Raffi Foundation

10/02/2026

Thank you to Canadian Child Care Federation and their incredible members for taking part in our Child Honouring Workshop! Here is a short excerpt which highlights the Nine Principles of Child Honouring, as well as strategies to support children’s emotional and social well-being.

If you're interested in learning more about our workshop or organizing one in your community, visit: https://raffifoundation.org/courses-workshops/

For our online course, see: https://raffifoundation.org/child-honouring-course/

09/30/2026

Today is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. "Today, we remember. We honour. We learn. And we commit to walking the path of reconciliation together."

Today, September 30, is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day where we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, their families, and reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Over the past month, we've shared various ways you can participate and honour the day. We look forward to hearing more about what you're doing not only to reflect, but to take action . Truth and reconciliation require ongoing learning, listening, and commitment throughout the year.

Today, we remember. We honour. We learn. And we commit to walking the path of reconciliation together.🧡

08/26/2026

This summer, members of the Raffi Foundation team, as well as Raffi himself! were able to participate in The ReVILLAGEing Family Camp.

This week-long, intergenerational, living-learning journey is rooted in the principles of Child Honouring, Ancestral stewardship, and regenerative design.

As part of OUR Ecovillage course, we led a hands-on workshop exploring the Child Honouring principle of Respectful Love through Earth Art. Working in groups, participants created earth sculptures together, sparking creativity, connection, and meaningful conversations about how these principles can come to life.

To learn more about our workshops, visit: https://raffifoundation.org/courses-workshops/

07/22/2026

The Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring spoke with Ada Mawson, Knowledge Keeper and Tsawout Education Manager, about the connection between Child Honouring principles and Coast Salish teachings. This is part 3 of the conversation and concludes the series.

For previous conversations with Ada Mawson, visit: https://www.rfr.bz/fd1a4a59e

07/08/2026

Today is Child Honouring Day! The movement, founded by Raffi, calls on communities to place children's needs at the center of decision-making. Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria have each proclaimed July 8 as . Today is also Raffi's birthday!

"Child Honouring asks all of us to prioritize the needs of our youngest citizens," said Raffi. "Cities saying yes to that is exactly the kind of public commitment children deserve. It's the best birthday present ever."

Child Honouring is a child-first framework that calls on individuals, institutions, and governments to organize society around the priority needs of the very young.

To read more about the proclamations, visit: https://www.rfr.bz/f058556f6

07/08/2026

Big news that I'm so happy to share! Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria have each proclaimed July 8 as Child Honouring Day!

It's the first time Child Honouring has been recognized this way, and it's a powerful message that children's wellbeing belongs at the centre of decision-making.

July 8 is also Raffi's birthday, and this year is 50 years since his first album Singable Songs for the Very Young. Happy Birthday Raffi!

Raffi Foundation

06/29/2026

This is part 2 of our conversation with Ada Mawson, Knowledge Keeper and Tsawout Education Manager, speaking about the connection between Child Honouring principles and Coast Salish teachings.

Ada Mawson says, "It's about respecting the land that we're on. It's teaching our kids about reciprocity. Taking only what we need. It's about giving back to the land and respecting it."

06/23/2026

As the school year wraps up, many families are reflecting on the people who helped children feel supported, encouraged, and honoured this year. Whether it was a teacher, caregiver, mentor, elder or guide, these relationships leave a lasting impact.

You can recognize their care with a gift to the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring, made in honour of that unique educator in your child’s life.

It’s a thoughtful way to say “thank you” while supporting programs that nurture children
with respect, compassion, and connection.

https://raffifoundation.org/thank-an-educator/

06/21/2026