1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Partners & Projects

    Data Professionals of Niagara

    Posted on: October 19, 2018
    DPN (Data Professionals of Niagara) is an informal association for professionals, students, and enthusiasts of Data-related subjects. DPN is focused on community building, education, and advocacy. The group currently hosts a monthly event called Data Cafe where members can network and learn from each other. Membership is free. Maira Bay de...
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  9. Resources & Publications

    Families in Canada Interactive Timeline

    Posted on: October 17, 2018
    Data shows that families and family life in Canada have become increasingly diverse and complex across generations – a reality highlighted when one looks at broader trends over time. This resource looks at Motherhood; Fatherhood; Demographics; Families & Households; and Health & Wellbeing, by decade, from the 1970’s to present....
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  10. Partners & Projects

    Spark Technical Academy

    Posted on: October 12, 2018
    Spark Technical Academy in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada offers non-accredited skills training in Cybersecurity and other emerging technology areas, in partnership with Stratford University. This skills training academy has been created by the team of Spark Niagara Innovation Centre whom have an extensive background in both the academic and innovation sector....
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