Halton Children's Aid Society
The Halton Children’s Aid Society (Halton CAS) is devastated by the announcement confirming the deaths of 97 children at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School (Mohawk Institute) in Brantford, Ontario. This information came through a collaboration with Know History, a professional historical research firm who indicated the 97 children died from illness or injury. According to media reports, […]
At the Halton Children’s Aid Society (Halton CAS), the health and safety of our children, youth, staff, resource providers and volunteers remains our top priority; we continue to take a proactive approach to protect those we serve. We want to do our part to continue to limit the spread of infection and ensure we are […]
Today we mark the painful anniversary of a horrific act of hate-motivated terrorism that occurred in London, Ontario. On June 6, 2021, four members of the Afzaal family were killed and a young boy was left without a family. The Afzaals were very active in London’s Muslim community. Hatred, racism and discrimination have no place […]
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It is a time for all Canadians to learn and celebrate the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and to better understand our own colonial legacy. It is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the sacrifices and injustices done to […]
June is Pride month, a time to celebrate the diversity and many contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada. Pride month also reflects on the obstacles 2SLGBTQ+ people face – and continue to experience – in our communities and in the workplace. The work is not over. The Halton Children’s Aid Society is committed to creating a safe, […]
On March 28th, Florida’s Governor signed legislation called the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” that takes effect July 1, 2022. This legislation will make it more difficult for educators to speak to students about 2SLGBTQ+ issues, identities, sexual orientation or gender expression. Educators will only be allowed to teach information that is deemed age or developmentally […]
It has been one year since we learned from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation of the confirmation of 215 unmarked burials at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. Today, we remember and honour those children whose lives where tragically lost and all those who continue to suffer from this loss and the […]
The Halton Children’s Aid Society (Halton CAS) is horrified by the senseless, targeted shooting that claimed the lives of ten innocent Black people and wounded three others in Buffalo, New York on May 14, 2022. This shooting was motivated by hate, violence and racist white supremacist ideology as Black people were targeted. These acts of senseless […]
“It is well known in child welfare that a child or youth need only one strong connection with an adult to feel confidence, build resilience and understand their worth. Just one. So many times, that one caring adult is a volunteer. A volunteer who forms that life sustaining relationship with a child or youth making this big difference […]
February is Black History and Liberation Month. This year’s theme—February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day—reminds us that Canadian history is Black history, which extends beyond a single month. Our liberation is written in the stars, as we exist in our strength, courage, grace and determination, afforded to us by our indominable Ancestors. We […]