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Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
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Podcast: Disrupting Colonialism for Two-Spirit Health
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Listen to this episode to hear how Harlan found his purpose of creating affirming spaces for Two-Spirit people, and to explore how we as public health professionals can support decolonization in public health programs, policies, research, and systems from a place of humility.
Podcast: Taking Intersectoral Action to Drive Decent Work
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Listen to this bonus episode to learn about how public health can collaborate with worker-led organizers to advance decent work to promote and protect the health of workers in precarious and unsafe work conditions.
Applications for Max Bell Foundation Public Policy Training Institute (deadline October 2, 2023)
Max Bell Foundation
Applications are open to staff and volunteer board members of Canadian charities who want to advance the mission of their organization through public policy advocacy.
Social Prescribing in Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta
Social prescribing is a holistic, wrap-around approach to healthcare that bridges the gap between medical and social care services.
Start Social Prescribing Today! One-pager for Health Professionals
Healthy Aging Alberta
Aging in Community Supports is a social prescribing program that links the healthcare system to senior-serving organizations.
A Prescription for Change - Social Prescribing Primer
Healthy Aging Alberta
The SCSP - Seniors System Navigation Team is a social prescribing program facilitated by community-based organizations in Lethbridge. This document contains the information you need to promote social prescribing in your community and make referrals for patients and clients.
Has Your Charity Been Impacted by Floods, Wildfires, or Other Adverse Weather Events? Contact the CRA
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The CRA released a statement acknowledging that some charities may be unable to meet their filing obligations due to extraordinary circumstances, such as a fire or flood. In such cases, you are advised to contact the CRA Charities Directorate as soon as possible to discuss your situation. This will
Article: Social, Political, Commercial, and Corporate Determinants of Rural Health Equity in Canada: An Integrated Framework
Leimbigler, B., Li, E.P.H. et al.
“Compared to their counterparts in urban settings, rural and remote residents can face unique barriers such as lack of access to higher education, job opportunities, technologies and technology infrastructure (i.e. high-speed internet), comprehensive health services and goods, public funding and r
Podcast: Building Health Equity-Focused Public Health Organizations
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We’ve decided to release bonus content from three episodes.
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