National Child Day and Fairness for Young People
Children play an important role in our hearts. National Child Day encourages us to reflect on the importance of fair treatment for families who may need extra assistance in providing …
NCD Message from Honourable Muhammad Yaseen
Hon. Muhammad Yaseen, MLA Calgary-North, the Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, has a message for the community on National Child Day. This year the theme for National Child day …
Reading is a Right
Reading is a Right By Steacy Pinney, CEO, Calgary Reads When a child is hungry, we give them a sandwich. When a child is cold, we give them a jacket. …
It’s National Child Day: Here’s how we can collectively support young people
Written by: Del Graff, Child and Youth Advocate of Alberta With the global pandemic dominating much of our attention, National Child Day is a time to take pause and focus …
Why families need reading right now
Written by: Steacy Pinney, CEO, Calgary Reads Think about that moment when you were sitting on your grandmother’s lap or next to your father at bedtime as a child. She …
6 Ways to Celebrate National Child Day
Written by: The Edmonton National Child Day Planning Committee Did you know November 20 is National Child Day? This event is celebrated annually in Canada to recognize our country’s commitment …
Reflections on the Civil and Political Rights of Children in a time of Pandemic
Written by: The Honourable Landon Pearson O.C., Former Canadian Senator and Children’s Rights Advocate Until the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1989 people rarely talked …
Our children have something important to say. Will we listen?
This article was originally published by MacEwan University in November 2019. It is republished here with permission from the author. You can view the original article here. By Dr. Tricia Lirette, …