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Indigenous
ASC Profile: How Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams is Transforming Systems and Advancing Reconciliation
An integral part of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) at HELP, Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams is a proud member of the Ned’uten Dakelh/Lake Babine Nation, originating from the Raven clan and sitting as a guest of the Fireweed clan in Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan territory. Our first-ever ASC Profile looks at how Jeremy has pursued his passion for supporting children and youth for a number of years in the public sector, supporting First Nations leadership and systemic change.
Updates
HELP Unveils New & Improved MDI Data Dashboard
This interactive online tool now includes data collected in the 2023-24 school year, enabling users to explore trends from 2019-24 for children in Grades 4-8. The updated Dashboard includes new data on topics such as sleep, screen time and social media use, as well as active transportation.
Indigenous
Building Capacity for Indigenous Partnerships with the Spring Roots Circle
On May 28, 2024, faculty, staff, and students from UBC, as well as Indigenous community members and other learners, were gathered for the first Roots Circle: a day of speakers, activities, and networking to learn, share, and build community around Indigenous-led research.
Indigenous
Call for Applications for the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP
The Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) at HELP is seeking two new members! First established in 2003, the ASC at HELP is made up of community members with First Nation, Inuit and Métis ancestry, including Elders. ASC members are vital to ensuring that HELP’s research has meaning for, and is consistent with, First Nation, Inuit and … Continued
Research
Creating Change via the Child Development Monitoring System: Research in Action
Child Development Monitoring System data are woven into the fabric of BC, used across sectors to inform initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for children and their families. Research in Action is the latest brief from HELP, showcasing examples of research findings using Monitoring System data.
Updates
Dr. Kimberly Thomson Returns to HELP as Affiliate Faculty Member
Having previously completed her PhD with HELP and UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, this appointment will mark Dr. Kimberly Thomson’s return to the research centre, after recently joining the Children’s Health Policy Centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU) as Assistant Professor.
Updates
Now Available: 2023 CHEQ Reports
Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ) Reports for the 2023-24 school year are now available to access!
Indigenous
HELP Among Recipients for 2023 Strategic Investment Fund
The award will fund the project, Actualizing Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles, which aims to bring equity to HELP’s data and knowledge sharing processes, fostering research and evidence-based decision-making to enhance the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children.
Updates
New Faces, Fresh Perspectives: Three Esteemed Faculty Members Join HELP in 2024
HELP is delighted to mark the arrival of 2024 with the addition of three distinguished faculty and affiliate faculty members to its esteemed team of researchers: Dr. Tim Oberlander, Dr. Judy Gillespie, and Dr. Caroline Sanders.
Updates
HELP’s Year in Review: Reflecting on Achievements and Looking Ahead to 2024
As we bid farewell to 2023, we would like to take a moment to reflect on a year filled with accomplishments and milestones.