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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

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

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