Advocacy

How to be a changemaker: advice from a career activist
How to be a changemaker: advice from a career activist

Many of us want to create change in our communities and beyond, but we get stuck on the how. The issues seem too big. Systems […]

Living with dementia: understanding the condition and advocating for supports
Living with dementia: understanding the condition and advocating for supports

Almost one million Canadians are projected to be living with dementia by 2030. In Canada, 50 per cent of people living with dementia are cared […]

7 quotes from Sheila Watt-Cloutier to open your mind
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 […]

RTOERO urges collective action towards sustainable, just future at federal advocacy event
RTOERO urges collective action towards sustainable, just future at federal advocacy event

RTOERO volunteers and staff met with federal MPs and government officials during its second Advocacy on the Hill event on April 24 and 25. During […]

RTOERO urges Islanders to speak with one voice this Provincial General Election on issues of dignity and survival
RTOERO urges Islanders to speak with one voice this Provincial General Election on issues of dignity and survival

RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the Prince Edward Island election campaign. This month, it launched a digital campaign […]

How to engage in democracy between municipal elections
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 […]

Gift giving to grandkids: Go beyond plastic toys
Gift giving to grandkids: Go beyond plastic toys

Giving gifts to grandkids can bring a lot of joy. It’s fun to shop for children and watching their reaction to the gift is exciting. […]

RTOERO’s Ontario advocacy meetings focus on system reconstruction post-pandemic
RTOERO’s Ontario advocacy meetings focus on system reconstruction post-pandemic

RTOERO volunteers and staff met with Ontario MPPs and government officials during the sixth annual Vibrant Voices Advocacy event on Oct. 24 and 25. During […]

Everyday ageism: Examples of ageism in our day-to-day lives
Everyday ageism: Examples of ageism in our day-to-day lives

Ageism, like other forms of oppression, plays out on different levels. Ageism exists within institutions and communities, within interpersonal relationships, and can be self-directed. And […]