During this 45 minute webinar, we will be showing how to navigate the soon-to-be-relased Food Literacy database that has been created, highlighting many lessons and activities. These activities are targeted at both educators and parents, and tailored so that they can all be done at home. The modules of the database are centered around growing,...

ACCESS Health Mindfulness & the 5 Pillars of Learning for Mental Health in the Workplace May 7, 2020 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT     As the world finds itself in the midst of a global pandemic and organizations and individuals across the world learn how to adjust to a new way of...

Community Living in Isolation: Responding to COVID-19 — Webinar Mon, May 11, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT Like other social justice movements, the Community Living movement has worked to support and empower a group that has been historically oppressed and disenfranchised. Central to that work is the creation of communities where people with...

Canadian Nutrition Society Demonstrating the Value of Nutrition in Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Costs Across the Continuum of Care Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am PT To register, CLICK HERE   Speakers: Dr. Refaat Hegazi, Director, Medical Affairs, Abbott Nutrition Dr. Suela Sulo, Director, Health Economics Outcomes Research, Abbott Nutrition   Malnutrition poses a...

Reimagining Our Future An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created Webinar, multiple dates   Please join us for a conversation online about what’s wanting to be created during this liminal period of ambiguity and uncertainty where we find ourselves at the threshold between what we were and what we will become. On the...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series Cooking Lesson! Wednesday May 20, 2020 10:00am-11:00am PT Watch a live demo from a professional chef making tea biscuits and ricotta cheese! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-cooking-lesson-tickets-105193145530   About this Event These days yeast is in short supply and we are going less frequently to the grocery...

    Community Health Nursing Conference 2020   POSTPONED   May 25-27, 2020 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport     This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. It is a forum to explore issues of mutual concern as well as exchange...

Canadian Nutrition Society New Technologies and Tools to Support Dietary Behavior Change in People with Type 2 Diabetes Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am PT Satya S. Jonnalagadda, PhD, MBA, RDN To register, CLICK HERE     This webinar will provide an update on the latest nutrition therapy guidelines and discuss the role of meal...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series Vancouver Coastal Health Resources Wednesday May 27, 2020 1:30pm-2:30pm PT Learning about food-related home learning lesson plans and resources for a variety of grade levels! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-vancouver-coastal-health-resources-tickets-105308865652   About this Event During COVID-19, eating routines and habits have changed but students and their families...

Canadian Nutrition Society Vitamin D in Pregnancy: New Insights for Canadian Women 2020 PhD Dissertation Award Lecture Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT To register, CLICK HERE     Speaker: Maude Perreault, RD, PhD, McMaster University Moderator: Stephanie A. Atkinson, PhD, DSc (Hon), FCAHS Professor, McMaster University Maternal vitamin D status plays a major role in...

Reimagining Our Future An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created Webinar, multiple dates   Please join us for a conversation online about what’s wanting to be created during this liminal period of ambiguity and uncertainty where we find ourselves at the threshold between what we were and what we will become. On the...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series School Food on Haida Gwaii Wednesday June 3, 2020 3:00pm-4:00pm PT* Learn about the school food activities happening on Haida Gwaii! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-school-food-on-haida-gwaii-tickets-105308917808 *NOTE: Time of webinar is subject to change, though the date of June 3 is confirmed.       About this...

Digital Platforms for Social Service Delivery and Digital Equity 101 Free Learning Opportunity!   COVID-19 has impacted everyone in the non-profit sector in BC. Many organizations have identified that the abrupt, but necessary, switch to digital service delivery has been an ongoing challenge. In response to this, CAI has partnered with the Federation of Community Social...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series 6 Steps YOU Can Do to Prevent a Global Food Apocalypse Wednesday June 10, 2020 3:00pm-4:00pm PT* Learn more about the looming food apocalypse! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-6-steps-you-can-do-to-prevent-a-global-food-apocalypse-tickets-105308967958 *NOTE: Time of webinar is subject to change, though the date of June 10 is confirmed.    ...

The ubiquitous anti-Black racism within law enforcement has led to the loss of many innocent Black lives at the hands of police officers. Andrew Loku, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and George Floyd are among the many Black lives that were taken too soon. These lives...

Priority Health Innovation Challenge - Webinar Series Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Innovation June 17, 2020 9:00AM PST     Are you leading improvements in access to mental health and addiction services or home and community care? Are you interested in learning from those who are?   Join us for an open series of webinars delivered...

Building BC's Recovery, Together - Virtual Townhall The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people all over BC. It's impacted the way we live, work, and socialize. And it's impacted our economy. We’ve made progress because of our commitment to supporting each other and coming together as a community to respond. As we plan our recovery, the choices we...

11th Annual Public Health Summer Institute 2020 Think Globally, Act Locally Public Health and the Anthropocene Thursday July 9th & Friday July 10th, 2020   Draft Information Package Available Now! Breakout Session Summary Videos Available on YouTube!   Registration is Now Open!! phabc.org/summer-school-2020-registration/   Online this year due to COVID-19 but just as engaging as...

We are excited to convene a Community of Practice as a forum for people to meet, interact and come together regularly in order to learn, collaborate, solve problems and build knowledge and skill in complex systems approaches in public health. Please join us at the kickoff session where we’ll explore the theme of ‘Complexity, Systems...

This series focuses on the relationship between health care data, Big Tech and privatization, and explores the implications for patient privacy, safety, and equity in Ontario and Canada, with a focus on Black communities. Over 3 days, starting Wednesday July 22nd - Friday July 24th, we bridge disciplines and conversations, bringing together academics and community...

 Many months have passed since COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency. We have all had to adjust to a “new normal” where we socially distance and adhere to strict guidelines to minimize the spread of the virus. These efforts have kept many of us physically safe, but have had a tremendous impact on our mental...

Humans rely on each other for our survival and well-being. But the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the ways we can connect and relate to one another. Social cohesion describes the sense of connection and solidarity within and across communities and has been referred to as the “glue that holds a society together.” Even after...

This webinar continues a conversation on ways for Faith Leaders to assist the world to shift to a culture of prevention that will save thousands of lives, protect millions of women and save hundreds of millions of children from violence. World leaders have committed at the UNGA to significant reductions in violence for Agenda 2030....

  IOAD Facebook Live Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance - August 31st @ 7 pm featuring Guest Speakers: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Leslie McBain (MSTH), Marianne Alto (Victoria City Councillor) Media Contacts: Jennifer Howard (Event Coordinator) 250-889-5926 Leslie McBain (Moms Stop The Harm) 250-686-6490. RSVP @ https://www.facebook.com/events/329995181337810

Priority Health Innovation Challenge - Webinar Series Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Innovation September 17, 2020 9:00AM PST     Are you leading improvements in access to mental health and addiction services or home and community care? Are you interested in learning from those who are?   Join us for an open series of webinars delivered...

Canadian Nutrition Society Should Packed Lunches be in the Past? Evidence to Inform a National School Food Program Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT To register, CLICK HERE     Speakers: Claire Tugault-Lafleur, PhD, RD and Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer, PhD This webinar will explore current school food related research in Canada, highlighting factors affecting children’s...

To support learning and capacity building for health equity action, the NCCDH has developed a suite of evidence-informed online learning tools. These tools also respond to a growing need for free, virtual and bilingual training materials on the social determinants of health and health equity. Individual practitioners can use these tools to build their own...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the performing arts causing major changes in how musicians and performers practice and rehearse, as well as bringing many live performances to a halt. With progressive reopening of various sectors, it is important to have an understanding of the key risks and appropriate precautions for minimizing risk. These can...