2 weeks ago
Men’s Sheds Take Centre Stage in New CIHI Podcast
Men’s Sheds are at the heart of a new national conversation on health, connection, and community. In the latest podcast from the Canadian Institute…
1 month ago
Canada’s National Conversation on the Health of Men and Boys Begins Today
Last week, the Federal Government announced plans for a national strategy to support men’s and boy’s health to be released later this year – and start…
2 months ago
Off to the Races: How Shedders Took on a Challenge for the Next Generation
Many Shedders like a challenge, particularly one that connects with younger people. Recently, the Strathcona Country Men’s Shed in Sherwood Park, Albe…
2 months ago
The Power of Place: Lessons from Men’s Sheds
Insights gathered by Michael Hoyt, Edmonton-based Shed leader and former social worker. When we talk about men’s health, the conversation often star…
2 months ago
New Report Highlights Persistence of Challenges Facing Older Canadians
Growing older shouldn’t mean losing connection with friends, family, and community. But for many Canadians, staying engaged becomes more difficult as…
2 months ago
Men’s Sheds provide opportunities for (re)connection
Men’s Sheds provide great opportunities for building new connections – or restarting old ones. Whether it’s working on a project for the community, or…
2 months ago
Older Men and Suicide
A Toronto Star podcast featuring Men’s Sheds and the role of community in men’s well-being: Older men in Canada are at significantly higher risk o…
3 months ago
Thank you to the EAPO’s Aging Vibrantly Podcast
Men’s Sheds Canada was recently invited to participate in the Aging Vibrantly podcast, produced by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO). In this epis…
4 months ago
Talking Men’s Sheds with the Field of Mind Podcast
We were thrilled to have two leading Shedders join Dr. Merle Massie on the Field of Mind Podcast in early December. Brian Sawyer, Outreach and Member…
4 months ago
West Edmonton Men’s Shed program builds connections while helping Glenrose patients
How is a Men’s Shed in West Edmonton helping rebuild neural pathways after trauma? Meet Aiden – and the Glastonbury Men’s Shed – and discover the heal…
4 months ago
Celebrating the Impact of Men’s Sheds: The Shed Effect
On November 19, International Men’s Day, we celebrated how Men’s Sheds contribute to their communities through volunteer projects, mentorship, and col…
5 months ago
Health by Stealth: How Men’s Sheds Strengthen Men’s Health and Well-Being
At the recent Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) conference, Men’s Sheds Canada hosted a powerful panel discussion on the theme of “Health by S…
6 months ago
Marking National Seniors Day
Today, on National Seniors Day, we pause to recognize the wisdom, resilience, and invaluable contributions of older adults across Canada. Seniors enri…
6 months ago
No Limits: Bob Rees Brings His Story of Resilience to Canadian Sheds
This summer, some fortunate Canadian Shedders had the rare opportunity to hear from Bob Rees, an Australian motorcyclist, musician, and motivational s…
7 months ago
Talking About Men’s Health, Connection, and Saving Lives
On September 10, Men’s Sheds Canada hosted a national webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and shine a light on men’s health, connection, and…