Children's Rights in Canada Archives - Page 14 of 24 - Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

CCRC statement on the findings at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School

by Kate ButlerAnti-racism, Children's Rights in Canada May 31, 2021May 31, 2021No Comments

Late last week, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the devastating news that the findings from a survey of the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School have uncovered the remains of 215 children buried at the site. It appears that these remains are of missing children whose deaths have not been documented. According to CBC News, The …

CCRC Endorses ‘Let the Children Play’ Call to Action

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 27, 2021May 27, 2021No Comments

The CCRC stands with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, SickKids and researchers from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto in sending a call to action to prioritize children’s health and development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the full call to action.

Children Write: CCRC writing competition

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 18, 2021May 18, 2021No Comments

A reminder that the CCRC’s first annual writing competition closes June 1. This contest is open to students in Canada from grades 4 through 12. Please share widely with your networks!! Here is the link to the English competition submission form and the French form. Deadline: June 1, 2021 Each student is eligible to …

Response to Laurent Commission Report

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 6, 2021May 6, 2021No Comments

Read our commentary on the Laurent Commission in Quebec, drafted by Dr. Hala Mreiwed.

Recruiting board members for the CCRC!

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 5, 2021May 6, 2021No Comments

Want to make a greater impact in the lives of children in Canada? CCRC is recruiting new board members! Join us! Interested in joining the CCRC Board of Directors? We are currently recruiting for new board members. Specifically, we are looking for someone to fill the role of Secretary on the Board of Directors. This …

Join us in working to end corporal punishment in Canada

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 4, 2021May 5, 2021No Comments

We are pleased to announce that we are starting a listserve as a way to work together on ending corporal punishment in Canada. And don’t forget to check out this webinar by Dr. Joan Durrant & Dr. Valerie Michaleson on April 29, 2021 Canada’s Children Deserve Protection from Violence: A Call to Action.

May 2021 Right to Education Commentary

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 3, 2021May 5, 2021No Comments

Children’s Rights and Education from the Perspective(s) of Children and Youth Dr. Daniella Bendo, of King’s University College at Western (Childhood and Social Institutions), and CCRC Board Member discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the lack of children’s rights awareness and implementation in Canada, and where we can go from here to re-prioritize children’s participation …