Crayon Strategies Inc

06/02/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Month.

Meaningful support doesn't always require the right words.

Sometimes it's checking in.
Sometimes it's listening.
Sometimes it's simply letting someone know they're not alone.

A conversation may seem small, but it can make a difference.

While progress has been made, many men still face pressure to appear strong, handle challenges on their own, or avoid asking for help. Creating space for honest conversations can help reduce stigma and make support feel more accessible when it's needed.

Supporting men's mental health starts with creating environments where asking for help is met with understanding rather than judgment.

05/20/2026

HR is far more than a process.

As we celebrate International HR Day, it’s a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of the profession. HR is not just about policies, procedures, or systems. It’s about leadership, communication, accountability, and the intentional creation of environments where people can thrive.

Today, we recognize and thank HR professionals helping shape workplace culture, trust, care, and impact every day.

Happy International HR Day.

04/27/2026

We’re proud to support the upcoming Black HR Professionals Summit on May 12 at The Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax.

Hosted by Black HR Professionals NS, this one-day event brings together HR and People & Culture professionals for meaningful conversation, connection, and learning.

Our Founder & CEO, April Howe, will be joining this year’s lineup as a speaker and is looking forward to being part of the conversation.

04/23/2026

We’re looking forward to the upcoming Informed HR Event – Halifax 2026 on April 29.

Hosted by Informed Agenda, this event brings together HR professionals from across the region to explore practical strategies, share perspectives, and stay connected to evolving best practices.

Our Founder & CEO, April Howe, will be serving as Chair, helping guide a full day of conversation, case-based sessions, and panel discussions focused on the realities facing today’s workplaces.

https://informedhrevent.com/

03/10/2026

Leadership and workplace culture are shaped by many different perspectives and experiences.

This article highlights several insightful books exploring communication, coaching, trust, and organizational dynamics, topics that continue to shape conversations around leadership and workplace culture.

This article features 12 of the best leadership books to help HR leaders sharpen people skills, drive culture change, and support stronger workplaces

02/19/2026

This month, our Founder and CEO, April Howe, was featured in the AFP Daily newsletter by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), alongside fellow sector leaders, contributing to an important conversation on advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, access and anti-racism, and truth and reconciliation.

The article brings together leadership perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping this work across organizations and communities.

We are grateful to the Association of Fundraising Professionals for creating space for meaningful dialogue on these important topics.

Read the full article here:
https://afpglobal.org/news/heart-head-and-hands-challenges-and-hope-advancing-ideaa-and-truth-and-reconciliation

02/11/2026

Black History Month is both a reflection and a reminder.

A reflection on the generations whose courage, bravery, and sacrifice shaped the world we live in today.
And a reminder that their impact is not distant. It lives in our communities, our culture, and in the future we continue to build.

This month and every day, we honour the depth, resilience, creativity, and leadership of Black communities, holding space for the past and for the generations still to come.

01/28/2026

January is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Month. This year’s Forget No One campaign, led by Alzheimer Societies across Canada, encourages open conversations about dementia so individuals and families can access support earlier.

Join us on January 28 as we unite to Forget No One. Wear a Forget Me Not pin, share a photo, and use to stand against stigma.
https://alzheimer.ca/ns/en/awarenessmonth

Culture shows up most clearly when life gets hard.
Crayon supports the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia because dementia is a people issue, a leadership issue, and a workplace issue — whether we talk about it or not. Supporting education, advocacy, and caregivers is part of building healthier, more human systems.
Care isn’t soft. It’s foundational.
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia

01/06/2026

As the new year starts to unfold, this perspective feels especially relevant as we focus on what lies ahead and move forward with intention, purpose, and care, together.

12/23/2025

Sending warm holiday wishes to our clients, friends, and community.

We’re grateful for the trust and relationships that made this year meaningful. Thank you for being part of our work and our journey. Wishing you peace over the holidays and a happy, healthy year ahead.