How does "Food Literacy" relate to "Health Literacy" and how do you implement it in practice? This webinar will showcase the topic of food literacy and present two current food literacy initiatives in British Columbia (Farm to School BC and Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program). The webinar will begin with a background and introduction by...

Zaytuna Services Society and Simon Fraser University - Health Science Students, under the guidance of Dr. Paola Ardiles, will be hosting a Wellness Fair event at the Guildford Recreation Center in Surrey. This event will take place on March 15, 2019 from 11am - 5pm.  The Wellness Fair is a community project focused on connecting the local newcomer community to healthcare...

The Inclusion Project Saturday March 30, 2019 Royal Roads University Quarterdeck Grant Building, 2005 Sooke Rd Victoria, BC   The Inclusion Project is a forum for stakeholders on critical conversations about the issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness across public and private sectors. Through this initiative, we will cast a global lens on local issues and...

Diabetes Educator Course Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, Vancouver, BC April 29th - May 1st, 2019   This comprehensive three-day course is for health professionals who face diabetes in their practice. Through interactive presentations and case-study discussions with a variety of experts, we cover the newest approaches to diabetes management. Our goal is to update...

Social Innovation & Youth for Community Development Symposium   An evening of talks and networking to generate discussions surrounding social innovation and youth development within communities, in alignment with Bridge for Health's Youth Engagement initiative. Hosted by Bridge for Health, in partnership with Public Health Association of BC (PHABC). Please email Larissa (larissa@bridgeforhealth.org) for accessibility...

Please join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10 AM for the next Environmental Health Seminar, is presented in partnership with Health Canada’s Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate (ERHSD) Seminar series. Environmental disasters such as oil spills, hazardous waste releases and other natural and anthropogenic calamities routinely impact public health, yet researchers and studies...

  Please join us on October 31 for this exciting learning opportunity! The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) and Health Promotion Canada (HPC) are collaborating on a series of webinars to highlight several chapters of the recently released book Health Promotion in Canada 4th edition: New Perspectives on Theory, Practice, Policy, and Research. The goal is to explore how various...

Cannabis Edibles Roles & Responsibilities in Regional Health Authorities Presenter: Carrie Cotton Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of Health Online webinar   Abstract: On October 17, 2019 the Cannabis Regulations amendments came into force providing rules governing the legal production and sale of edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals. This presentation provides guidance to regional...

Diabetes Educator Course Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport, Mississauga, ON November 25th - 27th, 2019   This comprehensive three-day course is for health professionals who face diabetes in their practice. Through interactive presentations and case-study discussions with a variety of experts, we cover the newest approaches to diabetes management. Our goal is to update...

NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series Marijuana Edibles: Regulatory Updates, Risk Assessment and Public Health Messaging   Presenter: Keith Warriner, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph   The next chapter in marijuana legalization is the introduction of commercially produced edibles with the first legal products expected to be on the shelves next month. The regulations...

Nominate an outstanding British Columbian for the BC Achievement Community Award   The 17th annual Community Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of British Columbians who raise the quality and character of their communities.   Now is your chance to nominate an individual who, through their volunteer or professional roles, consistently rises up to serve others. Nomination forms...

  Only one third of school-aged kids in Canada are meeting the Canadian 24-Hour-Movement Guidelines and the number of kids eating enough vegetables and fruit isn’t much better.  But two projects are working to change the current health landscape in schools. Please join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 from...

UBC LFS US Land and Food Systems Career Fair 2020   The Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society of the University of British Columbia cordially invites you to participate in our annual LFS|US Land and Food Systems Career Fair. This event will take place on Thursday, February 6th, 2020 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm,...