10 things every Canadian should know about Truth and Reconciliation
Written by Shaneeka Forrester for RTOERO in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, 2025. Shaneeka is a Cree artist, […]
5 things I’ve learned about Two-Spirit identity
Written by Shaneeka Forrester for RTOERO in honour of Pride Month 2025. Shaneeka is a Cree artist, mother and advocate from Brunswick House First Nation, […]
The strength of matriarchy: Lessons from my Mother
Written by Shaneeka Forrester for RTOERO in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. Shaneeka is a Cree artist, mother and advocate from […]
Why older adults in Canada need advocates: Insights from the Future of Aging Summit
As Canada’s population ages, the need for advocates to represent older adults is becoming more pressing. Only three provinces—British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New […]
The burden of reclamation
This article was written for RTOERO by Shaneeka Forrester, Cree artist, mother, and advocate from Brunswick House First Nation, planting roots in Simcoe County, Ontario. […]
Why we need to take a life-course approach to healthy aging
Healthy aging outcomes are affected by various life factors, not only things that happen in older age. A life-course approach considers the whole person throughout […]
Future of aging: 5 trends to follow
Future of Aging Summit brings together global thought leaders, changemakers in a call to action A rapidly aging population is among the myriad of challenges […]
RTOERO’s Future of Aging Summit brings together thought leaders, changemakers
RTOERO will host its first Future of Aging Summit from May 15 to 17, 2024, in Toronto, Canada. The international conference will bring together experts […]
7 quotes from Sheila Watt-Cloutier to open your mind
Environmental, cultural, human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier spoke to RTOERO members during a member webinar in January 2023. Sheila challenged […]
How to engage in democracy between municipal elections
The municipal government has a significant impact on our day-to-day lives. Municipal government is responsible for parks, the water system, roadways, recreational programs, some social […]