An article to mark the 25th anniversary of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which considers the four groups referred to in scripture: the widow, the alien, the afflicted and the fatherless.
New Project Announced
The Canadian Poverty Institute is pleased to announce the launch of a new project, the Justice Sector Coordination Research Project.
With funding from the Law Foundation of Ontario, this project will examine the justice sector service system in Alberta to identify barriers to service coordination and integration and develop recommendations for more effective service integration.
The purpose of the project is to enhance the coordination of justice services in order to increase access to justice for vulnerable Albertans.
Upcoming Events
A Multi-Dimensional Definition of Child Poverty: Report to Community. March 24th 11:00 - 1:00. More information available here.
Just Released
The Winter 2017 edition of Spero has just been released, the newsletter of the Canadian Poverty Institute. Download today for insights and updates about our work.
Launching the Canadian Poverty Hub
Launching in April 2017, the Canadian Poverty Hub will be an online repository of relevant research on the causes and impacts of poverty as well as policies and best practices in poverty prevention and reduction.
The Poverty Hub will provide a searchable database for researchers, practitioners and government policy officials to access current research on a range of poverty related issues.
Click here for more information.
Poverty Studies Summer Institute
The first annual Poverty Studies Summer Institute will launch this June, bringing together students, practitioners and ministry workers into an intimate learning community. Over a 3 week period, participants will engage in active learning and discussion about the causes and impacts of poverty and best practices in how to alleviate and end it.
The Summer Institute offers courses that respond to the material, social and spiritual dimensions of poverty providing both the knowledge and skill base to work effectively in the practice of poverty reduction. The program will consist of 3 one-week intensive courses which may be eligible for credit for Ambrose University degree programs.
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CBC Interview on Guaranteed Annual Income
Listen to CPI Director Derek Cook discuss a Guaranteed Annual Income on CBC Alberta at Noon.
April 6 2016
http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/calgwildrose_20160406_49550.mp3