Aboriginal Health Conference in Thunder Bay hosted by OHA Region 1
The Aboriginal Health Conference being planned for October 25 - 26 in Thunder Bay, is a new initiative being spear-headed by the regional Ontario Hospital Association (OHA). This event will bring together health providers, including the hospitals and other agencies with the end-users of aboriginal health care in Northwestern Ontario. The focus from the Ministry of Health is toward integrated services across the region. The OHA feels it is important, at this time, to bring these all parties together for shared education, information and networking.
The education and information is important, but the networking that will be available at this event is equally important to facilitate understanding and collaboration.
The theme of the conference is: Integration, Coordination and Collaboration – Building on Successes. The conference will allow for better understanding of how to successfully integrate Aboriginal healing processes, programs and services into "mainstream" healthcare in Northwestern Ontario.
Cost for this three-day event is $175 for the conference only, $225 for the conference and dinner/entertainment, October 26, 2005. For more information and registration information visit http://www.ohanorthwest.ca/?Aboriginal_Health_Conferenc
Speakers include: Colin Wasacase, Barbara Hall, MOHLTC, Bernice Dubeck, Pat Chilton, Rene Southwind, Geordi Kakepetum, Robin and Katherine Greene, Josie Potson, Ron Wakegijig, Janet Gordon, Garnet Angeconeb, Grand Chief Stan Beardy, Lawrence Martin and more ....