E-Newsletter
June 28, 2008 - Volume 1, Issue 6
100-6 Donald Street | Winnipeg, MB | R3L 0K6 | t: 204.949.2001 | f: 204.284.2404 | e: contact@mhlrc.ca | w: www.mhlrc.ca
The new Manitoba Healthy Living Resource Clearinghouse website is now live at www.mhlrc.ca.
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on June 13th. Information is attached. Please contact us if you wish to attend.
The Manitoba Healthy Living Resource Clearinghouse (HRLC) works to enhance capacity for the delivery of healthy living initiatives.
The success of our newsletter depends on the contributions of people and organizations across Manitoba. Please contact us if you would like to:
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- submit a photo for our website; or
- promote a call for proposals.
The deadline for submission for inclusion in the July E-Newsletter is June 20th.
Learning Opportunities
Around Manitoba
Brandon
Klinic Community Health Centre - Crisis Line Volunteer Program, Training - September 30th
Various
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba - Courses & Workshops - Ongoing
Volunteer Manitoba - Workshops & Events - Ongoing
Winnipeg
Creative Retirement Manitoba - Workshops - Ongoing
Jane's Walks - Walking tours - Ongoing
IMPACT - You and Me, Injury Free Conference - June 2nd - 3rd
Dietitians of Canada - Embracing the Future, Annual Conference - June 12th - 14th
Planers Networ
Canadian Institute of Planners - National Conference - July 13th - 16th
Planners Network - Conference - July 17th - 20th
National
Banff
2008 Governor General's Leadership Conference - June 6th - 20th
CFLRI - 2008 Physical Activity for Public Health Course - September 29th - October 2nd
Guelph
University of Guelph - Annual Guelph Sexuality Conference - June 9th - 11th
Halifax
Association of Commuter Transportation - Call for Papers - Deadline May 30th
Hamilton
Canadian Centre for Evidence-Based Nursing - evidence informed Health Care Practice Workshop - June 1st - 6th
On-line
Community Health Network (CHNET-Works!) - Fireside Chats - Presentations, Ongoing
ICOH - Psychosocial Factors at Work, Conference - September 1st - 4th
Saskatoon
Community Development Society - Annual Conference - June 22nd - 25th
Toronto
HPSS - Health Promotion Summer School - June 23rd - 25th
Healthy Living Events
Around Manitoba
Resource Conservation Manitoba - Commuter Challenge - June 1st - 7th
Resource Conservation Manitoba - Clean Air Day, Walk to School - June 4th
Rick Hansen Foundation - Wheels in Motion - June 8th
Winnipeg
Northeast Pioneers Greenway - International Trails Day - June 7th
Manitoba Marathon - June 15th
Bike to the Future - Bike to Work Day - June 20th
Manitoba Paddling Association - River City Dragon Boat Festival - July 25th -27th
Funding Opportunities
Canadian Institute for Health Research, Funding Opportunities Database
Manitoba Climate Change Action Fund
Manitoba Community Services Council
Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport
Manitoba in motion Physical Activity Grants
Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
Sport Manitoba Regional-Community Sport Development Grants
Resources
Cancer Care Manitoba - Adolescent Breast Health Resource
Resource Conservation Manitoba - Green Commute Workplace Guide
Health Promotion - June
ALS Awareness Month (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
National Athletic Therapy Month
National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Canadian Environment Week - June 2nd - 6th
National Cancer Survivors Day - June 1st
Clean Air Day - June 4th
World Environment Day - June 5th
World Oceans Day - June 8th
World Blood Donor Day - June 14th
National Aboriginal Day - June 21st
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - June 26th
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Manitoba Healthy Living Resource Clearinghouse
100-6 Donald Street | Winnipeg, MB | R3C 1K2 | tel: 204.949.2002 1.800.731.1792 | email: contact@mhlrc.ca | web: www.mhlrc.ca