In a very special surprise, the BC Legislature was treated to an extraordinary guest on Thursday, February 9. “Hold the bananaphone, honorable speaker, Raffi is in the building,” Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party, announced to MLA’s. Raffi was delighted to be Sonia’s guest of honor as she spoke about his work as …
Raffi has created a stunning new song about the power of love to help us heal from trauma. “Song For Healing” was inspired by the ground-breaking research of Dr. Gabor Maté into childhood trauma and healing. Humanity and the planet are suffering as a result of a lack of understanding about trauma and its root causes. “Song …
To submit your children’s artwork by February 28, email us at: info@raffifoundation.org Parents and Educators, new opportunity alert! In recognition of February being Black History Month, we are sharing our “Black Lives Matter to Me” educational activity guide to engage children in conversations around freedom, justice, and the Black Lives Matter movement. We invite you …
A message from Raffi: “We have a historic opportunity to heal the wounds of racism and injustice. In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, I wrote this as a song that people everywhere might sing, citing Martin Luther King’s stirring words, “let freedom ring.” My music repertoire has included many songs of universal …
Thank you for helping us celebrate Baby Beluga’s 40th anniversary! We’re pleased to share a music video created with hand-drawn artwork submitted by fans @Raffi_RC
Celebrating Baby Beluga at 40! Featuring a special new 40th anniversary version of Baby Beluga, see Raffi’s ‘virtual’ duet with Yo-Yo Ma , as featured on CBC News – click above to view!
Stream Lindsay Munroe’s I Am Kind on Spotify by clicking the album cover above. Raffi’s Troubadour Music Releases Lindsay Munroe’s First Kids’ Album, I Am Kind Raffi’s warm harmonies enhance this uplifting album for the whole family, available digitally today.Sing along with Lindsay Munroe on her video “I Am Kind” (featuring Raffi) HERE.“This music is so welcoming, calming
RaffiFrom Systems Failure to Renewal “Could this not be the single thought that steers us through the dangerous passage — a world that honours all its children?” Peter Senge, senior lecturer, MIT. The upside of systems meltdown in the financial sector is that it offers the opportunity to think systemically about the global family and
RAFFI CAVOUKIAN A Bitter Truth in Ivory Coast The Ivory Coast is in turmoil. The UN General Assembly has recognized Alassane Ouattara as the democratically elected new president, but the incumbent Laurent Gbagbo refuses to step down. Governments worldwide have called on Gbagbo to concede defeat. The Economic Community of West African States has
Newly revised, this “COOL IT” video (with Raffi, David Suzuki and staff) is a call to action—to cool this planet down!
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.
