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OHA Region 1 NW Sub-Region Aboriginal Health Care Conference
Presented by Ontario Hospital Association
Course code: DL 650
October 24, 2006 - October 26, 2006
Location: Valhalla Inn, 1 Valhalla Inn Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario
A dramatic shift is occurring in the demographics of Ontario’s Aboriginal population. Accompanying that shift there is a significant change in the health service needs of the communities served by Ontario’s healthcare providers. Improving Aboriginal health poses a significant challenge to providers throughout Ontario. A collective, community approach is required to tackle underlying causes and to develop a framework that provides appropriate education and care to Aboriginal peoples.
One year ago, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Region 1 Northwest Sub Region presented Integration Coordination and Collaboration: an Aboriginal Health Conference. The program brought together health care and thought leaders from across the region to address a range of issues and offer proactive solutions.
Building on last year’s success, we would like to invite you to this year’s Aboriginal Health Care Conference, taking place October 24 to 26, 2006, at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. In attendance will be health care providers from hospitals and health agencies across the province.
Once again, there will be a Feature Poster Display showcasing innovation and best practices in Aboriginal health care.
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 (Evening)
1800h Pre-registration at the Valhalla Inn
1900h Conference Opening Drumming Circle
- Spirit Wind Drum Circle, Thunder Bay
- Prayer
- Welcome to Fort William First Nation Traditional Lands - Chief Peter Collins1930h Opening Keynote Address - Mayor Lawrence Martin, Cochrane, Ontario
Lawrence Martin is the Juno Award winning Mayor of Cochrane and former Mayor of Sioux Lookout. Mr. Martin is an active member of the community, working with the homeless shelter in Cochrane and the finance committees of Cochrane. He has also been a member of TVOntario Board of Directors and music festival organizing committees.
2030h Networking Reception and Poster Board Exhibition
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
0730h Registration and Continental Breakfast
Poster Board Exhibit Room0815h Opening Drum Song - Thomas Fiddler
Welcome and Introductions - Chair: Roger Walker , President & Chief Executive Officer, Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre
Hilary Short, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Hospital Association
0845h Keynote Address: Bringing Two World Views Together in Harmony and Balance through Design and Other Contextual Interventions - Douglas Cardinal, Architect
0945h Refreshment Break and Poster Exhibit
1000h Panel Discussion: Successful Collaborations in Telehealth - Moderator: Orpah McKenzie, Director, Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Panel Members:
1200h Lunch in the Poster Exhibit Room
1300h Concurrent Sessions A
- Bimadziwin Storytelling and Teachings
1st circle: Facilitator – Andy White - The drum: Heartbeat of the nation
2nd circle: Facilitator – Ralph Johnson - The seven grandfather teachings
3rd circle: Facilitator – Annie Wilson - Teachings of the birth
4th circle: Facilitator – Freida MacDonald - What family and community mean to the Anishnabe
- North West LHIN – “A Strong System, Healthy People...A Solid Future”
Gwen Dubois Wing, Chief Executive Officer, NW LHIN
- Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Janet Gordon, Director, Health Services
- Cultural Competency and Safety - Danielle Soucy, Senior Policy Analyst, NAHO
1430h Refreshment Break and Poster Exhibit
1500h Concurrent Sessions B
- Continuation of 1300h Bimadziwin Storytelling and Teachings
- Community Based Health & Wellness Report - Doug Wilson, Director of Health, Metis Nation of Ontario
- Ontario Hospital Success stories
- Hospital for Sick Children - Dr. Jean Wittenberg
- Flora Waswa, Healthy Babies Co-ordinator, Fort Hope First Nation
- Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Dr. Peter Menzies
- Rosie Mosquito, Executive Director, Oshki Pimache O-Win Institute - Aboriginal Health Human Resources - Victoria Gubbels, Manager, Aboriginal Employment Development, Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations
1645h Closing Drum Song - Thomas Fiddler
1730h Reception
1830h Dinner & Entertainment - Don Burnstick, Comedian, Counselor and Story Teller
Don Burnstick is a Cree from the Alexander First Nation located outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Don's young life was very violent. “I lived on the streets of Edmonton as an alcoholic and drug addict. In 1985, when I sobered up at 21, there were not too many 21 year old males that were alcohol and drug free so I just started asking to go and tell my story.” Burnstick obtained post secondary training at the University of San Diego in holistic urban youth development. He also has obtained certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and graduated from the Native Trainers Development program at the Nechi Institute in Edmonton. Don has now been involved within the healing/personal wellness movement for the past 20 years and has utilized humour and performance to provide a holistic approach to healing. His message speaks to a proud heritage, the importance of healing through humour and his continuing desire to leave a better world for our future generations. In addition to his healing work, Don has established himself as one of Canada’s best comedians of all time.
Thursday, October 26
0830h Continental Breakfast
0900h Opening Drum Song - Thomas Fiddler
0915h Opening Greetings - Howard Hampton, MPP Kenora-Rainy River and Leader of Ontario New Democratic Party
0930h General Session: “Aboriginal Health Status: Moving Forward”
- Al Garman, Director, Ontario Region, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch,
- Hanita Tiefenbach, Director, Intergovernmental & Aboriginal Policy Branch, Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
- Assembly of First Nations speaker to be announced
1030h Refreshment Break
1045h Closing Speaker - Nishnawbe Aski Nation member of Executive Council to be announced
1145h Elders' Summary and Closing Comments - Josias Fiddler
Closing Remarks from the Chair - Roger Walker
Closing Prayer - Spirit Wind Drum Circle
1245h Adjournment
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Registration information: Space is not guaranteed, unless payment is received prior to the conference.
Conference Registration: $175.00 + $10.50 GST = $185.50
Conference Registration + Dinner & Entertainment:
$225.00 + $13.50 GST = $238.50
If more than one full registration is received from the same facility, a 15% discount (+ GST) will apply to the 2nd and each additional registration received. The first registrant must pay the full registration fee. All group registrations must be received at the same time. This discount is not valid with other program promotions.
Cancellation Policy
Once a registration is confirmed, all cancellations are subject to a $50 + GST cancellation fee and must be made a minimum of one week prior to the program date. After this time, the program fee is non-refundable. Substitutions are welcome. The Educational Services Division reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program.
Hotel Accommodation
If you require accommodations, please contact the Valhalla Inn at 807-577-1121 or 1-800-964-1121. Please be sure to indicate that you are attending the OHA conference to secure a special room rate of $129.00 for single/double occupancy. Please be sure to make your hotel reservation before October 9, 2006 as accommodations for that time period are filling up fast.
Click here to register on-line
Contact for further information:
Nicole Vanderwyst
Educational Services, Ontario Hospital Association
200 Front Street West, Suite 2800
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L1
Phone: (416) 205-1352
Fax: (416) 205-1340