WHEN
November 10, 2025
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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ASL interpretation provided
ABOUT
Join us on November 10 for a webinar introducing two new educational resources developed by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) — with older persons actively guiding and informing every step of the process.
The Ageism Awareness Module, available in both English and French, offers people across Canada and beyond a foundational introduction to what ageism is, why it matters, how it affects us all, and how to address it.
The Ageism Toolkit is a complementary resource that brings together a diverse set of tools and activities to deepen understanding of ageism, explore its impacts, and promote concrete actions to challenge it across multiple sectors of society.
This interactive webinar will walk participants through both resources and demonstrate how they can be used in various settings to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and inspire lasting change.
Hosted by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in partnership with the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA)
Speakers
Dr. Kiran Rabheru, Chair of the Board, International Longevity Centre Canada (ILCC) Chair, Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA)
Dr. Kiran Rabheru is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa and Geriatric Psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital. He obtained his MD from the University of Western Ontario. He is a Certificant and a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP, FCFP) and a board certified geriatric psychiatrist in Canada and the United States (FRCP, DABPN). Dr. Rabheru is designated as a Founder of the subspecialty of Geriatric Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is recipient of the Outstanding Achievements in Geriatric Psychiatry in Canada award by the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP). Dr. Rabheru is passionate and committed to serving older persons and creating a world in which they can live free from discrimination and able to fully enjoy their rights.
Currently, he is the Chair of the Board of the International Longevity Centre, Canada (www.ilccanada.org). He is a Board member as well as Chair of the Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee of the International Psychogeriatric Association (www.ipa-online.org ). Dr. Rabheru is Chair of the Section of Positive Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association (https://www.wpanet.org/) and a member of the National Leadership Team for the Fountain of Health (www.fountainofhealth.ca), which promotes healthy aging, brain resilience and vitality.
In the past, he has served as CAGP’s President and Board member (www.cagp.ca), Chair of the Steering Group for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People – GAROP (https://rightsofolderpeople.org), and Co-Leader of the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (https://ccsmh.ca/).
Laura Kadowaki, Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization for the Healthy Aging Department at United Way BC
Dr. Laura Kadowaki is a Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization for the Healthy Aging Department at United Way BC. Through her work with the Raising the Profile Project and United Way BC, she has been collaborating with the community-based seniors’ services sector in BC since 2016 to raise the profile of and build the capacity of this sector. Laura has a PhD in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University. Her areas of research interest include community-based seniors’ services, ageism, seniors’ housing, and home and community care. Laura is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University. She is also an Executive Committee Member for the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism.
Olive Bryanton, Advocate for Older Persons, Lifelong Learner
Dr. Olive Bryanton is an advocate for older persons, a lifelong learner, and an action orientated agent of change. She is an Ambassador for the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism. As an agent of change, Olive was instrumental in the establishment of the University of Prince Edward Island’s Mature and Part-time University Students Association (MAPUS) (1982); the Seniors Active Living Centre Seniors (1993); the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island (1997); and the PEI Seniors’ Safety Program in (1999).
As an OPSIMATH or lifelong learner Olive obtained her bachelor’s degree in Sociology 1984, master’s in education in 2009 and doctorate in philosophy in education in 2019 all from the University of Prince Edward Island. Her 2019 PhD dissertation, titled, Pioneers in Aging: Voices of women 85 years and older aging in place in rural communities, and 2009 Masters thesis titled, Driving cessation: Older women’s experiences shows her passion for defending the best interests of older people. During the last year and a half of her PhD journey, Olive was the subject of a CBC Documentary called “Never Too Old”. Dr. Bryanton received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Prince Edward Island.
Barbara McMillan
Barbara’s 45+ years’ experience in community, organization, and network development has been gleaned from working and volunteering with a wide range of community and civil sector organizations locally, nationally, and globally, including United Way British Columbia, Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, and Health Canada’s Health Promotion Directorate. With a focus on supporting organizations in partnership and network strategies, fund development, governance and planning, and granting and strategic community investment, Barbara offers practical knowledge and tools to assist organizations to increase their capacity, effectiveness, and sustainability. She holds a BA in Communications from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Management Degree (National Voluntary Sector Leaders) from McGill University. As Executive Director of Men’s Sheds Canada and Vice-Chair of the Board of the International Longevity Centre, Canada, Barbara continues to work on strategies to address ageism, building on initiatives she led at United Way B.C., including development of the ReThinking Aging Toolkit.
