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.
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.
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.
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!
Read the Priorities Snapshot to learn what the research says about the gendered impact of COVID-19 on employment and pathways forward for Alberta.
On behalf of the PolicyWise Board of Directors, Dr. Jackie Sieppert, Chair, and Ms. Michelle Okere, Vice-Chair wish to announce the retirement of Ms. Robyn Blackadar from her position as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 2023.
Ever wonder what pizza toppings PolicyWise staff can’t live without or what we love about our work? Check out our new team page to meet our staff and learn about our team.
Flooding is the most common climate related disaster in Canada. It can have lasting impacts on communities, including to people’s mental health and psychosocial well-being. In collaboration with the National Collaborating Centre of Environmental Health (NCCEH) we explored the impacts of flooding on Canadian communities. Read more about what we learned.
PolicyWise is undertaking a new project with Making the Shift. Learn more about how we’ll support the youth homelessness sector to end youth homelessness in Canada. Read the full news story!
At PolicyWise, we are committed to generating evidence to inform decision-making. In the 2021-2022 Annual Report we highlight some of our project work from the past year that shows how our work generates evidence that policymakers and communities use to make informed decisions. Read the full story!
We’d like to acknowledge and show respect to the histories, languages, and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, whose presence continues to enrich our communities.