October 4, 2021
Drawing Together Neuroscience and Play, Art, and Narrative (PAN)
Drawing Together Neuroscience and Play, Art, and Narrative (PAN): Co-Creating a Resilience-Enhancement Toolkit for Children in Vulnerable Contexts Project Summary: This project seeks to synthesize the expertise of our multidisciplinary team to co-create and facilitate the integration of a resilience enhancement toolkit (RET) for approximately 12 children ages 6-8, based largely on neuroscience and the principles […]
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October 4, 2021
Understanding the Emotional Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers, Administrators, and Professional School Staff
Understanding the Emotional Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers, Administrators, and Professional School Staff Project Summary: The purpose of this study is to inquire into the complex experiences and emotional states of teachers, administrators, and professional school staff (TAPS) in relation to school re-opening and over the course of the 2020-2021 school year. Through the use […]
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October 4, 2021
The Digital Connections Hub
Creating a Digital Connections Hub to Support Children in Care in Saskatchewan During COVID-19 and Beyond Project Summary: The Digital Connections Hub presents evidence-based child welfare research and resources related to COVID-19 and other potential health crises. It facilitates easy access to resources for children and youth, service providers, families and caregivers, governments, and the general public who […]
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September 28, 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30, 2021
For the first time, September 30 has been designated as a federal statutory holiday to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Formerly known as Orange Shirt Day, the day is marked to honour residential school survivors and those who did not make it home. The tradition of Orange Shirt Day on September 30 began […]
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August 27, 2021
Back to School: Pandemic Guidelines for Regina Public and Catholic School Divisions
In August 2021, Regina Public and Catholic school divisions released their plans for the 2021-22 school year. These guidelines are based on the July 2021 Saskatchewan Provincial Safe School Plan. However, as with the 2020-21 school year, each school division as well as each school has formed their own guidelines that are subject to change […]
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July 16, 2021
Code PINK: Declaring a National Pediatric Emergency
Children First Canada and its partners declared #codePINK in May 2021, urging Canada’s First Ministers to take immediate action to address the mental health crisis affecting children in Canada. Code Pink is the medical term used to indicate a pediatric emergency. The requested call for action includes immediately planning the safe reopening of camps, parks, […]
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