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Call for Nominations | Youth Engagement Session

Mar 27, 2013

The National Alliance for Children and Youth is inviting nominations for young people ages 18 - 24 to participate in a national youth engagement session in T

Early Learning Expert Dr. Clyde Hertzman Passes Away

Feb 10, 2013

DR. CLYDE HERTZMAN
Source: Human Early Learning Partnership, UBC, February 10, 2013

Promoting NACY's new membership fees

Oct 1, 2012

NACY hosts AGM

Sep 13, 2012

NACY held its Annual General Meeting in Mississauga, Ontario on September 13, 2012. We welcomed two new Board Members: Gordon Floyd (Children's Mental Health Ontario) and Barbara Willet (Health Nexus Santé) and bid adieu to Jennifer Dickson (Leslie Entreprises) and Dave Farthing (YOUCAN). This past year has been one of building up our outreach and emphasizing the importance of partnerships.

Read our 2011-12 Annual Report.

NACY’s Peter Dudding Awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Sep 13, 2012

The National Alliance for Children and Youth (NACY) recently honoured Peter Dudding, past Chair of the Board, with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Awarded to Canadians who have built and continue to build a caring society and country through their services and achievements, the medal was presented during NACY’s Annual General Meeting in Mississauga, Ontario on September 13, 2012.

How the System Works and How to Work the System

Sep 10, 2012

How the System Works and How to Work the System is a primer on the "art and science of public-policy advocacy." With examples and tips on preparation and mind-set, strategy and tactics, this session has relevance whether the subject at issue is legislation or policy, at City Hall or on Parliament Hill, involving a local bureaucrat or a federal minister.

AGM 2012

Aug 13, 2012

For the notice, agenda and materials of the Annual General please see :
Annual General Meeting Notice and Agenda

Organizations in Transformation: Family Service Canada

Jun 19, 2012

New Standards Program for Canada's Charitable and Nonprofit Sector

May 23, 2012

Designed to strengthen public confidence in the charitable and nonprofit sector, the program is one of the first-of-its-kind globally at a national level. Read more

Federal Budget March 2012 and responses

Mar 26, 2012

On March 26, 2012 the federal government tabled their 2011 budget. NACY has gathered links to the federal budget documents, a selection of responses from child care, social policy and labour groups. More materials will be added as they become available.

Budget 2011

Organizations in Transformation Series

Mar 9, 2012

The past five years have seen significant challenges for many organizations in the social sector, particularly those whose projects and activities address Pan-Canadian issues and who have been funded through programs of the Government of Canada.

Employment Challenges for Canadian Youth in a Changing Economy

Mar 27, 2012

As the Canadian economy rebounds from a severe recession, employment prospects are on the minds of Canadians everywhere. In particular, youth unemployment rates reached far beyond the national average, and have yet to come back down to the level demonstrated by other age groups.

Organizations in Transformation Series: Canadian Federation for Sexual Health

Apr 24, 2012

Brown Bag Lunch with Dr. Paul Kershaw | February 8, 2012 | Ottawa, ON

Jan 30, 2012

Dr. Paul Kershaw is traveling across the country asking Canadians to consider carefully what can be done to address the reality that Canada has become a country in which it is harder to raise a family today than it was a generation ago. Come join NACY for a brown bag lunch on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Child & Youth Think Tank Session | “Inform, Inspire, Innovate” | Feb 16 | Vancouver, BC

Feb 6, 2012

The session will provide a unique opportunity for child & youth sector leaders to gather and to “take stock” of the sector in Canada, to share their knowledge and experience, and to provide guidance and advice that will be shared nationally on how to survive and grow during challenging times. For more information, email info@nacy.ca.

AGM Notice

Sep 6, 2011

Come attend our AGM on September 22 to hear about NACY's activities over the past year and a presention by Katherine Scott (Vanier Institute) on the changing demographics, socio-economic factors and trends that will impact our work in the sector.

Atlantic Canada Think Tank Highlights Report

Jun 12, 2011

Leaders from the Child & Youth sector gathered in Atlantic Canada from March 23 to 24, 2011 to to share knowledge and experience, and to provide guidance and advice on how to survive and grow during challenging times. Read the Highlights Report.

NACY's Primer on Canada's Children & Youth - Planning our Future

Apr 18, 2011

As the last two weeks of the federal election campaign unfolds and the election date of Monday 2 May looms, the National Alliance for Children and Youth (NACY) wants to ensure that candidates and parties address critical issues affecting children and youth in Canada.

The research and policy overview document captures what we think are 7 Key Issues affecting Children and Youth in Canada that we hope will help to influence the election debate.

Welcome to NACY's new website

Oct 25, 2010

Welcome to NACY's new website. We have streamlined, refreshed, and enhance it making it a key resource for the child and youth community. Read more about our website makeover! (Oct. 25, 2010)

NACY Annual General Meeting

Sep 22, 2010

NACY Members, Board of Directors, Staff and other Stakeholders came together for our 2009/2010 Annual General Meeting. Download our Annual Report for details on our activities!