Two upcoming national Aboriginal women's conferences focus on health issues
Two upcoming Aboriginal women's gatherings found on the Canadian Women's Health Network will be focusing on issues relating to communities, health and our children.
National Aboriginal Women in Leadership Training Conference: " Our Children, Our Youth, Our Future"
October 19-22, 2005 Montreal, QC
Now in its sixth year, the Annual National Aboriginal Women in Leadership Training Conference brings together women from across Canada to develop leadership skills, network, exchange information, empower each other and recognize the accomplishments and talents of First Nations women.
For more information contact:
First Nations Training and Consulting Services
PO Box 69, Saanichton, BC V8M 2C3
Phone: (205) 652-7097, Fax: (205) 652-7039
fntcs@telus.net
www.firstpeoplescanada.com/2005WIL.html
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Health Research Governance and Aboriginal Women Workshop
September 13-14, 2005 Vancouver BC
A Pre-Conference Workshop to precede the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada Annual Conference hosted by the ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S HEALTH AND HEALING RESEARCH GROUP
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
700 Old Lillooet Road
North Vancouver BC
V7J 2H5.
The Aboriginal Women's Health and Healing Research Group (AWHHRG) is a national network of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women researchers interested in community-based research focused on the health and healing of Aboriginal women, their families and communities. The AWHHRG receives financial support from the Women's Health Contribution Program, Health Canada and is working toward the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Women's Health and Healing.
*Participants *
Researchers, students and community members with an interest Aboriginal women's health and healing research are invited to participate in the workshop.
*Cost *
The general rate for the workshop is: $100.00 for both days or $50.00 for a single day. The student rate is $50.00 for both days or $25 for a single day. Lunch will be provided on both days .
Participation will be limited to 50 people and will be available on a first-come, first serve basis.
*Contact *
Interested parties should register with Cara Wehkamp prior to September 09, 2005. Please email carawehkamp@sympatico.ca for registration form.