27
Apr

Cities Fit for Children Summit on May 10th – 11th, 2012

Kamloops is hosting the 2012 Cities Fit for Children Provincial Summit on May 10th – 11th, 2012 at the Thompson Rivers University Residence and Conference Centre.

This summit is dedicated to the sustainable development of our cities by building healthy, safe communities, with the objective to emphasize the role of local partnerships and government policy, as well as strategies and successes that contribute to livable and healthy cities for children, youth, and families.

Intended outcomes include:

> Road maps and action plans for governments, non-profits, and the business community to address the needs of children and youth in the planning processes of social and community development.
> Recommendations of programs and policies that can be implemented to make our cities fit for children, youth, and families.
> Poster presentations that enhance the literature base for future research and project work.
> Recommendations on understanding disability and universal design through the Healthy Built Environment. (more…)

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25
Apr

First Nations partner with U of S, U of R, FNUniv researchers for $1.5 million respiratory health initiative

Saskatchewan First Nations communities may soon breathe easier thanks to knowledge created by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and First Nations University of Canada, in partnership with the communities of Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, and Montreal Lake Cree Nation.

The research partners were recently awarded more than $1.5 million over five years from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health (CIHR IAPH) to conduct baseline evaluations, intervention activities, and prospective evaluations of respiratory health in First Nations children and adults.

 
“There are many factors that contribute to poor respiratory health in First Nations communities, such as housing conditions,” says U of S researcher Jim Dosman, who co-leads the research team. “The knowledge we create together will help us focus our resources and target our efforts to help communities improve the health of their people.” (more…)

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