Summer Science Program
The Institute for Aboriginal Health at UBC in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning is pleased to offer the 23rd year of the Summer Science Program.
The Summer Science Program is a one-week summer camp for First Nations students in grades 8-11. This Program promotes interest in the field of health and human service programs through first hand experience at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
It takes place in 2 one-week sessions where students stay at the UBC campus for one week: the first session is for grades 10-12, Sunday, July 3 to Saturday, July 9, 2011, and the second session is for grades 8-9, Sunday, July 10 to Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Students who have completed grades 8-11 and are of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Ancestry, are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for application is FRIDAY March 18, 2011.
Upon acceptance, students must provide a registration fee of $200.00. Students are encouraged to apply for funding from their band or school district. The registration fee goes towards accommodation and meal costs for the students, which are covered for the duration of their stay at the camp. A limited number of bursaries are available depending on funding each year. Students are responsible for their travel cost and travel to the program. However pickups and drop-offs will be available from the ferry, airport and bus depot.
UBC Institute for Aboriginal Health
Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program Certificate
Please note that the application date has been extended to October 29,2010
The University of British Columbia's Institute for Aboriginal Health and department of Continuing Studies are once again offering the award-winning* Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program (AHCAP) designed to address the need for increased capacity in administration skills. The program helps workers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective administration of Aboriginal community-based health programs and facilities.
The need for improved capacity among First Nations has been widely described by Aboriginal People. For example, the 1996 Royal Commission on Aboriginal People reported "Developing Aboriginal human resources is essential to ensure the success of the new approaches to health and healing we recommend. Without the necessary Aboriginal administrators and service providers, it will not be possible to improve Aboriginal health and social conditions." The AHCAP program is designed to address this need for Aboriginal administrators among First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and organizations.
The program uses an innovative approach called "mixed mode delivery", combining on-line courses with residency at UBC allowing for face-to-face instruction and interaction among students. This method allows participants from remote communities to participate in the program while continuing to work for their respective communities. Through mixed mode delivery students can participate on a part-time basis while working in different communities throughout British Columbia.
"AHCAP is an innovative program that brings together Aboriginal students and instructors from all over British Columbia in a culturally relevant and interactive way. The mix of on-line learning and face-to-face instruction allows for the use of real case scenarios from real people making the learning relevant and interesting. The program uses the cohort style of learning similar to what is used in programs such as MBA." Shaunee Casavant - AHCAP Instructor
Developed by the Institute for Aboriginal Health, in partnership with UBC Continuing Studies, AHCAP (Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program) is a certificate that is offered through Continuing Studies at UBC. The ten -month program includes courses such as Communication & Leadership, Fundamentals of Administration, Policy & Research, Management of Information Technology, and Community Health Issues. * AHCAP has been recognized as an outstanding program, winning the University Continuing Education (UCEA) 2006 Outstanding Program Award, Non-credit and the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) 2006 Award of Program Excellence and in 2009 won the CAUCE Award for Rack Card Design.
The University of British Columbia Continuing Studies delivers the program - administration and registration of students - in consultation with the Institute for Aboriginal Health which oversees the content and teaching -- curriculum development and instructor hiring. A partnership between the First Nations House of Learning and the College of Health Disciplines at UBC, the Institute for Aboriginal Health was created in 1998, out of its predecessor the First Nations Health Careers Program. Comprised of representatives from Aboriginal communities, organizations and governments, the IAH Advisory Council provides advice and direction to the Institute.
In 2003 the UBC Aboriginal Health Care Administration Program (AHCAP) was initiated by the Institute for Aboriginal Health (IAH) at UBC in response to Aboriginal community consultation and BC Ministry of Health priorities. In the past two years the name and focus has been revised to include the term 'community' in order to reflect the broader implication of health, beyond the delivery of individual health services.
A survey of AHCAP Alumni was conducted in February 2008 to assess the program and identify its strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement. Of the responses received to the survey it is clear that most of the AHCAP Alumni found the program very useful and the majority has continued with work and study in their field. The results of the survey, as well as consultation with the IAH Advisory Council, are being used in a review of the curriculum for the coming session, with minor modifications being made to a successful program and plans to offer a second year once curricula have been developed.
Who Should Take this Program? The Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program (AHCAP) has been designed to benefit health and community administration staff currently and potentially employed in the Aboriginal health care field across British Columbia. The AHCAP program certificate is intended to be a part-time program for working adults, or for those with substantial responsibilities.
"Having attended and completed the AHCAP offered by UBC, this program not only was filled with relevant course content applicable to Community Health management, as well it was designed in a way that allowed first nations to study at home in our communities. The on-line dialogue site meant that we had open communication and support with one another as students as well as instructors. I work in a community of approximately 1,500 people, as Director of Health Services for Heiltsuk, I believe this program gave me the necessary tools to work in the environment that I do. I highly recommend this program for communities."
Louisa Willie, Heiltsuk Nation
The AHCAP Program is supported by Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative (AHHRI) through Health Canada & the First Nations Chief's Health Committee. The Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative (AHHRI) supports health human resources strategies responding to the unique needs and diversity among Aboriginals groups. Goals of the AHHRI program include: To increase awareness of First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth about health careers and increase the number of students entering into, and succeeding in health career studies; and, to establish standards of practice and certification for community-based para-professional health care workers. The AHCAP program fits well with these AHHRI initiative goals and we would like to express our thanks for their support.
The next offering starts January 2011: Application deadline is October 29, 2010.
For information regarding course content and other information about the AHCAP program call Kerrie Charnley, Education Coordinator at the Institute for Aboriginal Health at (604) 822-1795 or view the Institute for Aboriginal Health website at www.iah.ubc.ca. Information can be viewed online at www.cic.cstudies.ubc.ca/ahcap .
For Immediate Release
New Resource Available Free to Metis Expectant Parents
Vancouver, B.C. - The MNBC Ministry of Health is pleased to encourage Metis expectant parents throughout the Province to contact MNBC head office for their complimentary copy of the Baby's Best Chance (DVD), company guide to the popular parenting book.
Baby's Best Chance: A Guide for Expectant Parents (DVD)
This DVD is a companion to Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care. It provides information about planning for and having a healthy pregnancy and childbirth, as well as care of your baby in the weeks following birth.The DVD is divided into 7 chapters. In the first 6 chapters, 4 BC women share their personal prenatal journeys and welcome their new babies into their lives. Chapter 7 focuses on pre-conception health, and highlights things to consider in planning for a healthy pregnancy, before becoming pregnant.
For your copy contact:
Tanya Davoren
Aboriginal Sports, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
Invites you to participate in a 2 Day Regional Planning Workshop on the implementation of BC's new Strategy for Aboriginal Sports, Recreation and Physical Activity
The Partners Council is conducting 7 Regional Workshops across the province and is inviting Aboriginal sports, recreation, physical activity, and health leaders to attend and participate in a new structured regional engagement and project coordination process for BC.
The following are the preliminary dates for the 7 Regional Engagement Workshops that will be delivered through the months of April and May please retain the ASRPAPC workshop schedule for your respective region. Each region will receive a registration package that is specific to that region via email.
Please retain these dates for your community reference:
- Fort St. John - April 15-16
- Terrace - April 19-20
- Prince George - April 22-23
- Abbotsford - April 26-27
- Vancouver - April 29-30
- Vernon - May 3-4
- Nanaimo - May 17-18
All Regions
Métis Elders - Wellness Day
"Health Through The Lifespan"
Friday MARCH 5th 2009
Cascadia Hotel and Suites
1234 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC
1-5pm - Wellness speakers, activities, and workshops
- Door Prizes
- Elders Wellness Bingo
- Elders Lounge
6pm - Banquet Dinner and Entertainment
Participation is FREE (accommodation and/or travel cannot be provided). Banquet tickets are limited so please call MNBC Reception today to register.
1-800-940-1150 OR 604-801-5853
Sponsored by: Metis Nation British Columbia and the Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy
H1N1 Flu Virus
What symptoms should I watch for?
If you have the H1N1 flu you may experience symptoms such as:
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Headache
- Body Aches
- Muscle Pain
- Runny Nose
- Cough
Some people, especially children, may also have nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Adults over 65 and children under five may not have a fever when sick with the H1N1 flu virus. Although colds and other viruses may cause similar symptoms, influenza generally makes you sicker than other viruses.
To help prevent spread of the virus visit www.fightflu.ca and wash your hands frequently!
HealthLink BC
- Website: www.healthlinkbc.ca
- (Toll Free) 811 / (Deaf & hard of hearing) 711
- In case of emergency please call 911
Visit HealthLink BC online or call 24-hours a day/seven days a week if you have questions or concerns.Translation services are available in over 130 languages.
On the web Health Authorities
- Government of BC: www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1
- Fraser Health: www.fraserhealth.ca
- HealthLink BC: www.healthlinkbc.ca
- Interior Health: www.interiorhealth.ca
- Immunize BC: www.immunizebc.ca
- Northern Health: www.northernhealth.ca
- BC Centre for Disease Control: www.bccdc.ca
- Provincial Health Services: www.phsa.ca
- Vancouver Coastal Health: www.vch.ca
- Vancouver Island Health: www.viha.ca
Cooking for Life
Whether you're a gourmet chef, an admitted amateur or somewhere in between, Cooking for Your Life! might be your ticket to healthier eating. This is a 4-week, hands-on, cooking and nutrition class taught by a registered dietitian and a cooking instructor. Participants walk away with a new set of cooking skills and practical advice on how to find out what's in the products they buy. Discover healthy food choices, add more variety to what you eat, and increase your sense of well-being! Cooking for Your Life! participants learn to: prepare and cook delicious, nutritious meals read food labels, modify recipes, and plan menus, include the right amount of fat and fibre in meals without sacrificing flavor, manage or decrease the risk of diabetes or heart disease and enjoy a healthier lifestyle Classes are held in a fun, informative atmosphere where individuals receive as much instruction as they need.
Canada's New Government launches first ever national Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Métis
This is the first time that Canada's Food Guide has been tailored nationally to reflect the unique values, traditions and food choices of Aboriginal populations.
