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The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth has released its latest report, The Slow Disappearance of Matthew: A Family’s Fight for Youth Mental Health Care in the Wake of Bullying and Mental Illness. There are eight clear recommendations to government within the report that aim to increase access to vital services and prevent youth suicides. …
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Do you know your rights? Canada is one of the countries that signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which promises rights to children and youth. One of the ways MACY celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UNCRC this year was by making it the theme of our Annual Report! …
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A companion document to the MACY’s annual report, the Review Roll-Out examines the 57 child death reviews and summarizes the work that is undertaken every day on behalf of families. The report looks at opportunities for learning for service providers, policy makers, and government departments in the areas of assessment, planning, service delivery, and evaluation. …
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YAAS! is hosting an open house on November 20th at MACY, 346 Portage Ave in Winnipeg. Join us in celebrating National Child Day in Canada on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. To mark this occasion, MACY is joining other public organizations across the country in a UNICEF-promoted #KIDSTAKEOVER OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of …
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National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The UNCRC was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (including Canada!) on November 20, 1989. Its anniversary is the perfect time for youth in Canada to learn more …
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The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth calls all children and youth to bring their families, and join our #Carlton2Hargrave block party designed specifically for kids and youth! Try your luck in our games area for Snowman Bowling, The Winter Pumpkin Roll, or Winter Parka Hula Hooping, or join us as we cheer on a …
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Suicide amongst our young people in Canada is preventable. We can no longer tolerate the inaction of federal, provincial or territorial governments. The Council has been actively monitoring what the provincial, territorial and federal governments are doing to address the issue of child and youth suicide in Canada. The purpose of this report is to …
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Children’s rights in Canada were under siege in 2018. Young people who are marginalized, vulnerable and involved with government systems, saw their rights curtailed and voices silenced. It is imperative that Canadians join us to demand their governments act to advance and uphold the rights of children and youth. To not take action is to …
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CCCYA President Del Graff issued this statement on elimination of the Ontario Child Advocate’s office, and shifting responsibility to the provincial ombudsman’s office.
