Conference: Aboriginal Health and Intergenerational Relationships

Monday, Jan 17, 2011

Sudbury Ontario (map)

Aboriginal Health Care has diverse traditional holistic healing methods, handed down from ancestors that are modeled on balance. However, intergenerational relationships have been disrupted in the past, upsetting the harmony of health care knowledge. This conference will highlight current community-oriented programs and services working in partnership with the Aboriginal peoples. Learn how health care professionals are honouring Aboriginal values with Western models of care to reconnect that balance of knowledge. The goal is to improve the relationship between health and the Aboriginal people for a stronger tomorrow. 

For more information and to register please visit: www.oha.com/aboriginalconference

National Youth Poster Contest

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is holding a national poster contest for youth between the ages of 12-26. The purpose of this contest is to engage and give youth a voice in the campaign to end violence and abuse in their lives and in their communities. As violence and abuse continues to be a serious issue affecting all Inuit, we are asking you to help give youth a voice in the campaign against violence and abuse.
By encouraging all youth to participate, we can continue towards reaching our goal of zero violence and abuse.

Pauktuutit plans to hold an official launch of this contest on December 6, 2010, to coincide with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Through the kind donations of First Air and Minto Suites Hotel, we are able to offer a wonderful prize to the winner of the contest. The prize includes two roundtrip air tickets to Ottawa (from anywhere First Air flies), three nights’ accommodations at the Minto Suites Hotel.

Please distribute to all of your contacts. And if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you

Annie Aningmiuq
Project Coordinator, Abuse Prevention Policy & Programs
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
520-1 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N 7B7
Tel: 613-238-3977 extention 236
Fax: 613-238-9913
Toll free: 1-800-667-0749


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“Violence Free- Aaniqtiriyuqangilluni”

National Youth Poster Contest

To Whom It May Concern:

Since its inception in 1984, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada has spoken out about abuse and placed high priority on addressing violence and abuse against Inuit women and children. Over the last 26 years, violence and abuse has consistently been identified at Pauktuutit’s annual general meetings as a high priority issue. Pauktuutit has undertaken monumental steps in addressing violence and abuse in Inuit communities. In 2006, Pauktuutit released the National Strategy to End Abuse in Inuit Communities. At the 2009 AGM, youth engagement was identified as a priority area in violence and abuse prevention.
In our ongoing efforts to raise awareness and mobilize Inuit communities in abuse and violence prevention, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is holding a national poster contest for youth. The purpose of this contest is to engage and give youth a voice in the campaign to end violence and abuse in their lives and in their communities.

As violence and abuse continues to be a serious issue affecting all Inuit, we are asking you to help give youth a voice in the campaign against violence and abuse. By encouraging all youth to participate, we can continue towards reaching our goal of zero violence and abuse.
December 6, 2010 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is the day that 14 young women were murdered at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal.
The theme of this contest is “Violence Free- Aaniqtiriyuqangilluni.” Inuit youth aged 12 to 26 are encouraged to submit a piece of original artwork, in the medium of their choice, which reflects the theme of life without violence. Pauktuutit plans to hold an official launch of this contest on December 6, 2010, to coincide with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Through the kind donations of First Air and Minto Suites Hotel, we are able to offer a wonderful prize to the winner of the contest. The prize includes two roundtrip air tickets to Ottawa (from anywhere First Air flies), three nights’ accommodations at the Minto Suites Hotel. We are currently awaiting news of additional prizes that will be offered.

Please take a few minutes of your time on December 6, 2010 and encourage at least one youth to submit a piece of artwork. Our youth are our future. Let us give them their voice now.

The contest runs from December 6, 2010 until January 31, 2011. All entries must be postmarked or emailed no later than that date. All entries will be evaluated based on originality and representation of the theme.
Please feel free to distribute this letter and attached poster to all of your contacts.

The winning entry will be announced on February 25, 2011. If the winner is under the age of 18, she/he must be accompanied by an adult. The winning entry will become the possession of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada with the artist being credited.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 613-238-3977 ext 230 or 1-800-667-0749.

Sincerely,

Sandra Tucker,
Manager, Abuse Prevention Policy and Programs.

Are You a Sauvé Scholar?

The Sauvé Scholars Foundation is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Program.

The Sauvé Scholars Program exists for young leaders under the age of 30 from across the globe who want to change the world. The Scholars are chosen above all on the basis of criteria laid out by the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé.

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Call for Papers “Fostering Biimaadiziwin”

February 23 & 24, 2011
Delta Chelsea, Toronto, Ontario

Conference Sponsored by the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Hosted by the National Association of Friendship Centres,University of Sudbury and Trent University in Partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Government of Ontario and the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network with the National Aboriginal Health Organization

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On-Reserve First Nations and Inuit Health Research Capacity Building Workshop Coming Early 2011! Ottawa, Ontario

HIV/AIDS is an ongoing concern in First Nations and Inuit communities and new knowledge is needed to further develop targeted and culturally appropriate programs and policies for HIV-related prevention, education, care, treatment and support. Community-based research is an ideal mechanism for generating this new knowledge. In community-based research, First Nations and Inuit communities are in the driver’s seat, directing the research and ensuring that their communities’ needs are met.

Health Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and in collaboration with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the Assembly of First Nations, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada and the Ontario HIV Treatment Network, will be hosting a two-day skills-building workshop in early 2011. This workshop will be of interest to First Nations and Inuit community-based representatives/ researchers who are at an intermediate to advanced stage of developing an HIV/AIDS-related research proposal that will benefit at least First Nations on-reserve or Inuit communities south of the 60th degree parallel. Workshop participants will gain valuable knowledge in how to find and access research funding opportunities, how to develop strong community-based research teams, and how to craft a research proposal to improve their chances of being funded.

To support First Nations and Inuit community-based representatives/researchers to build their capacity for conducting HIV/AIDS-related community-based research, Health Canada will be providing funds to attend this workshop through a travel award competition.

Application details will be announced soon!

Dreamcatcher Aboriginal Youth Conference, 2010

Youth are eager to protect Mother Earth. Get ready for this year’s Aboriginal Youth Gathering in Adam’s Lake First Nation (near Chase B.C.) Oct. 8th, 9th and 10th, 2010. Indigenous and non-indigenous people of different generations and walks of life come together and support Youth, who empower themselves. To introduce you please watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqJtjga2eCk You can call Donna 250-679-8841 and watch for updates at www.ice-network.ca or Bill toll free 1-888-ICE-NTWK (423-6895) or local. 613-628-6209.

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Sisters In Spirit Canada Wide Vigils

On October 4, 2010 honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.

Find out if your community is hosting a vigil by visiting the NWAC Program Guide >>.

Sisters In Spirit is a research, education and policy initiative driven and led by Aboriginal women. Our primary goal is to conduct research and raise awareness of the alarmingly high rates of violence against Aboriginal women and girls in Canada. As the national voice of Aboriginal women since 1974, NWAC believes we are in an urgent state of affairs when it comes to the protection and safety of our sisters. Our dedicated SIS staff work to increase public knowledge and understanding at a national level of the impact of violence against Aboriginal women, often leading to their disappearance and death.