1. Resources & Publications

    Analyzing 211 Rural Unmet Service Needs

    Posted on: April 10, 2019
    As a free telephone helpline and online search service that connects inquirers to community, health, social and government services, 211 Ontario records a variety of detailed caller demographics and needs information that could be of use for policy-makers in the provincial and municipal sector. This report summarizes data collection methodology,...
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  2. Community Blog

    Niagara College Becomes Canada’s First College to Join Age-Friendly University Global Network

    Posted on: March 28, 2019
    Niagara College has become the first college in Canada to be designated as a member of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network. Currently comprised of 44 postsecondary institutions from around the world – including six Canadian universities – the global network is dedicated to the role higher education can play...
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    Canadian Open Data Summit 2018: Open Action Plan – What’s Next for Open Data in Canada

    Posted on: February 22, 2019
    This resource package includes presentation files and additional resources for the closing panel at the Canadian Open Data Summit (CODS18) on November 8, 2018 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Sharing of this package is made possible by ODX in partnership with Niagara Connects. This closing panel consisted of experts from government, academia, civil society and...
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  4. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Roots, Global Reach: Brock University Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2025

    Posted on: February 14, 2019
    The Institutional Strategic Plan describes Brock University’s history and its current environment, including challenges and opportunities that this entails. The University’s mission, vision and guiding values are outlined, as well as four strategic priorities, each with goals and actions, to be achieved over the next seven years. These will inform...
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  5. Resources & Publications

    Guidelines for Obtaining Meaningful Consent

    Posted on: January 9, 2019
    These guidelines are part of The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s work to improve the current consent model under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The guidelines include An overview Seven guiding principles for online consent Determining the appropriate form of consent Consent and children What else should...
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  6. Resources & Publications

    The National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey

    Posted on: December 7, 2018
    The First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey (FNREEES, or REEES) was created to address a long-standing data gap that existed around early childhood education and development, youth employment and education, adult employment and education, and labour-market conditions in First Nations communities. Launched in 2013, the REEES was...
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  7. Resources & Publications

    The Roadmap for the Prevention of Youth Homelessness

    Posted on: November 26, 2018
    Historically, communities and governments in Canada and the United States have relied heavily on emergency services and crisis responses to support young people who are homeless. Communities use a range of crisis supports and interventions, including emergency shelters, day programs, and other services, such as law enforcement, which typically do...
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  8. Resources & Publications

    Recent Canadian Immigrant Seniors: A Literature Review of Settlement Experiences and Services

    Posted on: October 31, 2018
    This literature review provides an overview of the Canadian academic and grey literature outlining the experiences and challenges faced by recent immigrant seniors during their first five years of settlement. Three questions guided this literature review: What settlement experiences and challenges facing recent immigrant seniors are outlined in the Canadian...
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  9. Resources & Publications

    Indigenous Peoples of Canada Learning Resources

    Posted on: October 24, 2018
    Though created to supplement classroom learning in conjunction with an Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map, the wealth of resources and background data shared on this website are relevant for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of Indigenous history and context and Canada. Resources cross many topics such...
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  10. Community Blog

    Support for Internationally Trained Professionals in Niagara

    Posted on: October 22, 2018
    Newcomers are important to the economic and cultural future of Niagara. However, for internationally trained professionals the process to transfer education and work experience to the same profession in Canada can be both confusing and discouraging. The Welland Heritage Council & Multicultural Centre has a new program to provide support...
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