Bodies of Dissent: Transform
March 12-14, Peterborough, ON
Transmission, the organizers of last year's Bodies of Dissent: TransAccess
conference, invite trans and gender variant communities, individuals and
allies to submit proposals for workshops and presentations of various
forms for the upcoming Trans conference. Bodies of Dissent: TransForm will
be focused on developing strategies and networks to change individuals,
communities, organizations and systems. We are issuing a call to action to
unite to build communities of empowerment and change.
Please send a proposal outlining the nature of your workshop, presentation
or creative project specifying the topic or focus, as well as any
materials and/or accommodations required. Workshops, presentation, films
and creative projects will be happening during March 12th and 13th,
accompanied by performances in the evenings. Interested performers are
also encouraged to contact us.
E-mail bodiesofdissent@gmail.com with Proposals, Ideas, Questions
** Proposals are due Monday, January 18th **
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Calgary Herald (Nov 8/09) - Aboriginal transplant rates show 'two tiers' to health-care system: experts
MOOSE FACTORY, Ont. — Peter Nakogee knows the chances are not good for aboriginals seeking transplants in Canada, but the gregarious father of four has reason to celebrate.
The former mayor of a small Cree community on James Bay has finally made it onto a national waiting list. As of this week, Nakogee is in line for a new kidney that could not only transform his life, but show it’s possible to overcome what some consider a racial divide in Canada’s health-care system.
The disparities in the medical treatment received by First Nations people compared to other Canadians have attracted growing national and international attention. The latest study says aboriginal people are only one-third as likely to get a kidney transplant as Caucasian Canadians, even though they have more than twice the rate of kidney failure.
Full article at: http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Aboriginal+transplant+rates+show+tiers+health+care+system+experts/2199807/story.html
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The former mayor of a small Cree community on James Bay has finally made it onto a national waiting list. As of this week, Nakogee is in line for a new kidney that could not only transform his life, but show it’s possible to overcome what some consider a racial divide in Canada’s health-care system.
The disparities in the medical treatment received by First Nations people compared to other Canadians have attracted growing national and international attention. The latest study says aboriginal people are only one-third as likely to get a kidney transplant as Caucasian Canadians, even though they have more than twice the rate of kidney failure.
Full article at: http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Aboriginal+transplant+rates+show+tiers+health+care+system+experts/2199807/story.html
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BBC News - Call for more ethnic data: Health experts have said more information is needed about ethnic minority groups in Scotland
Article in today's BBC news regarding the need for better data about the health of racialized communities in Scotland.
The article refers to a new report called Health in Our Multi-Ethnic Scotland: http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/3768.aspx
BBC News (9 Nov/09) - Call for more ethnic health data: Health experts have said more information is needed about ethnic minority groups in Scotland
Health experts have said more information is needed about ethnic minority groups in Scotland.
A report has identified five priorities including recording the ethnic identity of every person registered with the health service.
It said the authorities know little about the health of ethnic minority groups north of the border.
This is largely because ethnicity is not recorded on death certificates and rarely on NHS records, it said.
The report said: "Only 15% of hospital admission records and 18% of cancer registration data currently have an ethnic code."
The report, Health in our Multi-ethnic Scotland, also said some of the recent findings also indicated that the health of ethnic minority groups is often better than that of the majority white Scottish population.
But it said action was required to tackle higher rates of coronary artery disease and diabetes amongst South Asian people compared to the general population.
The article can be read at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8349583.stm
The report is at: http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/3768.aspx
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Friday, October 16, 2009
RESOURCE - Health literacy and readability tools
Health information is often confusing because of the advanced language used. This language can lead to misinformation, confusion and unequal access. Readability is an important part of ensuring that health information is accessible and clear.
The Iowa Department of Public Health website lists a number of tools that assist with readability. The tools can be viewed here: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/health_literacy/readability.asp
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The Iowa Department of Public Health website lists a number of tools that assist with readability. The tools can be viewed here: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/health_literacy/readability.asp
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PANEL (Toronto) - Stranger in a Strange Land: How does immigration impact on mental health?
What happens when travel is not a fun escape from the daily grind, but a necessity? When, for economic,political or security reasons, one decides to make a home and find employment in a new country? Adapting to a new country, learning a new language and being separated from family can create significant strain.
Employment circumstances may be stressful when jobs are low-paid or temporary. And, some refugees may be coping with post-traumatic stress. With all the challenges of being “new” to Canada, how do immigrants and refugees get help with mental health concerns?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 7 p.m.
Gladstone Hotel (North Ballroom)
1214 Queen Street W., Toronto
Experts:
Laura Simich, PhD
Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Peter Smith, PhD
Scientist, Institute for Work and Health
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Martha O’Campo, RN
Manager, Education and Resources
Across Boundaries Mental Health Centre
Moderator:
Kwame McKenzie, MD, MRCPsych
Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Professor, University of Toronto
and University of Lancashire
Please join us for refreshments and a lively discussion about the latest health research evidence and community perspectives on this issue. This event is presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Population and Public Health, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Mental
Health Commission of Canada.
Space is limited.
RSVP: cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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Employment circumstances may be stressful when jobs are low-paid or temporary. And, some refugees may be coping with post-traumatic stress. With all the challenges of being “new” to Canada, how do immigrants and refugees get help with mental health concerns?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 7 p.m.
Gladstone Hotel (North Ballroom)
1214 Queen Street W., Toronto
Experts:
Laura Simich, PhD
Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Peter Smith, PhD
Scientist, Institute for Work and Health
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Martha O’Campo, RN
Manager, Education and Resources
Across Boundaries Mental Health Centre
Moderator:
Kwame McKenzie, MD, MRCPsych
Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Professor, University of Toronto
and University of Lancashire
Please join us for refreshments and a lively discussion about the latest health research evidence and community perspectives on this issue. This event is presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Population and Public Health, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Mental
Health Commission of Canada.
Space is limited.
RSVP: cafescientifique@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Echo and OWHN want to hear your voice on October 21, 2009 (Toronto)
Echo and the Ontario Women's Health Network invite you to join us for
the day on Wednesday October 21st, 2009, in discussing The Minister of
Health's 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.
Your voice will be heard by the Ministry of Health!
Please see attached flyer for details, as well, please post in your
work-place and pass on to your networks. We want to reach as many women
in Toronto as possible!
This event has limited space and is intended for community women,
service providers & community planners.
To register: please contact OWHN at owhn[at]owhn.on.ca or call us at
416-408-4840 no later than October 16th, 2009.
Ontario Women's Health Network
180 Dundas St. West, Suite 1900
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8
416-408-4840
www.owhn.on.ca
owhn[at]owhn.on.ca
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the day on Wednesday October 21st, 2009, in discussing The Minister of
Health's 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.
Your voice will be heard by the Ministry of Health!
Please see attached flyer for details, as well, please post in your
work-place and pass on to your networks. We want to reach as many women
in Toronto as possible!
This event has limited space and is intended for community women,
service providers & community planners.
To register: please contact OWHN at owhn[at]owhn.on.ca or call us at
416-408-4840 no later than October 16th, 2009.
Ontario Women's Health Network
180 Dundas St. West, Suite 1900
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8
416-408-4840
www.owhn.on.ca
owhn[at]owhn.on.ca
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WORKSHOP (Toronto) - Barbados Nurses' Association of Canada - Wellness Workshop on Elder Abuse and Pancreatic Cancer - Oct 17/09
The Barbados Nurses' Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter) is offering a Fall Wellness Workshop on elder abuse and pancreatic cancer.
Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
Time: 9:30am -1:30pm
Location: 867 College Street (Ossington and College Streets)
Speakers from 13 Division Community Response Unit and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Free admission.
Refreshments provided.
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Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
Time: 9:30am -1:30pm
Location: 867 College Street (Ossington and College Streets)
Speakers from 13 Division Community Response Unit and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Free admission.
Refreshments provided.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
COMMUNITY FORUM (Toronto) - Arguments for Publicly Funded Dental Care - Oct 14/09
What's The Difference Between a Tooth Ache & An Ear Ache?
Arguments for publicly funded dental care
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - RSVP by Oct. 8/09
Where: The Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St. E, Toronto
Everyone is welcome at this community forum to share ideas and information about health and fairness. Free admission, sandwiches & snacks.
Participants will discuss why dentistry was excluded from Canadian Medicare and the impacts of this decision on our health. Public financing of dental care in Ontario would be good public policy.
With:
Carlos Quiñonez, Assistant Professor and Director of the Specialty Training Program (Dental Public Health) at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, & Associate Researcher at the Centre for Research on Inner City Health at St.
Michael's Hospital,
Paula Fletcher, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth,
Sister Georgette Gregory, CSJ, Director of In Good Company, Fontbonne Ministries, Sisters of St. Joseph & Member of the Toronto Oral Health Coalition.
RSVP by Oct. 8 to Anne-Marie Tynan (ext. 2522) tynanma@smh.toronto.on.ca
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Arguments for publicly funded dental care
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - RSVP by Oct. 8/09
Where: The Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St. E, Toronto
Everyone is welcome at this community forum to share ideas and information about health and fairness. Free admission, sandwiches & snacks.
Participants will discuss why dentistry was excluded from Canadian Medicare and the impacts of this decision on our health. Public financing of dental care in Ontario would be good public policy.
With:
Carlos Quiñonez, Assistant Professor and Director of the Specialty Training Program (Dental Public Health) at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, & Associate Researcher at the Centre for Research on Inner City Health at St.
Michael's Hospital,
Paula Fletcher, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth,
Sister Georgette Gregory, CSJ, Director of In Good Company, Fontbonne Ministries, Sisters of St. Joseph & Member of the Toronto Oral Health Coalition.
RSVP by Oct. 8 to Anne-Marie Tynan (ext. 2522) tynanma@smh.toronto.on.ca
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Rainbow Health Ontario 2010 Conference: Call for Proposals - deadline Oct 16/09
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) is seeking presenters for its first bi-annual provincial conference focused on the needs and issues of our diverse and vibrant LGBT communities. The Rainbow Health Ontario 2010 Conference: Improving Access and Equity in Health for LGBT People will be held in Toronto, Ontario from March 24 -26, 2010. (Note new date)
Conference Overview
The Rainbow Health Ontario 2010 Conference will provide a forum for health and social service providers, community members, researchers and policy makers to share knowledge, experience and ideas, to network and develop partnerships, and to find inspiration for their ongoing work. RHO invites you and your colleagues from around the province to join us for this unique opportunity to share your work and to learn more about LGBT health and wellness issues in Ontario.
Submission Information
RHO invites proposals which present new information or insight into LGBT health and wellness issues, with particular emphasis on the main areas of focus:
- LGBT emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health and wellness issues
- Recent LGBT health research from Ontario and Canada
- Innovative and creative LGBT health promotion programs
- Public policy and activism: current issues and strategies
- Education and training: effective teaching tools and resources
Proposals will be accepted for oral presentations, skills-building workshops, panel discussions and poster sessions. All presentations will be 90 minutes in length and may be delivered in either French or English.
Call Deadline
Submissions must be made online at www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/conference and must be received no later than FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009, 5pm EST.
For more information, please visit:
www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/conference/callforproposals
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Conference Overview
The Rainbow Health Ontario 2010 Conference will provide a forum for health and social service providers, community members, researchers and policy makers to share knowledge, experience and ideas, to network and develop partnerships, and to find inspiration for their ongoing work. RHO invites you and your colleagues from around the province to join us for this unique opportunity to share your work and to learn more about LGBT health and wellness issues in Ontario.
Submission Information
RHO invites proposals which present new information or insight into LGBT health and wellness issues, with particular emphasis on the main areas of focus:
- LGBT emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health and wellness issues
- Recent LGBT health research from Ontario and Canada
- Innovative and creative LGBT health promotion programs
- Public policy and activism: current issues and strategies
- Education and training: effective teaching tools and resources
Proposals will be accepted for oral presentations, skills-building workshops, panel discussions and poster sessions. All presentations will be 90 minutes in length and may be delivered in either French or English.
Call Deadline
Submissions must be made online at www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/conference and must be received no later than FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009, 5pm EST.
For more information, please visit:
www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/conference/callforproposals
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Plenary (Toronto) - Research with Pride - Oct 2/09 3pm
Research with Pride
Join us for our PUBLIC closing plenary ‘Next Steps: From Research to Policy’ with Nick Mulé and Loralee Gillis.
From Health Research to Healthy Policy: Challenges and Responsibilities of LGBT Knowledge Transfer
October 2, 2009
3:00-4:30pm
Room 610
Health Science Building
155 College St.
*Free*
You do NOT need to register for this plenary and we welcome everyone who can attend!
ABSTRACT
From Health Research to Healthy Policy: Challenges and Responsibilities of LGBT Knowledge Transfer
Presenters: Nick Mulé & Loralee Gillis
This session will focus on both the challenges and responsibilities LGBTs have in 1.) prioritizing broad health and wellbeing issues; 2.) conducting community-based research; 3.) producing recommendations that effect change; and 4.) lobbying for those changes in political arenas. An historical overview of the development and politicization of the broad health issues affecting LGBTs in Toronto, Ontario and Canada will shed light on the challenges and responsibilities that have and continue to be faced in an era that has been dominated by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Interactive in its approach, this session will outline what is meant by broad LGBT health and wellbeing issues from a social determinants of health perspective. It will capture some of the important principles involved in conducting community-based research, discuss the fluidity of social locations all stakeholders move through, and it will highlight crucial differences between the community and academic worlds and that of the political world. Just as Canadians have long treasured health care as a basic human right, we need to question why we LGBTs are having difficulty getting accessible, equitable, informed and sensitive health care. This is not only an issue of our health and wellbeing this is an issue of social justice.
For more information: info@researchwithpride.org
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Join us for our PUBLIC closing plenary ‘Next Steps: From Research to Policy’ with Nick Mulé and Loralee Gillis.
From Health Research to Healthy Policy: Challenges and Responsibilities of LGBT Knowledge Transfer
October 2, 2009
3:00-4:30pm
Room 610
Health Science Building
155 College St.
*Free*
You do NOT need to register for this plenary and we welcome everyone who can attend!
ABSTRACT
From Health Research to Healthy Policy: Challenges and Responsibilities of LGBT Knowledge Transfer
Presenters: Nick Mulé & Loralee Gillis
This session will focus on both the challenges and responsibilities LGBTs have in 1.) prioritizing broad health and wellbeing issues; 2.) conducting community-based research; 3.) producing recommendations that effect change; and 4.) lobbying for those changes in political arenas. An historical overview of the development and politicization of the broad health issues affecting LGBTs in Toronto, Ontario and Canada will shed light on the challenges and responsibilities that have and continue to be faced in an era that has been dominated by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Interactive in its approach, this session will outline what is meant by broad LGBT health and wellbeing issues from a social determinants of health perspective. It will capture some of the important principles involved in conducting community-based research, discuss the fluidity of social locations all stakeholders move through, and it will highlight crucial differences between the community and academic worlds and that of the political world. Just as Canadians have long treasured health care as a basic human right, we need to question why we LGBTs are having difficulty getting accessible, equitable, informed and sensitive health care. This is not only an issue of our health and wellbeing this is an issue of social justice.
For more information: info@researchwithpride.org
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