• Data annex: Relevant data that demonstrate our progress in increasing representation, including of Indigenous peoples, Black and other Racialized employees, and people with disabilities among our workforce. (canada.ca)
  • The impact of COVID‑19 on long‑standing, pre‑existing inequalities and systemic barriers for Indigenous peoples, and Black and other Racialized people in Canada, along with events south of our border and here at home, have led to a nationwide wake‑up call about the effects of systemic racism and discrimination in society. (canada.ca)
  • Consequently, I am directing every Minister to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to advance their rights. (gc.ca)
  • One population of interest is Indigenous youth, as the proportion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples is continuing to increase rapidly compared to other groups in Canadian society, with an average age that is much younger than the rest of the population (Statistics Canada, 2011). (gc.ca)
  • Treat Indigenous peoples as experts of their territories. (sciencepolicy.ca)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples embrace a holistic concept of mental and physical health within a broader context of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB). (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The purpose of the Indigenous Procurement Policy is to promote Indigenous procurement opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • We are committed to removing barriers for Black, Indigenous peoples and people of colour, individuals in the 2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, persons with disabilities, and people in financial need. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • The federal government is committed to a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, truth, co-operation, and partnership. (nationtalk.ca)
  • Budget 2022 also proposes $10.4 million over two years, starting in 2022-23, to support the appointment of a Special Interlocutor who will work collaboratively with Indigenous peoples and make recommendations for changes to strengthen federal laws and practices to protect and preserve unmarked burial sites. (nationtalk.ca)
  • As Canada comes through the pandemic, the government will continue making high-quality and culturally-relevant health care, free from discrimination, a reality for Indigenous peoples. (nationtalk.ca)
  • Moderator: Will you implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and calls to motion within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)? (greenincanada.ca)
  • Aboriginal law is defined as Euro-Canadian law created by Canadian governments and courts about Indigenous peoples. (tdslaw.com)
  • The CBSA will also continue taking steps towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through ongoing efforts to build Indigenous cultural awareness and sensitivity across the agency, and to ensure that Indigenous perspectives are considered in its policies, programs and operations. (gc.ca)
  • Read the Platform Promises - What Are The Federal Parties Promising Indigenous Peoples? (canadianroots.ca)
  • This is the indigenous peoples' own spiritual knowledge, practiced culturally for thousands of years and transmitted through generations by the spiritual authorities, allowing the physical and cultural existence of the indigenous peoples. (bvsalud.org)
  • Health personnel shall respect traditional and/or ancestral medical systems, the development of their own models of care and shall seek to articulate the provision of health services with the practices of traditional and/or ancestral medicine, thus making it possible to respond to the needs of indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants and others in their socio-cultural context and in the territory they inhabit. (bvsalud.org)
  • As part of the Administration's commitment to protect and promote the development of prosperous tribal communities, BIA will continue to expand the Tiwahe Initiative. (doi.gov)
  • The pandemic has also exposed underlying cracks in our systems and deep-seated inequities, having an even greater impact on seniors from Black, Indigenous, and equity-deserving communities. (who.int)
  • Such activities will be undertaken in support of the Indigenous Communities and Youth priorities. (gc.ca)
  • Their future, as well as their families' and communities', should be at the heart of Canada's plans," said Bruske. (nlfl.nf.ca)
  • Principles include engaging the participation of students as well as staff, faculty, administrators and other decision-makers, building on strengths and valuing local and Indigenous communities' contexts and priorities . (academicmatters.ca)
  • Leonie has worked for various community/private organisations (including Alzheimer's Association of Queensland, Lifeline, Relationships Australia and Ramsay Health), Government Departments (Including Queensland Health, Dept. of Communities, Dept. Education and Centrelink) and in Private Practice. (edu.au)
  • communities, and its effect on health and wellbeing. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The CBPATSISP was established in 2017 to develop and share evidence about effective suicide prevention approaches for Indigenous people and communities. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The work of the CBPATSISP is centred on the rights of Indigenous people and communities to self-determination, and the critical importance of cultural responses to distress alongside clinical approaches. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • Budget 2022 proposes to invest an additional $11 billion over six years to continue to support Indigenous children and families, and to help Indigenous communities continue to grow and shape their futures. (nationtalk.ca)
  • Budget 2022 also proposes to provide $87.3 million over three years, starting in 2022-23, to enable Indigenous communities to continue to work with the federal government and the provinces and territories to support the implementation of Indigenous child welfare laws. (nationtalk.ca)
  • Addressing the legacy of residential schools will take time, and Canada will undertake this work in partnership with Indigenous people and communities. (nationtalk.ca)
  • More community and Indigenous groups are receiving grants to help their communities participate in the BC Demographic Survey. (gov.bc.ca)
  • The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C. aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. (gov.bc.ca)
  • Part of those plans include enshrining in law an Environment Bill of Rights, and we plan to also be sure that the Species at Risk Act is enforced and launch a 10-year nature plan to reverse species loss, in addition to working with farmers in communities to watch biodiversity and protect pollinator health," she said. (greenincanada.ca)
  • We proactively recruit intern therapists who reflect the cultural backgrounds of the communities we serve, diversifying the ecosystem of trained psychedelic psychotherapists and creating unique relational and engagement opportunities to encourage marginalized communities to participate and remain in mental health treatment. (maps.org)
  • As we continue to face the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA remains steadfast in protecting the health, safety and security of our communities, while maintaining strong and adaptive border management to support trade and commerce. (gc.ca)
  • Community-based perinatal health worker groups are an emerging model of care developed by local leaders in communities of color. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Who you are and where you come from is important in Indigenous communities. (iasquared.org)
  • Regional and sub-regional meetings were held in 2019 to scale villages, healthy up the Healthy Cities Programme in the Region, strengthen markets and health- the national healthy cities network and share experiences, promoting schools with greater involvement of mayors, local governments and communities. (who.int)
  • promotes the articulation of activities between health professionals and traditional medicine, under the concept of complementarity and with the use of norms and agreements that guarantee timely and quality care for the population, and respect for the decisions of individuals and communities. (bvsalud.org)
  • The improvement of indigenous health outcomes in rural and remote areas was the focus of many of the sessions and keynote presentations on Day 3 of the 14th National Rural Health Conference in Cairns today. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Knowledge exchange is about the mechanisms that support the effective uptake of evidence into practice in ways that result in better health outcomes. (iimhl.com)
  • Improving the health of the next generation starts with eliminating gaping inequities in maternal health outcomes. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The legislation, led by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D.-Ill.), MSN, MPH, and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), is unique in that it was written with significant input from women of color, particularly Black women, who face the most adverse maternal health outcomes. (medpagetoday.com)
  • As a result, it addresses the most basic foundations for more equitable and improved maternal health outcomes for all people. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Congress should also pass a universal extension of Medicaid coverage from 2 months to 12 months postpartum -- associated with significant improvements in maternal health outcomes -- to address this crisis. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Increasingly, state legislatures are designating doula support as a Medicaid-covered service, and earlier this month, HHS announced the availability of $4.5 million for hiring, training, certifying, and compensating community-based doulas in areas with high rates of adverse maternal and infant health outcomes. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Despite the tragic loss of life, it also clearly demonstrated the extraordinary outcomes that genuine `whole-of-government', multilateral and multisectoral collaboration can generate when focused on health. (who.int)
  • Understanding these factors may lead to better outcomes in relation to health directives and even treatment 2 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Universal health coverage also requires effective and comprehensive health information systems to measure health needs and outcomes. (who.int)
  • Each year, the City of Toronto has publicly reported the progress of each recommendation in the Toronto Seniors Strategy 2.0, with the goal of full implementation by the end of the Council term 2018-2022. (who.int)
  • Housing Element Update - On March 22, 2022 the City held a Joint Planning Commission/City Council Study Session. (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • Hamilton Drive - Join us on May 3, 2022 in person meeting: Mill Valley Community Center, Cascade Room,180 Camino Alto starting at 6:30pm Open house to gather input on preliminary design features, massing and site planning work, including relocation of public parking and restrooms currently located on site. (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • On Monday, April 25, 2022 (7-8 pm), join facilitator Sarah Broderick and your neighbors to address the issues as they discuss How We Go Home: Voices from Indigenous North America edited by Sara Sinclair. (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • Budget 2022 proposes important funding to support the Act's implementation and affirm Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services. (nationtalk.ca)
  • As Minister of Public Safety, I am pleased to present to Parliament the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) Departmental Plan for the 2022 to 2023 fiscal year. (gc.ca)
  • Mark has had a long commitment to Aboriginal equality, reconciliation and cultural engagement. (sfu.ca)
  • 6 August 2021: Professor Pat Dudgeon, Director of the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, welcomed the release yesterday of the Commonwealth Closing The Gap Implementation Plan, and its strong focus on suicide prevention. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • Professor Dudgeon praised the commitment in the Implementation Plan, and in May's Federal Budget, to the central role of Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in funding and delivering social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention programs, saying this would ensure responses were closely aligned to community needs. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The 2016 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP) report, Solutions That Work , had shown conclusively that Indigenous governance and leadership was essential to effective suicide prevention programs, she said. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • This can result in multiple stressors such as unresolved grief and loss, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, removal from family, substance misuse, family breakdown, cultural dislocation, racism and discrimination, which challenge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's mental and physical health and wellbeing. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • Building on the foundation of the earlier Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP), the CBPATSISP influences Indigenous suicide prevention policy, practice and research by promoting access to evidence and resources and through advocacy. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • Dell practices primarily in Privacy and Data Protection law, Wills and Estate Planning Administration, and Aboriginal law. (tdslaw.com)
  • She is an associate at TDS with a practice focused primarily in the areas of Privacy and Data Protection law, Wills and Estate Planning and Administration, and Aboriginal law. (tdslaw.com)
  • Dell's interest in Aboriginal law stems from her identity as a Métis person, and her belief in the need to have Indigenous voices in the practice of Aboriginal law. (tdslaw.com)
  • The 2017-18 Departmental Plan is our annual spending plan that describes our priorities, planned results and associated resource requirements. (canada.ca)
  • We will carefully manage its implementation and will reorient our priorities to meet articulated direction. (canada.ca)
  • We established our key priorities and goals which include service excellence and commitment to our staff. (ccohs.ca)
  • Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health are all high priorities and received much attention during 2017 and early 2018. (who.int)
  • Jordan's Principle is a vital part of this work, helping to ensure that all First Nations children can access the health, social, and educational services they need, when they need them. (nationtalk.ca)
  • This funding will also support long-term reforms to improve the implementation of Jordan's Principle. (nationtalk.ca)
  • in this work the TRAC delivered the largest Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in the public service in August 2019. (sfu.ca)
  • Healing programs and services to promote social and emotional wellbeing are essential components of a culturally safe Indigenous suicide prevention response. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The IHS strives to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to almost 2.2 million eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives who are members of 566 federally recognized tribes across the United States. (hhs.gov)
  • Mark was appointed Uncle at the prestigious St Joseph College Hunters Hill 2014 - 2017 to support Indigenous students. (sfu.ca)
  • Two extraordinary young people passionate about aged care and the LGBTIQ community in their respective regional hometowns are the 2017 recipients of the Des Murray Scholarship awarded by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • As a result, the Departmental Plan will evolve over the course of fiscal year 2017-18 to ensure we are positioned to deliver results for Canadians. (canada.ca)
  • The Budget supports tribes and tribal organizations that administer health programs by fully funding estimated Contract Support Costs, and proposes a long-term solution for the Contract Support Costs program that would begin in FY 2017. (hhs.gov)
  • Health workforce development received a boost in October 2017 with the endorsement by the 64th session of the Regional Committee of a framework for action. (who.int)
  • Intensive work with Member States to strengthen country health data and measurement systems has led to a remarkable improvement in core indicator reporting, with an average increase of 15% in indicators reported at the regional level in the period 2014-2017. (who.int)
  • Canada's unions will continue to push Canada to meet its international commitments for a Just Transition, with investments in supports for those whose work is affected by climate change. (nlfl.nf.ca)
  • WHO's publications should be in line not only with WHO's corporate policies but also with its international commitments. (who.int)
  • The Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean partnered with the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) to deliver a course on country leadership on health and well-being in February 2019. (who.int)
  • We partnered with Harvard Medical School to deliver a course on health system strengthening for universal health coverage in March 2019. (who.int)
  • A sub-regional course on health leadership was conducted jointly between WHO, UNSSC and the Gulf Cooperation Council in November 2019. (who.int)
  • Cities Network (EM/RHCN) increased from 62 to 76 cities in 2019, showing growing political commitment to promote multisectoral action for health and well-being at national and city levels. (who.int)
  • People who identify as LGBTI in Australia often face health and sexual pressures beyond that experienced more broadly in the community and research indicates they are also at greater risk of suicide. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Gang involvement has precursors that can be traced back to historical and cultural losses, social and political inequalities, and economic barriers faced by many Indigenous people for multiple generations. (gc.ca)
  • IKEN-MH aims to increase effective knowledge translation in mental health by connecting people, ideas, and resources on a global level. (iimhl.com)
  • Knowledge translation involves bringing together people who create knowledge and people who use knowledge (for example family caregivers, peer support workers, mental health professionals, addictions counsellors and policy makers) to find new and effective ways to put into practice what has been learned to improve people's health. (iimhl.com)
  • 3 For the purposes of GPW 14, the term "global health ecosystem" refers to the complex network of interconnected players at community, country, regional and global levels - across governmental and non-State actors, and public and private, health and health-related sectors - that exert influence on the health and well-being of people, whether directly or indirectly. (who.int)
  • The Okanagan Charter is a framework that emphasizes the role campuses can play in leading health promotion, meaning " engaging all sectors to take an explicit stance in favour of health, equity, social justice and sustainability for all, while recognizing that the well-being of people, places and the planet are interdependent. (academicmatters.ca)
  • In many cases, after executive leadership signed the charter, the implementation was left to a few people working with few resources to design initiatives and follow progress. (academicmatters.ca)
  • Suicide accounts for 6% of all deaths among Indigenous people ( vs 2% non-Indigenous). (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The purpose of the Indigenous Employment Policy is to provide Indigenous employment opportunities and to support increased recruitment of Indigenous people within the company. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • B.C.'s justice system will be strengthened by the B.C. Sheriff Service's (BCSS) comprehensive plan to support sheriffs and make sure people have consistent, safer access to court services. (gov.bc.ca)
  • The efforts of the six constituent ARIE TF committees-namely the Indigenous Committee, Blackness Committee, People of Colour Committee, Staff Committee, Students Committee and Faculty Committee-resulted in the completion of six individual reports. (ubc.ca)
  • Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) members of the UBC community face race-based discrimination in the classroom and in work spaces. (ubc.ca)
  • Increasing recruitment and retention of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) faculty. (ubc.ca)
  • Shipley said the TRC and the National Inquiry of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls identified significant gaps in opportunities for Indigenous people in Canada. (greenincanada.ca)
  • The Child and Family Behavioral Health (CFBH) team at Oregon Health Authority (OHA) focuses on children and young people through age 25, and their families. (govdelivery.com)
  • Share your questions and concerns about mental health and addiction services for children and young people. (govdelivery.com)
  • The System of Care (SOC) refers to a collaborative effort to do better for young people, those aged 0-25, who have complex behavioral health and mental health needs, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. (govdelivery.com)
  • The CBSA operates in a complex and dynamic environment where it must respond to emerging threats and global trends, while remaining steadfast and vigilant in its commitment to protect the security of Canada's people, economy and infrastructure. (gc.ca)
  • Congress has an opportunity to lay important groundwork for our nation's future by passing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act -- a suite of legislation designed to tackle the maternal health crisis among Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Satisfaction with the childbirth experience is higher when doulas are present, perhaps because they can provide tailored support and in-the-moment advocacy when people interact with health systems. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Sustaining and protecting health against overlapping crises requires integrated thinking and actions in relation to societal, community and individual well-being, as well as changes in attitudes and investments in key social structures - particularly those that enable people to take more control of their own lives and health. (who.int)
  • INTRODUCTION: People living with dementia experience poor mental health and high rates of self-harm. (bvsalud.org)
  • DISCUSSION: Men and people with complex psychiatric profiles and dementia may particularly benefit from post-diagnosis mental and behavioral support to reduce risk of self-harm. (bvsalud.org)
  • Newspaper reports of 110 suicide attempts in older people indicate that alcohol misuse, poor health, depression, being tired of living, financial problems, relationship difficulties, loss events and insanity were the main issues. (bvsalud.org)
  • Responding to a mandate from the Regional Committee, WHO prepared a framework for action on effective engagement with the private health sector to expand service coverage for universal health coverage, to be presented to the Committee at its 65th session in 2018. (who.int)
  • Momentum: To sustain momentum and continue our support for public service renewal, how do we plan to focus our work over the coming year, including in a post‑pandemic world? (canada.ca)
  • In a first for the National Rural Health Alliance support body, "Friends of the NRHA", a family rather than an individual has received the prestigious Unsung Hero Award at the 14th National Rural Health Conference in Cairns. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • We will actively maintain our capacity to support our current commitments and to provide strategic response options to the Government to meet future security challenges. (canada.ca)
  • In support of the program's overarching goal to expand access to global health training and research in the U.S., the inclusion of individuals from diverse backgrounds and institutions that have shown a historical commitment to educating students from groups underrepresented in biomedical research at the graduate and post-graduate levels is strongly encouraged. (nih.gov)
  • Therefore, the task force recommends increased Black representation in health and wellness services, education and training of service providers, increase resources to support understanding about race and racism, and bolster emergency health services. (ubc.ca)
  • Closer to home, she oversaw the development and implementation of more robust quality-assurance processes, championed new initiatives to support student experience - including new enrolment and admissions processes - and created the Academic Leadership Academy. (ucalgary.ca)
  • With the support of our Indigenous Advisory, Calgary Arts Development has named a $75,000 funding pool the Honouring the Children. (calgaryartsdevelopment.com)
  • The agency will also remain engaged with federal and international partners to support the Government's commitment to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains, including measures to identify goods produced by forced labour and to ensure that Canadian businesses operating abroad do not contribute to human rights abuses. (gc.ca)
  • Improve quality of life and learn how to assist and support older adults who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge by getting certified in an evidence-based, early-intervention training program. (iasquared.org)
  • Notable achievements included providing technical support for a landmark new social health insurance law in Egypt and for the implementation of strategic health purchasing in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sudan. (who.int)
  • OBJECTIVE: These evidence-based guidelines of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) are intended to support patients, clinicians and other health care professionals in their decisions about the use of anticoagulants in the management of VTE. (cdc.gov)
  • Although global movements and organizations are dedicated to supporting universities' work in health promotion, and many universities have committed to doing so, our research indicates that campuses struggle to promote health in a meaningful way . (academicmatters.ca)
  • Similarly, the United States Health Promoting Campuses Network has been instrumental in the adoption of the charter in the U.S. Over 40 Canadian campuses and organizations have signed the charter and recently 140 American campuses have signed. (academicmatters.ca)
  • We sought feedback to inform the plan, consulting with stakeholders, users of our services, staff and other relevant organizations through surveys and interviews. (ccohs.ca)
  • Now, vaccine manufacturers, charitable organizations, government agencies, and local public health officials have to concentrate on getting shots in arms as equitably and quickly as possible, without forgoing other older methods of malaria prevention. (vox.com)
  • As members of the community, these perinatal health workers can bridge the trust chasm between healthcare organizations and those who have historically been marginalized by them. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Capitalizing on leadership from multiple community-based organizations to monitor youth physical activity may inspire implementation of strategies for motivating youth to try new games and sports that they can sustain through the adolescent years and beyond. (cdc.gov)
  • The framework was developed at the 2015 International Conference on Health Promoting Universities and Colleges held in Kelowna, B.C. (academicmatters.ca)
  • It offers institutions "a common language, principles, and framework to become health and well-being promoting campuses . (academicmatters.ca)
  • Despite a global pandemic and a growing recognition of the mental health crisis , implementation of this framework is challenging. (academicmatters.ca)
  • The importance of equality data is highlighted in the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy, the EU Roma Strategic Framework and the EU Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025. (do.se)
  • She hired the university's first vice-provost of teaching and learning and oversaw the launch of the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, the development of the University of Calgary Teaching Awards program, the creation of the Strategic Framework for Learning Technologies, and the development of UCalgary's Experiential Learning Plan. (ucalgary.ca)
  • The agency will also sustain its commitments under the National Immigration Detention Framework, including the commitment to ensure that detention is used as a measure of last resort and that alternatives to detention are always considered. (gc.ca)
  • Several factors are involved in the health-disease process and important points are related to sociocultural aspects that need to be known and interpreted to understand a more general framework that involves health. (bvsalud.org)
  • We are now working to scale up implementation of the framework, to ensure that every country has a supply of highly qualified health personnel with an appropriate skill mix to meet its current and future needs. (who.int)
  • The President's visit to the Standing Rock Reservation in 2014 reaffirmed the Administration's commitment to address health disparities in Indian Country. (hhs.gov)
  • SES), highlighting the potential role of tax policy in reducing health disparities across socioeconomic groups. (cdc.gov)
  • Systemic racism is a root cause of these drivers, and must be addressed alongside clinical care quality, coverage gaps, and the upstream adverse social drivers impacting maternal health. (medpagetoday.com)
  • While the demand for health information is increasing in terms of quantity, quality and levels of disaggregation, the response to these needs has been hampered because of fragmentation and major gaps and weaknesses in national health information systems. (who.int)
  • In order to successful y achieve this important goal, concerted and aligned action at national and international level are required to address the gaps and challenges in the health information systems of all countries. (who.int)
  • As Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, I am pleased to present to Parliament the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) Departmental Plan for the 2020-21 fiscal year. (gc.ca)
  • Canada's unions call for collective efforts to achieve our climate ambitions while creating and protecting good, unionized jobs in a low-carbon economy, with pathways into these jobs for women, Indigenous and racialized workers, and other equity-seeking groups. (nlfl.nf.ca)
  • Canada's unions also call for clear, unambiguous commitments to the central role of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in delivering programs for workers. (nlfl.nf.ca)
  • Canada's unions stand committed to working alongside all stakeholders to ensure effective implementation towards a sustainable and equitable future for all. (nlfl.nf.ca)
  • A graduate of McGill's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Nnorom is a leading voice pushing Canada's medical system to recognize, study and address anti-Black racism. (mcgill.ca)
  • Moderator: Will you develop a latest and credible plan to halt and reverse nature loss, protect species-at-risk and meet Canada's commitment to guard a minimum of 30 per cent of land, freshwater and ocean by 2030? (greenincanada.ca)
  • She said a Liberal government would - and already has - developed a plan to satisfy Canada's goal to conserve a minimum of 30 per cent of land and water by 2030. (greenincanada.ca)
  • This includes timely advice on a number of matters including legal obligations and compliance with privacy and data protection laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada's Anti-Spam Law (CASL), the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). (tdslaw.com)
  • After the presentation of the Commitments to Change in May 2021, the School of Architecture established a Racial Equity and Environmental Justice Standing Committee . (uwaterloo.ca)
  • In November 2021, faculty and staff at the School of Architecture formally voted to accept the REEJ plan and to move forward with School-wide work towards these commitments. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • In October 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the RTS,S vaccine (developed by the pharmaceutical company GSK) for use in Africa. (vox.com)
  • It will focus on fostering diversity in its workforce through the implementation of inclusive practices and the elimination of systemic workplace barriers, and will strive to create a workplace that is free from harassment and sexual violence. (gc.ca)
  • Systemic racism in Canada is taking a heavy toll on the physical and mental health of the country's Black population. (mcgill.ca)
  • As the Black Health Theme Lead, Dr. Nnorom is tasked with developing educational content for teaching medical students about Black Canadian health, and inequities due to systemic racism. (mcgill.ca)
  • They exist in political and managing contexts and even in the perspective of health and disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • The biomedical culture expressed through the Western medical system has established itself worldwide as the model capable of solving, if not all, most of the population's health problems, regardless of the social and cultural contexts in which the disease develops. (bvsalud.org)
  • From the Staff Report: "Mill Valley, in its commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has decided to host its first Juneteenth Celebration, entitled Freedom Festival. (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • Bridgeman's commitment to recognising the importance of diversity encompasses all areas of our business, including recruitment, talent management, skills enhancement, appointment to roles, retention of employees, mentoring and coaching programs, flexible working arrangements, forms of leave available to employees, succession planning and training and development. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • Many institutions have adopted racial justice statements to express their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. (ubc.ca)
  • Marshall joined the university in 2011 to serve in this role and her work on the academic and research plans, ii' taa'poh'to'p , UCalgary's Indigenous Strategy, as well as the Campus Mental Health Strategy , Global Engagement Plan , and focus on equity, diversity and inclusion , are hallmarks of her time as provost. (ucalgary.ca)
  • When you see the great work being done on Indigenous engagement and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives on campus, that personifies Dru's positive legacy of respect and caring. (ucalgary.ca)
  • - October 20, 2023, Dr. Kyle Mays will be offering an Online Public Colloquium (2:30-3:45/50pm PT on Zoom) and an additional followup Online Small Group Meeting with selected Black/African, Indigenous, & Afro-Indigenous students and scholars (3:45/50-4:30pm PT on Zoom). (sfu.ca)
  • Planning is well underway for our next national forum, The Changing World of Work, to be held in Halifax in September 2023. (ccohs.ca)
  • Region launched Vision 2023 , a new vision for health in the Region. (who.int)
  • Because of the pandemic, we have been able to hold these Colloquia and Small Conversational meeting over Zoom, and as such to date the Colloquia have been public events open to the international community, and the Small Conversational meetings have been attended by Indigenous students from across Turtle Island. (sfu.ca)
  • The importance of protecting our society's health and well-being became starkly apparent during the pandemic. (academicmatters.ca)
  • Through a mix of keynote plenary presentations, break-out discussions and a set of "policy sessions" focused on Education, Employment, Social Security and Public Health, this conference will share the latest evidence, hear the perspectives and voices of youth, and look critically at pandemic policies. (vfairs.com)
  • For example, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed some of the common fractures and inequities in society, and highlighted the significance of the social, economic and environmental determinants of health. (who.int)
  • Honouring this pledge will require major changes by Member States, in their own actions and in their commitment to uphold and strengthen the multilateral system as the only viable means to address an interlocking set of global threats and deliver on the promises of the Charter of the United Nations around the world. (diplomacy.edu)
  • WHO undertook a range of activities with our Member States in the Region to strengthen their health systems towards achieving universal health coverage. (who.int)
  • To read more about our ongoing anti-racism work, please visit the Anti-Racism Work section of our website , read the first draft of our Anti-Racism Action Plan , or consult the first in a series of Commission Progress Reports on our anti-racism work. (canada.ca)
  • With an unwavering focus on delivering results, we will work constructively with Parliamentarians and maintain our strong partnerships with provincial, territorial and municipal governments and Indigenous partners. (gc.ca)
  • We have already begun work on many of the commitments set out in this Plan, including the creation of a Working Group on Black and African Studies at McGill and the launch of a strategic hiring initiative in Black knowledges and experiences across Faculties and disciplines. (mcgill.ca)
  • Bridgeman aims to establish and maintain a safe working environment, machinery, equipment and work practice procedures to maximise and improve workplace health and safety for workers and the general public. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • The REEJ Plan, included below, is shared as a living document that charts the work ahead so that we collectively take it as our responsibility to place equity and environmental justice at the core of everything we do. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • These documents represent the work of the Task Force, its Advisory Board, and the Working Groups that were brought together in November and December 2020 to address specific sections of the plan. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • We hosted a free virtual webinar about the impacts of climate change on work, sharing insights from a geoscientist and climate change expert and learning about the mental health impacts and how much we still don't know. (ccohs.ca)
  • Her work ethic is phenomenal - and only matched by her passion for, and commitment to UCalgary," says McCauley. (ucalgary.ca)
  • The Rio Political Declaration on the Social Determinants of Health (2011), inspired by the work of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health identified key actions for countries and global health partners to achieve greater equity in health that promote equitable access to goods and services essential to health and well-being. (who.int)
  • Sociocultural aspects influence the health of the population based on creation of work in the field of public health. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 2012, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in collaboration with IIMHL looked at a way to share best practice, knowledge and resources in the field of mental health. (iimhl.com)
  • The Okanagan Charter calls for embedding health into all aspects of campus culture and leading health promotion action and collaboration. (academicmatters.ca)
  • These efforts can be a collaboration between Indigenous leadership, the Canadian government, researchers, and NGOs. (sciencepolicy.ca)
  • Under the President's Generation Indigenous Initiative, the Administration is focused on addressing barriers to success for Native youth and families. (doi.gov)
  • As the Okanagan Charter nears its 10th anniversary, questions remain about its limited adoption, its challenges with implementation and the progress made towards its calls to action. (academicmatters.ca)
  • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Indigenous males ( vs 10th non-Indigenous). (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • It is believed that membership in Indigenous youth gangs is increasing in Canada, particularly in the Prairie Provinces and in northern Canada (Preston, Carr-Stewart, & Bruno, 2012). (gc.ca)
  • These multiple levels of marginality can create conditions favourable to gang formation and involvement among Indigenous youth. (gc.ca)
  • Issues included: Access to mental health services in rural and remote areas, youth engagement in government decision making, psychosocial impacts of mining development and planning for aged care in regional centres. (edu.au)
  • Anyone and everyone impacted by the system of care, to include youth and families, state agency staff, local providers in education, child welfare, behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, the legal system and policy makers. (govdelivery.com)
  • There is growing concern for the mental health and wellbeing of youth across Canada and globally. (vfairs.com)
  • Physiological benefits include less body fat, reduced blood pressure in mildly hypertensive youth, and improvements in cardiovascular fitness and skeletal health. (cdc.gov)
  • To achieve this goal, IHS both serves as a health care system and partners with tribes as authorized by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, to provide health care and facilities services. (hhs.gov)
  • The Psychology Department IRC committee is commited to organzing various events including Colloquia with Indigenous Scholars, as well as small conversational meetings of Indigenous students with these scholars . (sfu.ca)
  • The task force recommends UBC make intentional efforts to recruit and retain faculty members from underrepresented groups, especially Indigenous and Black scholars. (ubc.ca)
  • To assist evidence to practice, the MHCC has published Innovation to Implementation (I2I) , which is a practical, step-by-step guide to create and implement an effective plan to help services implement innovation and evidence into their services. (iimhl.com)
  • The world is confronting complex uncertainties, shocks and a series of simultaneous, interrelated crises: From climate change, prolonged instability and conflicts to economic jolts and disease outbreaks, society is learning the hard way that periods of concurrent crises erode social and individual well-being, and ultimately undermine people's health and well-being. (who.int)
  • The course will also focus on how to adopt personal leadership skills and style that make space for real belonging and inclusion, and develop a plan of action focused on organization needs. (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • The team at Bridgeman make it a priority to maximise inclusion with it employing team members from many different ethic and indigenous backgrounds. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • Now more than ever, we must take great care to remain respectful and compassionate towards each other and to uphold our shared commitment to fostering inclusion, dignity, and human rights at UBC. (ubc.ca)
  • We use an intersectional lens to explore complex issues surrounding accessibility, power and privilege, cultural sensitivity to indigenous origins of psychedelic medicines, and reflections on the incorporation of indigenous wisdom in the face of colonization and cultural appropriation. (maps.org)
  • Health Organization. (who.int)
  • As such, she needed a publication policy whose implementation ensured proper control and which included means to protect the Director-General and the Organization from the undue influence of interest groups. (who.int)
  • It built upon earlier charters including a 1986 charter forged by the World Health Organization (WHO). (academicmatters.ca)
  • Well-being is captured within the original World Health Organization (WHO) expression of health as an aspirational, positive state experienced by individuals: "health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (WHO, 1948). (who.int)
  • Sponsored by the World Health Organization and high-income countries, and evidence of this impact has been observed worldwide on May 31 each year, World No growing for low- and middle-income countries as well ( 1,2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • 2. World Health Organization. (cdc.gov)
  • Palestine health profile 2015 / World Health Organization. (who.int)
  • The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. (who.int)
  • The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers' products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. (who.int)
  • All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. (who.int)
  • In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use. (who.int)
  • We recognise that modern slavery is a growing and complex problem, best tackled by collective commitment and responsibility to bring it to an end and we are committed to working with all our stakeholders to fulfil this common goal. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • In partnership with other federal agencies, IHS builds sanitation systems to provide safe water and waste disposal for Indian homes, supports tribal self-governance and consultation, and recruits health professionals to serve in areas with high provider need through its Scholarships and Loan Repayment programs. (hhs.gov)
  • For example the Australian National Mental Health Commission has released a declaration by international, national and state mental health commissioners, confirming their commitment to address five priority areas of mental health 5 . (iimhl.com)
  • The declaration is an outcome of a meeting the National Mental Health Commission hosted in Sydney in March, which was attended by representatives from the Mental Health Commissions of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand and the United States as well as each Australian state and territory. (iimhl.com)
  • For example, the Department worked with the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Department of Justice on updates to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Child Protection Handbook (Handbook), which is used by social workers, health care providers, law enforcement, courts, and educators in Indian Country. (doi.gov)
  • As crime evolves, so does the RCMP's response, which includes numerous strategies designed to address complex operations faced on a daily basis which are in keeping with our core responsibilities of Federal Policing, National Police Services, Contract and Indigenous Policing, as well as our Internal Services. (gc.ca)
  • The Australian Government's abolition of 457 visas could have adverse effects on the supply of health services in rural areas, the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) and National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) said today. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • However there is limited understanding of effective ways of rapidly bringing new knowledge into mental health services. (iimhl.com)
  • Knowledge exchange involves mutual learning through the process of planning, producing, disseminating, and applying existing or new knowledge to enhance services and the well-being of its users. (iimhl.com)
  • However, Black mental health services are limited. (ubc.ca)
  • Under this system, IHS and its tribal partners provide primary health care, behavioral health care, and community health services. (hhs.gov)
  • Additionally, IHS provides public health services that extend beyond the provision of health care. (hhs.gov)
  • IHS provides direct care services in over 650 hospitals, clinics, and health stations on or near Indian reservations. (hhs.gov)
  • However, very few commercial plans cover doula services. (medpagetoday.com)
  • There is an opportunity for all health plans to cover doula services for individuals in commercial lines of business, and to act on the community level through advocacy within their state legislatures and Medicaid Offices to extend Medicaid coverage to doula services. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Use of trade names is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the Public Health Service or by Carol Y. Crawford the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (cdc.gov)
  • One of our major strategic aims is universal health coverage: we want to help our Member States ensure that everyone in the Region can access the health services they need without running the risk of financial penury in doing so. (who.int)
  • Another major task in ensuring access to health care for all is to define which health services and interventions should be provided and financially covered for the population. (who.int)
  • A white paper developed by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTEs) Chronic Disease Epidemiology Capacity Building Workgroup stated that for 3 of the Essential Public Health Services surveillance, communication, and consultation chronic disease epidemiologists (CDEs) perform functions that are critical to health departments (3). (cdc.gov)
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Center for Prevention Services, Division of TB Elimination. (cdc.gov)
  • This year we retired our strategic plan and mapped out a new four-year strategy to take us into 2027. (ccohs.ca)
  • Oregon's System of Care is guided by the 4 pillars of the SOC Strategic Plan . (govdelivery.com)
  • implementation guidance to develop a strategic plan for adolescent health and development. (who.int)
  • The City's multi-sector stakeholder group focused on seniors and ageing, with membership comprising service providers, seniors and caregivers, health care providers, non-profits, researchers, provincial and federal partners, advocacy groups, City/agency staff, and many others. (who.int)
  • It has the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the mental health care system, and the lives of those with lived experience, their families and caregivers. (iimhl.com)
  • The Code of Conduct underpins Bridgeman's' commitment to integrity and fair dealings in its business affairs and a duty of care to Workers. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • The disparity of factors leads to the development of different strategies to allow greater equity in health care 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • On the contrary, our Member States have recognized the crucial role of private sector health care in the Region. (who.int)
  • Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and other chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability and the leading drivers of health care costs in the United States (1). (cdc.gov)
  • All with key partners planned for the Regional Health Forum in 2020. (who.int)
  • A guidance package on integrating mental health into PHC will the achievement be published in 2020. (who.int)
  • She is the Associate Program Director of the Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the University of Toronto, and is the Black Health Theme Lead for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. (mcgill.ca)
  • It's one of the biggest public health problems in the world, threatening nearly half the world's population . (vox.com)
  • Malaria is actually a very complex disease," said William Moss, a professor of epidemiology, international health, and molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (vox.com)
  • All impact in some way on some context in public health and therefore should be analysed and considered. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this context, some social determinants of health (DSS) are included that are related to each other in a very important way in public health and which socially vulnerable populations have a deficit. (bvsalud.org)
  • Thus, sociocultural aspects have an important influence on conceptual and practical aspects in the health context, so that several factors influence the consolidation of public policies and consequently the public health of different populations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Childhood obesity is a public health concern because it may be a precursor to adult obesity ( 5 , 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • These data are also vital inputs throughout the process of implementing evidence-based public health approaches to reduce the burden of chronic diseases in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • TB cases are on the increase, and the most serious aspect of the problem is the recent occurrence of outbreaks of multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB, which pose an urgent public health problem and require rapid intervention. (cdc.gov)
  • Public Health Surveil ance I. Title II. (who.int)
  • Reliable and timely health information is essential for policy development, proper health management, evidence-based decision-making, rational resource allocation and monitoring and evaluation of the public health situation. (who.int)
  • A Task Force composed of representatives of many federal agencies has developed a National Action Plan for addressing this problem. (cdc.gov)
  • and we must value Afro-centric approaches and perspectives, values and practices, in order to improve health and wellness. (mcgill.ca)
  • The purpose of this policy is for Bridgeman to establish, promote and maintain the mental health and wellbeing of all staff through workplace practices, and encourage staff to take responsibility for their own mental health and wellbeing. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • The document outlines our Employee Relations practices and specific responsibilities to ensure the successful implementation and execution of the plan. (bridgeman.com.au)
  • She has experience assisting with risk minimization and management strategies, the creation and implementation of privacy and data protection policies, procedures and practices, data breach reporting and notification issues, and external vendor/service provider risk mitigation, including contract review and negotiation. (tdslaw.com)
  • Health and well-being are rooted in the recognition that both are influenced by biological, social and environmental determinants. (who.int)
  • WHO supports the Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to help Member States effectively address the underlying social determinants of health. (who.int)
  • Professor Dudgeon said it would be important to ensure continuing accountability for the commitments made in the Implementation Plan. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • We also plan to create a climate accountability office, which can provide independent oversight of the federal climate progress to have interaction the general public and to make recommendations on how one can best achieve those goals," she said, adding that her party is committed to eliminating fossil fuel subsidies and redirecting funds to low carbon and green energy initiatives. (greenincanada.ca)
  • We will fully integrate gender perspectives into CAF planning and operations to address the differential impacts of armed conflict on men, women, girls and boys. (canada.ca)
  • The FY 2016 Budget requests increases for targeted areas where funding will have long-term impacts on the health and well-being of those served by IHS. (hhs.gov)
  • With traditional lines between crisis management and recovery, emergency humanitarian responses, and national development approaches fading, adaptation requires a fundamental redirection of societal values and actions to sustain and protect health and well-being - largely through a re-emphasis and accelerated action on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (who.int)
  • The Principal said that BHM is also a time to reflect upon McGill's commitment to confronting anti-Black racism. (mcgill.ca)
  • As you know, this fall, McGill launched its Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism . (mcgill.ca)
  • Through the Action Plan, we have made a broad number of ambitious commitments that will lead us to understand more fully, and to address with conviction, anti-Black racism in our environments," said the Provost. (mcgill.ca)
  • While many groups have made important contributions to McGill's anti-racism efforts, I note in particular the Dr. Kenneth Melville Black Faculty and Staff Caucus, whose members have helped shape the development and implementation of McGill's Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism. (mcgill.ca)
  • Improve Black student mental health and wellness. (ubc.ca)
  • The police have been called to attend an incident in a nearby town where protracted fighting has been reported over several weeks and have stopped this car out of concern that its occupants might be en route to join the fray. (arena.org.au)
  • Reviewing this report, I am struck both by the enormity of the health-related challenges facing the Eastern Mediterranean Region and by the great progress that is being achieved in spite of those challenges. (who.int)
  • Conservatives have a comprehensive plan to implement TRC calls to motion 71 through 76," he said. (greenincanada.ca)
  • Join the Race Equity Action Plan (REAP) Implementation Team! (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • The County of Marin is launching the implementation process for the Race Equity Action Plan (REAP). (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • The Plan identifies three focus areas-economic opportunity, housing, and mental health-as key opportunities to advance racial equity in Marin. (cityofmillvalley.org)
  • The REEJ Task Force was mandated to look across different areas of the school to make recommendations to changes and commitments towards equity and environmental justice. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Reverend Tim Costello AO, Chief Advocate of the country's largest aid and development agency, World Vision Australia, will address delegates on the final day of the 14th National Rural Health Conference in Cairns. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • The National Rural Health Alliance today welcomed the commitment of the Federal Opposition to the development of a dedicated National Rural Heath Strategy and Implementation Plan. (ruralhealth.org.au)
  • Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the world has changed in fundamental ways that have had profound implications for health and well-being and health systems everywhere. (who.int)
  • MICS provides up-to-date information on the situation of children and women, and measures key indicators that allow countries to monitor progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed commitments. (rhsupplies.org)
  • The FY 2016 Budget requests $6.4 billion for the Indian Health Service (IHS), an increase of $486 million above FY 2015 and 49 percent above FY 2008. (hhs.gov)
  • It also concluded its clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, and the Chairperson of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transitional corporations and other business enterprises. (ohchr.org)
  • People's physical and mental health were severely impacted by the sudden changes forced by the emergent global crisis. (academicmatters.ca)
  • This recognises the interconnectedness of physical and mental health with spiritual and cultural factors and connection to Country, community and traditions. (cbpatsisp.com.au)
  • The mission of the Indian Health Service is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. (hhs.gov)
  • Physical activity improves mental health and academic performance ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Some sociocultural aspects in society are verified in populations of lower density, such as the indigenous population. (bvsalud.org)
  • Internationally respected experts gathered together to develop a vehicle for effective knowledge translation in mental health. (iimhl.com)
  • Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Yemen launched strategic plans on maternal and child health, while Sudan became the first country in the world to apply the Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA! (who.int)
  • The five action areas in the Toronto Seniors Strategy 2.0 are: Health, Housing, Transportation, Employment and Income, and Access to Information. (who.int)
  • It was agreed that poverty reduction was more effective and sustainable when combined with investment in areas such as health and education. (ohchr.org)
  • Will you put money into Indigenous-led land-use planning and the establishment of Indigenous protected and conserved areas? (greenincanada.ca)
  • These sociocultural aspects are embedded in several health areas, especially those most stigmatized by society, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and mental illness 1,2 . (bvsalud.org)