Curious how a national think tank turns dense research into tools you can use tomorrow? We sit down with the Vanier Institute of the Family to explore their bridge‑building mission, the inclusive way they define family, and the resources that make complex evidence clear and actionable for classrooms, community organizations, and policy. Laurel Sakaluk shares her surprising move from cytogenetics to family studies and policy, revealing why real progress happens when re...
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Curious how a national think tank turns dense research into tools you can use tomorrow? We sit down with the Vanier Institute of the Family to explore their bridge‑building mission, the inclusive way they define family, and the resources that make complex evidence clear and actionable for classrooms, community organizations, and policy. Laurel Sakaluk shares her surprising move from cytogenetics to family studies and policy, revealing why real progress happens when re...
Nourishing Our Neighbors: The Heart of Community Food Banks
What the Family Studies?
21 minutes
1 year ago
Nourishing Our Neighbors: The Heart of Community Food Banks
In today's episode we explore the operations of community food banks with Debbie Marson, Executive Director of the North Bay Food Bank. Debbie talks about the need for community support and advocacy to address issues of food insecurity. Together, we peel back the curtain on how these vital institutions run without government funding, rely on the generosity of people, and what truly makes a difference in aiding families in need. We discuss how we can enrich our family studies clas...
What the Family Studies?
Curious how a national think tank turns dense research into tools you can use tomorrow? We sit down with the Vanier Institute of the Family to explore their bridge‑building mission, the inclusive way they define family, and the resources that make complex evidence clear and actionable for classrooms, community organizations, and policy. Laurel Sakaluk shares her surprising move from cytogenetics to family studies and policy, revealing why real progress happens when re...
