Calls for Submissions and Participation

CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) is consulting with stakeholders to explore where they would like to see the Institute focus its energy and resources over the next four years. By the beginning of 2009 we want to have a refreshed strategic overview in place, including a renewed mission, vision and values; four or five strategic directions; a clear path for capacity building; and a strong institute brand that attracts and promotes researcher engagement and public awareness.

IGH welcomes and encourages written input from any individual or group with an interest in gender, sex and health research. Your input will inform the development of our strategic plan for 2009-2012.  Participate online.

The study is designed to enhance our understanding of physical activity and well-being in people diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia. The impact that physical activity may have on the treatment and management of bone health will be further examined. In an effort to show our appreciation for their time, those who complete the questionnaire will have the opportunity to select either Osteoporosis Canada or a local Osteoporosis Canada Chapter to receive a 5-dollar donation.

You can participate online, please follow the link below.

For further information please contact the study coordinator for this project Ms. Katie Gunnell.

MIREC is a national five-year research study that is recruiting about 2,000 women from the following cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Ottawa, Kingston, Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. Women will be recruited during the first trimester of pregnancy and followed through pregnancy and up to eight weeks after birth. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and six to 12 weeks pregnant to be eligible for the study.

The main goals of this study are: to measure the extent to which pregnant women and their babies are exposed to environmental chemicals, as well as tobacco smoke; to assess what pregnancy health risks, if any, are associated with exposure to heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and manganese); to measure the levels of environmental chemicals and some of the beneficial components (nutritional and immune constituents) of breast milk.

The MIREC study will generate new knowledge on Canadians' exposure to environmental chemicals. This information will help to strengthen health risk assessments and support measures to reduce the release of contaminants into the environment and to limit Canadians' exposure. 

Deadline: September 10, 2008

RESOLVE is a tri-provincial prairie research network that seeks solutions to violence and abuse.  RESOLVE’s research mandate primarily focuses on violence involving women and girls; however, we conduct research on all forms of family violence in the broader context of communities and schools.

Another of RESOLVE’s central mandates is sharing and disseminating research results.  We host an annual research day to showcase research and evaluation projects that address violence and suggest better ways to prevent and intervene to assist victims and create meaningful societal change.  We are inviting academics and community organizations to share their research initiatives and results.

RESOLVE Manitoba is now accepting proposals for the upcoming National Research Day to be held Thursday & Friday, November 06 & 07, 2008 at the University of Manitoba.

The Call for Proposals is available on RESOLVE's website.

Women’s shelters are a crucial resource for women fleeing abuse. To women with disabilities, who experience much higher rates of abuse than non-disabled women, this refuge is essential. Unfortunately, these women’s services, which are already underfunded, are often not accessible and available to all women with disabilities. DAWN-RAFH Canada hopes to uncover the access issues that shelters are experiencing and to encourage them to become more accessible.

DAWN-RAFH Canada is conducting a National Accessibility and Accommodation Survey (NAAS) focusing on women’s shelters across Canada. This survey, which was developed and tested in 2007, allows the shelter to do an in-depth audit of its facilities.  Completing the NAAS provides immediate impact and examples of many inexpensive and simple accommodations that can be implemented right away. Following completion of the NAAS, follow-up information and resources are provided to administrators so that they can develop a strategic plan to improve their shelters’ accessibility with 100% accessibility as a goal.

We are looking for representatives from all over the country to help us conduct the survey in their local communities. If you are interested please contact Sujata Dey or visit DAWN’s website.

Immediately - For fall 2008.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is looking for articles of up to 2,000 words on the topic of living with disabilities and breast cancer, plus a short bio of the author(s) (100 words or less) and hopefully a photo. This will be for the Fall 2008 issue of our quarterly newsletter, Network News. Articles can be about research conducted on the issue, including barriers to diagnosis, treatment or supportive care. Check out a recent issue of Network News.

Deadline July 14, 2008
POWER Camp National is seeking submissions of writing and art work from young women of colour (12 to 26 years old) in any language. The zine is about growing up in Canada ; topics include: cultural appropriation, clothing, hair, health, bodies, sexuality, family, religion, gender, internalized racism, mixed race struggles, passing, high school, and everything in between. Limit of 500 words per submission. Deadline is July 14 th , at least to provide your ideas. For more information about submissions, contact kiran@powercampnational.ca

No deadline mentioned
A study is now being conducted on Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Menopause Symptoms in Women With or Without HIV. Women between the ages of 40 to 60 who are HIV-positive or HIV-negative are encouraged to participate. View the survey. For more information, e-mail: carolelunny@gmail.com

Deadline November 1, 2008.
The Journal of the Association for Research on Mothering (ARM) is seeking submissions for the issue to be published in Spring/Summer 2009. The topic is Maternal Health and Well-Being (physical, psychological, social, economic, sexual, political and
spiritual issues). To submit, one must be a member of ARM. For more information, visit ARM website.

Deadline: Fall 2009
A pilot project by departments in the New Brunswick Government is encouraging more women to apply for positions on boards and commissions in that province. Three departments are involved in the pilot project: Public Safety, Agriculture and Aquaculture, and Business NB which will run through the fall of 2009. See the website listing available positions.