From June 24-27, I joined hundreds of practitioners, researchers, and advocates from around the world at the Generations United International Intergenerational Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The heat welcomed us just as much as the friendly city. At the conference what struck me most wasn’t just the diversity of innovative programs being shared, but the palpable […]
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Reflections from the Points of Light Conference, New Orleans 2025 It’s important to acknowledge at the outset that these types of international gatherings don’t take place in a vacuum. We gathered at a time when international relationships are unfolding with increasing geopolitical complexity. A growing focus on economic self-interest is reshaping how countries, including Canada, […]
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This National Indigenous History Month, Volunteer Canada made space to listen. In conversation with Autumn Peltier, Anishinabek Nation’s Chief Water Commissioner, and through a panel with Lori Campbell, Nikki Komaksiutiksak, and Georgie Gagne, we heard from Indigenous leaders who are reshaping what care, community, and participation look like in practice. Their insights reminded us that […]
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