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 interest you.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Guidelines for People Living with HIV
As COVID-19 vaccines are becoming increasingly available, clinical guidance with regards to additional doses for people living with HIV is changing. Some public health authorities have recommended a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for a small minority of people living with HIV who have untreated infection or are severely immunocompromised. The CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network (CTN) and CATIE have developed an online resource that includes recommendations, conditions and considerations for third shots for people living with HIV. To access it, click here.
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP): Micro-grant funding for cannabis and vaping public education
Do you have a great idea to raise awareness among youth about the health effects of cannabis and/or vaping? This is your opportunity to make a positive difference! SUAP is offering micro-grant funding (maximum of $1,000 in funding) for innovative projects that provide education or awareness to youth and young adults about the health effects and risks of cannabis and vaping. Application deadline is Monday, December 6, 2021. More info: canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/canadian-drugs-substances-strategy/funding/substance-use-addictions-program/microfunding-cannabis-vaping-education.html.
Emergency Food Security Fund
Second Harvest has received an additional $22.7 million from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada’s Emergency Food Security Fund. This new funding for non-profits and charities in communities across Canada will enable the purchase of food, grocery gift cards and food vouchers, as well as provide support for food distribution. An amount has been reserved for Indigenous communities. Funding requests can be made for a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum $100,000. Application deadline has been extended to December 9, 2021. More info: secondharvest.ca/emergency-funding-2021/#msdynttrid=UL-myqIjvvIfc5oR1K_RHxtMJGQ8jgpLeODtGIeYJlM.
New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects (up to $25,000) that address the following objectives: promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations; engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others; expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors. The deadline to submit applications is December 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. More info: canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/new-horizons-seniors-community-based.html.
New Indigenous Business Directory
The First Nations of Québec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are proud to announce the launch of the Indigenous Business Directory, entirely revised and with a new and simplified interface. Available online and free, more than 1000 business profiles are featured: entreprises.cdepnql.org.
Rendezvous of Culture with the Social Economy
On the occasion of Social Economy Month 2021, the First Nations Social Economy Regional Table, in collaboration with the Pôle des entreprises d’économie sociale de la Capitale-Nationale, is inviting you to the “Rendezvous of Culture with the Social Economy”, on November 30, 2021 from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. The conference will be broadcast live via the Zoom platform from the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations in Wendake. The event is free and open to everyone. It will be held in French with simultaneous translation in English. Registration: eventbrite.ca/e/billets-rendez-vous-de-la-culture-avec-leconomie-sociale-193808575667?fbclid=IwAR2t5m9nCWMae40AZEJcrHT_uJDaEfFC3ZvLilYvuSX75MGItmFv4JMlYCs.
La Commission Viens : 2 ans plus tard (français seulement / French only)
L’Observatoire des profilages vous invite à un webinaire le 8 décembre 2021 de 11 h 45 à 13 h pour présenter les résultats d’un rapport sur le suivi des appels à l’action de la Commission Viens par Sébastien Brodeur-Girard, Jacinthe Poisson et Ariane Martel. L’évènement est gratuit mais vous devez vous inscrire sur le lien Eventbrite suivant pour recevoir la veille le lien Zoom du webinaire : eventbrite.ca/e/billets-commission-viens-2-ans-plus-tard-204491297977.
Programme de soutien financier aux initiatives favorisant l’engagement paternel et l’exercice de la coparentalité (français seulement / French only)
Dans le but de soutenir la participation active des parents au développement et au bien-être de leurs enfants et de favoriser l’engagement des pères auprès d’eux, le gouvernement du Québec lance un appel de projets dans le cadre du Programme de soutien financier aux initiatives favorisant l’engagement paternel et l’exercice de la coparentalité. Le montant maximal de l’aide financière sera de 50 000 $ par projet. La date limite pour déposer une demande est le 23 décembre 2021, à 16 h 30. Plus d’info : mfa.gouv.qc.ca/fr/Famille/CFTE/soutien-financier/PSF-coparentalite/Pages/index.aspx.
Webinaire – Maltraitance psychologique et financière envers les personnes aînées ayant des incapacités au Québec (français seulement / French only)
Le 18 novembre dernier avait lieu la première présentation grand public exposant les résultats du projet intitulé Maltraitance psychologique et financière envers les personnes aînées ayant des incapacités au Québec financé par l’Office des personnes handicapées du Québec. Voici le lien vous permettant d’accéder à l’enregistrement : maltraitancedesaines.com/mediatheque/la-maltraitance-psychologique-et-financiere-envers-les-personnes-ainees-ayant-des-incapacites-au-quebec. Il est aussi possible de consulter la présentation PowerPoint du webinaire en cliquant ici : files.cssspnql.com/s/QZePZzf3982Q7fo.