leading three projects funded by PolicyWise since 2014. We focused on her 2020 report, Participatory Action Research Project to Promote the Mental Health of African, Black, and Caribbean Youth in Alberta and its impacts.
April 13, 2023
Looking Forward: Taking Steps Toward the Next 20 Years
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are grateful for the over 25 projects we are working on with our many collaborators and partners. In this story, we highlight why three current projects matter and what difference they will make to policies, practices, and the lives of children, youth, families, and communities.
April 13, 2023
Celebrating 20 Years of Supporting the Well-being of Children and Families
In late March, staff, Board Directors, Members, and collaborators of PolicyWise for Children & Families, past and present, gathered at the Matrix Hotel in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, to celebrate our 20th anniversary. During the event, we reflected on our beginnings and significant milestones, while also looking at how that work shaped our current projects and future trajectory.
April 12, 2023
A New Guide to Community Psychosocial and Mental Health Response and Recovery Post-Flooding in Canada
PolicyWise created a guide for public health practitioners providing community-level psychosocial and mental health support post-flooding. In partnership with the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health and with support from a team of advisors from across the country, we explored the impacts, priorities, and response strategies that can be adapted and applied across Canada. Find out more!
March 17, 2023
