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Vibrant Communities Calgary: Incorporating a Blackfoot Worldview

Posted by Vibrant Communities Calgary on April 14, 2023

 

Vibrant Communities Calgary ’s vision is a community where there is enough for all. They create opportunities to align and leverage the work of hundreds of organizations and thousands of Calgarians to reduce poverty in their city.

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The $10aDay Child Care Plan Is Real in BC

Posted by Sharon Gregson on April 11, 2023

 

Times have changed since 1970 when the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada first recommended a national daycare act! Families today know that high-quality child care provides them – and their communities – with social and economic benefits. They need access to affordable, inclusive programs more than ever before. 

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Innovative Rural Transportation Strategies Aid in Poverty Reduction

Posted by Natasha Pei on February 12, 2023

What kinds of rural transportation solutions are feasible at a community-level?

Rural transportation is a key domain in poverty reduction strategies, particularly in rural regions. Access to affordable, quality (i.e., timely, reliable) transportation can help people gain access to good jobs, education or training, groceries, medical appointments, social interaction, and more. All of which can reduce poverty and promote healthy wellbeing.

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Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council

Posted by Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council on January 27, 2023
This blog post is part of a series of field notes on communities that are incorporating anti-racism measures into their anti-poverty planning. See the full series of field notes here.
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Wellbeing Waterloo Region

Posted by City of Waterloo on December 19, 2022
This blog post is part of a series of field notes on communities that are incorporating anti-racism measures into their anti-poverty planning. See the full series of field notes here.
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The City of Montreal’s Service for Diversity and Inclusion

Posted by Tamarack Institute on December 14, 2022
This blog post is part of a series of field notes on communities that are incorporating anti-racism measures into their anti-poverty planning. See the full series of field notes here.
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