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Additional resources:
Reclaiming Power and Place:The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Equip Health Care: https://equiphealthcare.ca
Trauma and violence-informed approaches to policy and practice (Gov. of Canada)
- Trauma and violence-informed approaches to policy and practice - Canada.ca
- EN: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/health-risks-safety/trauma-violence-informed-approaches-policy-practice.html
- FR: www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/publications/securite-et-risque-pour-sante/approches-traumatismes-violence-politiques-pratiques.html
Safe Havens - Emergency Shelter Solutions for Older People in Canada (CNPEA)
Webinar and infographics
Sheltering Programs for Older Adults in Canada Infographic
When
November 26, 2025
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
Summary
The status quo in services for older women who are victim-survivors of gender-based violence is unacceptable. The Wildflower Way, a new resource from CNPEA developed with the support of WAGE Canada, aims to support professionals in human services with tools to integrate services for older women who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV) into broader equity efforts through relational, trauma -and violence- informed policy and practice.
The Wildflower Way is both a narrative strategy and a practical guide for nurturing growth, offering a path toward sustainability, healing, and genuine systemic change in human services. This webinar will introduce the guide and tools and how you can adopt them to help transform your practice.
Presenters
Margaret MacPherson, Wildflower Project Manager
Margaret is a Research Associate with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University in London Ontario. Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business, workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults.
MediaSmarts, Get Cyber Safe, the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, in line with Cyber Security Awareness Month and Media Literacy Week 2025, invite Canadians of all ages to three free virtual workshops to help you learn how to be safer online.
Join one or all of our workshops and invite your friends, loved ones and colleagues to join us, too. You do not have to take one workshop to take the others. For more information about these workshops, please contact .
Please note that these workshops are designed for Canadian individuals to help raise their cyber security awareness and to help them feel more empowered online. These workshops are not meant as formal or certified training sessions for organizations nor for insurance purposes.
Webinar 1: Discover Online Safety Workshop
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WHEN
Thursday, October 9, 2025
At 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern Time
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Resources
On Your Own Time
Learn more or get certified: www.onyourowntime.ca/w-i-s-e
On Your Own Time – LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-your-own-time
Aging Vibrantly Podcast: EP 17: W.I.S.E. Age-Inclusive Workplaces
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2daiWakgzQjD4rNkWuCpxt?si=b0cca65acb1441cc
Report on Policy Options Related to the Topic of Ageism Targeting Older Canadians – March 2025
Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum
- EN: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/seniors-forum-federal-provincial-territorial/reports-publications/ageism-report.html
- FR: https://www.canada.ca/fr/emploi-developpement-social/ministere/forum-federal-provincial-territorial-aines/rapports-publications/agisme-rapport.html
Blog articles:
- Canada’s Labour Crunch: How One Program is Unlocking an Overlooked Talent Pool —and Protecting Older Adult
- The W.I.S.E. Program: Harnessing Experience to Build Stronger, Safer Workplaces
- The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers
- Supporting Disabled Older Workers Summary Report
- Retaining older workers vital to meeting government’s house building and infrastructure drive
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
AGEISM
- Canadian Coalition Against Ageism: https://ccaageism.ca/
- Ipsos Poll on Ageism Awareness: https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/public-opinion-on-awareness-of-ageism-in-Canada-2024
- CCAA is advised by an Older Persons Advisory Group (OPAG) to ensure that its programs reflect the views of older people. OPAG can connect you with older experts or those with experience with the issue through national networks.
- Global Report on Ageism: https://www.un.org/development/desa/dspd/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2021/03/9789240016866-eng.pdf
- WHO Ageism Scale: A new way to measure ageism
- Combatting Ageism: https://www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health/demographic-change-and-healthy-ageing/combatting-ageism
- Developing policies, programs and initiatives that support healthy aging: An age-friendly and healthy aging lens - Canada.cahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/seniors-aging/support-healthy-aging.html
AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES:
- Federal Government’s Website - Pan-Canadian Age-Friendly Communities: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/aging-seniors/friendly-communities.html
- National programmes for age-friendly cities and communities Toolkit (WHO) : This guide provides direction to national authorities and stakeholders responsible for or involved in forming or sustaining national programmes for AFCC.www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health/demographic-change-and-healthy-ageing/age-friendly-environments/national-programmes-afcc
- Age-Friendly Community Initiatives in Ontario
- Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities World Health Organization
INTERGENERATIONAL
- Intergenerational Classroom: www.intergenerationalclassroom.com
- i2i Intergenerational Society of Canada: https://healthyagingcore.ca/featured-programs-and-initiatives/i2i-intergenerational-society-of-canada
- Generations United https://www.gu.org/
- Volunteer Canada - Intergenerational Page: https://volunteer.ca/intergenerational-engagement/
SOCIAL ISOLATION
- Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing: https://www.socialprescribing.ca/
- Men’s Shed Canada: https://mensshedscanada.ca/
NATIONAL RESOURCES
- Future Us: futureus.cnpea.ca
- Canadian Centre for Elder Law: The Updated Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada: https://ccelderlaw.ca/
- Healthy Aging Core online platform: https://healthyagingcore.ca/
- Voluntary commitments and code of conduct for banking institutions : https://cba.ca/article/voluntary-commitments-and-codes-of-conduct
- HelpAge Canada: CanadaHomeShare program: www.CanadaHomeShare.com
- https://optionsopen.org/
PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
Elder Abuse Prevention Networks
- Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council
- BC Association of Community Response Networks
- Prevent Elder Abuse Manitoba
- SeniorsNL
- NWT Seniors Society
- Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
- https://www.quebec.ca/en/family-and-support-for-individuals/violence/mistreatment-older-adults-vulnerable-people/about-mistreatment-older-adults-vulnerable-people
OTHER
- EAPO’s Podcast Aging Vibrantly: https://eapon.ca/podcast/
- A&O Senior Services, Manitoba: https://www.aosupportservices.ca
ABOUT
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed globally on June 15th, unites communities in protecting older adults' right to age with dignity and security. Recognized by the United Nations, this annual observance combines education, advocacy, and celebration to create positive change. Canada's network of elder abuse prevention organizations works year-round to provide support and resources, with WEAAD serving as a powerful platform for awareness and action. Together, we're building communities where every older adult can age boldly, safely, and with the respect they deserve. Join us in celebrating aging while standing against elder abuse.
Like previous years, CNPEA, EAPO, CanAge and many provincial partners, are inviting Canadians of all ages to become a champion of elder abuse prevention and to stand up for the rights of older people. This year, we challenge you all to age with attitude!
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