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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.
We are sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

Learn how we partnered with the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society to share their insights for supporting Indigenous children and families through our case study for child and family serving agencies at: buff.ly/0RNqoIp
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 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
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

Working with Healthy Aging Alberta, we created asset maps to support their Social Prescribing for Older Adults Program, sharing local resources for easy reference.

Find more at: buff.ly/HwOY0bP
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Those working in rural communities to improve mental health know how much heart and effort goes into making change happen.

But do they know how much of a difference they make or how to show what their projects achieve?

We have 5 new resources that can help share their impact: buff.ly/uuO3l3F
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower providers serving gender-diverse youth.

Check out The Canadian Women's Foundation and Wisdom2Action's report on the unique and intersecting challenges 2SLGBTQ+ communities face in addressing gender-based violence.

Learn more at: bit.ly/3Bn09JA
February 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
A strong team is the heart of every great restaurant!

@PolicyWise.com's Building Inclusive Workplaces resources can help Alberta’s food and beverage businesses recruit, retain, and support newcomer young adults for a thriving workplace.

Learn more at: buff.ly/xXWq8F5
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower providers serving gender-diverse youth.

@drkristopherwells.bsky.social and colleagues at MacEwan University have shared a report exploring the lived experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta.

Find out more at: bit.ly/4g84gZ0
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Calling 2S/T/NB/GD Youth!

Join our Youth Advisory Group!

@PolicyWise.com and the Queer & Trans Health Collective are building a new project to help you understand how to manage legal situations and know where to go for support.

Learn more and apply at: buff.ly/pmOSMAs
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

Check out Volunteer Alberta's brief and action-oriented guide to help organizations create workplaces where transgender and gender-diverse people can fully participate and feel safe and welcome at: buff.ly/mGkAl3F
February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing.

On #WorldCancerDay, let’s unite to raise awareness about the need for people-centred care.

Explore actions you can take at: buff.ly/V5nnnfk

#UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Are you an Alberta early learning and childhood educator interested in enhancing your intercultural skills and supporting culturally diverse families?

Check out culturally responsive resources from our Spark Guide Resource Hub at:
buff.ly/8FbZz9i
February 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
@PolicyWise.com's Building Inclusive Workplaces project is growing.

Newcomer-serving & youth-focused organizations, come collaborate with us and develop resources, so newcomer young adults thrive in Alberta's food and beverage sector.

Find out more: buff.ly/EWgkp0n
February 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Strengthen your non-profit's ability to navigate unexpected changes and crises.

@PolicyWise.com's Organizational Resilience Assessment Tool and Reflective Guide can help your organization become more robust and flexible.

Learn more at: bit.ly/3Q1mDD4
February 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Today is Groundhog Day.

Rather than waiting anxiously for Wiarton Willie to predict if spring is coming early, why not do your mental health some good and take advantage of winter.

Travel Alberta recommends these 10 things to do in Alberta this winter: buff.ly/yhwWKgI
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
@PolicyWise.com’s Spark team launched a podcast on culturally responsive childcare!

Learn from early childhood educators & leaders from across Alberta about how to put culturally responsive childcare into everyday practice.

Find us on Spotify, YouTube, or at www.sparkguide.ca
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
February is Black History Month.

@thecityofedmonton.bsky.social and @calgary.ca have compiled a list of events and resources showcasing the incredible cultural diversity of their cities’ Black community.

Join us in learning more at buff.ly/zDUUwfm and buff.ly/LMTmqel
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Discover capacity-building resources for your organization.

@PolicyWise.com's Resources for Practice provides a wide selection of free resources that we and other organizations have created to enhance policies and practices.

Find something new today ➡️ bit.ly/3RlxF8K
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM
@PolicyWise.com's Building Inclusive Workplaces project is growing.

With our food & beverage sector partners, we are creating practical tools for leaders, including a workplace inclusion self-assessment and action guide.

Find out what else we are up to at: buff.ly/EWgkp0n

@alberta.ca
January 31, 2026 at 5:03 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing five actions Alberta’s green energy sector can take to create more equitable opportunities.

Learn how Alberta can lead the way in creating a sustainable and equitable future at: buff.ly/hDVcX74
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
@PolicyWise.com shares practical tools to help the social-serving sector thrive together.

The Alberta Nonprofit Data Strategy is championing the power of data in its report about Alberta's non-profit sector. Check out the sector’s impact & current challenges: buff.ly/4teQb5b
January 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Calling 2S/T/NB/GD Youth!

Join our Youth Advisory Group!

@PolicyWise.com and the Queer & Trans Health Collective are building a new project to help you understand how to manage legal situations and know where to go for support.

Learn more and apply at: buff.ly/pmOSMAs
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Today is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.

Join @PolicyWise.com as we remember the six lives lost during this tragic attack.

By working together, we can eliminate Islamophobia and create a better future for all.
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community.

WomanACT's brief analyzes how racial and gender discrimination impact employment opportunities and experiences for Indigenous, Black & Racialized women in Canada.

Learn more at: buff.ly/1UIgfEF
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Meet Leslie Bergin, @PolicyWise.com's new Director of Business & Fund Development.

Her nearly 20 years of experience will help us to expand our research and services for our partners and collaborators across Canada.

Learn more about Leslie and her role: buff.ly/iZOX9Om
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Today @PolicyWise.com is celebrating Family Literacy Day!

Since 1999, ABC Life Literacy Canada has been raising awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.

Find free resources to get your family reading at: buff.ly/U43aoNx
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM