The Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring spoke to Ada Mawson, Knowledge Keeper and Tsawout Education Manager, about the connection between Child Honouring principles and Coast Salish teachings. This is part 1-3 of the conversation. To learn more about Child Honouring and our
Cities across Canada formally recognize Child Honouring, the movement founded by Raffi Cavoukian, calling on communities to place children's needs at the center of decision-making The City of Toronto and the City of Vancouver have each proclaimed July 8 as Child Honouring Day, joined by the City of Victoria, marking the first time Child
Our Executive Director, Laurel Collins, recently spoke on CFAX news about her reaction to the new Digital Safety Act bill. You can listen to the interview here: For more information, visit our campaign page "Write Your Representatives – Protect Our Kids: No Social Media Under 16"For the full
Say "Thank you" to the important people in your child's life: As the school year comes to a close, many families are reflecting on the people who helped children feel supported, encouraged, and honoured this year. Whether it was a teacher, caregiver, mentor, elder, or guide, these relationships leave a lasting impact. We invite
Right now, a child in Canada is being bullied online. Another is at risk of online sexual exploitation. Others are lying awake at 2am, scrolling through content designed by algorithms to keep them hooked. Social media platforms were built to maximize engagement, not to protect children. We are seeing rising rates of anxiety, depression,
Little Light, Big World is a free digital children’s book inspired by the Nine Principles of Child Honouring. Through warmth, imagination, and everyday moments of connection, the story invites children to notice their own “light” and the ways care, kindness, and belonging show up in the world around them. Designed for shared reading, this
The Gratitude TreeThe Gratitude Tree is a simple, uplifting activity that nurtures appreciation, connection,and emotional expression. It invites children and adults alike to pause, reflect, andcelebrate the people, places, and moments that bring joy to their lives.Download The Gratitude Activity Instructions HEREDownload The Gratitude Tree Instructions HERE
Reclaiming Attention in a Smartphone World Most of us reach for our phones before we’ve even taken our first breath of morning air. I’ve been thinking a lot about what that means, how something meant to connect us can so easily pull us away from what matters most. As I read Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr’s Smartphone
A Drumbeat of Hope Let me tell you about the night music changed something in me, and even more in my Little Brother, a child I mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters. I didn’t tell him much about the concert, just that it would be something special. It had been a hard year. The bullying
ABC Democracy“To defend liberty, why not inspire the young to love it? With democracy under attack, one way to stand up for freedom is with an upbeat, danceable song young kids will love and grow into.” —Raffi “ABC Democracy,” a brand-new song from beloved singer, songwriter Raffi. Written and produced by Raffi, the
Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. Salt Spring Island includes the territories of the Quw’utsun Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, Lyackson, Halalt, Tsawwassen, Tsawout, Tsartlip, Tseycum, Pauquachin, and Malahat First Nations. We also acknowledge that our work reaches across many other First Nation territories, Metis Homelands and Inuit Nunangat. We are committed to doing the personal and organizational work to address historic and ongoing injustices, and to prioritize mindful relationship-building, curiosity, and meaningful action.
Families Canada is the national association of family support centres. Our members are community-level organizations who provide hubs of free services, programs, and resources to primarily low-income and disadvantaged families in communities across Canada. Through our 500+ members, we impact the lives of approximately 500,000 families per year. For nearly 50 years, we have helped our members meet the evolving and complex needs of families
Cities across Canada are recognizing Child Honouring, the movement founded by Raffi Cavoukian that calls for children’s needs to be at the heart of decision-making.
Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria have proclaimed July 8 as Child Honouring Day, marking an important milestone for the movement and coinciding with Raffi’s birthday.
The recognition comes during a significant year for Child Honouring, as 2026 marks 50 years since Raffi released Singable Songs for the Very Young. It also comes as the Foundation continues its advocacy for stronger protections for children, including a minimum age for social media.
Right now, a child in Canada is being bullied online. Another is at risk of online sexual exploitation. Others are lying awake at 2am, scrolling through content designed by algorithms to keep them hooked.
It’s time for Canada to join countries like Norway, France, UK and Australia that are advancing or implementing age minimums and regulations.
Join the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring in calling on federal and provincial governments to protect our kids.
