This presentation was given at the Population Health Data Analysis: From Infrastructure to Innovation Conference on February 8th, 2012. The Conference was organized by Population Data BC in partnership with the Canadian Population Health Initiative of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
Documentary “Crisis on Tap: First Nations Water for Life”
November 30, 2011
New documentary released Crisis on Tap: First Nations Water for Life, produced by the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research at the University of Victoria and Cedarwood Productions
The documentary takes a critical look at the reality of this environmental public health challenge, as expressed by First Nations peoples living in Canada. The Centre for Aboriginal Health Research produced this 30-minute film in follow-up to our international Consensus Conference on Small Water Systems Management for the Promotion of Indigenous Health (see conference video below), held at UVic in March 2010.
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Media Releases
- http://communications.uvic.ca/releases/release.php?display=release&id=1221
- http://kangenwater.waterforlifestore.com/film-highlights-lack-of-clean-water-on-reserves/
Book Available January 2012 – “Crisis on Tap: Seeking Solutions for Safe Water for Indigenous Peoples”
For more information contact Robynne Edgar @ redgar@uvic.ca
Canada should play a more targeted role in global health research – YouTube video Featuring CAHR Director Dr. Jeff Reading
November 14, 2011
The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences has released a report entitled Canadians Making a Difference: The Expert Panel on Canada’s Strategic Role in Global Health. This report, authored by an Expert Panel of leading Canadian and international global health experts, is based on a year-long evidence-based assessment process that was completed earlier this year.
Water Conference: The Consensus Conference on Small Water Systems Management for the Promotion of Indigenous Health
May 1, 2010
Conference date: 21-23 March 2010
Location: University of Victoria, British Columbia
The Centre for Aboriginal Health Research presented this 3-day conference in collaboration with Network Environments for Aboriginal Research BC (NEARBC), and the Water and Aquatic Sciences Research Programme. Timed to coincide with UN World Water Day, this conference brought together participants from Canada and abroad for presentations and panel sessions.
Four major themes addressed were: science and technology; government policy; traditional knowledge and spirituality; and Indigenous politics and advocacy.
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1. Conference Intro [1:23]
4. Dr. Asit Mazumder, Water & Aquatic Science Research Program, UVic [37:07]
"Issues and challenges of sustaining clean and healthy water for the rural and remote communities of Aboriginal peoples of Canada"
5. Dr. Margot Parkes, Health Sciences Programs, UNBC [30:36]
"Watersheds as settings to link equity, ecosystems and indigenous health"
6. Dr. Carmen Ledo Garcia, University of San Simon [16:40]
"Inequality and access to water in the city of Cochabamba"
7. Mr. Robert Pratt, Safe Drinking Water Foundation [29:33]
"The Advanced Aboriginal Water Treatment Team: An initiative of the Safe Drinking Water Foundation"
8. Dr. Edward McBean, University of Guelph / Canada Research Chair in Water Supply Security [29:22]
"Challenges for small water systems"
9. Mr. Richard Lawrence, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada [28:37]
"Implementation of the Drinking Water Safety Program in the First Nations Communities of British Columbia"
10. Ms. Mona Shum, M.Sc. CIH, National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health [23:47]
"Update on the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health Small Drinking Water Systems Project"
11. Dr. Darlene Sanderson, UVic [34:08]
"The importance of Indigenous Elders' teachings in our relationship with water - research guided by our past and strategies for the future"
12. Dr. Carla Teixeira, Universidade de Brasilia/CAPES / SFU [18:26]
"Water Supply on Indigenous Territories: Policies and Politics in Brazil"
13. Mr. Jebra Ram Muchahary, President of Indian Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples [41:51]
"Indigenous Boro Peoples' Perspective on Water and Health"
14. Dr. John Calvert, SFU [26:17]
"Options for meeting First Nations water service needs: INAC, P-3s, or shared services"
15. Ms. Kristin Stark, Assembly of First Nations [35:29]
"First Nations Water Commission - moving into a regulatory environment"
Pathways to Health & Healing Conference
December 13, 2009
A dialogue on the Provincial Health Officer’s 2nd Report on the Health and Well-Being of Aboriginal People in British Columbia
Conference date: 24-25 September 2009
Location: First People’s House, University of Victoria, British Columbia
Network Environments for Aboriginal Research BC and the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research hosted this 2-day conference including presentations from Aboriginal Health Authorities and a panel of Aboriginal health researchers. The conference centered on a discussion on the recent Provincial Health Officer’s Report on the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal People in BC and future directions in Aboriginal health research. The conference was a unique opportunity for networking between community members, policy makers, and researchers.
Welcoming remarks were provided by His Honour, The Honourable Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Dr. Evan Adams, Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor, provided the keynote address.
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Global Indigenous Health Research Symposium
October 13, 2008
Conference date: 23 July 2008
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Ethics Research Involving Aboriginal Peoples Workshop
October 22, 2007
Conference date: 21 September 2007
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
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“Lighting a Fire”: Aboriginal Health Research Conference
January 13, 2007
Conference date: 2 May 2006
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
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