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A research centre anticipating & responding to the changing needs of families, livelihoods & living environments through research, teaching, & knowledge sharing.

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The LWWRC is co-hosting the fourth panel in our Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series! Join us and discuss women and gender-diverse leaders with disabilities in policy and politics.

🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY
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It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.

certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Such an exciting collection of stories from @profterrig.bsky.social! Looking forward to exploring this publication and the power of human connection in leading change.

#LivelihoodsCanada
RECKONING proves real change *is* possible, bursting with inspiring #EDI success stories from prisons, boardrooms and college campuses. - Ginny Mills, Senior Commissioning Editor

🌟Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy. (New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 pm.)

https://ow.ly/Hycq50XmpZy
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The LWWRC joins our @uofguelph.bsky.social community in welcoming Kerryann Ifill for the 2025 Hopper Lecture!

We are looking forward to hearing such a powerful disability advocate discuss the necessity of #inclusion when planning for societal growth.
The 2025 U of Guelph Hopper Lecture is Nov. 11 in OVC PAHL 1800 & online!

Most Honourable Kerryann Ifill will discuss how inclusion drives development.

Maryann is a well-known Barbadian activist who has promoted the rights of people with disabilities.

Register: gids.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
📢Blog post announcement!

Calling all Gryphons! Do you need a sweet treat after your final midterm? Or a quiet spot to reconnect with nature after the stress of your last essay?

Here to revive you is our revised list of some of
@uofguelph.bsky.social's greatest gems: bit.ly/4hBeDWP!
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today we share The Vanier Institute's recently released "Family Identity" publication, which explores the "increasing diversity and complexity of families in Canada."

Families, in all their diverse forms, are key to living and working well.

Check it out: bit.ly/436Fl3Q!
Family identity: how families see themselves and are seen by others - Vanier
The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent, think tankdedicated to understanding families and family life in Canada.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We're looking for a new part-time Administrative Assistant for 2 days/week (14 hours per week). The ideal applicant will use their computer and accounting skills to provide administrative support on research projects and financial transactions.

More info: bit.ly/3Wus29B
We Are Hiring! Part-time Administrative Assistant
The Live Work Well Research Centre is searching for a new part-time Administrative Assistant to work 2 days/week (14 hours per week).   Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assis…
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October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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This week is Invisible Disabilities Week!
 
Organised by the Invisible Disabilities Association (USA), this week aims to bring awareness to the millions living with conditions you can’t always see.

Find out more: https://invisibledisabilities.org/
 
#InvisibleDisabilitiesweek #SeeTheInvisible
October 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The LWWRC is co-hosting the fourth panel in our Countering Policy Exclusions speaker series! Join us and discuss women and gender-diverse leaders with disabilities in policy and politics.

🗓️: November 10, 2025
⏰: 3-4:30 pm ET
📍: MacKinnon 019/Zoom

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4774oWY
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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How can innovation empower youth to build a more peaceful world? 🕊️

We asked UNIDIR Graduate Professional Mersini Markopoulou for her perspective.

👉 Learn more about #YPS and disarmament in the new module of our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm

#YouthLead
October 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
📢Recently, a team from the LWWRC, including Director
@dstienstra.bsky.social and PhD student @mariadidanieli.bsky.social, presented their paper—The Challenges of (Re)Building Trust Post-COVID: People with Disabilities and Canadian Governments.

Read more in our latest news post: bit.ly/3KXnbeF!
October 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Headlines such as this one highlight the increasing need for community supports in Ontario. It's time for Ontario to reevaluate how we can care for the most vulnerable members of our communities.

#LivelihoodsCanada
YWCA Cambridge’s new women’s emergency shelter has been full since the day it opened.
And in the past six weeks alone, staff have had to turn away more than 60 women seeking a safe place to stay.
Cambridge women’s shelter turns away 60 people in 6 weeks
“You experience that vicarious trauma because you know that when you’re turning someone away, there may not be another space for them,” the CEO said.
www.therecord.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Research Week is one month away! Join us November 18-21 for four days of interactive events to build the skills and connections necessary for research success.

Whether you're a student, staff, faculty, or just interested, there's something for you at Research Week!

LEARN MORE ⬇️
Research Week 2025 | Research | The University of Winnipeg
Tue. Nov. 18 10:00 AM - Fri. Nov. 21 01:30 PM Contact: researchoffice@uwinnipeg.ca Location: 2M70 (unless otherwise indicated)
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October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We asked UNIDIR Graduate Professional Amos Benjamin to share his thoughts on how young people can shape a more peaceful and secure world 🕊️

👉 Explore this and more in the new modules of our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Maldives makes history as the first country to achieve Triple Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B.

UNICEF is proud to have supported this journey towards a healthier start in life #ForEveryChild💙

www.unicef.org/maldives/pre...
Maldives becomes the first country globally to achieve Triple Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B
Building on previous progress, Maldives has become the first country to achieve this recognition, ensuring a healthier start for every child born in the country
www.unicef.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Governor Abbott’s order to remove the rainbow crosswalk doesn’t reflect who we are as a community. Here’s my official statement:
October 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Food insecurity is an ever-growing barrier to livelihoods in Canada, and sometimes our strongest tool is leaning on community.

On October 17 join a discussion around poverty and potential strategies for positive change. ⬇️

#LivelihoodsCanada
Nearly 10 million Canadians — 1 in 4 — faced food insecurity in 2024, a 15% jump from the year before. 🍽️ Join the national dialogue on poverty & solutions.

🗓️ Oct 17 | 12–2 PM ET
🔗 Register:
tinyurl.com/4bfasm4s

#IDEP
#IDEP2025
#EndPoverty
#EndChildPoverty
#SDGs
#CdnPoli
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"Our people are entitled to determine who they are, and to have their entitlement to rights determined according to our laws and policies" says First Nations National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.

Visit this article to read the latest news on Bill S-2⬇️

#AllMyRelations
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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🌟 Inclusion: Beyond the Numbers 🌟
🔍 Focus on Belonging
📚 Provide Support
🔄 Encourage Open Dialogue
🤝 Celebrate Differences
🌟 Lead by Example
💬 Promote Psychological Safety
🌐 Implement Inclusive Policies
🎓 Invest in Training
🌟✨ #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our partners at DAWN Canada just launched their powerful new podcast Reimagining Disabled Futures!

Check out their first episode on #Spotify where they explore disability, gender, and justice through lived experience and bold ideas. 🎧

#DisabilityJustice #Podcast #Feminism
Bonne nouvelle de la part de DAWN Canada ! Notre nouveau balado Reimagining Disabled Futures est maintenant en ligne. Chaque épisode explore comment le genre, le handicap et les inégalités façonnent nos vies-et comment nous imaginons des futurs meilleurs. open.spotify.com/show/0lrgYy0...
Reimagining DisAbled Futures
Podcast · DAWN Canada · Reimagining Disabled Futures explores how gender, disability, and economic inequality shape people’s lives. Each episode shares stories, ideas, and solutions for challenging…
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October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Wi-Fi is needed for resumes, job applications, taking classes, and a number of other tasks in this digital world.

This incredible initiative increases access, which means more opportunities for all as we strive to live and work well.

#LivelihoodsCanada
City of Toronto champions digital inclusion with public Wi-Fi across more than 250 locations

News Release: https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-champions-digital-inclusion-with-public-wi-fi-across-more-than-250-locations/
October 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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To kick off Cyber Security Awareness Month, a @trentuniversity.bsky.social researcher is ensuring Canada's northern defence strategy reflects Indigenous voices & community needs by combining national security with meaningful local partnership.
October 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Check out this article highlighting the importance of land-based learning, and featuring comments from our very own "All My Relations" Indigenous Ways of Knowing cluster lead, Kim Anderson!

#TruthandReconciliation
October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada, a time to celebrate women's strength and contributions throughout history!

The LWWRC shines a light on areas of research where women have been historically excluded, such as disability studies.

Learn more at bit.ly/4gTgiHd!
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Last fall, LWWRC staff Kaitlyn Pothier and Kathryn Reinders published “Complex Erasures: Re/Production of Disability under Settler Colonialism.”

For #OrangeShirtDay we interviewed them on their experience working with Indigenous leaders and communities.

Read more: bit.ly/3KpudbP
September 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This #GenderEqualityWeek, reflect on sexual violence and gender inequality.

Join UofG's College of Social and Applied Human Science for their first 2025-2026 CJiP Speaker Series event: Trial Actors - Sexual Violence and the Law.

Open to CSAHS students at #UofG, read more: bit.ly/4mDxIZv
September 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM