Each week, we gather various news related to health and social services, as well as to First Nations. Below you will find some information and publications that may interest you.
An Indigenous Patient Circle is launched in Quebec: Join the circle
The Indigenous Patient Circle of Quebec is an independent and self-determined community whose purpose is to provide a safe space for its members to share and to guide the implementation of the Unité de soutien SSA Québec’s Indigenous Health Program.
Would you like to help make the health and social services system meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples living in Québec?
Do you have a collaborative nature and an interest in working with community, health and social services providers and managers, and researchers to identify issues that matter to you and to develop and implement solutions?
For more information: https://ssaquebec.ca/en/news/an-indigenous-patient-circle-is-launched-in-quebec/
Email: info.sporpatient@gmail.com
Quebec Intergenerational Week ContestThe competition rewards initiatives that have stood out during the year. It is open to all non-profit organizations, institutions or individuals who have implemented an activity or a project promoting rapprochement between generations.
Youth Service Canada (YSC) of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced a new Call for Proposals (Call) for youth-serving organizations.SJC fosters civic engagement among young people aged 15 to 30 by providing access to meaningful volunteer opportunities that help them gain life-saving skills and experiences.Click here for more information on the call for proposals
The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer
The first 2021 Reconciliation Barometer report summarizes responses from 1,119 Indigenous and 2,106 non-Indigenous people in Canada from different walks of life on 13 indicators of reconciliation across 5 regions.
Click here to consult the document
Virtual Forum: Charting the First Nations Path to the Sustainable Development Goals
The AFN will be hosting a virtual forum to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and how their implementation can advance First Nations priorities. Date: March 29 and 30, 2022, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) both days. More info: afn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Save-the-Date-SDG-Forum_EN.pdf.
24th IUHPE World Health Promotion Conference
This conference will take place from May 15 to 19, 2022 in Montreal (Quebec, Canada), and online, around the world. This major hybrid event is co-organized by the UIPES, the School of Public Health of the University of Montreal, and a consortium of local partners. Its theme will be Promoting policies for health, well-being and equity. Register now!