Posts for the Topic Education

Never too young: early literacy and wellbeing

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 by Keely Phillips, CIW Community Wellbeing Survey Manager

It’s back to school season! Every year at this time, our focus shifts to the wellbeing of children and youth. The Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) wants to add to the discussion by exploring the link between education and wellbeing from a lifespan lens, specifically the importance of early childhood learning.

Education

Creating Better Health

Monday, June 23, 2014 by Bruce Lauckner, CEO, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN)

Based on CIW Café Scientifique panelist presentation.

2014 CIW Ontario Index

Ten ways all Canadians can improve their wellbeing this spring

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 by Keely Phillips, CIW Community Wellbeing Survey Manager

It’s finally spring! While the CIW measures wellbeing at the national, provincial, and community level we recognize that wellbeing at the personal, family, and neighbourhood level has huge impact on the daily lives of Canadians. The arrival of warmer weather is the ideal time to make improvements to wellbeing, by getting more involved in the community, trying new things, and making healthy choices.

Democratic Engagement