The Program

Combatting Ageism Together: Program Highlights & Toolkit Launch

We are excited to announce the successful completion of our Combatting Ageism Together program—an initiative aimed at fostering intergenerational connection, challenging age-related stereotypes, and promoting empathy between seniors and younger generations.

Over the course of the project, we hosted three impactful workshops in Oshawa, Hamilton, and online, engaging more than 55 participants through in-person and virtual sessions. Together, we collected 50 personal stories and gathered insights from 150 surveys, all contributing to a deeper understanding of ageism and how to build more inclusive communities.

Toolkit and Final Report Now Available

The Combatting Ageism Together Toolkit and Final Report have officially launched and are available for download.

These comprehensive resources include:

  • A step-by-step guide to organizing intergenerational workshops
  • Practical tools for community engagement and advocacy

Whether you’re a community leader, educator, policymaker, or advocate, this toolkit is designed to help you replicate our model and strengthen intergenerational bonds in your own community.

👉 [Download the Toolkit and Report]

Key Program Highlights

1. Intergenerational Dialogue Workshops
Held in Oshawa, Hamilton, and online via Zoom, these workshops created safe spaces for open dialogue between seniors and younger adults. Participants shared personal experiences, challenged age-based biases, and built mutual understanding.

2. Story Collection and Survey Insights
We gathered 50 personal stories and 150 survey responses, capturing the lived experiences and perspectives of people across generations. These narratives and data points will guide future programming and advocacy.

3. Community Engagement and Advocacy
By involving over 55 participants, we created opportunities for meaningful connection and raised awareness about the everyday impacts of ageism. The momentum from this program is helping drive future initiatives aimed at policy change and deeper community inclusion.

Looking Ahead: Reflections on the Horizon

Building on the success of Combatting Ageism Together, we’re excited to continue this work in 2025. This next phase will focus on digital literacy, intergenerational communication and advocacy, and expanding inclusive spaces for all ages—both online and offline.

Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved as we continue working toward a future where age is never a barrier to respect, opportunity, or connection.

Tell Your Story

We invite you to share your personal experiences and stories related to ageism.

Your voice matters, and sharing your stories can raise awareness and combat ageism.

Let us work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for people of all ages. Please take a moment to reflect on your experiences with ageism and consider sharing your story below. Sharing your story will be used in advocacy work at NPF.




    Further Acknowledgement

    We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community-based stream of the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for providing funding, in part, to support “Reflections on the Horizon: Stories of Aging, Solidarity, and Collective Transformation.”
    The NHSP’s commitment to empowering seniors in their communities aligns perfectly with the objectives of our workshops.
    With this funding, we can create a more inclusive society where intergenerational connections flourish and age-related biases are challenged.