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Since our last post on the topic of racial discrimination, we have seen more organizations and individuals making firm public commitments to ending racism. Here are some ways that N4 and our partners are taking concrete actions:

• N4 has compiled several resources and e-Learning courses on racism for members to assist you in knowledge development and in spreading this important work across Canada.
• N4 will soon launch two forums where you can share how you and your organizations are addressing the...

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Our elderly population are often victims of neglect and abuse, but the COVID-19 pandemic has been even harder on them having claimed the lives of countless members of older persons. We must continue to raise awareness of the signs of elder abuse, neglect and mistreatment.

Older persons are particularly at risk of discrimination during this difficult time, as they are isolated and vulnerable, often far away from their loved ones and their social network....

World Refugee Day, June 20, raises public awareness and commemorates the courage and resilience of nearly 60 million refugees worldwide, who have had to flee their homelands because of conflict or environmental disasters.
Each day thousands more refugees are added to this list as so many more are forced to flee their homes, leaving behind many loved ones and having little or no possessions with them. They suffer trauma, loss, violence, disease, malnutrition, cold, and mistreatment.

This World Refugee...

This Father’s Day, the N4 team thanks all the fathers and father figures for your love and support, especially  those of you working on the front-lines during this pandemic. Whether you are a first responder, delivering supplies to the grocery store, caring for loved ones, or working in a hospital, we salute your  compassion and commitment during this public health crisis.

The brutal killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, and countless more members of the black community whose lives have been taken by violence and social injustice have sparked a global mobilization against racial discrimination.

We stand in solidarity with the black community everywhere to end racism in all forms and to support the values and practice of inclusion and equity in all communities around the world. We are committed to achieving this through compassion, cultural...

Kimberley deLaunay, N4’s Quality Improvement Specialist, has been helping out during this pandemic by making face masks in her spare time.

“In April the need for masks in the community started to grow but everyone was struggling to find them. Like many in my community I wanted to help. So with a basic knowledge of sewing and the best of intentions, I began making masks for frontline workers, teachers, seniors, and anyone who needed one. I have distributed over a 100 masks and look forward to continue...