Title: Comprehensive Strategies for Deep and Durable Outcomes
Series: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Poverty
Speakers: Eric Leviten-Reid, Mark Cabaj
Location: via conference call
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 12:00:00 PM, Eastern
Details: What are the different ways to pursue comprehensive approaches to poverty reduction? What are the strengths and limitations of such approaches for achieving deep and durable outcomes? Mark Cabaj will interview Eric Leviten-Reid about a new paper exploring these questions. The paper offers a lens for thinking about comprehensive approaches that will be developed more fully through a series of case studies conducted with Vibrant Communities partners.

Visit tammarackcommunity.ca for more information and to register

Healthy Living in the Inner City Speakers Series:

RECESSION: Shrinking Paycheques, Failing Health

You are invited to join us for this season's final event of the Healthy Living in the Inner City Speakers Series,Thursday, March 26th, from 6 - 8PM at the Carol Shields Auditorium, 2nd floor of the Millennium Library, 251 Donald.

"RECESSION: Shrinking Paycheques, Failing Health" will feature a presentation from one of the leading experts in the field of the social determinants of health, Dr. Dennis Raphael, as well as documentary clips, and an interactive discussion period.

Admission is free, with refreshments and childcare provided.

Discussion will focus on the structures within society that cause health inequalities. The recent economic crisis will be considered in relation to the impact on peoples' health and wellbeing. Particular attention will be paid to income inequalities, job insecurity, and poverty. Attendees will be challenged to question societal norms and ask themselves, "In turbulent economic times, what actions can we take to safeguard the wellbeing of everyone?"

Guest Speaker
Dennis Raphael, PhD, is a Professor at the School of Health Policy and Management at York University in Toronto, Canada. The most recent of his over 150 scientific publications have focused on the health effects of income inequality and poverty, the quality of life of communities and individuals, and the impact of government decisions on Canadians' health and well-being. Dr. Raphael is editor of "Social Determinants of Health: Canadian Perspectives" co-editor of "Staying Alive: Critical Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Health Care" and author of "Poverty and Policy in Canada: Implications for Health and Quality of Life", all published by Canadian Scholars' Press.

"RECESSION: Shrinking Paycheques, Failing Health" is sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the University of Winnipeg Urban and Inner City Studies Department, with additional support from the Marsha Hanen Global Dialogue and Ethics Program Grant.

Date: March 26 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Canada Room
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
250 - 240 Graham Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: 984.2272 or 1.800.665.2019
Fax: 983.3852
Email: manitoba@canadabusiness.ca

Speaker: Jeannine Lafond, Business Information Officer, Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
Sponsor: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
Topic: Start-up

Description:
This seminar covers all the issues you will need to consider when starting your own business including:

• Name registration
• Taxation
• Licensing requirements, and more.

North America faces unprecedented challenges as the global economy struggles. What role can and should First Nations play during and beyond this recession? The event details are:

National Chief Phil Fontaine - The Economy and First Nations
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 7:00 PM
University of Winnipeg's Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
515 Portage Avenue

National Chief Phil Fontaine is a dedicated and highly respected leader in Canada. He has been instrumental in facilitating change and advancement for First Nations people from the time he was first elected to public office as Chief, at the young age of 28. He is a proud member of the Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba and still plays an active role in the support of his community.

BIO: Phil Fontaine, B.A., LL.D. (R.M.C.), LL.D. (Brock), LL.D. (Windsor), LL.D. (Lakehead), LL.D. (U of Winnipeg)

In the early 1980's, Phil Fontaine was elected to the position of Manitoba Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations. When his term expired in 1991, he was elected Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs where he served three consecutive terms. He played a key role in the development of Manitoba's Framework Agreement Initiative, in the defeat of the Meech Lake Accord, and signed an Employment Equity Agreement with 39 federal agencies. In 1997 he stepped onto the national stage where he was elected to the highest elected position in First Nations politics, National Chief. He is now serving an unprecedented third term in office.

This upcoming session will provide attendees with an expert speaking presentation on the topic:
"An introduction to Housing First"
Presented by the Cross Department Coordination Initiatives Family Services and Housing - Government of Manitoba

On behalf of the Community Development Information Sharing Working Group, we invite you to attend the next session of the free lunch hour community development information sharing presentation.

Please note there is no need to register, simply show up as we have ample room to accommodate all persons.

This session will provide attendees with valuable information including:

• The "old" and "new" ways of describing Homelessness.
• Description of the principles of 'Housing First'- a model of integrated housing, healthcare and social services.
• The current paradigm shift in homelessness policy in North America.
• Question and Answer.

Date: Monday, March 23, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:30 PM
Place: Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne St.
(FREE and AMPLE parking available on site)
Feel free to bring your lunch and a friend to the session.

Community Development Information Sharing Working Group:
These free Community Development Information Sharing workshops are planned and coordinated by a group of volunteers. They are intended for interested individuals, groups and service providers. The workshops help to keep us all informed about exciting new initiatives and programs in our communities.