PolicyWise Is Supporting Gender-Based Employment Recovery in Alberta
Read the Priorities Snapshot to learn what the research says about the gendered impact of COVID-19 on employment and pathways forward for Alberta.
March 7, 2023
LATEST NEWS
A Message from the Board Chair & Vice-Chair of PolicyWise
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.
March 1, 2023
Psychosocial & Mental Health Impacts of Flooding & Priorities for Action in Canada
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.
December 1, 2022
Luna has a vision for the future of child advocacy in Alberta
Luna is a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre located in Calgary, AB. PolicyWise worked with them to revise develop their theory of change. We also created an evaluation framework together. Learn more in the news story!
May 11, 2022
Supporting a Robust Human Rights Agenda in Alberta
PolicyWise for Children & Families conducted policy research for a new human rights focused charity, the Dignity Forum. Their priorities include advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Read more about our work with the Dignity Forum and find out about their upcoming launch event!
May 5, 2022
Promoting gender equality in COVID-19 recovery plans
The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated gender inequities. Women and gender-diverse folks’ participation in the workforce has been negatively impacted. Especially, those who experience systemic exclusion. PolicyWise is excited to begin a project to identify possible solutions. Read more about it in the news story!
December 1, 2021
A Framework for Collaborative Action on Adversity, Trauma, and Resilience
The social sector in Alberta needed an evidence-informed way to screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They came to PoliyWise to review the existing tools and make recommendations.
October 29, 2021
