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New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:21:49 +0000

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.

Those were among 95 “facilitators” yielded by their review of previously published research on the subject. Autistic youth are less physically active than their peers, who are already not physically active enough, the researchers said, noting that physical activity could be beneficial to their physical, social and emotional health.

Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams’ success

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:58:25 +0000

Sports talent scouts’ decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology has suggested.

Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:36:49 +0000

Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.

Lived Experience & Community Leadership in Housing Justice

ramy.gorgis@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:45:25 +0000

A Panel and Workshop Plenary Panel Lessons from Community: Fostering Lived Experience Leadership for Housing Justice

Alex Nelson, Keisha Muia, Mardi Daley, Pamela Spurvey, Star Gale

Young People, Well-being, and Connectedness in the Time of Distancing

ramy.gorgis@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:28:52 +0000

Online Escape Game 101

ramy.gorgis@mcgill.ca — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:39:43 +0000

Join us for this hands-on workshop on online escape games created using Genial.ly.

FieldNotes In Qualitative Education and Social Science Research

ramy.gorgis@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:57:07 +0000

Approaches, Practices and Ethical Considerations Panel & Book Launch Casey Burkholder, Associate Professor

University of New Brunswick

The Girl in the Pandemic

ramy.gorgis@mcgill.ca — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:17:52 +0000

Some have referred to the current Covid-19 crisis as a “tale of two pandemics” in reference to both the obvious health issues and the pervasive gender inequalities that have become exacerbated.

Youth, School, and Community Book Launch, Critical Research Conversation, and Celebration!

ramy.gorgis@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:14:34 +0000

Free Chair Massage & Participatory Survey Exploring Self-Care and Well-Being

stephen.lalla@mcgill.ca — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:38:39 +0000

IHDW’s Take-Care Tuesday Series

[Indigenous Film Series] "If the Weather Permits" (Isaac 2003) & "The Annanacks" (Bonnière, 1964)

stephen.lalla@mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:30:38 +0000

Weekly Indigenous Film Series If the Weather Permits, 2003 Elisapie Isaac (Dir.) National Film Board (27 min)

[Weekly Film Series] "Born Into Brothels" (Briski, Kauffman, 2011)

stephen.lalla@mcgill.ca — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:46:10 +0000

Weekly Indigenous Films Series Born into Brothels, 2004 Written & directed by Zana Briski & Ross Kauffman, 85 min

[Weekly Indigenous Film Series] "Angry Inuk" (2016), Alethea Arnaqua-Baril

stephen.lalla@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:02:03 +0000

Weekly Indigenous Film Series Angry Inuk (2016) Alethea Arnaqua-Baril (Dir.), National Film Board, 82 min.

[Indigenous Film Series] "Arctic Defenders" (2013, Walker/Arnaquq–Baril)

stephen.lalla@mcgill.ca — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:47:13 +0000

Weekly Indigenous Films Series Arctic Defenders (2013) John Walker (Dir.) Alethea Arnaquq – Baril (Producer) Unikkaat Studios and John Walker Productions, 90 min.

[Indigenous Film Series] Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny

stephen.lalla@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:23:26 +0000

Weekly Indigenous Film Series Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny, Mark Sandiford (2006), National Film Board 52 min