An effective and innovative community sector can help to shape opportunities for good health and, in particular, play a role in addressing health disparities experienced by vulnerable populations. A new research paper from the Wellesley Institute, “Reducing Disparities and Improving Population Health: The role of a vibrant community sector,“explores the role of a vibrant community sector in reducing health disparities and improving population health. Read the rest of this entry »
Immigrant Health News
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Aug. 17, 2011
Vibrant, effective, innovative community sector and population health: Exploring the links
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Jul. 28, 2011
Rushed Policy Process Leaves No Opportunity For Due Diligence
While we understand the City’s fiscal pressures, the Wellesley Institute has concerns about the compressed nature of this year’s budget cycle. Typically, the City budget process continues at least through the fall, allowing the City to more effectively dovetail its budget deliberations with those of the federal and provincial levels of government. This new timeframe has left no time to ensure decisions are grounded in a broader vision of a prosperous, healthy and equitable city. Read our full submission to the Executive Committee here.
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Jul. 15, 2011
Multicultural Youth Voices: Neighbourhood, Health and Well-Being
In the summer of 2009 and 2010, 21 multi-cultural youth from St. James Town completed a Photovoice project and disseminated their findings in a community forum that attracted the attention of news media. The goal of the arts-based project was to investigate the impact of neighbourhood on youth health and well-being. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Apr. 7, 2011
Tackling inequity through a photovoice project on the social determinants of health
The Wellesley Institue’s Dr. Nasim Haque has just released a paper with Global Health Promotion on the St. James Town Photovoice project. Read the abstract below. The St. James Town initiative is the largest ongoing project currently at the Wellesley Institute. It focuses on the health of newcomers to Canada who reside in St. James Town. You can read more about it at www.sjtinitiative.com. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Estelle Sun
On: Mar. 30, 2011
Canada’s densest neighbourhood, St. James Town, to possibly get new condos
A mega-development proposal in a small section of North St. James Town has many residents, community organizations, and city planners concerned about overcrowding in what is already considered one of North America’s most densely populated neighbourhoods. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Michael Shapcott
On: Jan. 19, 2011
Congratulations to Michael Luo, new Canadian citizen!
Congratulations to Michael Luo, the Wellesley Institute’s IT specialist, celebrating his first day as a Canadian citizen. He was welcomed to citizenship in a ceremony in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon. Michael, who was born in China, has brought his considerable computer skills to Canada (and to the Wellesley Institute). Read the rest of this entry »
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Nov. 18, 2009
Community Voices: Research Release and Photo Exposition
On Tuesday, November 17, the Wellesley Institute’s signature research project, the St James Town Initiative, presented our latest in unique community based research methodology to a crowd of over 100 people at Ryerson University. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Sep. 12, 2009
WI hosts APA pre-conference
The Wellesley Institute hosted the 117th American Psychological Association pre-conference workshop on August 5th. The day was action-packed, informative and fun, combining historical tours of Black Creek/Jane-Finch and St James Town communities with presentations Read the rest of this entry »
By: Wellesley Institute
On: Sep. 3, 2009
Access Alliance-Photo Voice project
Access Alliance celebrates their 20 year anniversary with a photo exhibit: Many Faces, One People: view the world through our lens. Read the rest of this entry »
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On: May. 1, 2008
New income numbers confirm growing income inequality
Canada’s growing income inequality is causing increased housing insecurity and is, in turn, leading to growing health inequities, according to the Wellesley Institute, an independent policy and research institute based in Toronto. Read the rest of this entry »