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ACF 2008 ANNUAL REPORT: THE ATKINSON LEGACY IN ACTION (JULY 10)

ACF 2008 Annual Report

Stepping Forward: The Atkinson Legacy in Action

Looking back at 2008, we celebrate the determination of our partners in pursuit of social and economic justice, in the midst of very challenging times. As job losses, rising economic insecurity, and uncertainty about the future gripped communities, we were reminded that the work of our partners was important now more than ever.

Featuring:

·   “Keeping it real: Lessons from the temp workers’ front line,” an essay by Deena Ladd from the Worker’s Action Centre…

·   Progress on the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, Early Childhood and Economic Justice…

·   Checking in with Atkinson Fellows…

·   Milestone year for ACF’s Inclusion Task Force…

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Annual Report coverage in The Toronto Star

Work of labour activists and child educators is bolstered by gifts of Atkinson Foundation (July 11) - Laurie Monsebraaten features two ACF partners: the campaigning of the Workers' Action Centre with temp workers, and the Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development’s groundbreaking research on the First Duty pilot project at Bruce Junior Public School. More…

When workers unite for fair treatment (July 11) - Deena Ladd and Trish Hennessy write about the uneasy world of non-standard work and how to fight back against unfairness, low pay and exploitation. More…

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Spotlight on Early Learning: With Our Best Future in Mind

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WHAT'S NEW

Canadians are Caught in a Time Crunch, says new Canadian Index of Wellbeing report (June 15) More...

Social Assistance Review Council recommends bold vision for social assistance reform (June 14) More...

Ann Dowsett Johnston Wins Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy - Will Focus on Women and Alcohol Abuse (June 10) More...

Aboriginal child health featured on CBC's Sunday Edition: Interview with Cindy Blackstock (May 30) More...

Ontario Passes Full-Day Learning Act - Charles Pascal to assist integration of services for parents of infants and young children (April 27) More...

Atkinson Foundation seeks new Executive Director to champion Social and Economic Justice (April 15) More...

Measuring wellbeing means moving past "averages," write Grace Edward Galabuzi and Uzma Shakir (April 12) More...

RAH Award: April 12 Nomination Deadline (April 7) More...

Public transit is one of life's necessities, and we should treat it as such, writes Pat Capponi in "Your City, My City" Star blog (April 7) More...

Newcomers endure the colour of poverty, Uzma Shakir urges action in Kitchener (March 25) More...

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