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We work with the social-serving sector to enhance practices and policies that support well-being. Together, we create a world where children and familes thrive.
Happy National Child Day!
All children deserve to be heard, protected from harm, and have their basic needs met.

Our partners, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate, represent the rights, interests, and viewpoints of Alberta children and youth.

Learn more about their work at: buff.ly/Nk2lVqu
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
To celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, @PolicyWise.com is sharing our “Supporting Mental Health While Transitioning” guide.

It covers ways service providers can support the mental health of Two Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse youth and their caregivers: buff.ly/e7eqBwj
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This Women's Entrepreneurship Day learn how women entrepreneurs can drive action through connection and flourish with fair pay, child care, and community support.

Explore @PolicyWise.com's tools to help close Alberta’s employment gender gap: buff.ly/BIC5KNn
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What do communities need to know right now?

That question drives @PolicyWise.com’s new Action-Ready Research team. They transform research from something static into something practical and timely. It is about making knowledge work right now.

Learn more at: buff.ly/15QtqKn
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
@PolicyWise.com has embarked on a new strategic journey to turn strategy into action.

Learn about our 3 new strands of practice focused on research, advocacy, and strategic initiatives. These strands work together to generate insights and drive policy change: buff.ly/cRHMqGv
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
To celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, @PolicyWise.com is sharing our “Accessing Medical Gender-Affirming Care” guide.

It covers medical aspects of gender transition, like hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgeries: buff.ly/Jx72Ulz
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
November is Family Violence Prevention Month!

@PolicyWise.com's Resources for Practice offers tools and practices for social sector organizations to support family well-being.

Let's work together to create lasting change in Canada!

Learn more at: bit.ly/3ZHdlko
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Supporting each other makes our communities stronger.

This Bullying Awareness Week let’s commit to uplifting others and fostering environments of respect.

Check out these resources from @alberta.ca to help prevent bullying wherever it happens: bit.ly/3NAxT8G
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Happy Louis Riel Day.

Today, @PolicyWise.com celebrates the life and legacy of Louis Riel and honours the history, identity, and culture of the Métis people.

#LouisRielDay
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
To celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, @PolicyWise.com is sharing our “Affirming Youth Through Social & Legal Transition” guide.

It covers aspects like changing names and pronouns, and social and legal transition, like updating identity documents: buff.ly/gPzvp15
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
National Philanthropy Day shines a light on the power of giving!

To all the individuals, foundations & businesses making a difference in the social service sector, @PolicyWise.com wants to thank you for your commitment to building a world where children, youth & families thrive.
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Data shapes decisions. Can it shape equity?

@PolicyWise.com is excited to share a new learning opportunity from our partner @ucalgary.bsky.social.

FSW 273: Data Equity in Social and Human Services explores how to create a data cycle that advances social equity from planning to advocacy.

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November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

Explore a new toolkit by @obi-belonging.bsky.social aimed at empowering community leaders to gain influence, reshape narratives, and drive policy change through transformative research.

Learn more at: buff.ly/MLBDmsx
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
@PolicyWise.com is celebrating Gender Equality Week, sharing resources to support women’s employment.

We offer five actions Alberta’s green energy sector can take to create more equitable opportunities and lead the way in creating a sustainable future at: buff.ly/mzUOiUM
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

@futureofgood.bsky.social & Environics Research created the “Changemaker Wellbeing Index,” the first comprehensive randomized panel survey focused on the well-being of Canada’s non-profit workforce, at: buff.ly/41zPtX3
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Want to understand the barriers transgender and non-binary Canadians face?

For Transgender Awareness Week @PolicyWise.com is sharing Statistics Canada’s report that offers data that can drive real change.

Find this report at: buff.ly/33gKY49
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Youth homelessness is a pressing issue in Canada. This is why @PolicyWise.com, Dr. Yale Belanger, and Making the Shift collaborated on a roadmap to guide how we collect, use, and share data to prevent youth homelessness.

Learn more at: buff.ly/Lkw4vDp
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
@PolicyWise.com's new strands of practice focus on practical solutions that organizations can apply immediately, supported by research that listens to community voices, and advocacy that unites partners around shared goals.

Learn more: buff.ly/15QtqKn
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@PolicyWise.com shares resources for the social-serving community.

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub's Executive Summary on The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada: 2025 offers recent data to help governments and non-profits understand women entrepreneurship. Learn more: buff.ly/SDCGVM
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In observance of Remembrance Day, @PolicyWise.com offices are closed today.

We are taking this moment to reflect on the contributions of our veterans and the enduring impact of their service.

Our offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing 5 new resources we created with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention to help rural communities working to improve mental health understand the difference they make. Learn more: buff.ly/uN81c6l
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social -serving community.

To support mental health recovery after disasters, download the Trauma and Recovery Research Unit's Mental Health and Wellness Recovery Toolkit to guide community leaders, organizations, and agencies at buff.ly/qHfB5JS
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Inclusive workplaces create happier teams and stronger businesses!

With free resources from @PolicyWise.com's Building Inclusive Workplaces, Alberta’s food and beverage sector can recruit, support, and retain newcomer young adults.

Learn more at: buff.ly/gebh3h2
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Inclusive workplaces create happier teams and stronger businesses!

With free resources from @PolicyWise.com's Building Inclusive Workplaces, Alberta’s food and beverage sector can recruit, support, and retain newcomer young adults.

Learn more at: buff.ly/vAUBDGy
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

Candid Learning for Funders' "Deciding Together" guide delves into the significance and mechanics of participatory grant making, exploring why it matter and how it operates.

Discover more here: buff.ly/ZPgl21T
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM