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International Day of Families 2018 Focuses on Families and Inclusive Societies

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On May 15 every year, International Day of Families provides an opportunity to recognize and …

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Families in Canada Interactive Timeline

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Today’s society and today’s families would have been difficult to imagine, let alone understand, a …

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A Snapshot of Family Diversity in Canada (February 2018)

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Download A Snapshot of Family Diversity in Canada (February 2018). For more than 50 years, …

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Health Care Experiences of Military Families of Children with Autism

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Download this article in PDF format. Heidi Cramm, Ph.D. Military families in Canada are highly …

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Infographic: Family Diversity in Canada (2016 Census Update)

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Download the Family Diversity in Canada (2016 Census Update) infographic The Vanier Institute of …

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Vanier Institute and CHRC Host Roundtable on Workplace Diversity and Human Rights

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On February 28, 2017, the Vanier Institute of the Family and the Canadian Human Rights …

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A Snapshot of Workplace Mental Health in Canada

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At some point in our lives, we are all affected by mental illness, whether through …

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Public Policy Brief – Flex: From a Privilege to a Right

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Sara MacNaull Working family members are multi-taskers, managing a variety of responsibilities at home, at …

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Modern Motherhood: The Unique Experiences of Women with Physical Disabilities

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Lesley A. Tarasoff There is very little research concerning pregnancy, labour, birth and motherhood among …

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Andrew Solomon – Diversity, Difference, Disability and Families

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On June 10, 2015, award-winning author and lecturer Andrew Solomon delivered a powerful keynote presentation …

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Reflections on the Families in Canada Conference 2015

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By Vanier CEO Nora Spinks If it is true that “many people walk in and …

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Strength in Diversity: Positive Impacts of Children with Disabilities

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Michelle R. Lodewyks Download (PDF) When it comes to exploring the experiences of families raising …

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