No one left behind: Exploring thriving income among the Black population in the City of Toronto
In this study, we aim to quantify the number of Black people, aged 25-40 years old, living alone in Toronto…
Staying (dis)connected? Toronto’s digital divides under COVID-19
From Zoom meetings and Google Classroom lectures, to around-the-clock news updates, COVID-19 has forced Torontonians to rely on digital technologies…
Do Syrian refugees perceive improved physical and mental health a year after resettling in Canada?
Refugees often deal with many issues that increase their vulnerability to diseases during the migration process. Refugees are extremely resilient…
Prevalence and Predictors of Everyday Discrimination in Canada: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey
National research on discrimination in Canada has been slim. Discrimination impacts many areas of life including health, social and economic…
Snapshot: Social Inclusion in Toronto
This is a synopsis of the report “Promoting Health and Well-Being Through Social Inclusion in Toronto: Synthesis of International and…
Promoting Health and Well-Being through Social Inclusion in Toronto
Social inclusion is increasingly being recognized as a social determinant of health. Though there is no singular definition of social…
Inclusive cities and the experiences of racialized youth
In many cities, racialized youth can often feel socially excluded and isolated; they may not have public spaces they can…
Towards Understanding and Supporting Marginalized Children and Youth in Ontario: The Case of Growing Up Indigenous
Our children and youth are our future leaders and influencers with ambitious dreams and aspirations. Yet the playing field to…
Community Capital: Leveraging inter-organizational networks to improve youth employment equity
A community’s capital ranges from individual level talent and expertise to community level resources. But central to the concept of…
Thriving Together: A Scoping Review of Interventions to Improve Refugee Social Capital & Health
The purpose of this scoping review is to identify interventions that have improved aspects of refugee social capital resulting in…
Expo 2025: Health and Health Equity Impact Assessment
Expo 2025 presents Toronto with an opportunity to move forward initiatives that leverage the City’s diverse population and neighbourhoods and…
What does a Connected Communities Project look like in Toronto? WILABS Report
On Wednesday March 2, 2016 Wellesley Institute invited partners, collaborators and colleagues to participate in a Wellesley Institute Lab. The objective…