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SUMMARY:2022 American Institute for Cancer Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 AICR Research Conference will be held as a hybrid event on October 31-November 2\, 2022\, with both a fully virtual option and an in-person program held at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg\, VA \nWe are hosting our annual conference in a hybrid format\, featuring both virtual and in-person components. In-person attendance will be very limited to facilitate adequate physical distancing of attendees- register today to reserve your spot! \nThis three-day event will feature dynamic topics including: \n\nTrusted sources – Combating misinformation through effective evidence-based communication\nEnhancing cancer therapy through converging innovations in lifestyle and oncology research\nThe role of lifestyle in the context of elevated genetic risk\nThe research evidence to policy impact continuum – Developing and implementing cancer prevention\, treatment and survivorship guidelines\n\n…and much more!
URL:https://phabc.org/event/2022-american-institute-for-cancer-research-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
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SUMMARY:What Can We Learn from Public Health Expenditure Data in Canada from 1975 to 2018?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present and discuss key findings from research led and published by Dr Mehdi Ammi\, Professor at the Carleton University School of Public Policy and Administration in Ottawa\, entitled\, “Interpreting Forty-Three-Year Trends of Expenditures on Public Health in Canada: Long-Run Trends\, Temporal Periods\, and Data Differences”. The NCCHPP is involved in this project as a public health knowledge user. \nFor more information and to register go here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6016515135007/WN_1Kjb8x6zTXyqoGv2X1EU5g?utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=E-Bulletin-May-2022
URL:https://phabc.org/event/what-can-we-learn-from-public-health-expenditure-data-in-canada-from-1975-to-2018/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220601T110000
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SUMMARY:Age-friendly Communities Grant Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) is excited to announce our new Age-friendly Communities Grant Program is now accepting applications. All local and Indigenous B.C. governments working to build age-friendly communities through equitable policies\, programs\, and services have access to age-friendly communities funding and support to help make it happen. BCHC is the new administrator for the Age-friendly Communities Grant Program in partnership with the Ministry of Health. The program is open for applications across two funding streams: Planning (Stream 1) up to $25\,000\, and Projects (Stream 2) up to $15\,000. Both grant streams include in-kind\, customized capacity-building supports provided by BCHC staff. \nJoin us for an information session\, where we will explain the program in greater detail\, answer questions and offer guidance on submitting an application.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/age-friendly-communities-grant-program-information-session/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220512T164712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T164712Z
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SUMMARY:Recognizing and Responding to Violence Against Children: Online Workshop Violence\, Evidence\, Guidance\, Action (VEGA) Project
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of this year’s theme\, “The Power of Collaboration” the Victim Justice Network (VJN) is hosting an online workshop by the VEGA Project\, McMaster University to discuss child maltreatment\, including physical\, sexual\, and emotional abuse; neglect; and children’s exposure to intimate partner violence. The VEGA Project presenters will provide an overview of online evidence-based educational resources and how they may assist criminal justice professionals and victim services providers in addressing the needs of those who may have experienced child maltreatment.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/recognizing-and-responding-to-violence-against-children-online-workshop-violence-evidence-guidance-action-vega-project/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
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CREATED:20220413T155900Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting Policies for Health\, Well-being and Equity
DESCRIPTION:We are particularly pleased to invite you to participate in the 24th World Conference on Health Promotion. This major event of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is held every three\nyears. It will be run virtually\, May 15-19 2022\, from Montreal\, in Quebec. Registration fees vary\, More information here: https://iuhpe2022.com
URL:https://phabc.org/event/promoting-policies-for-health-well-being-and-equity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220322T205422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T163631Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy for income as a social determinant of health: Lessons learned from the Basic Income and Decent Work movements
DESCRIPTION:Basic Income and Decent Work can improve population health through economic security. This webinar will reflect on lessons public health can apply when advocating to decrease income inequity as a means to improve health. #CPHW22
URL:https://phabc.org/event/advocacy-for-income-as-a-social-determinant-of-health-lessons-learned-from-the-basic-income-and-decent-work-movements/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220322T205008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T205008Z
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SUMMARY:The impact of COVID-19 on Public Health: Comparing experiences & sharing recommendations for the future
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Canadian Public Health Week by joining OPHA and alPHa in a discussion about the findings of their recent reports on the impact of COVID-19 on public health programs and the health of Ontarians. #CPHW22
URL:https://phabc.org/event/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-public-health-comparing-experiences-sharing-recommendations-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T130000
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SUMMARY:Our Planet\, Our Health\, Our Public Health Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:Mark Canadian Public Health Week as Trevor Hancock discusses what is involved in keeping humans and the planet healthy through the creation of a Wellbeing society and the implications for the work of public health practitioners and organizations. #CPHW22
URL:https://phabc.org/event/our-planet-our-health-our-public-health-responsibility/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220404T120000
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SUMMARY:A Vision to Transform Canada's Public Health System
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCanadian Public Health Week by participating in this special webinar. Dr. Tam will discuss how we can join forces to build the public health system that meets the needs of all people in Canada. #CPHW22
URL:https://phabc.org/event/a-vision-to-transform-canadas-public-health-system/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220323T181649Z
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SUMMARY:Growing a Universal School Meal Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vancouver Food Policy Council to learn about how the federal and provincial governments are exploring how to grow school meal programs. Together we’ll identify the values and priorities of our school food programs. Join us in envisioning what our future school meal program can be! Come learn from our esteemed panel about the impact school food can have on our students’ health and academic achievement\, local economic development\, environmental sustainability\, Indigenous Food Systems\, and more: \n\nDr. Jennifer Gaddis\, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of the Labor of Lunch: Why We Need Real Food and Real Jobs in American Public Schools.\nBraden Etzerza\, Indigenous Lead of the BC Chapter of the Coalition for School Food\n\nFor More information about the Vancouver Food Policy Council: https://vancouver.ca/your-government/vancouver-food-policy-council.aspx
URL:https://phabc.org/event/growing-a-universal-school-meal-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T111500
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220308T171006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T171006Z
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SUMMARY:Public Health Systems Governance: Better Understanding and Acting on Governance to Strengthen Public Health Systems in Canada
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many questions and presented numerous challenges for public health systems in Canada and around the world. Acknowledging these\, in her latest report\, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer\, Dr. Theresa Tam\, has called for a strengthening and renewal of public health systems in Canada so that they are better prepared to respond to current and future public health challenges. \nThe preparation of her report was informed in part by four reports commissioned from independent experts. We take advantage of their publication to present and discuss the main results of the one entitled “Governing for the public’s health: Governance options for a strengthened and renewed public health system in Canada”. \nThis webinar will begin with a presentation by Dr. Di Ruggiero\, who will share some of the findings of the report\, focusing on key pathways for strengthening\, improving\, and transforming the governance of public health systems. A panel of two experts will then share their thoughts on governance models and their implications for the future of public health systems. This interactive panel will include Professor David Hunter and Dr Jean-Louis Denis. \nThis webinar should enable participants to: \n• Define public health system governance and recognize its main components.\n• Recognize issues related to the governance of public health systems in Canada.\n• Identify avenues for action to strengthen the governance of public health systems in Canada.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/public-health-systems-governance-better-understanding-and-acting-on-governance-to-strengthen-public-health-systems-in-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
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SUMMARY:Women Leading Change: Break the Bias
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, it’s time to talk about how we can Break the Bias! The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia\, in partnership with the University of Victoria and Global BC\, is very proud to invite you to attend Women Leading Change: Break the Bias\, a free panel discussion on March 9th\, 2022\, in honour of International Women’s Day. \n  \nThe Honourable Janet Austin\, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia\, is bringing together four extraordinary women\, whose careers fall under industries in which women remain underrepresented. Christina Clarke\, Allison Greaves\, Sophie Lui and Ruth Mojeed Ramirez will share their experiences and discuss how we can support\, inspire and empower people\, and create more equitable access to opportunities in the workplace. \n  \nThe panel includes: \n  \n\nChristina Clarke: a 27 year employee with Songhees Nation\, serving 6 years as Executive Director and 2 years as CEO of newly formed Songhees Development Corporation.\nAllison Greaves: Human Resources Manager and a Principal with Durwest Construction Management\, with over 8 years of experience in the industry\, and an advocate for human resources and women representation in the industry.\nSophie Lui: Co-anchor for Global News Hour at 6 on Global BC\, alongside Chris Gailus. Prior to that\, she co-hosted Global BC News Morning. and worked at several news radio stations like CKNW\, CKIQ-Kelowna\, and CFAX-Victoria\, before turning toward television news at CHEK-TV in Victoria and then back to Vancouver at Global BC.\nRuth Mojeed Ramirez: Chief Equity Officer of The Inclusion Project\, leading organizational REDI strategy development and coaching among multi-level stakeholders in public and private sectors.\n\n  \nWatch a conversation with the Honourable Janet Austin and Ruth Mojeed Ramirez for a preview of the evening’s discussions.  \n  \nJoin the event at the University of Victoria’s Faruhar Auditorium or stream on March 9\, 2022\, from 7:30-9:00 pm. This event is free to attend or stream online with registration: Register here.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/women-leading-change-break-the-bias/
LOCATION:The Farquhar at UVic\, Jamie Cassels Centre\, 3800 Finnerty Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3P2\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220308T165835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T165835Z
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SUMMARY:Transportation in a Time of Climate Crisis #1: Great Public Transit - Urban and Rural
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for the first of four monthly webinars in which the West Coast Climate Action Network will explore the best policies and practices for transportation in BC\, propose a policy platform\, and mobilize political action. \n  \nWe start with the need for great transit\, both urban and province-wide\, with guest speakers: \n  \n\nKukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson\, BC Union of Indian chiefs\, and\nEric Doherty\, a Victoria-based transportation planner.\nOur MC is Tara Howse\, co-founder of the BC Climate Alliance\, based in Rossland BC.\n\n  \nRegister here:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/great-public-transit-urban-and-rural-tickets-271858103907
URL:https://phabc.org/event/transportation-in-a-time-of-climate-crisis-1-great-public-transit-urban-and-rural/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20220227T061205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T061205Z
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SUMMARY:BC Immunization Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:  \nProviding a forum for sharing scientific\, policy\, and operation lessons learned and to inform the planning and delivery of immunization programs in British Columbia.\n\n\nTuesday morning\, March 1\, 9:00 a.m. – noon \nand \nWednesday afternoon\, March 2\, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm. \n  \nSessions will be virtual\, via Zoom from UBC Robson Square. \n\nDownload the Program\n\nThis event is for public health professionals\, immunization providers\, nurses\, physicians\, midwives\, pharmacists\, naturopathic physicians\, program managers and leaders. \n  \nRegistration:  \nClick on the Eventbrite link below and enter your name and email address: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bc-immunization-forum-2022-registration-250892695807 \n \nThe forum will be held on Zoom; Please click here for helpful tutorials: www.Zoom.us and test your Zoom link at this link: https://zoom.us/test \nOn the days of the Forum the feed will be live 30 minutes ahead of start time with an identifying slide so you can test your connection. This event is webinar style and you will not be visible to other participants. \nSlido will be used to manage questions\, answers\, and polls. To participate in the Q&A via Slido\, go to www.Sli.do and enter the access code\, or you can download it from the App store to your personal device. The Access code is #ImmsForum2022 and it will become active on March 1\, before 9:00. This is where and how you can ask questions of the speakers by typing them into the app. You can “upvote” others’ questions that you think are important by “liking” them\, which you do by clicking on the thumbs up symbol beside their question. The moderator will present the most important questions to the speaker. \n  \nSend your questions to ImmsForum@bccdc.ca
URL:https://phabc.org/event/bc-immunization-forum-2022/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211001T173322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T173322Z
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SUMMARY:The Canadian Launch of the GlobalChild Platform
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to launch the GlobalChild platform: the world’s first comprehensive child rights monitoring tool. Don’t miss the virtual launch event Dec. 13. \nChildren around the world deserve to grow up to become healthy\, productive members of society. \nDr. Ziba Vaghri’s GlobalChild platform\, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research\, will allow governments to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC): an important treaty with a goal to provide equal opportunities for every child to achieve their full developmental potential. Register HERE.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/the-canadian-launch-of-the-globalchild-platform/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T172423Z
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SUMMARY:2021 PHABC Annual General Meeting & Special Presentation - Drug Toxicity & Safe Supply
DESCRIPTION:Notice to PHABC Membership\n2021 Annual General Meeting – December 9\n \nThursday December 9\, 2021 11:30AM-1:00PM – ONLINE\n  \nWe hope to see many of you online Thursday\, December 9th\, 2021 from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our Annual General Meeting and a special presentation on safe supply and the ongoing opioid crisis in our province. Join us via Zoom to learn what our association has been doing this past year\, meet our new Board of Directors members\, and hear about our plans are for the upcoming year. Whether you are new to the association or one of our long-standing members\, please consider joining us to keep up to date on what PHABC does\, what we are advocating for\, and how you can get involved. \n  \nThe AGM is free to access and open to all members. To join us on the 9th just click the link below: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7792413190 \nAgenda now available!\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							Loading...\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n							Taking too long?\n						\n						\n							\n								 Reload document							\n							|\n							\n								 Open in new tab							\n					\n				\n			\n		 \n  \n\nSPECIAL PRESENTATION\nWorsening Illicit Drug Toxicity Crisis and Safe Supply\n  \nDr. Patricia Daly\, Vice President of Public Health & Chief Medical Health Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health\, will join us to discuss the worsening illicit drug toxicity crisis as an unintended consequence of the pandemic response\, and the urgent need for both a safe supply and strategies to prevent problematic substance use. The presentation will run from 11:30am to 12:00pm\, with the AGM beginning immediately after. We encourage you to arrive early to attend this informative presentation and educate yourself on this prevalent public health emergency.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/2021-phabc-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211130T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211126T220622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T220622Z
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SUMMARY:OD PREP Episode 7: A Conversation with Laura Shaver and Reija Jean from BCAPOM
DESCRIPTION:The OD PREP series is coming to a close with our seventh and final installment: A Conversation with Laura Shaver and Reija Jean from the BC Association of People on Opiate Maintenance (BCAPOM) We are ending on a hopeful note. Laura and Reija are incredible peer activists who have worked tirelessly to expand access to opioid agonist therapy (OAT) across the province. \n  \nSafer supply is a critical issue. The Province has rolled out numerous iterations of prescription programs for people to supplement or replace their use of street drugs and reduce their risk of poisoning and overdose. Such a policy intervention is unprecedented and largely due to the lobbying efforts of grassroots organizations such as BCAPOM and VANDU. \n  \nJoin us next Tuesday\, November 30th at 2:30pm to hear from Reija and Laura about their organization\, partnerships and advocacy for an expanded peer network and access to OAT. The format is casual. They plan to chat with one another and with you to share their knowledge and answer your questions. As always\, the webinar is free to join!  \n  \nClick here to register. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://phabc.org/event/od-prep-episode-7-a-conversation-with-laura-shaver-and-reija-jean-from-bcapom/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211130T233000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211116T222805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T222805Z
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SUMMARY:Small Towns taking BIG STEPS in Active Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living for our upcoming workshop on Small Towns taking BIG STEPS in active transportation. \nThis workshop will feature presentations from leading communities that have successfully navigated challenges unique to smaller communities. Some of these challenges include: \n\nCreating a walkable downtown despite the main street acting as a highway\nBuilding projects across jurisdictional boundaries\nNavigating grants and funding for active transportation projects\n\nParticipants will be engaged in a discussion about overcoming barriers and what works to support active transportation in smaller communities. \nPresenters include the research lead for BCHLA’s Small Town\, Big Steps in Active Transport project\, local leaders in active transport\, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI). \nOrganizations\, communities and people who are interested in enhancing active transportation in small towns will benefit from attending and participating in the workshop.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/small-towns-taking-big-steps-in-active-transportation/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211130T233000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211112T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T170729Z
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SUMMARY:Small Towns\, Big Steps in Active Transport: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living for their upcoming workshop on Small Towns taking BIG STEPS in active transportation. \n  \nThis workshop will feature presentations from leading communities that have successfully navigated challenges unique to smaller communities. Some of these challenges include: \n  \n\nCreating a walkable downtown despite the main street acting as a highway\nBuilding projects across jurisdictional boundaries\nNavigating grants and funding for active transportation projects\n\n  \nParticipants will be engaged in a discussion about overcoming barriers and what works to support active transportation in smaller communities. \n  \nPresenters include the research lead for BCHLA’s Small Town\, Big Steps in Active Transport project\, local leaders in active transport\, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI). \n  \nOrganizations\, communities and people who are interested in enhancing active transportation in small towns will benefit from attending and participating in the workshop. \n  \nTo register\, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuduysqTsqG9E5EZlH7RdcYZECpXsuV1YA
URL:https://phabc.org/event/small-towns-big-steps-in-active-transport-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211109T183244Z
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SUMMARY:ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange: Closing Session
DESCRIPTION:Day 5 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts\, Climate Change and Co-Benefits” \n  \nTips\, tricks and tools for tackling complexity in social-ecological systems: Attending to cumulative impacts and persistent challenges that cross-cut environmental\, community and health systems. \n  \nThis session will discuss Canadian pilot projects of innovative\, integrative\, and geospatial cumulative impacts screening tools that merge environmental\, community and health data. Two interactive panels and several breakout sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss current and future applications and\nuses of the tool across the ECHO Network Regional Cases and how it can connect to other intersectional processes for learning and action. \n  \nLearning Goals for this session: \n\nLearn about Canadian pilots of innovative\, integrative\, and geospatial cumulative impacts screening tools that merge environmental\, community and health data\nDiscuss future applications and uses of the tool and how it can connect to other intersectional processes for learning and action\nUnderstand how to engender integrative actions to promote sustainability in the face of complexity and uncertainty\n\n  \nTo register\, visit: https://unbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ikcemrpz0vHd1vv_ykPo7Jz7o_YXR6ClzD
URL:https://phabc.org/event/echo-network-knowledge-exchange-closing-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211109T182750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T183337Z
UID:11195-1637839800-1637845200@phabc.org
SUMMARY:ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange: ECHO & Youth
DESCRIPTION:Day 4 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts\, Climate Change and Co-Benefits” \n  \nA youth-centered conversation where youth from across ECHO’s regional cases will be sharing their experiences and perspectives from participating in outdoor learning activities out on the land. Youth will describe the activities they have done\, and their motivations\, aspirations\, and drive for engaging in\nactivities at the interface of community\, health\, and land. \n  \nAt the end of this session\, you will have: \n\nHave met youth from other watersheds around Canada participating in outdoor learning activities\nKnow why youth feel outdoor learning is important and have heard about what they think is most fun about these activities\nHave learned about current youth outdoor learning programs and potential youth engagement in research\n\n  \nTo register\, visit: https://unbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5MqcuqtrDssGdJJRqACIP5BnAWl6LCX8A32
URL:https://phabc.org/event/echo-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211109T182342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T183419Z
UID:11190-1637679600-1637686800@phabc.org
SUMMARY:ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange: Health in Watersheds Exploring Connections and Data Complexities
DESCRIPTION:Day 3 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts\, Climate Change and Co-Benefits” \n  \nThis panel and discussion will profile examples of ‘health in watersheds’ work underway across the ECHO Network\, with an emphasis on environment\, community and health connections\, and the important data and integration challenges that arise when working at the watershed scale. Panelists and discussants will profile experiences across a variety of watershed scales across Canada and Oceania\, ranging from continental to coastal marine systems. An\ninteractive discussion will explore new opportunities to amplify integrative approaches to ‘health in watersheds’ especially when combined with commitments to profile Indigenous knowledges\, champion equity and foreground ecological perspectives. \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and describe strengths and weaknesses of using the watershed scale for understanding environment\, community and health connections;\nUnderstand more about the ways that human and ecosystem data are collected with different objectives\, at different scales and have different privacy constraints;\nDiscuss how working in watersheds can reveal diverse pathways of connection among environment\, equity and health\, as well as unmask inequities across different contexts;\nDiscuss opportunities for data-informed approaches to health in watersheds\, to inform community-driven\, and integrative approaches to land\, water and health (ranging from Indigenous-led work through to watershed governance and research);\nLearn new terms for understanding watershed and catchments from different territories and languages in Canada and Oceania.\n\n  \nTo register\, visit: https://unbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u50sf-CtpjopH9ajh60dH8jJG2CfSVmdYhJh
URL:https://phabc.org/event/health-in-watersheds-exploring-connections-and-data-complexities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211109T181231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T183506Z
UID:11181-1637582400-1637587800@phabc.org
SUMMARY:ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange: Reflections in Art - Creation of a Digital Story
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts\, Climate Change and Co-Benefits” \n  \nECHO trainees will reflect on their experience making a digital story. After screening the Expressions in Art Digital Story\, Dr. Sarah de Leeuw will critically reflect on the digital story and give insights about ways to critically take up arts-based and narrative methods. \n  \nLearning Goals: \n\nLearn about trainee team members’ increased capacity to leverage digital storytelling\nLearn about how arts-based and narrative methods can move beyond the limitations of narrative research methods\nUnderstand that arts-based methods must be taken up carefully and learn tips on taking up these tools with critical reflection.\n\n  \nTo register\, visit: https://unbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5MrfuihrTstHtOyU9y2A_-i_2nLbff4iPF7
URL:https://phabc.org/event/echo-reflections-in-art-creation-of-a-digital-story/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211109T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T183644Z
UID:11171-1637312400-1637323200@phabc.org
SUMMARY:ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange: Opening Session
DESCRIPTION:Day 1 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts\, Climate Change and Co-Benefits” \n  \n‘Healing Indicators’: ECHO Network Round Table Panel and Discussion \n  \nThis Healing Indicators session brings together a panel to discuss emerging research in Indigenous health and wellness in unceded northern BC. The session will explore the space between resource development\, Impact Assessment and nation-based sovereignty and self-determination over health\, as inextricably interconnected with the environment\, and ongoing needs for ‘healing indicators’ that reflect these relationships. \n  \nThe panel will lead into discussion and reflections from members of the ECHO network to explore these themes in different contexts\, ranging from Indigenous-led experiences in Aotearoa/New Zealand\, through to health authority experiences in northern BC. The session will also create space for discussion among participants about forward thinking work that realizes and promotes Indigenous leadership in the regulation of Health Impact Assessment and other integrative approaches to environment\, equity and health. \n  \nLearning objectives are two fold: \n\nTo analyze and discuss indicator work being done in support of community and nation driven health and wellness priorities.\nTo explore health and wellness as a space to amplify Indigenous self-determination and nation-based sovereignty over wellness programming and decision making.\n\n  \nTo register\, visit: https://unbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5wtcumhpz0sEteFNkJhHz8MghpVPQfqr3QG 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/healing-indicators-echo-network-round-table-panel-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211004T231904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T231904Z
UID:11000-1636965000-1637154000@phabc.org
SUMMARY:BC's Virtual Affordable Housing Conference - Housing Central
DESCRIPTION:With new networking opportunities and engagement tools\, this 3-day conference provides the opportunity to connect with a wide range of leaders\, staff\, researchers\, policy-makers\, funders and businesses across the community housing sector. Visit their website for more information: conference.housingcentral.ca
URL:https://phabc.org/event/bcs-virtual-affordable-housing-conference-housing-central/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211026T155137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T155137Z
UID:11105-1636459200-1636464600@phabc.org
SUMMARY:Is Facebook a Threat to Democracy?  A conversation about rights in the digital age
DESCRIPTION:Join Taylor Owen\, one of Canada’s leading experts on digital media ethics\, in conversation with The Walrus editor-in-chief Jessica Johnson. \nOnline platforms like Facebook\, which collect and share huge amounts of information\, are being accused of putting profit above democracy and the public good. \nCan government regulation protect us and our children from online harm and misinformation – or is Big Tech ungovernable?  \nHow  can Canadians balance freedom of expression and protection from harm on social media?  \nTaylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media\, Ethics and Communications\, the founding director of The Center for Media\, Technology and Democracy\, and an Associate Professor in the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. He is the host of the Center of International Governance’s Big Tech podcast where he is also a Senior Fellow. His work focuses on the intersection of media\, technology and public policy. \nJessica Johnson is editor-in-chief at The Walrus\, Canada’s leading general interest magazine. A former editor at the Globe & Mail and National Post newspapers\, she is an award-winning journalist who has contributed essays\, features and criticism to a wide range of North American publications. She was the co-creator\, with Maclean’s journalist Anne Kingston\, of “#MeToo and the Media”\, an inaugural course in the University of Toronto’s Book and Media Studies program.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/is-facebook-a-threat-to-democracy-a-conversation-about-rights-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Zoom Livestream
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20210925T181919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T181919Z
UID:10918-1636362000-1636367400@phabc.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Harm Reduction — National Safer Supply Community of Practice Safer Supply 101 Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Corey Ranger from AVI\, Victoria BC to discuss Emotional Harm Reduction.  This is part of the NSS-CoP’s Inaugral Speaker and Workshop Series: Safer Supply 10.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/emotional-harm-reduction-national-safer-supply-community-of-practice-safer-supply-101-series/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211019T155018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T155018Z
UID:11076-1635724800-1635983999@phabc.org
SUMMARY:AICR 2021 Research Conference on Diet\, Obesity\, Physical Activity and Cancer
DESCRIPTION:The Annual AICR Research Conference is a source for information on diet\, obesity\, physical activity and cancer. This event will feature talks from world-renowned scientists in the field of lifestyle and cancer research on the progress we have made in the field so far and what we have to look forward to in the future. \n  \nRegister today to reserve your spot! This three-day event will feature dynamic topics such as: \n\nStrength of Evidence—How do we assess it and when is it strong enough?\nLifestyle Impact on Immunotherapy‚—Emerging roles of obesity\, physical activity and diet on immunotherapy\nCancers on the Rise—The impact of diet\, nutrition and physical activity on the incidence of young onset colorectal cancer\, liver cancer and childhood cancers\nWhat Can We Tell Our Patients?—Current knowledge\, limitations and opportunities for reducing risk and improving outcomes through diet\, nutrition and physical activity in cancer risk and survival\n\n  \nTo register\, visit the AIRC Research Conference website: https://www.aicr.org/research/aicr-research-conference/ 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/aicr-2021-research-conference-on-diet-obesity-physical-activity-and-cancer/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="American Institute for Cancer Research":MAILTO:research@aicr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20211013T213805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T213805Z
UID:11052-1635181200-1635184800@phabc.org
SUMMARY:Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society - Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society for their organizational Annual General Meeting on Monday\, October 25 at 5:00 p.m. Due to ongoing public health orders\, the AGM will be held on-line. Impact will go over financial and operational reports from the last two years\, and will also elect their Board of Directors for the next year. \n  \nRegister to attend the AGM on their website!
URL:https://phabc.org/event/matsqui-abbotsford-impact-society-annual-general-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T214745
CREATED:20210925T181442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T181442Z
UID:10911-1634202000-1634207400@phabc.org
SUMMARY:Safer Supply 101 — An Introduction\, Orientation and Backgrounder
DESCRIPTION:Join Corey Ranger from the SAFER program at AVI in Victoria BC for an introduction about safer supply\, what it is\, what it isn’t\, where it comes from\, and where medical models fall on the continuum of safer supply.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/safer-supply-101-an-introduction-orientation-and-backgrounder/
LOCATION:Webinar
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