March 11 - 12, 2009 Halifax, NS

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Canadian Cochrane Symposium - Wave to the Future: Navigating the Health Connections Among Systematic Reviews, Policies and Practices.

Wave to the Future promises a compelling line-up of sessions and speakers that reflect the latest examples and success stories from the field.

Take advantage of the Early Bird discount before January 30, 2008! 

To register, visit our website.

March 6 - 7, 2009 Ottawa, ON

This conference will use the passing of the tenth anniversary of the Jane Doe v. Metropolitan Police Force (Ont. S. Ct. 1998) decision to assess the state of policing and the legal regulation of the crime of sexual assault as well as feminist activism in response. The conference aims to foster public dialogue and greater public awareness regarding the treatment of the crime of sexual assault by police, lawyers and the courts, as well as inter-disciplinary research and collaboration on this topic.

Sponsored by the Shirley E. Greenberg Chair and the Faculty of Law, Common Law and Civil Law Sections, University of Ottawa

For more information, see the conference website.

June 24, 2009  Toronto, ON

There will also be a pre-conference Program Evaluation Workshop on
Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm.

Co-sponsored by The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson
University Lambda Pi-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Watch for the call for abstracts and registration information soon here.

February 23-25, 2009   Toronto, ON

The conference addresses preconception through to child health and explores sessions relevant to your work and areas of interest. Acquire the latest information, learn innovative strategies and programs, and meet new colleagues. Register by January 16, 2009 to take advantage of the "early bird" special of $250.00.

Find out more about the conference here.

Or contact Meghan Boston-McCracken at: Tel: (416) 408-2249 / 1-800-397-9567 ext. 2345, Fax: (705) 254-7503, Email: m.boston-mccracken@healthnexus.ca

May 11- 12, 2009  Toronto, ON

Hungry for change?

Unattainable body “ideals” encourage black and white judgments. We either ‘fit’ or we don’t. And the changing goal-posts mean we’re never certain, often obsessing about our appearance. Weight and shape preoccupations are rarely about vanity, or even health.  

But subtle understandings help pave the path to acceptance and self-esteem, so NEDIC’s 2009 Shades of Grey Conference is all about embracing the nuances of beauty and exploring the complexities of health and well-being.  

Conference registration is now open.

December 3-4, 2008  Fredericton, NB

This workshop will explore how to engage men on both individual and community levels in the prevention of intimate partner violence.

This is a workshop for government, community-based organizations, sports associations, educational institutions, and individuals interested in exploring the role of men in ending male violence against women.

More information is available online.

17/11/2008

March 15 - 18, 2009  Halifax, NS

This conference will focus on how research has been used to improve policy and practice in women's and girls' health. We invite members of the women's health community: researchers, policy-makers and grassroots practitioners in Canada and abroad to join us. This is an opportunity to discuss how research has been used, and to exchange ideas and perspectives about the future of women's health research, policy and practice.

The conference will explore the relationships between research and policy or practice in the area of women's and girls' health.  We will be inviting submissions for oral and poster presentations that explicitly address the ways in which research can be or is used to create better policies and practices - and ultimately better health for women- in Canada and around the world.

Further information for abstract submission and registration is available on-line.

osted by the Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health. Confirmed sponsors to date include the Bureau of Women's Health and Gender Analysis, Health Canada.

November 13, 2008 Vancouver, BC

20th Anniversary Celebration !

Everywoman's Health Centre is a Vancouver abortion clinic which provides abortion services in a supportive, non- judgmental and confidential setting. We respect women's decisions.

Food, Wine, Music & Fun! 

Tickets: $25

Contact: 604-322-6541

Email: jacquelinefoley@yahoo.ca

March 11th – 14th, 2009 Victoria, BC

Integrating Research, Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World: A Catalyst for Change

FASD is a window through which to view the state of our world.  While it has a profound impact on individuals, families and all aspects of society, it is also a stimulus for change. This international conference will provide a forum to discuss and examine current research, policy and practice that will assist parents, caregivers, service systems and governments as they strive to prevent FASD and to provide a range of supports for people living with it. The conference will enhance our knowledge and collaboration, sharing findings of researchers and frontline professionals with recognized expertise and from diverse cultures. Individuals living with FASD, their parents, families, professionals, communities and policy makers will be present and will speak throughout the conference.

For further information, or a downloadable flyer, please visit the website or contact 604-822-7524 or ipad@interchange.ubc.ca

December 4-5, 2008 Vancouver, BC

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) invites you to a workshop for journalists focusing on health and the environment.

The CIHR Workshop for Journalists is presented by the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) and the Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH) in partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC). We invite you to join CIHR-funded researchers to explore some of the biggest questions concerning our health and the environment.

The workshop will feature presentations by leading researchers. The workshop will cover:

• Key concepts of environmental impacts on the health of the population
• Health consequences of climate change
• Understanding and evaluating the quality of study results
• The amount of emphasis journalists should put on individual epidemiologic studies
• Environmental connections to asthma and cancer
• Translating research to policy

Register soon as seating is limited. There is no cost to participate in the workshop, but you will be responsible for your own travel and accommodation costs.

 To register or for more information, please contact David Coulombe, Media Relations, Canadian Institutes of Health Research.  

February 14, 2009

It’s time to register for the National Day of Action! Join hundreds of girls and young women from across the country by participating in the National Day of Action on February 14th 2009.

For 5 years now though, Girls Action-Filles d’action has transformed February 14th – Valentine’s Day into a celebration of the incredible girls and young women across the country who are working for a better world: it’s the National Day of Action! For this occasion, we invite girls and young women all across Canada to create an action project. The action projects are inspired from the realities and experiences of network members, and respond to issues and questions they want to bring into the spotlight.

The deadline is January 11th 2009.

For more information and to register, go to Girls Action Foundation.

07/01/09

October 17, 2008  Burlington, ON

Building Bridges: Promoting Women's and Children's Health Through Interdisciplinary Partnerships

The International Women's and Children's Health (IWCH) network is a collaboration of students, faculty and community members, based at McMaster University, who are working together to improve women's and children's health in both Canada and abroad. Since 1998 the IWCH network has hosted a one-day conference to bring together newcomers and leaders in the area of international women's and children's health. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the IWCH Symposium. 

he 2008 conference will focus on promoting positive change through interdisciplinary approaches and includes a variety of lectures and workshops. 

October 11- 13, 2008 Montréal, QC

On our way towards our Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering!
Mobilize, network, energize, and deepen the roots of the young feminist movement across Canada!

This is a call to all young feminists, militants, students, workers, un(der)employed women, artists, researchers, mothers, feminists of all tendencies and of all types, and of course emerging feminists…

This gathering will bring together young women and young feminists from all horizons.

This invitation is to all young women, between 14 and 35 years of age, with diverse political views and identities, from all regions, cultures and languages, with an interest in feminist issues and struggles!

Visit their website or contact the Organizing committee at the following address info@rebelles2008.org or with Barbara Legault at the Quebec Women's Federation:  514-876-0166 ext. 253.

October 27, 2008 Vancouver, BC

It is estimated that up to twenty percent of all newborns are exposed prenatally to alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription opiates. Identifying the mother and her newborn are the first steps required for individualized treatment for the specific drugs. Neonates are extremely sensitive to the environment which must be altered by creative nursing interventions. Nurses can potentially have greatest impact, since women are most likely to be receptive to treatment while pregnant or immediately postpartum. Participants will leave equipped to assess mothers and their newborns and intervene with individualized care.  More information is available on-line. 

October 22-23, 2008  Ottawa, ON
Championing Public Health Nutrition Policies - This conference organized by the Centre for Science in the Public Interest will bring together health and food-policy experts, policymakers, and journalists from across Canada and around the world explore how to reform public health nutrition policies. We'll look at school foods, nutrition information on labels and menus, food taxes, marketing to children, reformulating foods to minimize added salt and harmful fats, and much more. Contact Bill Jeffery, National Coordinator at 613-244-7337 by email at jefferyb@istar.ca or visit the website for more information.

September 28, 2008 Pan-Canadian

A large Canada-wide day of protest is scheduled for Sunday September 28, 2008, with protests being staged in many large Canadian cities, in order to state vigorously that the population opposes this bill that will turn the clock back 20 years for women’s rights.

Bill C-484, the "Unborn Victims of Crime Act" passed second reading in Parliament last March.  This bill would make it a separate offence to injure or kill a foetus during a crime committed against a pregnant woman.   If it was adopted, it would establish the foetus as a new legal entity, a precedent which would set the table for challenging the right to abortion, and which could also lead to the criminalisation of certain pregnant women for behaviour deemed to be dangerous for the foetus. 

Block Sunday September 28, 2008 in your planners right away, speak to your colleagues, friends, relatives, and come out in large numbers to say No to Bill C-484!

For more information on the day of protest, visit the web site.

March 4 -6, 2009   Toronto, ON

The Clifford Beers Foundation working in conjunction with The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to announce this important international conference on the promotion of mental health and wellness. The website provides information on calls for papers, keynote speakers, registration etc.

August 19-22, 2008  Charlottetown, PEI

The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities would like to announce the Atlantic Canada Showcase, for the 2008 Institute! The Atlantic Canadian Showcase will feature promising practices, programs, policies, experiences or lessons learned that relate to the theme of literacy and connect it with health, safety or crime - the focus of the Institute.

Keep checking their website for updates!   

Register on-line. For inquiries please contact asi@thequaich.pe.ca or the Coordinators at (902) 894-3399.

August 19-20, 2008,  Fort St. John, BC

The Native Women's Association of Canada invites participants to a free Youth Violence Prevention Toolkit Training Workshop. Participants will be taught the best ways to engage with youth on our five main topics" Domestic/Relationship Violence; Date Violence; Sexual Assault; Emotional/Psychological Violence; and Bullying. To see a copy of our Toolkit online under Youth Projects. The registration form is posted online. Contact: Pauline Huppie-Parsons, Youth Violence Prevention Toolkit, Project Coordinator at Tel: 613-722-3033 ext 247 or email PHuppieParsons@nwac-hq.org

September 24 - 26, 2008  Vancouver, BC

Children, youth and adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) experience high rates of both health and mental health concerns that impact significantly on quality of life of the individual and their families. 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. See the website for more information.

September 26 - 28, 2008  Montreal, QC

Voices of Hope: Turning up the Volume on ovarian cancer conference to exchange ideas, share insights on survivorship, and hear about the latest in treatments and research on ovarian cancer. Workshops, information sessions, and many opportunities for new friendships, networking and inspiration. Visit the website for more information.

September 25-26, 2008  Vancouver, BC

This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and showcase best practices in the field. 

The advance notice is available online.

July 24, 2008   Toronto, ON

The Centre for Urban and Community Studies at the Cities Centre,  University of Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of its report,  Better Off in a Shelter? A Year of Homelessness and Housing for  Immigrant, Non-Status, and Canadian-born Mothers. The study, the first  of its kind in Canada, followed 91 mothers in homeless shelters over  the course of one year as they coped with homelessness and sought new  homes for their families. The study’s results reveal the complex  causes and effects of homelessness for families with children, and the  ways in which these differ between women who are Canadian-born,  immigrant women with status, and migrant women without status.

To register, please contact Sheila Batacharya by July 18.

October 27 to 30, 2008  Zacatecas City, Mexico

The general objective of this V Congress is to give continuity to the four previous events, in respect to the discussion and creation of an agenda focused on women's work and health issues, as well as organizational issues.

The following specific objectives have been considered:

-To make progress in the discussion on the main subjects related to women's work and health issues at the local, national, Latin American and international levels.

-To make progress in the organization of women for the improvement of paid and unpaid work conditions at the local and global levels.

-To propitiate / promote the coordination of efforts amongst all actors whose mission is a commitment towards women, focused on work and health issues.

More information is available on their website.

May 14 - 17, 2009 Edmonton, AB
Justisse-Healthworks for Women is pleased to host a conference for Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner graduates and students, fertility awareness instructors, and other holistic well-woman care providers. This is an exciting opportunity for us all to come together and share our particular area of interest and expertise in the field of fertility awareness education, body literacy, and holistic reproductive health care. The purpose of this conference is to build community among HRHP and FAM educators by sharing and dialoging about our knowledge, experience, strengths, and vision for our work and the collective work.

More information is available on-line. 

11/06/2008