1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  5. 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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  6. Community Blog

    Keeping Your Brain Stimulated in a Social and Educational Environment

    Posted on: August 21, 2018
    Older adults are living longer and want to keep engaged in various social and learning activities as part of their lifestyle. This thirst for knowledge, active participation, and social interaction is becoming the new standard. The concept of “Third Age Learning” has been around for many years. There are several...
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  7. Resources & Publications

    Stepping up 2016 Annual Report: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed

    Posted on: February 2, 2018
    Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed (2013) is the Government of Ontario’s framework to support the positive development of Ontario youth aged 12 to 25. Stepping Up includes a commitment to report annually on outcomes and indicators that show how youth are doing in Ontario. Stepping...
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  8. Resources & Publications

    Second Global Report on Gastronomy Tourism

    Posted on: June 17, 2017
    As global tourism is on the rise and competition between destinations increases, unique local and regional intangible cultural heritage has increasingly become the discerning factor for the attraction and amusement of tourists. Gastronomy tourism has emerged as particularly important in this regard, not only because food and drink is central...
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  9. Community Blog

    The Strongly Sustainable Revolution: Using the Triple Bottom Line Approach to Business Development

    Posted on: March 14, 2017
    There’s a quiet business revolution taking shape in Niagara. New and experienced entrepreneurs, with business ideas ranging from food services to tool libraries, are considering more than just profits in their business objectives. Sparked by the desire to better the environment and their community, social entrepreneurs are quietly designing their...
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  10. Resources & Publications

    Is There a Skills Gap? Understanding What Niagara Employers are Looking for in Recent Graduates (Policy Brief 27)

    Posted on: February 28, 2017
    Dr. Kate Cassidy of Youth University interviewed 44 Niagara employers to find out what they were looking for when hiring young people. Niagara employers seek job candidates with credentials and the ability to talk about hard and soft skills developed within meaningful educational, work, and life experiences. Overall, employers are...
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