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SUMMARY:Canada’s Foreign Policy Leadership on LGBTIQ+ Rights
DESCRIPTION:Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on February 5th from 11:00 AM- 12:30PM EDT.  \nIn this session\, Stephen Brown (University of Ottawa) and Momin Rahman (Trent University) will present key findings from the Advancing Dignity research report\, Canada’s Global Support for 2SLGBTIQI People: Assessing the Implementation of Canada’s Foreign Policy (2016–2025). The report was commissioned by Dignity Network Canada and completed in November 2025. \nThe presentation will offer a brief\, high-level assessment of the past ten years of Canada’s “pro-LGBTIQ” foreign policy\, followed by a discussion that looks ahead to where we are at the beginning of 2026 and what comes next for Canada’s foreign policy on these issues. \nThe discussion will be moderated by DNC’s Executive Director Doug Kerr and will feature: Latoya Nugent (Rainbow Railroad)\, Kim Vance-Mubanga (Egale)\, and Michäel Arnaud (Égides). \nA public version of the report will be released in conjunction with the webinar.\nSimultaneous English–French and French–English interpretation will be provided. Please feel free to share this invitation with your networks. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canadas-foreign-policy-leadership-on-lgbtiq-rights/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Voices with Impact: February Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The UN has declared 2026 to be the Year of the Volunteer\, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives\, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience\, compassion\, and dedication to their fellow human beings. \nOn February 5\, join us for the second in a series of three webinars that highlight the strength of volunteering in shaping communities and lives through the written word. We’ll be guided by the reflections found in books written by Cuso alumni\, works that capture the spirit of volunteering and the transformative power of service. \nBring your questions\, your smiles\, and your curiosity\, because here at Cuso\, every story is better when shared! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/voices-with-impact-february-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T132515Z
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SUMMARY:Cooperation Canada Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by celebrating individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year. \nOn February 5\, 2026\, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM ET\, Cooperation Canada will celebrate outstanding achievements in humanitarian aid and international development at the annual Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony. The ceremony will be held virtually. \nThis year’s ceremony promises to be a must-attend event! Join us virtually by registering on this page\, and don’t forget to dress up in your finest attire as we come together to celebrate the incredible contributions of the awardees. \nWe look forward to seeing you on February 5\, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET to honour the outstanding individuals and organizations shaping the future of international cooperation. \n\n\n\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/cooperation-canada-awards/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T190000
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SUMMARY:Doing Hard Things With Friends: Accompaniment as Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join Partners in Health Canada for an informal group discussion on “Accompaniment as Policy\,” a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2011/05/paul-farmer-accompaniment-as-policy. \nPaul reflects on what it truly means to “accompany” as a practice of solidarity that shapes how care\, development\, and policy are carried out. Drawing from his field work\, he challenges the idea that expertise alone is enough\, and makes the case that lasting change requires a willingness to stay when things get hard. \nThis session is a space to think together about: \n\nWhat accompaniment looks like in practice\nWhy so many well-intentioned policies fail at the implementation stage\nHow solidarity and imagination can reshape global health systems We look forward to reading (and thinking) together!\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/doing-hard-things-with-friends-accompaniment-as-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260212T170930Z
CREATED:20260212T170930Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring What Matters: Inclusive\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\,& Learning (MEL) at the Triple Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Measuring What Matters explores best practices for designing and implementing inclusive MEL systems that support real-time reflection\, adaptation\, and equity-centered decision-making. Grounded in feminist and locally led approaches\, the series supports Canadian international cooperation actors to shift MEL from donor-driven reporting toward locally led learning that strengthens program quality\, relevance\, and justice across humanitarian\, development\, and peacebuilding contexts. Sessions combine interactive activities\, peer learning\, and practical application\, with supplemental learning materials to keep participants engaged throughout the training series. \nThis three-part series is designed for a broad range of practitioners\, reflecting a commitment to breaking down silos and fostering collaborative\, evidence-based practice. Inclusive\, locally driven MEL depends on multi-stakeholder engagement across roles\, sectors\, and geographies. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a cumulative training series\, the discussion will build at each session. Participants are encouraged to attend all three of the virtual training sessions. Following the main training sessions\, the facilitators will join two additional\, optional learning sessions.  \n\n\n\nSession One – Inclusive MEL at the Triple Nexus: Principals and Pitfalls – Thursday\, February 26 at 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST.  \nSession Two – Power\, Participation and What We Measure: Shaping MEL for Equity – Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 EST.\nSession Three: From Data to Insight: Practical Tools for Inclusive & Adaptive Learning – Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST.  \n\nLearning Spaces (optional): Thursday April 9\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST\, Thursday May 7\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST \n*spaces are limited so we encourage you to register as soon as you can \n\n\n\n\nParticipation fee: $100 per participant for the full course (3 sessions + optional learning spaces) \nCooperation Canada is committed to making our trainings accessible\, especially for actors traditionally excluded from sector-wide initiatives due to limited resources. Fee waivers or reduced fees are available. Please email programs@cooperation.ca for support.  \n\n\n\n\nMeasuring What Matters challenges and supports participants to shift from extractive\, top-down monitoring and evaluation systems towards inclusive approaches that are community-centered\, and grounded in learning and equity. Rooted in the realities of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus\, this training series empowers participants to reflect on their MEL practice\, explore power dynamics in measurement and learning\, and apply tools for real-time reflection and accountability. \nThis program is designed to equip participants with the ability to:  \n\nExplain key principles of inclusive and locally-led MEL within the context of the triple nexus.\nAnalyze common dilemmas around what is measured\, who defines success\, and how learning is shared\, owned\, and acted upon.\nIdentify opportunities to make MEL systems more adaptive\, learning-focused\, and equity-responsive.\nApply practical tools that embed real-time reflection\, course correction\, and community realities into MEL practice.\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  Intended for practitioners across the humanitarian\, development\, and peace sectors with a basic understanding of MEL\, especially those working with marginalized populations\, including MEL specialists\, program managers\, funders\, GAC policy and technical leads\, and country office and local partners. \nLearn more and attend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/measuring-what-matters-inclusive-monitoring-evaluation-learning-mel-at-the-triple-nexus/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T170000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Indigenous Governance
DESCRIPTION:Cooperation Canada\, in partnership with SevGen Consulting Inc.\,​ invites you to a two-part training designed for boards and the people who support them in the international cooperation. Join us for a high-impact introduction delivered as two training intensives for accelerated\, time-compressed learning. We’ll build shared foundations and language\, then move quickly into real-world application so participants leave with clarity\, confidence\, and practical tools. Expect focused sessions that balance thoughtful listening with interaction\, offering clear\, practical ways to embed Indigenous governance principles across strategy and culture. \nWho Should Attend \nBoard members\, executives\, and senior leaders from the international cooperation interested in strengthening their understanding of Indigenous governance and reconciliation. We also encourage anyone who works to support boards in their work to join us. \nRegistration \nThis session is free and open to both members and non-members. \nRegister now to reserve your spot!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/an-introduction-to-indigenous-governance/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260212T165942Z
CREATED:20260212T164927Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Ourselves: Learning Through Story
DESCRIPTION:February is a time for storytelling. Come hear traditional storytellers Louise Halfe\, Dr. Kathy Walker and Simon Bird share creation stories that are relevant to decolonization today. All are welcome! Attendees will hear the stories and reflect upon them in circles. \n“Decolonizing Ourselves: Learning Through Story” will be held online over two evenings\, Tuesday\, February 17 and Thursday\, February 19 at: \n5:00 p.m. PST | 6:00 p.m. MST | 7:00 p.m. CST | 8:00 p.m. EST | 9:00 p.m. AST | 9:30 p.m. NST. \nYou are welcome to attend either or both evenings. Upon registering\, attendees will receive one Zoom link which will work for both. \nThe event is free; please register here: https://link.kairoscanada.org/Decolonizing-Ourselves. \nThe KAIROS Prairies North Decolonization group is honoured to host this event. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/decolonizing-ourselves-learning-through-story/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T164532Z
CREATED:20260202T164532Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond 101: A Nuanced\, Real-Life Look at Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:An event to support social workers\, healthcare providers\, advocates and educators working to address sex trafficking and support survivors\n\n\n\nTo mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day\, Aura Freedom and ASTER (Addressing Sex Trafficking Through Education and Research)are hosting a special online event: Beyond 101: A Nuanced\, Real-Life Look at Sex Trafficking \nJoin us on February 18\, 2026 at 10:30 AM for an eye-opening discussion on sex trafficking. This event goes beyond the basics to provide a real-life perspective on this important issue. Let’s delve into the complexities and challenges faced by survivors and advocates in combating this human right abuse. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the realities of sex trafficking and learn how you can better support survivors and enhance prevention. Mark your calendars and invite your colleagues to join us for this impactful event! This event is for social workers\, healthcare providers\, frontline crisis workers\, advocates\, and other community stakeholders. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nKnowledge Exchange: Gain and share knowledge and education on sex trafficking prevention and response\nFrontline Strategies: Learn from the invaluable insights of frontline professionals and advocates on sex trafficking prevention and response\nResource Sharing: Discover resources\, research\, and tools to support your anti-trafficking efforts and support survivors.\n\nJoin us for knowledge exchange\, resource sharing and community connection!  \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/beyond-101-a-nuanced-real-life-look-at-sex-trafficking/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T113000
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SUMMARY:Development Finance and Canada’s Role in International Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:Cooperation Canada commissioned a landscape paper on development finance and Canada’s role in international cooperation. The paper maps key development finance instruments and assesses Canada’s positioning and effectiveness across these modalities. \nDuring this online event\, we will share highlights from the paper\, including opportunities for Canada to strengthen its contributions to meaningful and inclusive development finance reform\, and insights on how Canadian civil society can engage beyond traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA). Join us for a timely discussion on policy\, advocacy\, and next steps for sector engagement. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/development-finance-and-canadas-role-in-international-cooperation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260212T165942Z
CREATED:20260212T164927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T165942Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Ourselves: Learning Through Story
DESCRIPTION:February is a time for storytelling. Come hear traditional storytellers Louise Halfe\, Dr. Kathy Walker and Simon Bird share creation stories that are relevant to decolonization today. All are welcome! Attendees will hear the stories and reflect upon them in circles. \n“Decolonizing Ourselves: Learning Through Story” will be held online over two evenings\, Tuesday\, February 17 and Thursday\, February 19 at: \n5:00 p.m. PST | 6:00 p.m. MST | 7:00 p.m. CST | 8:00 p.m. EST | 9:00 p.m. AST | 9:30 p.m. NST. \nYou are welcome to attend either or both evenings. Upon registering\, attendees will receive one Zoom link which will work for both. \nThe event is free; please register here: https://link.kairoscanada.org/Decolonizing-Ourselves. \nThe KAIROS Prairies North Decolonization group is honoured to host this event. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/decolonizing-ourselves-learning-through-story/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260210T170501Z
CREATED:20260210T170501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170501Z
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SUMMARY:Whose AI\, Whose Power? An Afro-feminist Perspective on AI
DESCRIPTION:What does an Afrofeminist perspective reveal about AI — including whose knowledge\, realities\, and experiences are centred\, sidelined\, or erased by AI systems? This session draws on insights and practitioner voices from the Made-in-Africa AI–MERL Landscape Study\, which examines how current AI tools align — or fail to align — with African contexts. Vari Magodo-Matimba will unpack findings on cultural bias\, missing languages\, and the reproduction of Western frameworks\, and explore what an Afro-feminist approach reveals about power\, equity\, and AI practice. \n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nBe introduced to the Made-in-Africa AI–MERL Landscape Study and its key findings\, grounded in African practitioner perspectives\nBe introduced to Afrofeminist and Made-in-Africa perspectives as lenses for examining AI\, power\, and knowledge production\nBetter understand how cultural bias shows up in AI systems\, including through language\, data\, and dominant evaluation frameworks\n\nThis is session is part of our Equity and AI learning series that aims to offers a clear and accessible introduction to key issues at the intersection of AI\, ethics\, and equity. Through short monthly virtual sessions\, participants will learn from guest speakers\, explore real examples\, and access tools they can apply immediately in their work. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/whose-ai-whose-power-an-afro-feminist-perspective-on-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T134634Z
CREATED:20260205T134634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T134634Z
UID:10002920-1772020800-1772024400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Grand Rounds: The GEM Hub – KnowledGE Mobilization for pregnancy and post-pregnancy care
DESCRIPTION:The GEM Hub is a community-driven network bringing together people with lived experience\, health care providers\, researchers and policy-makers from across Canada. Grounded in relationships\, shared learning and creativity\, members  work alongside one another to shape research and knowledge mobilization to improve pregnancy and post-pregnancy care. \nFor this Grand Rounds\, the Hub will share insights and progress on co-creation work using practical examples — from visual resources\, to clinical algorithms and tools\, as well as new methodologies and processes.  \nJoin us on February 25 at 12 p.m. EST to chat about what has been working well\, what has been challenging and precious lessons learned across the Coalition. \nParticipants are encouraged to come prepared to reflect on how co-creation shows up in their own work! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/virtual-grand-rounds-the-gem-hub/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260224T143049Z
CREATED:20260224T143049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143049Z
UID:10002950-1772458200-1772463600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Wellbeing Society Webinar Series: Indigenous-led approaches\, relational ways of knowing\, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Indigenous-led approaches\, relational ways of knowing\, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a meaningful conversation with our esteemed panel as we explore how Indigenous-led approaches\, relational ways of knowing\, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing.This session will offer reflections on how these approaches support stronger connections to health\, community\, and shared understanding. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/wellbeing-society-webinar-series-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260302T165708Z
CREATED:20260302T165639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T165708Z
UID:10002954-1772701200-1772706600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Access to health: Strengthening transparency\, accountability and inclusion in service delivery
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) project \nCorruption and discrimination are major obstacles to achieving sustainable and inclusive development. They fuel inequalities in accessing essential services\, reduce public resources and create barriers to effectively allocate money for education and healthcare. For women\, girls and groups most at risk of discrimination\, the impacts are significant\, as corruption worsens existing disparities and widens the development gap. \nOn March 5\, Transparency International Canada and CanWaCH will be hosting a crucial discussion on corruption and discrimination\, highlighting progress in improving access to health services for women\, girls and marginalized communities. The session will bring together representatives from Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) chapters and guests working in the field. Join us as they share updates\, discuss challenges\, and explore practical approaches to strengthening transparency\, accountability and inclusion in health service delivery.  \nThe 90-minute discussion\, including a period for Q&A\, will start at 9 a.m. EST.  \nIn-person participation in Toronto is limited. If you are interested in attending in person\, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an email to ti-can@transparencycanada.ca.  \nRegister for the Zoom webinar!  \nAbout ISDA \nInclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) is a four-year project funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented across Madagascar\, Zimbabwe\, Rwanda\, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana\, working with Transparency International chapters to address governance-related barriers to access in education and health care.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/access-to-health/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T123000
DTSTAMP:20260303T135438Z
CREATED:20260303T135438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135438Z
UID:10002958-1772794800-1772800200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Give to Gain: A Conversation Honoring Women leading change in Communities Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, join us for a 90-minute virtual panel exploring how investing in women and girls creates stronger communities\, sustainable progress\, and shared prosperity for all. \nCentred on the IWD 2026 theme Give to Gain\, this conversation will feature inspiring women connected to our programs who are driving change in their communities and sectors. Through personal stories of leadership\, resilience\, and growth\, panelists will reflect on the challenges they’ve navigated\, the opportunities created through targeted support\, and how advancing gender equity benefits everyone. \nFrom strengthening economic participation to amplifying women’s leadership and voice\, our programs demonstrate that when we give women and girls the tools\, access\, and opportunity they deserve\, we all gain — in innovation\, stability\, and collective impact. Join us to celebrate progress\, spark dialogue\, and reaffirm our commitment to building a more equitable future together. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/give-to-gain/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260305T155922Z
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UID:10002962-1773230400-1773237600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Re-Imagining from the South: Girls and Women with Disabilities Advocating for Change
DESCRIPTION:Leadership and advocacy doesn’t look the same everywhere\, particularly for women and girls. In honour of International Women’s Day\, we invite you to an immersive exhibition of creative knowledge\, resilience\, and activism. \nJoin us for lunch and a deep dive into the lived leadership journeys of women and girls with disabilities across the Global South. \nThis dialogue and cross-community learning will be led by Linh Dang (MA\, Brock University)\, Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen (Carleton University)\, and Claudia Mitchell (McGill University). \nWe invite you to be part of the discussion and the exhibition on: \n\nWednesday\, March 11\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00 PM EST\, lunch available.\n\n\n2001 McGill College\, Suite 930 (Participatory Cultures Lab)\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/re-imagining-from-the-south/
LOCATION:2001 McGill College\, Suite 930\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T080000
DTSTAMP:20260223T163146Z
CREATED:20260223T163146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163146Z
UID:10002948-1773298800-1773302400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Climate x SRHR: Frontline Leaders in Action
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is increasingly disrupting health systems\, threatening livelihoods\, displacing communities\, and undermining access to essential services—particularly in regions least responsible for the crisis. Extreme weather events such as floods\, droughts\, and storms disproportionately impact women’s and girls’ health\, including access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). \nWhile many funders and practitioners recognize the link between climate change and SRHR\, questions remain about how these issues intersect in practice and what solutions are being implemented on the ground. \nThis webinar brings together frontline leaders and organizations working at the climate × SRHR intersection to share lessons\, research\, and innovations from Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, and Afghanistan. Convened by Panorama Global\, Pathfinder International\, the Population Council’s Population\, Environmental Risks and the Climate Crisis (PERCC) Initiative\, and the ICFP Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee\, this discussion builds on the Drumbeat to ICFP webinar series launched in 2025. \nThis session will be recorded and shared with all registrants via a follow-up email. By registering for this event\, you agree to receive future event information from the hosts. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/climate-srhr-frontline-leaders-in-action/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260309T164030Z
CREATED:20260309T164030Z
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UID:10002966-1773311400-1773318600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Women’s Realities and Resistance Amid the Erosion of the Rule of Law
DESCRIPTION:CSW70 | Roundtable discussion organized by the Collectif québécois des féminismes en dialogue (CQFD)\n\n\nDrawing on experiences from Afghanistan\, Haiti\, Guatemala and Sudan\, four speakers highlight women’s resistance to oppression and threats to their rights amid the rollback of the rule of law and the rise of the far right.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nClaudia González Orellana (Guatemala)\, lawyer\, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG)\nDanièle Magloire (Haiti)\, sociologist and spokesperson for the feminist NGO Kay Fanm\nMahasin Dahab (Sudan)\, public policy and advocacy professional for social justice and peace in Sudan and the Horn of Africa\n\nMary Akrami (Afghanistan)\, Founder and President\, Afghan Women’s Network International (AWNI)\n\n\nInterpretation offered in French\, English and Spanish\n\nRegistration is required via this link
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/womens-realities-and-resistance/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260303T133201Z
CREATED:20260303T133201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T133201Z
UID:10002956-1773316800-1773320400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Voices with Impact: March Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The UN has declared 2026 to be the Year of the Volunteer\, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives\, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience\, compassion\, and dedication to their fellow human beings. \nOn March 12\, join us for the third and final webinar in our Voices with Imapct series\, which has highlighted the strength of volunteering in shaping communities and lives through the written word. We’ll be guided by the reflections found in books written by Cuso alumni\, works that capture the spirit of volunteering and the transformative power of service. \nBring your questions\, your smiles\, and your curiosity\, because at Cuso\, every story is better when shared! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/voices-with-impact-march-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260305T160552Z
CREATED:20260305T160524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T160552Z
UID:10002964-1773662400-1773666000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The CAGH Climate Change and Health Working Group invites you to join our March 2026 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Bridging Contexts: Using Machine Learning to Explore Environmental Predictors of Noncommunicable Diseases in Low- and High-Income Settings.\n\n\n\nThe speaker for this session is Dr. Godfred Boateng from York University’s School of Global Health\, and the Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Humanitarianism.\n\n\n\nDate: March 16\, 2026\nTime: 12-1pm EST\n\n\n\nPlease register here for this webinar.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-cagh-climate-change-and-health-working-group-invites-you-to-join-our-march-2026-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T090000
DTSTAMP:20260317T143518Z
CREATED:20260317T143518Z
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UID:10002989-1773820800-1773824400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Uniting Sectors for Integrated Nutrition and Holistic Early Childhood Development in Crises
DESCRIPTION:In crises\, children are not just surviving\, they’re experiencing the most critical window for growth\, learning\, and lifelong development. Yet nutrition and ECD actors too often work in silos\, competing for the same limited funding while children face rising humanitarian needs. \nThis Nutrition month\, Moving Minds Alliance and Results Canada invite you to an interactive\, solutions‑focused webinar that flips the script: instead of competing\, we collaborate. Building on commitments made at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit\, this convening brings together policymakers\, civil society\, donors\, practitioners\, refugee leaders\, and humanitarian actors to strengthen the collective case for integrating nutrition and early childhood development in emergencies. \nJoin them to review progress since N4G\, unpack persistent policy and financing gaps\, and co‑create recommendations that ensure every child\, no matter the crisis\, can access the nutrition and nurturing care they need to survive and thrive. Participants will hear diverse perspectives before joining breakout sessions to shape actionable advocacy and investment priorities that drive meaningful impact for the youngest children in crises. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/uniting-sectors-for-integrated-nutrition-and-holistic-early-childhood-development-in-crises/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260316T162402Z
CREATED:20260316T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T162402Z
UID:10002981-1773842400-1773846000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Q&A Webinar with Trauma Expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 18th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Q&A Webinar with Trauma Expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky\, featuring Laura van Dernoot Lipsky\, founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm. \nWednesday\, March 18th\, 2026 \n2 – 2:45pm EDT \nJoin us for a virtual webinar and Q&A with trauma expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky\, founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with individuals and communities impacted by trauma\, Laura will reflect on overwhelm\, resilience\, and how to stay grounded while doing challenging work. This webinar offers space to learn\, ask questions\, and think together about sustaining ourselves in trauma-exposed roles. \nAbout the Speaker \nLaura van Dernoot Lipsky is the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm. She is the host of the podcast Future Tripping\, which is dedicated to conversations about overwhelm. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of trauma exposure\, she has worked nationally and internationally for more than three decades. Much of her work is being invited to assist in the aftermath of community catastrophes – whether they are fatal storms or mass shootings. Simultaneously\, she has long been active in community organizing and movements for social and environmental justice and has taught on issues surrounding systematic oppression\, structural supremacy\, and liberation theory. Laura is on the advisory board of ZGiRLS\, an organization that supports young girls in sports. She is a founding member of the International Transformational Resilience Network\, which supports the development of capacity to address climate change. Laura also served as an associate producer of the award-winning film A Lot Like You\, and was given a Yo! Mama award in recognition of her work as a community-activist mother. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/qa-webinar-with-trauma-expert-laura-van-dernoot-lipsky/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260317T143142Z
CREATED:20260317T142904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143142Z
UID:10002987-1773910800-1773914400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Voices for Action: Shaping SRHR Priorities Together
DESCRIPTION:IYAFP is thrilled to invite you to an exciting upcoming event we are hosting with our partners – a Virtual Dialogue: Youth Voices for Action: Shaping SRHR Priorities Together on Thursday\, March 19th. \nThis is a unique opportunity to share your inputs and perspectives about the future of SRHR for young people globally. Your voice and participation will help inform how WHO and partners address the SRHR priorities that matter most to young people. \nWhile all are warmly welcome\, we especially encourage young people to attend — and they ask that you please spread the word widely within your networks\, particularly to young people who may not yet be engaged in SRHR programs. The more voices we hear\, the greater the impact. \nLanguage Access: Plenary sessions will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. \nBreakout sessions will be available in English\, French\, and Spanish. \nRegister now using the link: https://bit.ly/4b15zZT
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-voices-for-action-shaping-srhr-priorities-together/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260311T185547Z
CREATED:20260311T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T185547Z
UID:10002974-1774009800-1774015200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Who Governs AI? A Trans Feminist Perspective on Who Gets a Say
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore what AI governance is and how AI is being governed in Canada today. Together\, we’ll look at concrete examples such as AI policies\, standards\, and public consultation processes. Using a trans feminist lens\, we will investigate how power\, resources\, and access shape AI governance systems\, where the key limitations are\, and explore critical opportunities for improving AI governance in Canada and globally. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n– Understand what AI governance means\n– Recognize key limitations in current AI governance approaches\n– See how power\, resources\, and access shape AI governance systems\, using a trans feminist lens.\n– Gain practical ideas for how AI governance processes could be made more equitable and participatory. \nThis is session is part of our Equity and AI learning series that aims to offers a clear and accessible introduction to key issues at the intersection of AI\, ethics\, and equity. Through short monthly virtual sessions\, participants will learn from guest speakers\, explore real examples\, and access tools they can apply immediately in their work. \nFeaturing: Blair Attard-Frost (she/her/they/them) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta and a Fellow at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). Her research applies a trans feminist lens to address challenges of power\, participation\, and justice in AI governance systems. She teaches students\, professionals\, executives\, public servants\, and communities about AI policy & ethics. She creates experimental sci-fi and glitch art that explores frictions between gender\, technology\, and regulation. \nApply here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/who-governs-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260318T181117Z
CREATED:20260318T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181117Z
UID:10002993-1774274400-1774278000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Care Without Borders: Celebrating Community Wins
DESCRIPTION:In times of challenge\, celebrating our progress isn’t optional: it’s essential. Joy and community strength are what keep us moving forward. We are inviting two ecosystem partners: *FP2030* and *inroads* on stage with us! \nBoth of Vitala’s partner organizations will share their wins\, progresses and outcomes\, offering a 10-minute walkthrough about some things about their work in 2025 that they consider particularly meaningful for the communities they serve. We’ll be meeting in a Zoom Webinar room. We’ll provide English <> Spanish live interpretation; We will ensure as many privacy settings as available in the Zoom Webinar room. \nRegister here to celebrate together!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/care-without-borders-celebrating-community-wins/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260316T163806Z
CREATED:20260316T163806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T163806Z
UID:10002983-1774447200-1774452600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Humans\, Animals\, and Intimate Partner Violence: Shared Victimizations\, and Shared Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 25th as the AVA Webinar Series presents Humans\, Animals\, and Intimate Partner Violence: Shared Victimizations\, and Shared Solutions\, featuring Dr. Rochelle Stevenson from Thompson Rivers University. \nWednesday\, March 25th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nCompanion animals\, or pets\, are an important part of life for many people. General pet ownership estimates for North America indicate that over 60 percent of households have at least one pet\, and pets are increasingly being considered family members. Companion animals are often viewed as children or siblings and anthropomorphized\, and genuinely grieved when they die. However\, the status of companion animals as family members also creates a vulnerability for being victimized along with the human family members in situations of intimate partner violence. \nDr. Stevenson’s talk will discuss her research on intimate partner violence and the inclusion of companion animals in the violent dynamic. In particular\, this presentation will present recent research on the prevalence of the inclusion of animals in situations of intimate partner violence\, the impact on victim/survivors\, the role that companion animals play in healing from violence\, and solutions to support both human and animal victim/survivors of intimate partner violence. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Rochelle Stevenson is an Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Environment\, Culture\, and Society at Thompson Rivers University\, and faculty member with the Animal and Interpersonal Abuse Research Group (AIPARG). Dr. Stevenson’s research focuses on gender-based violence. Her work includes the intersection of interpersonal violence and violence against animals\, barriers to help-seeking from intimate partner violence\, and sexualized violence. Dr. Stevenson maintains an intersectional and anti-oppression foundation in her research and activism with two overarching goals: naming\, understanding\, and stopping violence in any form\, and advocating for social justice with inclusive social policy and practice. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/humans-animals-and-intimate-partner-violence-shared-victimizations-and-shared-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260311T192906Z
CREATED:20260311T192524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T192906Z
UID:10002976-1774530000-1774535400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Measuring What Matters: Inclusive\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\,& Learning (MEL) at the Triple Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Measuring What Matters explores best practices for designing and implementing inclusive MEL systems that support real-time reflection\, adaptation\, and equity-centered decision-making. Grounded in feminist and locally led approaches\, the series supports Canadian international cooperation actors to shift MEL from donor-driven reporting toward locally led learning that strengthens program quality\, relevance\, and justice across humanitarian\, development\, and peacebuilding contexts. Sessions combine interactive activities\, peer learning\, and practical application\, with supplemental learning materials to keep participants engaged throughout the training series. \nThis three-part series is designed for a broad range of practitioners\, reflecting a commitment to breaking down silos and fostering collaborative\, evidence-based practice. Inclusive\, locally driven MEL depends on multi-stakeholder engagement across roles\, sectors\, and geographies. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a cumulative training series\, the discussion will build at each session. Participants are encouraged to attend all three of the virtual training sessions. Following the main training sessions\, the facilitators will join two additional\, optional learning sessions.   \n\nSession One – Inclusive MEL at the Triple Nexus: Principals and Pitfalls – Thursday\, February 26 at 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST.  \nSession Two – Power\, Participation and What We Measure: Shaping MEL for Equity – Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 EST.\nSession Three: From Data to Insight: Practical Tools for Inclusive & Adaptive Learning – Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST.  \n\nLearning Spaces (optional): Thursday April 9\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST\, Thursday May 7\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST \n*spaces are limited so we encourage you to register as soon as you can \n\n\n\n\nParticipation fee: $100 per participant for the full course (3 sessions + optional learning spaces) \nCooperation Canada is committed to making our trainings accessible\, especially for actors traditionally excluded from sector-wide initiatives due to limited resources. Fee waivers or reduced fees are available. Please email programs@cooperation.ca for support.  \n\n\n\n\nMeasuring What Matters challenges and supports participants to shift from extractive\, top-down monitoring and evaluation systems towards inclusive approaches that are community-centered\, and grounded in learning and equity. Rooted in the realities of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus\, this training series empowers participants to reflect on their MEL practice\, explore power dynamics in measurement and learning\, and apply tools for real-time reflection and accountability. \nThis program is designed to equip participants with the ability to:  \n\nExplain key principles of inclusive and locally-led MEL within the context of the triple nexus.\nAnalyze common dilemmas around what is measured\, who defines success\, and how learning is shared\, owned\, and acted upon.\nIdentify opportunities to make MEL systems more adaptive\, learning-focused\, and equity-responsive.\nApply practical tools that embed real-time reflection\, course correction\, and community realities into MEL practice.\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  Intended for practitioners across the humanitarian\, development\, and peace sectors with a basic understanding of MEL\, especially those working with marginalized populations\, including MEL specialists\, program managers\, funders\, GAC policy and technical leads\, and country office and local partners. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/measuring-what-matters/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T153000
DTSTAMP:20260316T164431Z
CREATED:20260316T164431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T164431Z
UID:10002985-1775052000-1775057400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Engaging Community on MMIWG+ Prevention in Highway of Tears Country
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 1st\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Engaging Community on MMIWG+ Prevention in Highway of Tears Country\, featuring Dr. Jacqueline Holler and Sara Heembrock from the University of Northern British Columbia. \nWednesday\, April 1st\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nThe term “Highway of Tears” is globally synonymous with the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women\, girls\, and gender minorities (MMIWG+)\, but the region has also been the site of powerful advocacy and engagement for change. The Highway of Tears Symposium of 2006 spotlighted the issue and culminated in 33 recommendations for change in Northern BC. This webinar presents results of ongoing engagement and research on MMIWG+ prevention among Carrier Sekani Family Services\, the Northern Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation\, and communities and agencies in North-Central British Columbia. Since 2023\, the current research partnership has conducted research and engaged community members along the Highway of Tears to assess both progress on prevention and ongoing gaps. This webinar introduces the research project and its findings in advance of the 20th Anniversary Highway of Tears Symposium to be held in Prince George\, BC in April 2026. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Jacqueline Holler is Professor of Women’s & Gender Studies and History at the University of Northern British Columbia and a member of the leadership team at the Northern Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation. \nSara Heembrock is a Master of Education (Counselling) student at the University of Northern British Columbia with experience working alongside Indigenous communities across student services\, housing\, holistic wellness\, and social services in Northern British Columbia. Her work is grounded in Indigenous-led\, trauma-informed\, and community-based approaches\, with a focus on advocacy\, systems change\, and strengthening access to culturally responsive supports. She is committed to bridging research\, policy\, and practice to advance safety\, accountability\, and more connected communities. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/engaging-community-on-mmiwg-prevention-in-highway-of-tears-country/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260401T141659Z
CREATED:20260401T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T141659Z
UID:10002997-1775656800-1775662200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Thriving Together: The Importance of Natural Supports in Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 8th as the AVA Webinar Series presents Thriving Together: The Importance of Natural Supports in Prevention\, featuring Brandi Bell\, founder of Connections Consulting by Brandi Bell. \nWednesday\, April 8th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nBrandi will be discussing the importance of natural supports in community as a preventative measure and protective factor with mental health. She talks about her journey in the mental health field and how the power of help is in each of us. Brandi shows that the essence of support is about communication and relationship building. \nAbout the Speaker \nBrandi Bell has been working in community development and community wellness for  almost two decades in multiple fields.  Through the non-profit sector\, education\, northern engagement and government\, Brandi pursued her passion for community-developed and people-focused solutions. \nRecently\, Brandi has started her own consulting firm to continue to do that work directly with communities. She is the mother of two amazing paramedics in northern Saskatchewan\, with a passion for coaching youth\, the Blue Jays and travelling. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/thriving-together/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204813Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Global Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC26)! GHC26 is an annual event bringing together a community of students\, trainees\, clinicians\, researchers\, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT \nWhere: In-person at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education + Virtual \nWe hope that you will join us at GHC26 for a conversation on “Innovation that Closes Gaps:  Technology and Data-Driven Care for Women and Children’s Global Health”. This year’s conference invites a practical\, real-world conversation on how innovation can advance equitable women’s and children’s health outcomes globally. Discussions will focus on what it takes to ensure that technological progress truly works for the health systems\, providers\, communities\, and global health partners who need it most. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology\, data\, and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs\, Beth Payne and Srinivas Murthy. \nHow to Register: \nRegistration is free! Head over to our website to register and secure your spot: https://event.fourwaves.com/ghc26.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/8th-annual-global-health-conference/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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