The Latest from BC Healthy Communities | June 2015

Age Friendly Communities Recognition Award

The Province and BC Healthy Communities are excited to recognize a further 11 communities in 2015 who have demonstrated incredible commitment to supporting older residents to remain healthy and active in their communities. This builds on eight communities recognized in 2014. Read more here.

Funding: Community-Based Projects for Seniors

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) helps to ensure that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities through active living and participation in social activities. NHSP offers grants of up to $25,000 for projects led or inspired by seniors. Apply by July 10.

Reminder: LIRN BC Accepting Expressions of Interest 

Learning Initiatives for Rural and Northern BC (LIRN BC) brings trainers and facilitators to your community to help deliver a learning event for residents. The LIRN BC process encourages community-based, collaboration on a locally relevant learning initiative. Deadline: July 7. More information here.

Alyx MacAdams on Social Justice and Gender Identity

Reaching out to trans youth is an integral part of Alyx MacAdams work. As the Trans Inclusion Coordinator for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), MacAdams seeks to acknowledge and give value to voices in the trans community and beyond. Read more about MacAdams journey here.

A Chat a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Social isolation and loneliness are prevalent across all ages, but is more common amongst older adults, which can have a strong impact on one’s quality-of-life. Find examples of innovation solutions here.

Enhancing Social Connectedness 

Building and cultivating social connections benefits individuals and communities. Learn more: download the PlanH Social Connectedness Action Guide and find a list of related resources including a link to our recent webinar about social connectedness on www.planh.ca.

Engaging the Public in Public Health: Summer School

Date: July 13, 2015 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Multiple locations across BC are linked via UBC Video. Join BCHC at this exciting learning event to collectively and critically examine engaging the public in public health. More here.

Better Decisions, Together 

Better Decisions, Together is a practical facilitation guide, examining the need for citizen engagement and explaining how conflict may be harnessed as a positive force for change. The authors share facilitation strategies that have been proven to work well at the community level, along with practical suggestions for constructively engaging the community. Find it here.