Turning Shame Into Pride: Reshaping Stigma By Raising Voices
Introduction This article discusses the stigma faced by young people growing up in state care. It presents an exploration of the concept of stigma and
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Social Networking And Other Technologies: Capturing The Attention And Maintaining The Social Significance Of An Issue For Young People
Introduction This article is about ways in which digital natives converse day-to-day and explains the value in knowing how they converse. “Digital native” is a
Young Jamaican-Canadians as diaspora philanthropists: A case for intergenerational collaboration
In 2012, Jamaica celebrated its 50th Anniversary of Independence and nationhood. Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee was marked by a series of celebrations in Jamaica and across
Life Lessons On The Road Toward A Renewed Philanthropy Sector To Support Youth
Background The idea of renewing or revisioning philanthropy, so that it better serves young people, is of great personal interest to me. I have spent
A Retrospective Look At The Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI): What Lessons Did We Learn?
Introduction In March of 1999, 13 federal Cabinet Ministers convenedinOttawa for a working dinner. It was neither an official Cabinet nor a Cabinet Committee meeting,
How We Account: Governance Legislation In The Nonprofit Sector: What Canadians Can Learn From California’s Nonprofit Integrity Act
Governance is a hot topic in the nonprofit sector, with largely volunteer-based boards of directors struggling to fulfil their governance responsibilities, as well as serve
Volunteering: A Catalyst For Citizen Engagement, Social Inclusion, And Resilient Communities
Introduction How can we better understand the role volunteering plays in strengthening citizen engagement, social inclusion, and building resilient communities? Reflecting on some of the
What’s The Law: Avoiding Mission Drift: A Due Diligence Approach
A charity is a very organic entity. After a charity has been established, it is not uncommon to find that its focus, mission, objectives, and