Families Canada is inviting people to Join the Youth Digital Compass team from McGill University for an interactive 60-minute workshop designed to bridge the gap between academic research and everyday digital media use for youth.
The webinar is August 5th
Register here:
Families Canada | Youth Digital Compass: Level up your online safety!
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Attendance is free
If you are interested, please respond before June 10th to and a TEAMS link will be provided. Once you receive the invite, just click the link in the invitation to join the meeting, there is no need to download the program.
Please share the link with your clients. This session will also allow time for a Q&A.
The Outreach Program at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invites you to attend a virtual provincial-wide session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm CDT provided in English about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), benefits & credits related to the DTC that people may be eligible for, and about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
The Participaction Community Challenge is a national sport and physical activity initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active from June 1st to 30th.
After the Challenge ends, Participaction will award $100,000 to Canada’s Most Active Community, and $5,000 – $10,000 to the most active community in each remaining Province and Territory!
Not sure if your organization will participate but you’d like to join in? This year, individuals can also participate in the Community Challenge by creating and/or registering existing Active Groups (two or more people who get active together)! All participants tracked will count towards your community’s score.
Multiple studies show a strong relationship between the emotions of residents and long-term success of streets and cities.
Did you know… Shared outdoor spaces with plants and other natural features can reduce stress and loneliness. People are more likely to spend time in and feel positive towards places with art, play equipment, and seating.
Happy Cities Canada has created a Public Life Study tool that can help you identify tangible ways that public space impacts community wellbeing. The Public Life Study is easy to do and can be tailored to meet your organization’s goals and capacity. There are four simple steps:
Buddy Up is a men’s suicide prevention campaign: a call to action for men, by men, to drive authentic conversation amongst men and their buddies.
Complete as many activities from the June Challenge Card as you can to promote mental well-being and drive connection throughout June!
You can also check out the map that has challenges to be completed at any time of the year.
Buddy Up has many resources, including a toolkit to learn more about risk and protective factors, prevention, and programs available for men, by men. Hardcopies of toolkits are also available.
The Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters has released a new resource: A Guide to Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Resources in Rural, Remote and Northern Manitoba.
They also have a number of free or low-cost online courses: Available Now – Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on
Stay tuned for events to mark this day.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is also National Indigenous History Month.
National Health and Fitness Day is an annual coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of physical activity held on the first Saturday in June.
Looking for ways to get involved with National Health and Fitness Day? Whether you’re an individual, an organization or a local government, ParticipACTION has got you covered!
Tips on how to celebrate and promote the use of parks, sport and recreational facilities!
Parachute Safe Kids Week is an annual awareness campaign designed to bring attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children. Parachute celebrates Safe Kids Week from June 1st to June 7th, this year with the theme of Safe Speeds For Kids.
There are many proven measures to advocate for reduced speeds and make safer roads for children and all road users. These strategies work best when used together in a combined approach. More information to learn how to advocate for safer roads in your community.
Snap for Change by Parachute invites people of all ages across Canada to share their voices and advocate for road safety measures in their communities. Is there an area in your neighbourhood that feels unsafe for kids to walk, bike or scooter? Share your voice by joining the Snap for Change initiative! Take a picture of the problem area, tell them what you think would make the area safer, and receive a $100 gift card for your submission.
