[Event] Connections First: A Natural Supports Summit

Natural Supports are “mutually beneficial relationships that include close connections, such as family and friends, and broader connections such as neighbours, coaches, community organizations, and local businesses”(Connections First, 2020)

Join us for a one-day summit focused on the importance of natural supports and the critical role we all play in building naturally supportive communities.

This event will feature:

Inspiring plenary speakers

• Pete Bombaci, CEO and Founder of GenWell - Canada's Human Connection Movement 
• Dr. Suzanne Tough, Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary
• Opening remarks from Elders Reg and Rose Crowshoe.

Interactive breakout sessions on a variety of natural supports topics including the Natural Supports Framework and strengthening natural supports networks across the lifespan.

Opportunities to connect and collaborate.

Let’s create a natural supports movement in Alberta—because connection is at the heart of thriving individuals, families, and communities.

This event is hosted by the Natural Supports Leadership Table.

Date and time

Monday, October 27 · 8:30am - 4:30pm MDT. Doors at 8am

Location

Grey Eagle Resort and Casino

3777 Grey Eagle Drive Calgary, AB T3E 3X8

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