On July 3, 2018 the Province announced the creation of an expert committee to study the potential for using a basic income approach in its efforts to reduce poverty and prepare for the emerging economy. Organizations and individuals with an interest in basic income are invited to share their input MORE
To support the development and implementation of the Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework and the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework, the Government of Canada is creating an Expert Panel on Early Learning and Child Care. A public call for nominations is now open to interested individuals MORE
Kairos Canada is calling on Senators to support Bill C-262, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Passage of Bill C-262 will establish a legislative framework requiring the federal government to work in consultation and cooperation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples to develop a MORE
The Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC), in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, has enhanced and expanded the ECE Bursary Program, now known as the ECE Education Support Fund. This new program contains two funding programs: The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Student Bursary Program and the new ECE MORE
Statistics Canada is conducting a consultation to gather input from Canadians to help validate how we are measuring poverty. Recently, the Government of Canada announced that the Market Basket Measure (MBM) will be used as Canada’s Official Poverty Line. Statistics Canada is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the MBM. MORE
The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence honour exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines. The committee looks for clear evidence that nominees have excelled in all of the following five areas: Digital and Creative Literacy in the Classroom, Innovative and Exemplary Teaching Practices, Support Student Success and MORE
On September 5, 2018, Health Canada launched a public consultation on potential next steps in the Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy (CDSS). The CDSS is the federal government’s health-focused approach to substance use issues. First Call is looking for youth who are knowledgeable on substance use to participate in our submission to MORE
Plates of Possibility is an initiative of Aunt Leah’s Place, where they host a micro-grant dinner focused on youth in and from care. Chosen youth will be offered dinner as well as the chance to pitch their ideas to a crowd of community members with the chance to receive funding to MORE
Since 2003, BC has pioneered early years community development from 3 community coalitions to over 100 coalitions who have focused local energy and attention towards supporting families with young children. As a tribute to this amazing group of early years community developers, the Early Years Community Development Institute (EYCDI) invites you MORE
The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society recently launched their Indigenous Knowledge Portal, a searchable database with links that provide access to a variety of annotated literature reviews, reports, guides, films, booklets, studies, journal articles and presentations related to Aboriginal children and families in Canada
Check Your Head is looking for youth aged 15-25 years old to join the Youth Building a New Economy cohort. The program runs from October 2018 – February 2019 and kicks off on October 3rd with a “Speed Dating” event where you can meet the partner organizations, including First Call. Applications are due October MORE
The UBC Faculty of Education and the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada are pleased to announce the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture. The distinguished speaker for the event is Marta Santos Pais, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. The event is on September 13, 2018 and RSVPs MORE
The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (PRC) encourages you to meet your MLA and ask them to ensure the upcoming poverty reduction plan is Accountable: embed strong accountability measures Bold: take bold, immediate action Comprehensive: develop a comprehensive poverty reduction plan with short, medium and long-term actions in 7 policy areas The PRC provides MORE
The BC Government’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is creating a mental health and addictions strategy and is looking for input from British Columbians. There are many ways for you to contribute, including an online feedback form, via email, or through an printable PDF form. Deadline is August 21, 2018 at 4pm.
The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS) invites nominations for the Child Care Recognition Awards. The award will recognize outstanding early childhood educator (ECE) role models who support First Nations and/or Métis language, culture, and traditions. Award recipients can be recognized for a variety of accomplishments, including advocacy work, training development, MORE