The University of Waterloo, long known for innovation and as an international leader in health promotion, has been selected as the natural home of a comprehensive index that measures the wellbeing of Canadians.
Being a child your whole life doesn’t mean you can’t be successful. Take a glimpse into the life of Jack Pearse, an Ontario camp leader legend and cofounder of the department of recreation and leisure studies at the University of Waterloo.
At the 2011 Alzheimer Disease International conference, MAREP was highlighted as a leader in dementia care and was featured in a new film showcasing MAREP’s innovative authentic partnership approach.
In late March, people living with dementia from all over the world will gather in Toronto for a unique forum called “A Changing Melody.” A Changing Melody gives people with dementia a chance to share experiences and strategies regarding living with memory loss.
Why is the roaring game still lacking ethnic diversity?
The sport of curling has grown in recent years but with 91% of participants responding that they are “Caucasian” it seems the sport is lacking to reach out to the ethnically diverse groups that belong to Canada. Waterloo’s Heather Mair has reported diversity issues in Toronto’s Curling Clubs for the Curling Association to get a better understanding.