How Updates to New Brunswick’s Policy 713 are Impacting Gender Expression and Identity Amongst Youth
By Julia Smith, General Member New Brunswicks Policy 713, which came into practice on August 17th, 2020, was initially created to set baseline requirements for school districts and public schools to create a “safe, welcoming, inclusive, and affirming school environment for all students, families, and allies who identify or are perceived as LGBTQI2S+”. Since the […]
Ensuring youth voices are being heard by policy makers and decision makers: What is Being Done?
By Julia Smith, General Member Our planet is witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon—the largest generation of young people in history. With a staggering 1.9 billion individuals between 15 and 30, this vibrant and dynamic cohort holds immense potential to shape our collective future. However, creating a harmonious and prosperous society is crucial to provide young people […]
Counterfeit Drugs: A Cause for Concern
By Julia Smith, General Member The World Health Organization (WHO) has been at the forefront of the battle against the global problem of falsified and substandard medications. This issue is responsible for causing over a million deaths annually worldwide, making it a pressing concern that requires immediate attention. Most of these fatalities occur in sub-Saharan […]
Youth Homelessness
By Julia Smith, General Member Youth homelessness is a serious issue that Canada is currently facing, as many young people between the ages of 13 and 24 are living independently without a stable and or safe consistent residence. According to A Way Home, 20% of homeless people in Canada fall within this age group, with […]
UN Sustainable Development Goals
By: Anisha D, Executive Coordinator Created in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to transform our world through a call to action adopted by the United Nations to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all enjoy good health, justice, and prosperity. This blog post will outline the 17 goals and […]
Hustle Culture
OCD is hard. It’s especially hard when TikTok trends glorify it. By Tommy Akinnawonu, General Member Chronic perfectionism is one of the latest vices to be unknowingly co-opted by internet trends. “Hustle culture” or “burnout culture” is the idea that by working yourself to the bone, you can achieve nirvana. This presents itself in three […]
Innovations in Primary Health Care
By: Kate Tucker, General Member It has been known for over two decades that in high-income countries, health systems most oriented toward primary care have better outcomes, lower costs, and greater patient satisfaction [1]. Despite overall high levels of satisfaction with the care received, Canadians rate their access to health services quite poorly and are […]
ADHD Tips n’ Tricks
By Christine Wincentaylo, General Member I got diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at the age of eighteen. I was in my second year of university. It took me over six months just to complete the questionnaire because I kept putting it off and said: “I would deal with it later.” Finally, I gave my papers, […]
Trusting Your ‘Gut’ When it Comes to Health
By Marta Chmielewski (General Member, YCRH), Maddison Mehring, Ashley Aul, and Rachel DuCharme Executive Summary The purpose of this scientific blog post is to provide information surrounding the gut microbiome’s role in various aspects of health. Due to a growing interest in the topic, understanding the gut’s impact on the brain, nutrition, and chronic diseases […]
Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit on the traditional territories of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
By Leisha Toory, General Member I had the opportunity to attend the Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit in the Yukon as a youth bursary recipient. The Equal Futures Network, an initiative of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), held the Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit on the traditional […]
