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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Watch TCAS Executive Dr. Sally Chivers deliver the 2025-2026 CAH Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's just aging", to a packed audience on March 5, 2026.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Statistics Canada’s Eh Sayers podcast has published an episode digging into demographic data with Patrick Charbonneau, Section Chief in the Centre for Demography, to see how big boomer and millennial generations, plus fewer younger people, are shaking up demand for housing, schools and health care.

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The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The Story Behind Canada’s Aging Population | Eh Sayers | Episode 32

Canada’s population is getting a makeover, and it is changing the way we live. We are digging into new demographic data with Patrick Charbonneau, Section Chief in Demography at Statistics Canada, to s...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Trent Centre for Aging & Society (TCAS) is pleased to share the release of its Fall 2025 Newsletter, featuring Dr. Julia Henderson, the Stephen Katz Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies. Use the link below to learn more: www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Aging Playfully Webinar Join the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program for a free webinar on March 23rd from 12-1pm EDT. To register, use the link below: trentu.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Join the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program March 10th – 12th, 2026 for this three-day virtual conference. Use the link below to register! csah.ca/building-a-f...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Dr. Bharati Sethi returned from Spain where she presented a paper titled "A Photovoice Study of International Students’ Perceptions of Climate Change in Ontario, Canada" at the 10th World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR) in Madrid, Spain.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Listen to the latest episode of Wrinkle Radio! In the latest episode of Wrinkle Radio, host Sally Chivers talks with sociologist Janna Klostermann about her new book At the Limits of Care. They talk about stories of women who’ve stepped back from care and what that means for all of us.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

TCAS is delighted to share that Dr. Jenny Ingram's documentary, No More Silent Battles, premiered at the ReFrame Film Festival on January 31st at Market Hall in Peterborough. It is available across Canada for downloading and viewing online from February 3rd – 8th, 2026. reframefilmfestival.ca

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

TCAS executive and past Director Sally Chivers delivered a keynote address at the CAG Conference in Montreal. She invited hundreds of listeners to accept that fear is an understandable part of growing old. She encouraged researchers to consider how accepting fear might change the questions they ask.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

TCAS wishes to celebrate the following participants at The Canadian Association on Gerontology, October 23-25, 2025, in Montreal. Yusi Chang Nadine Changfoot Sally Chivers (also keynote address) Stephen Katz An Korsurko Barbara Marshall Shawna Peddar Kim Ritchie Bharati Sethi

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Queen’s University is hosting an event discussing barriers to diabetes self-management for older adults in rural communities. Event Details: (Virtual) Participants attend one of two event dates • Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM (ET) • Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM (ET)

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

TCAS is pleased to tell you that Dr. Julia Henderson (UBC) will be giving this year's Katz lecture on Tuesday Oct. 28 at the Gathering Space, 7.30 p.m. The title of her talk is "Unscripting Age: Challenging Cultural Ageism Through Theatre and Performance": Save the date!

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Have you heard our AIIGO Podcast series yet? Using audio from the Anishinaabe Indigenous Intergenerational Growing Old/Aging (AIIGO) Gathering, we’ve created five episodes that cover Indigenous perspectives on aging. Use the link below to listen to all five episodes: www.trentu.ca/aging/indige...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Meet Cheryl Edwards & Charmaine Magumbe, the women behind the Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough (AANP). Read about their journeys, the history that shaped AANP, and the powerful work that they’re doing in the Spring/Summer issue of the TCAS Newsletter. www.trentu.ca/aging/sites/...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

In a Toronto Star article, TCAS Executive Dr. Sally Chivers points out how "And Just Like That..." skips over the “missing middle” of women’s lives. Choosing storylines like hip replacements over the rich, complex realities of midlife. Read more with this link: www.pressreader.com/article/2820...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

On February 1st, TCAS sponsored a special ReFrame Film Festival screening of Wilfred Buck (2024), directed by Lisa Jackson, at Trent University. Use the link below or scan the QR code to access our digital newsletters and read more! www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

This workshop is designed for people living with dementia, healthcare practitioners working with people with dementia, & caregivers. You will explore how everyday life, technologies, & social connection intersect through hands-on activities. Participants may join in person or online (Day 2 only).

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Click the link below to watch the Global News story! globalnews.ca/video/113113... TCAS, led by Elenor Marano, hosted a Street Law Workshop on estate planning on June 7th at Traill College that covered wills and powers of attorney (POA), stressing their importance in managing assets and care.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Trent University Durham GTA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR), strengthening its commitment to innovative, community-based research that improves lives across generations. Use the link to access the newsletter! www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

In the first episode of Dr. Cathy Bruce's "Making Strides" series, Dr. Elizabeth Russell & Dr. Nadine Changfoot share why it’s time to shift how we think about aging — not as a burden, but as a strength. Watch the fast-paced 3.5min video at the link below: www.trentu.ca/makingstride...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

TCAS wishes to thank Dr. Nadine Changfoot for her hard work and dedication as Acting Director this past year! We wish her nothing but the best going forward! She leaves us with this video that speaks to the question: How old is old? And, how do we shift the way society thinks about aging?

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Check out the wonderful new issue of the TCAS Spring/Summer Newsletter Issue 23! The Newsletter can be accessed at this link: www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle... We hope you enjoy!

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

This booklet highlights some of the amazing work that TCAS Student Associates have completed or are in the process of completing. We hope that this document can provide communities with more information about the work that TCAS Student Associates are pursuing. Link: www.trentu.ca/aging/sites/...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

On June 7th, Elenor Marano led the inaugural Trent and TCAS Street Law workshop on Estates Planning as part of an initiative to make legal education accessible. Elenor has been awarded a Trent Microgrant to hold further Street Law Workshops in partnership with TCAS and Political Studies. Stay tuned!

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Trent news has published an article on Dr. Sally Chivers as she invites us to rethink what it means to grow older and pop culture’s obsession with youth. She explores how ageism shapes our views and why embracing aging is a radical act of self-acceptance. www.trentu.ca/news/story/4...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Dr. Nadine Changfoot will present on Wshkiigmong Dibaajmownan/Curve Lake Storytelling, a digital storytelling project she leads in partnership with Anishinaabekwe Elders of Curve Lake First Nation. One short will be screened and discussed. Register Here: ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The Gerontology Department at Simon Fraser University has opened up registration for their 32nd John K. Friesen Conference. This conference is titled "Research, Practice and Policy to Enhance Community-Based Senior Services". Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A call for participants has been released for a study being conducted by Dr. Alisa Grigorovich and other researchers at Brock University. To participate, start by filling out a screening survey by following the link below: brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The Walk for Alzheimer's will take place on May 24, 2025, from 10AM-1PM. The starting locations will be Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University in Peterborough, and Aspira Kawartha Lakes Retirement Living in Bobcaygeon, ON. You can register by visiting the Walk for Alzheimer's website.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Location Change! The Street Law Workshop on June 7th has changed locations from Bagnani Hall to Scott House 105. Register now at this link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/street-law...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

TCAS extends congratulations to two of our members, Jazmine Raine & Elenor Marano, for their recent federal election campaigns. We’re proud of them for bringing their knowledge & passion for social change into the democratic process. Win or lose, their leadership & courage deserve recognition.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Alana will begin a PhD in Sociology at York in the fall of 2025. She will also be presenting her research at both the Canadian Sociological Association and Our Future is Aging conferences. We're proud to celebrate Alana’s achievements and look forward to her further contributions to aging research.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Meet Alana, recent graduate of the MA in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies at Trent. Her thesis, "Imagining the Possibilities of Care in Old Age: Perspectives of Older Filipino Care Workers", explores how the experiences of older Filipino immigrant care workers shape their visions of old age care.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Trent Centre for Aging and Society will be hosting a free public legal education workshop titled “Street Law Workshop: Creating Lasting Legacy through Estates Planning” on June 7th, 1:30PM – 4:00PM at Bagnani Hall on Traill Campus. Registration at this link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/street-law...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Wrinkle Radio is back! A special episode featuring Deborah Young, proud Cree Woman, Social Worker, University Instructor, Friend, Storyteller, Activist, newly a Granny, and more! She reflects on her career working in university governance, civil service, political parties, and the classroom.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Final report published on Rural Older Voluntarism During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Research conducted by TCAS Research Associates Erika Snowden & Amber Zapletal, and Executives Dr. Mark Skinner & Dr. Elizabeth Russel. www.trentu.ca/aging/older-...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

A call for abstracts has been released for the annual CAG Conference. The deadline for abstract submissions is May 2, 2025. For more information, and to submit your abstract to CAG, please follow this link: www.cag2025.ca Topic: "Radical Relationality and Aging: Creativity, Community, Connection"

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Dr. Stephanie Tobin received Trent’s prestigious Early Career Researcher Award! Dr. Tobin is an asst. professor in Biology, specializing in cellular aging and repair mechanisms. She is a collaborative researcher, working with other Trent faculty on aging and cell research. Congrats Dr. Tobin!

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

“I hope to bring attention to the overlooked aging experiences of marginalized populations and advocate for their rightful inclusion in healthcare and policy.” We're proud to feature Md Nazmul and his commitment to research that drives social justice and systemic change.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Nazmul is a 4th-year Ph.D. student in ISR at Trent. His research, “Aging into Precarity?", examines the experiences of elderly Hijra individuals in Bangladesh. Nazmul advocates for inclusion, dignity, and meaningful policy change for aging sexual and gender minorities.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

For Uzma, this research is personal—it’s about paying it forward to ensure all aging individuals, especially those from diverse backgrounds, feel a sense of belonging, support, and community Join us in celebrating Uzma and her incredible contributions to aging research!

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Uzma's work, "South Asian Older Adult Participation at Senior Community Centres in Durham Region," explores how cultural and linguistic diversity shapes engagement in community spaces. Through a life course and CRT lens, she aims to provide actionable recommendations to make SCCs more inclusive.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Uzma is a Ph.D. candidate in ISR at Trent, with an MA in Sociology from York U and a BA in Sociology & Women and Gender Studies from Acadia U. She's been recognized with multiple awards, including the TGSA Community Leadership Award (2023) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2023-24).

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

In the words of Dr. Sethi, we should all feel empowered to “keep marching fearlessly, and to not be afraid to disturb the patriarchy and the status quo,” not only on March 8th , but every day of the year. Pic 1: Jaz Raine & Dr. Nadine Changfoot Pic 2: Jaz Raine, Dr. Sethi & Susan Sauve

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Susan Sauve, Chair of Peterborough’s Bicycle Advisory Committee and Vice-Chair of GreenUP, delivered a deeply personal talk on environmental advocacy. She stressed the value of advocating unapologetically, sharing her motto, “Hang on like a pit bull, and graciously let go.”

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Jaz Raine, Trent’s GSA President and TCAS Graduate Associate, discussed how they've grounded their activism in a practice attributed to their mentor, TCAS director Dr. Nadine Changfoot. Raine asked attendees to reflect on the question, “What do you stand for, and what are you going to do about it?”

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Dr. Sethi discussed her research on racialized support workers during and after the pandemic. Criticizing “aversive leadership,” which refers to fence-sitting political strategies that make change a slow process, She stressed that “if we really want the survival of women, we have to act fast.”

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

On March 7th, LEC hosted the Marjory Seeley Luncheon. This annual IWD event welcomed all to discuss gender equity and disrupting patriarchal systems. The opening speaker was Dr. Bharati Sethi, a Canada Research Chair in Care Work, Ethnicity, Race, and Aging, and Executive Member of TCAS.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

In honour of Int. Woman's Day, TCAS Executive Dr. Bharati Sethi will be representing Trent faculty at a luncheon on Women in Leadership alongside Jaz Raine and Sue Sauve. The Luncheon will take place on March 7th in the Lady Eaton College (LEC) Pit. Speakers will begin at 11AM, followed by lunch.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Student Feature & Participant Call: Samantha is recruiting community-dwelling older adults in Vancouver, and Canadian funeral directors for her study. If you or someone you know might be interested in participating, please reach out! Your support can help shape better bereavement care systems.

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