2024 NOVEMBER

This month we are excited to share the newly launched website for BC's Compassionate Systems Leadership (CSL) Network! We also highlight our visit from UBC's President and Provost during a recent gathering of the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP and call attention to the Family Support Institute of BC in honour of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. National Child Day is on November 20 — related events and resources are included!

HELP is deeply saddened by the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, a visionary leader whose legacy will forever inspire us. Let us honour his memory by continuing to advocate for the critical changes outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action. Today we highlight Action 12, calling on all levels of governments to create culturally appropriate early childhood education programs for Indigenous families. Together, we can ensure his vision lives on.

UBC President Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon Visits HELP

Earlier this month, we welcomed UBC President Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, and Dr. Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, for a lunch with the Aboriginal Steering Committee. We are grateful to share a meal, exchange conversations, and make meaningful connections.

Exploring Compassionate Systems Leadership in BC

The BC Compassionate Systems Leadership (CSL) Network has launched a new website! Designed for educators, community partners, and leaders across BC, the site provides easy access to tools, resources, and updates to support compassionate leadership practices. Dive in to learn more about CSL and discover how you can foster compassion and resilience in your community.

Now Available: 2023/24 YDI Provincial Report

In 2024, over 17,000 young people across British Columbia participated in the Youth Development Instrument (YDI), representing 31 school districts and 31 independent schools. The 2023/24 YDI Provincial Report is an opportunity to hear directly from these youth about the resources, opportunities, and practices needed to support youth well-being. 

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National Child Day is November 20

National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 to acknowledge the importance of children’s rights and our country’s commitment to upholding them. Learn more about the day below and view upcoming events related to the occasion!

Family Support Institute of BC

Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) provides free resources and support to anyone who has a child or family member with a disability, with or without a diagnosis, anywhere in the province. FSI upholds the value of lived experience, offering a peer-to-peer support model where parents are connected with other parents who can provide compassionate and personalized guidance. Long-time Aboriginal Steering Committee member at HELP, Laranna Scott, is the Indigenous Practice Advisor with FSI — supporting a culturally-informed approach to working with families.

Quick Notes

⇒ WORK WITH US

HELP is currently seeking a student to be the Coordinator of the Centre’s trainee activities, to lead a community of trainees at HELP in creating a vibrant, healthy, and thriving environment for students and post-docs.  Learn More

⇒ CELEBRATIONS

In case you missed it, HELP Director Dr. Mariana Brussoni was name a recipient of one of the 2024 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards for Service to the University and Community! Learn More

⇒ EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Adrienne Toye, Strategic Communications Lead at HELP, has been featured by UBC School of Population and Public Health for their REDI Leaders series. Learn More

Coming Up

• Nov 12-14 2024 Social & Emotional Learning Exchange (CASEL)
• Nov 20 Youth Advocacy Summit (UNICEF Canada)
• March 17-20 The Welfare of Children (Oxford University)
• May 08-10 2025 Outdoor Learning Conference (Take Me Outside)

The Human Early Learning Partnership is situated within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People.