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12 July 2008 to 15 July 2008
2nd biennial brain development and learning conference
Vancouver, BC
This interdisciplinary conference is devoted to improving children’s lives by making cutting-edge research in neuroscience, child psychology, and medicine understandable and applicable to those who work with children on a daily basis. Topics include stress (including trauma, depression, anxiety, and resilience) and the prefrontal cortex (especially ADHD).
Contact information: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html
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14 July 2008 to 18 July 2008
Obesity Prevention 5 Day Course
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
The Obesity Prevention Course has been developed by Deakin University to provide a fundamental understanding of the obesity epidemic and the determinants of obesity as well as approaches for addressing the obesity epidemic.
Contact information: www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/who-obesity/short-course/course-index.php
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16 July 2008 to 27 August 2008
Free Training for LGBTQ Service Providers from Among Friends
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, 340 College Street, Suite 500 (at College and Spadina),Toronto, ON
Do you work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or Queer Newcomers? Are you looking for training and resources, opportunities to network? Among Friends is offering free training for service providers in Toronto. Module 1 is July 16th, July 23rd or July 27th 1-4pm (these are all the same session) and it will provide an introduction to working with LGBTQ newcomers. Participants will begin to understand the complexity of the LGBTQ newcomer experience, as well as identify barriers, learn terms and tools for self-reflection. Module 2 is August 13th, August 20th or August 27th, 1-4pm (these are all the same session) and it will be about "Pushing Boundaries: Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQ newcomers". Participants will discuss the importance of organizational support and how they can transform their organizations to be inclusive of marginalized people.
Contact information: Rachna Contractor (416) 324-8619 ext. 290
rcontractor@accessalliance.ca
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19 July 2008 to 20 July 2008
Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences
Innisfil, ON
This course is designed for those who interact with children and adults experiencing cognitive, motor, and behavioural difficulties. The HANDLE
paradigm has proven itself a practical tool for achieving functional outcomes by applying a systems approach to assessment and customized
treatment programs for individuals, families, and communities around the world.
Contact information: www.handle.org/index2.html
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11 August 2008
Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (CFSID) Charity Golf Tournament
Niagara Falls, ON
Contact information: www.sidscanada.org/
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19 August 2008 to 22 August 2008
Reading Between the Lines: Health, Safety, and Literacy
Charlottetown, PEI
The Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) is a learning Institute, with a curriculum that offers a certificate of participation. The Summer Institute really engages participants, providing them with an opportunity to develop skills, learn and share knowledge and work together on programs, policies and services. This event is hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities.
Contact information: www.upei.ca/si/si2008/en/2008-asihsc
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20 August 2008 to 23 August 2008
SpeciaLink’s Early Childhood Inclusion ~ Applying Lessons Learned National Symposium ~
Winnipeg, MB
Come and apply the ‘lessons learned’ as we link the latest research findings on early childhood inclusion and intervention, with family and professional wisdom and values. Meet, learn from and problem solve with peers from coast to coast to coast as we highlight evidence based and promising practices, innovative research, and local solutions to local needs.
Contact information: www.specialinkcanada.org/home_en.html
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5 September 2008
Antipsychotics in Pregnancy
Toronto, ON
The speaker for the the Women's Mental Health Program Grand Rounds: Antipsychotics in Pregnancy will be Dr. Mary V. Seeman, Professor Emerita, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto.
Contact information: www.womensresearch.ca/news/events.php
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13 September 2008 to 14 September 2008
Childbirth Educator Certification Workshop
Belleville, ON
This workshop is for individuals interested in renewing and revitalizing their educator skills or becoming a Certified Childbirth Educator. Participants will learn the latest strategies in teaching evidence-based childbirth education classes for expectant parents and will explore techniques to inspire, motivate, and empower prenatal participants. There is a $375 workshop fee.
Contact information: 1-866-236-2478
info@cappacanada.ca www.cappa.net/canadatraining.asp
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19 September 2008 to 20 September 2008
The Communities We Grow…The People Who Make It Happen
Crowne Plaza, 33 Carlson Court (Hwy. 27 & Dixon Rd.), Toronto, ON
Healthy families don’t happen independently. Factors outside of the family have a major impact on healthy family development. The objective of “The Communities We Grow…The People Who Make it Happen” is to give us the opportunity to explore the concept of community and what we can incorporate into our work to promote communities that enhance healthy family development. This event is sponsored by Family Supports Institute Ontario.
Contact information: (905) 479-0002
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25 September 2008 to 26 September 2008
Health and Wellbeing in Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Children, Youth, and Adults
Vancouver, BC
This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. Specifically the conference will focus on topics such as Epilepsy; Aging in Down Syndrome; Overeating and Obesity in Prader Willi Syndrome; Sexual Health; Self Injurious Behaviour (SIB) and other challenging behaviours as well as 'co-morbid health conditions' such as dysphagia, pain and mobility issues.
Contact information: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Developmental_Disabilities.html
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29 September 2008 to 2 October 2008
Physical Activity for Public Health: Course for Practitioners
Banff, AB
This course, offered by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, is a professional development opportunity which specifically targets increasing effectiveness in building a healthy active community. It is an intensive four-day, academic-style program that brings together theory, best practices, and communications.
Contact information: www.cflri.ca/eng/info/2008_paph_info.php
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29 September 2008 to 1 October 2008
8th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Conference
Calgary, AB
This is an excellent opportunity for participants from across the globe to share information, innovative initiatives, models, research, and best practices on Family Violence and Indigenous Peoples. The conference will also provide participants with the opportunity to network. This conference will bring together people from a range of disciplinary fields and nations who are engaged in developing responses to global challenges of Aboriginal and/or other indigenous peoples. The purpose is to identify common themes and key issues, and explore ideas for the future.
Contact information: (403) 561-1610
Maryanns@awotaan.org www.awotaan.org/
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2 October 2008 to 4 October 2008
Childhood and Adolescent Obesity 2008
Vancouver, BC
This conference, “How We Live, How We Learn, and How We Work: Implications for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity” brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals who work in the field of childhood and adolescent obesity or are confronted with this growing problem. The sessions have been proposed based on a framework of living (home/community environment), learning (school environment), and working (work environment), and how these settings are associated with childhood obesity. A focus of this conference will include cultural considerations for working with Aboriginal communities and individuals.
Contact information: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Obesity_Conference.htm
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16 October 2008 to 19 October 2008
2008 Multiple Births Canada National Conference
Toronto, ON
Parents, volunteers, and professionals all with an interest in multiple birth issues will come together for Multiple Births Canada’s National Conference. This educational weekend will focus on: (1) volunteer development, (2) multiple-birth-related workshops and guest speakers, (3) celebrating Multiple Births Canada’s 30th anniversary. Share the news about the upcoming conference and this call for presenters with your personal or professional networks, members, associates and colleagues. Deadline for submissions is February 29, 2008.
Contact information: www.multiplebirthscanada.org/english/conference2008.php
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16 October 2008 to 18 October 2008
Ophea's 2008 Kids' Health Conference
Alliston, ON
The 37th annual Kids' Health Conference will provide a variety of high quality workshops and interactive sessions on innovative health & physical education and Daily Physical Activity (DPA) ideas, sport & intramural activities, and a selection of health promotion topics. Participants will also be presented with creative strategies to support cross-curricular instruction, community involvement, and assessment & evaluation tools.
Contact information:
conference@ophea.net www.ophea.net/kidsconference.cfm
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17 October 2008
Sexpressions--The Best of the Classroom Experience
Ottawa, ON
Many teachers are required to teach sexuality education in one capacity or another. Trends in sexuality change over the years and adults can often be left at a loss for understanding the needs of their students. This one day intensive workshop will explore new trends in sexuality and provide teachers with accurate information on some of the risks involved in adolescent sexuality as well as allow teachers to become more familiar with these issues and more comfortable presenting sex education materials to their students Participants will be given practical tools to teach this subject to grade levels 7-11, although discussion and exercises may be modified for elementary levels as well. Topics include; Anatomy, understanding adolescent sexual behaviors, current trends with teens, STI Information, birth control and condom information, how to answer difficult questions, and tools for teaching. This event is hosted by Sexuality Education for Youth Across Canada and Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada.
Contact information: www.sexpressions.ca/teaching-sex-ed.asp
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23 October 2008 to 25 October 2008
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 19th National Conference: Power. Passion. Politics
Ottawa, ON
This event is a yearly gathering and networking opportunity for perinatal and women’s health nurses in Canada that covers the latest trends, best practices, and creative ideas to help you in your practice, education, or research. Consider submitting an abstract by April 2, 2008 and be included in the list of paper or poster presenters.
Contact information: (905) 521-2100 ext. 75969
dore@hhsc.ca www.awhonn.org/awhonn/section.by.state.do;jsessionid=6A34D45E20A77093517A60223DBA2EC3?state=Canada&name=Calls-for-Abstracts
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24 October 2008 to 25 October 2008
Environmental Health and Green Practice in Child Care
Markham, ON
Seneca School of Early Childhood Education presents a provincial conference exploring environmental child health issues and showcasing innovative 'green' thinking that may impact policy and practice in the delivery of child care in Ontario. The conference brings together experts in children's environmental health and child care sectors. It will set the stage for further dialogue, the opportunity to examine our existing policies and practices, develop a body of provincewide knowledge and future planning ideas. Take advantage of early registration discounts.
Contact information: www.senecac.on.ca/ece/conference/
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26 October 2008 to 29 October 2008
A Public Health Summit: Making Healthy Communities Count
Niagara Falls, ON
This event is hosted by the Association of Local Public Health Agencies, Ontario Public Health Association, and Niagara Region Public Health.
Contact information: www.publichealthsummit.com/
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26 October 2008 to 29 October 2008
15th Canadian Conference on International Health - Checking in: Health for All or Health for Some?
Ottawa, ON
This event will provide a kaleidoscope of perspectives on primary health care and offer a forum for re-examining both successes and failures of practice, policies and research. Practitioners, community members, policy makers and researchers will meet to explore new global partnerships, to share new visions and ways of working in primary health care that offer possibilities for achieving improvements to community health, progress toward the Millennium Development Goals, improved equity on the social determinants of health, and strengthened health systems. Discussion and networking sessions, workshops and presentations will be structured to invite dialogue and opportunities to envision primary health care in its intersections with health reform, health rights and the social determinants of health. Guest speakers will inform and inspire participants through tales of success in health systems, community and national and global policy and practice.
Contact information: www.csih.org/en/ccih/index.asp
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10 November 2008 to 14 November 2008
Resiliency Promotion - Train-the-Trainer opportunity
Thunder Bay, ON
Reaching IN...Reaching OUT (RIRO) is an evidence-based resiliency skills training program for professionals/paraprofessionals. It helps adults help children develop a resilient approach to handling life's inevitable stresses and challenges.
Contact information: www.reachinginreachingout.com
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12 November 2008 to 14 November 2008
Canadian Association of Midwives Conference
Québec, QC
This 2 ½ day conference program will offer a variety of scientific and philosophical presentations on issues that influence midwifery and maternity care in Canada today. Topics explored will include the challenges and controversial questions arising around the maternity care crisis, sustainability, and the promotion of normal birth as our profession grows across the country. The conference will also address current clinical topics related to midwifery practice.
Contact information: www.canadianmidwives.org/conference.htm
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13 November 2008 to 16 November 2008
International Conference on Childhood Obesity: Evidence and Practice from Exercise Science
Hong Kong, China
Obesity in children continues to be a major and growing public health problem. Prevention and intervention of childhood obesity has become the prime research concern worldwide. There is an urgent need to share and communicate with researchers and experts worldwide about this global health issue. The purpose of the conference is to provide a platform for cross-cultural exchange of knowledge and expertise in childhood obesity.
Contact information: Dr. Violette Lin (852) 2609-6080
ICCObesity2008@cuhk.edu.hk www.cuhk.edu.hk/spe/obesity2008/iccobesity.html
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13 November 2008 to 15 November 2008
The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood’s 8th International Conference: Young Citizen(s), New Citizenship(s)
Melbourne, Australia
Listening to young children is recognised through the United Convention on the Rights of the Child as a pre-requisite of a vigorous and democratic society. The 2008 Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity conference will centre around “Young Citizens and new Citizenships”.
Contact information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/conferences/conf08/index.html
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14 November 2008
Sexpressions--The Best of the Classroom Experience
Markham, ON
Many teachers are required to teach sexuality education in one capacity or another. Trends in sexuality change over the years and adults can often be left at a loss for understanding the needs of their students. This one day intensive workshop will explore new trends in sexuality and provide teachers with accurate information on some of the risks involved in adolescent sexuality as well as allow teachers to become more familiar with these issues and more comfortable presenting sex education materials to their students Participants will be given practical tools to teach this subject to grade levels 7-11, although discussion and exercises may be modified for elementary levels as well. Topics include; Anatomy, understanding adolescent sexual behaviors, current trends with teens, STI Information, birth control and condom information, how to answer difficult questions, and tools for teaching. This event is hosted by Sexuality Education for Youth Across Canada and Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada.
Contact information: www.sexpressions.ca/teaching-sex-ed.asp
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16 November 2008 to 18 November 2008
Ontario Injury Prevention Conference
Toronto, ON
Stakeholders from across the province will meet in Toronto to explore, create and innovate around injury prevention through a comprehensive, strategic, skill building and fun conference program.
Contact information: www.beststart.org/events/admin/otherevents_dataentry.html
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24 November 2008 to 26 November 2008
Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention: Taking Action Together
Ottawa, ON
This third national conference, hosted by the Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada,
builds on the previous two conferences and focuses on how individuals, organizations, strategies and sectors can collaboratively act on the root causes of chronic disease in Canada.
Contact information: www.cdpac.ca/content.php?doc=98
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