We're wrapping 2022 with the official release of the provincial summary of EDI Wave 8 data along with some exciting research announcements. From all of us at HELP, we wish you a happy holiday season — see you in the new year!
Just Launched — EDI Wave 8: Provincial Summary
The provincial summary for the latest wave of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) has officially been released and marks 20 years of EDI data collection in BC. This report provides a foundational summary of EDI data across these last two decades, setting the stage for more analysis and research to come.
In 'Raven's Children V', the McCreary Centre Society highlights recent improvements in the health of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth, as well as continuing discrepancies and causes for concern.
This report by National Advisory Council on Poverty includes recommendations to help the Government of Canada reach its overall poverty reduction goals and to help in building a more equitable and just society.
This article from Active for Life discusses how to navigate engaging in risky play for your own child, while their friends may need to follow a different set of rules.
Our heartfelt appreciation and farewell to Denise Lacerte and Joan Gignac, two long standing members of the ASC. We are grateful for their guidance and dedication. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and helping us deepen our understanding of Indigenous children’s health and well-being. We will miss you, but know that your work in support of Indigenous children and families will continue.
⇒ ANNOUNCEMENT
HELP Faculty in Health After 2020
A number of HELP Faculty, including director Mariana Brussoni, are among the seven interdisciplinary research teams accepted into UBC Health's Health After 2020 program. Learn More
⇒ FELLOWSHIP
Orphée Tamba selected for HSI Fellowship
Orphée Tamba, a PhD trainee at HELP, has been selected for the Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship, which will aim to help inform the BC Ministry of Health policies on early childhood development by carrying out data linkages. Learn More
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