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25 Education and Health Ministries in Canada working together to improve student well-being and achievement in the school setting.
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www.nytimes.com/2021/03/20/world/asia/hazara-bombings-schools.html
Even Suicide Bombings Can’t Keep These Students From School
A group of young Afghans studying for college entrance exams, members of a once persecuted minority, must risk attacks by the Islamic State and the looming threat of a Taliban return.
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Mother Goose goes to Mobile: These moms use local rhymes to help parents bond with babies | CBC News
Chantal Rodgers and Carol Dwyer say they have collected rhymes and stories from all across Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Whitehorse 'trauma-informed' school includes therapy dog | CBC News
A school in Whitehorse says it's making progress in better relating to students who have had traumatic experiences. Part of that work at Takhini Elementary involves a therapy dog.
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We Matter founders awarded Governor General's medal | CBC News
Hay River, N.W.T. siblings Kelvin and T’áncháy Redvers are being recognized for their work over the past five years supporting and empowering Indigenous youth with a Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal.
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The city's official youth advisory body is calling for free menstrual products to be made available in all public schools across Ontario.
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I Just Learned A New Way My Teens Get Nudes They Never Asked For | CBC Parents
So, I did what I always do when I am shocked and surprised and curious about something happening on tech or social media that I am unaware of — I checked in with my teenage daughters, and then I asked an online safety expert.
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#BCedchat check out @calm's new "30 Days of Mindfulness in the Classroom" booklet. Chock-full with breathing exercises, meditations and relaxation activities. Even listen to a recording from @KingJames talk about mental fitness and how he gets in the zone!
https://www.calm.com/schools/resources
If you're interested in bringing comprehensive #SexualHealth #Education to your community, check out this opportunity⤵️
@CPHA_ACSP and @YYCsexualhealth are now accepting applications from agencies and organizations across Canada. See more info and apply by April 30. https://twitter.com/CPHA_ACSP/status/1382687800592588802
Are you interested in delivering comprehensive sexual health and relationship education to youth in Canada? CPHA, w Centre for Sexuality @YYCsexualhealth is accepting applications by 30 April from orgs/agencies to collaborate. Learn more http://ow.ly/sqsO50EjFYR
Reflecting on #decolonization of TIME in #Indigenous research. #colonial concepts of time shouldn’t shape how we build relationships in community & maintain reciprocal accountability in our work. Empowering concepts of time responsive to community needs is essential!
This past week DASH worked with gr. 8 Ss & Ts at Nechako Valley Secondary as part of our "Vaping: The More You Know" initiative.
Ss are now working on their own projects about vaping and we're so excited to see them!
Learn more about the initiative at https://dashbc.ca/news/vaping-the-more-you-know/
Ecological school gardens deal with many sustainable development targets and adresses health issues. Watch a video from an European project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLfU3c_mlM&list=PLFV9KzEw-VvTc3084L1x9mq2tERAeCeG