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Evaluation at a Glance Webinar

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

This free 90-minute Public Health Ontario (PHO) webinar provides an overview of THCU's 10 steps in developing and implementing an evaluation. This includes planning one, developing good questions and indicators, understanding and choosing the best methods, and how to make best use of results. It addresses the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of each step and provides examples. It includes quality sources for more information, tools and a description of PHO's customized consultation services, available for attendees of the webinar.

This webinar will be helpful to anyone new to health promotion or evaluation, front line staff who need to evaluate health promotion programs and services, or need to understand the process of evaluation, and managers or team leaders who train or advise staff or volunteers about evaluation.

BCRPA Healthy Food and Beverage Sales Webinar

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:54:12 GMT

The BC Recreation and Parks Association' s free, informative and interactive webinar will examine what’s been done in BC to facilitate the adoption of healthy food and beverage options in recreation facilities and provide first hand accounts from communities as they have worked to change their food environments. March 5, 2012, 10:00-11:30 am (PST)

5th annual Growing Local conference 2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:10:18 GMT

Food Matters Manitoba is hosting the 5th annual Growing Local conference, celebrating food skills, local farmers and work towards healthy, fair, and sustainable food for all! This year’s event features a keynote address by internationally acclaimed Anishinaabe author and orator Winona LaDuke, and includes more than 30 workshops, a Youth gathering, a display area open to the public and a food donation drop box. The conference is held February 23rd-25th, 2012 at the Marlborough Hotel

International Workshop on Physical Activity and Quality of Life. II World Forum on Physical Education. III Iberoamerican and Caribbean Summit on Physical Education and School Sport

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:44 GMT

International Workshop on Physical Activity and Quality of Life.

Topics:

Physical Activity, Working Capacity, Health and Social Integration
Physical Activity and Aging
Physical Activity and Non-Transmitted Diseases
Fitness: An Alternative for Health
Infrastructure outdoor sports and open spaces
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Orientation to Tobacco-free Sport & Recreation - Free Webinar

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:47:49 GMT

Participants attending this free 90-minute Program Training and Consultation Centre (PTCC) session will learn the subject of tobacco-free sport and recreation, including the rationale for intervening in this area, how tobacco-free sport and recreation fits within a local public health tobacco-control program, and an overview of voluntary and municipally-regulated policy options.

The webinar will also introduce participants to the Play, Live, Be… Tobacco-Free Guide…, which includes steps in developing a municipal bylaw and voluntary smoke-free policy.

2012 National Infrastructure Summit - Regina

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:29:45 GMT

REGINA, Feb. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Registration for the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit, occurring September 10 to 12, 2012 in Regina, has officially opened.

As planning continues for the 2012 Summit, new and exciting features are being added, including presentations on how municipalities can become "Smart Cities", using real time data which enables decision-makers to resolve issues on a more proactive basis with fewer service disruptions.

Also featured is the Morph My City Challenge, launched earlier this month. Divided into two prizes, the challenge invites teams to submit long-term, step-by-step designs, using an undeveloped Regina green space or canola field (Greenfield Prize) and an existing Regina neighbourhood (2040 Prize), and morphing them into innovative, long-term, sustainable urban neighbourhoods.

"We have received an overwhelming response to the competition, which only recently opened. Over 2500 interested parties from over 75 countries have expressed interest in the competition, which is sure to deliver innovative, global and unique submissions," said City of Regina Councillor and Summit Chair, Mike O'Donnell.

Also featured will be practical approaches in the areas of innovation, citizen engagement, discussions on balancing levels of service with public expectations, and how to finance and create program models that meet infrastructure needs. The 2012 Summit will also offer an Invitational Innovative Showcase, allowing private sector companies to demonstrate innovative products to municipal decision-makers.

"While progress on the infrastructure file has occurred by all orders of government in the last decade, there is much more work that needs to be done. The 2012 Summit offers the opportunity to continue the collaborative efforts required to better prepare municipalities for 21st Century challenges and opportunities," Mayor Pat Fiacco said. "We encourage all infrastructure partners and stakeholders to attend the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit; an opportunity to become involved in creating the change that innovation and growth brings."

The Parks and Recreation Ontario Educational Forum and Trade Show - Niagara Falls

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:07:58 GMT

The Parks and Recreation Ontario Educational Forum and Trade Show - March 27-30, 2012 - is the single largest event in Ontario that brings together park, recreation, culture, community development, health promotion, education and community agency professionals and elected officials, volunteers and students.

Come to Niagara Falls and join colleagues and decision makers who are interested in affecting change and in positioning Ontario to be the healthiest, most active and progressive province!

Learn through the daily keynote and plenary sessions and the more than 50 individual workshops geared to satisfy your interests and meet your needs. Grow your network of contacts, share your knowledge and hear from others about their best practices. Position your agency, department and community as a leader by attending the Trade Show and hearing about new and innovative approaches that are being used to help create positive change in your ever-changing environment!

Register by February 10th to enter a draw to win your registration FREE!
Register by the Early Bird deadline on February 27th and save $100 on your registration fee.

Tamarack's Tele-Learning Series – Interviews you won't want to miss!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:09:32 GMT

Over the next three months we will be interviewing individuals who will challenge you to think and act in new ways. All calls begin at 12:00 pm EST.

January 26, 2012: Al Etmanski, President and Founder of PLAN on Innovating Together
February 9, 2012: Jay Connor, Founder of the Collaboratory for Community Change on Convening Social Change – Opportunities and Dilemmas
March 8, 2012: Adam Kahane, author on his book Power and Love
March 29, 2012: David Chrislip, author, The Collaborative Leadership Fieldbook on Enhancing Collaborative Leadership

2012 Communities Collaborating Institute: Innovating Together

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:05:08 GMT

Sponsored by the Tamarack Institute.

Plan now to join us for this signature week-long leadership institute to be held October 1 - 5, 2012 in Kitchener, Waterloo. We are pleased to be joined by a stellar line up of thought leaders including Margaret (Meg) Wheatley, Tim Brodhead, Al Etmanski and Michael Jones.

WEBINAR: Facilitation Techniques for Community Building: Let’s Meet and Talk in your Community!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:23:51 GMT

Facilitated by Barb Pedersen.

Repeated due to demand! Community building happens when residents gather and talk about important aspects of their community. Learn how to engage residents in discussions and decisions and how to gather community input and feedback. This interactive webinar will provide an introduction to some of the popular and productive community conversation techniques.

WEBINAR: Asset-Based Community Development

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:22:20 GMT

Facilitated By Nick Scime, City of Hamilton

This Webinar will train facilitators to engage communities in understanding what ‘community development’ has to offer and how to mobilize this passion within communities. In following the processes set forth in this session, community members, citizens, staff and businesses will be empowered and can work towards capacity-building within in their own neighbourhoods. Most importantly, with the development of partnerships and relationships across cit

WEBINAR: Working Effectively and Enthusiastically as a Team

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:20:53 GMT

Facilitated by Barb Pedersen.

Repeated due to demand! Are you looking for ideas and activities that will facilitate a deeper understanding between teams of co-workers and/or volunteers? Do you want to enhance team performance, communication, trust, a spirit of co-operation, and helping out one another? This webinar will help you get started with practical tools and resources for strengthening your team.

WEBINAR: Outcome Tools: Incorporating Concepts into Operations

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:18:45 GMT

Facilitated by Deb Comfort.

It’s often said that we know the cost of everything but the value of nothing. However, using an outcome-approach in our organizations refocuses us, and makes us consider not only what we are doing, but why we are doing it. We also know that using an outcome-approach to the planning and delivery of community services is important for ensuring we focus on the actual change or impacts our services are providing. How do we incorporate these ideas into our daily work?

CAAWS Addressing Homophobia in Sport: Making it Better Workshop - Toronto, ON

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:04:47 GMT

The CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity) half-day workshop "Addressing Homophobia in Sport: Making it Better" addresses issues around sexual diversity in sport that will allow sport leaders to better understand the issues around homophobia in sport and what they can and should be doing as organizations to make sport more welcoming to sexual diversity. Check the CAAWS calendar for details, and more dates and locations.

CAAWS Newcomer On the Move Workshop - Creating Positive Programs for Girls and Young Women - Saskatoon, SK

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:22:52 GMT

Newcomer On the Move is an interactive, issue-based session that provides an overview of the initiative, shares best practices from across Canada, and provides “how-to” tips to increase the participation of girls and young women. It is designed for anyone with an interest in the health and well-being of newcomer girls and young women, i.e., recreation staff, health promoters, coaches, sport administrators, teachers, school administrators and staff from settlement service agencies. Check the CAAWS calendar for details, and more dates and locations.

CAAWS Newcomer On the Move Workshop - Creating Positive Programs for Girls and Young Women - Scarborough, ON

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:17:05 GMT

be active 2012 - Sydney

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:12:49 GMT

>be active 2012 - Sports Medicine Australia and the International Society for Physical Activity and Health will host the paramount sports medicine, sports science, sports injury prevention and physical activity and public health conference event in Australia.

The Conference will incorporate the:

4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health (ICPAPH)
Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (ACSMS)
Australian Physical Activity Conference (NPAC)
Australian Sports Injury Prevention Conference (NSIPC)

under the banner of “be active 2012”.
be active 2012 will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, New South Wales, Australia from 31st October to 3rd November 2012. For more information please visit the be active 2012 website.

CAAWS Newcomer On the Move Workshop - Creating Positive Programs for Girls and Young Women - Halifax, NS

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:08:07 GMT

CAAWS Newcomer On the Move Workshop - Creating Positive Programs for Girls and Young Women - Mississauga, ON

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:52:35 GMT

CAAWS On the Move Workshop - Creating Positive Programs for Girls and Young Women - Ottawa, ON

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:51:08 GMT

On the Move is a national CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity) initiative designed to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate and lead in sport and physical activity. Check the CAAWS calendar for details, and more dates and locations.