Wellesley Institute

Wellesley Institute is thrilled to announce our newest board members. Jayashree Goswami, Dr. David McKeown and Devan Moodley bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives that will be invaluable as we continue our work to advance health equity. https://lnkd.in/giBJtnv8

It's time to regulate the prices of nutritious food like a utility, just like water or electricity. Listen to Wellesley Institute's Director of Policy Jesse Rosenberg speak with Susan Ormiston on CBC's The Current about how we could help Canadians afford healthy food. https://lnkd.in/gnTFhWR6

“In our work, we looked at what it takes for people to thrive, and that means living a meaningful, healthy, engaged life," says Christine Sheppard, PhD, MSW. Read about our latest thriving with a disability research in Mississauga News, reported on by Mzwandile Poncana. https://lnkd.in/gTykgGid

Cycling is healthy, good for the environment and evidence shows bike lanes reduces gridlock. The Ontario government's "Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act" is a proposal lacking in evidence. In this blog, Judy Noordermeer explains the health and health equity issues with this "bikelash" and where we should focus our efforts instead. https://lnkd.in/gsZ753sq

We are pleased to see the National Advisory Council on Poverty discussing ways to help people thrive, not just survive. The recommendations in their 2024 annual report are welcomed by Council member Dr. Kwame McKenzie and Wellesley Institute. https://lnkd.in/gfZCQT9g

Local governments can and do play a big role in tackling 2SLGBTQ+ homelessness in Canada. Our review of strategies in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and Halifax offers a solid foundation for developing future initiatives. https://lnkd.in/dk6btMET

A new report co-authored by Wellesley CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie examines the unique mental health experiences of South Asian Muslim youth in Peel. It stresses the value of creating culturally safe strategies to meet their diverse needs. https://lnkd.in/egj_d-EY

Tomorrow is #DressPurpleDay, a day that raises awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children, youth and families. When children don't get the support and resources they need, they're at greater risk of adverse childhood experiences, or "ACEs." Our latest blog, by Sophie Baker, Maura Eswaradas and Christine Sheppard, explains how we don't know enough about ACEs and their impact on health and health equity, and how Wellesley Institute is working to help fill that gap.  https://lnkd.in/g2DF4xGs

If you missed The Community Knowledge Program's last webinar "The Impacts of COVID-19 on Racialized Newcomers with Disabilities," you can watch the recording on our website. Thank you to speakers Dr. Chavon Niles, PhD, Rana Hamdy and Jheanelle Anderson! https://lnkd.in/ggipD5nj

2SLGBTQ+ communities experience higher rates of homelessness. Our latest research led by Mauriene Tolentino and Rishika Wadehra reviews 27 city-led strategies across Canada aimed at addressing the issue. https://lnkd.in/dk6btMET