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Free event explores the impact of ageism on adults and youth aging out of care

A young woman who looks to be in her teen years smiles as she works at a computer alongside an older, white-haired woman who is also smiling. Partially obscured.

Credit: Vanessa Nunes

Winnipeg - October 23, 2024 –

Winnipeg – October 23, 2024 – Stereotypes and discrimination against people because of their age is pervasive, affecting people throughout their lives. Those effects are significant, and can impact access to housing, employment, credit, social services, healthcare and more. Despite this, it remains largely invisible or ignored.

To help people understand how they can identify and resist ageism, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is hosting a free virtual discussion on October 28 featuring nationally recognized experts on ageism.

This discussion will explore legal protections and barriers to preventing ageism, and how ageism impacts both older adults and youth — with a particular focus on youth aging out of care. Following the discussion, there will be a question‐and‐answer period with attendees. 

What: Too young, too old
Where: Zoom
When: Monday, October 28, 2024, 2–3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free with registration 

Too young, too old is presented proudly in partnership with the annual Simces & Rabkin Family Dialogue on Human Rights and Equitas—International Centre for Human Rights Education.

Panelists

Margaret Gillis (she/her) is the founding president of the International Longevity Centre Canada, and co‐president of the International Longevity Centre Global Alliance. She is also an ambassador for Elder Abuse Awareness Ontario. 

Melanie Doucet (she/her) has been working to improve the lives of youth in care for over 15 years. A former youth in care, she holds a PhD in Social Work and is a member of the Centre for Research on Children and Families at McGill University in Montréal, Quebec. 

Andrea Reimer (she/her) is a long‐time community organizer on issues of social, economic and environmental justice. Andrea was elected to the Vancouver School Board in 2002 and in 2008 successfully ran with Vision Vancouver for City Council and went on to serve three terms.

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