Events and Conferences

February 16, 2009  Toronto, ON

The newest Provincial statuary holiday in Ontario, Family Day falls on February 16, 2009.  In anticipation of Family Day, a partnership of social service organizations serving families are defining Family Day by creating a culture of inclusion to embrace the diversity of family to honour this new civic holiday.  To celebrate we have created an interactive On-Line Photo Gallery project, www.FamilyDayToronto.org.  This all-embracing campaign invites people to submit photos and stories of their self-defined families before February 16,  to illustrate the great diversity of family structures in our communities. This is a call to participate and endorse a broad definition of family.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.