Healthy Society

Transforming Evaluation - Introduction to Equitable Essentials & Practice

Sep 23 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Join Sheila Matano (she/her), Carolyn Camman (they/them), and Trilby Smith (she/her), three Vancouver-based evaluators, for a webinar introducing the essentials of what evaluation is and how it works, including practical tools to get started. Core questions and issues related to equity and justice in evaluation, including common challenges and ways to address them, will also be covered.

Webinar: Living health equity values part 2: Promoting alignment between intention and practice

Aug 18 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am

In part 2 of the Living Health Equity Values conversation, participants will reflect on core values that support a health equity approach in public health organizations and on value tensions that can arise in public health practice and policy.

Healthy Public Policy Speaker Series explores policy ideas for creating improved health and well-being in B.C. communities

One of the current focus areas of the PlanH program is the importance of developing Healthy Public Policy at the local government level. In collaboration with a selection of local and Indigenous government partners, BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) is hosting an ongoing speaker series to bring fresh ideas for healthy public policy to local and Indigenous government leaders in B.C.

LGMA2021 Virtual Annual Conference: Harnessing Momentum, Steering Through Change

Jun 16 2021 - 9:15am to Jun 17 2021 - 3:00pm

Attend this year’s annual conference, "Harnessing Momentum, Steering Through Change," for a virtual learning and networking experience. Join your colleagues from around the province for interactive educational sessions, stimulating live keynotes, and new ways of networking together virtually.

HUBBUB 16 – Live Project Showcase

Apr 9 2021 - 11:00am to Apr 10 2021 - 11:45am

Join CityStudio Vancouver for a collaboration with City staff, students, faculty, community members and elected officials at HUBBUB 16, a celebration of co-created projects that support the various City of Vancouver planning areas. This live and interactive project showcase will include guest speakers, student project pitches, and Q&A sessions.

Looking for B.C.-based examples of local governments putting healthy public policy into action? See our Creating Healthy Public Policy Series on YouTube.

What is healthy public policy about?

Public policies refer to strategic actions led by a public authority with the aim of increasing the presence of a phenomena, such as health and well-being, within the population.ⁱ

Read more about Healthy Public Policy

2020 Livable Cities Forum

Nov 30 2020 - 11:30am to Dec 3 2020 - 1:45pm

The 2020 Livable Cities Forum will offer a platform and venue to come together to discuss and workshop how to advance our work on climate change, while building resilience into our communities. Bringing together municipal practitioners, elected officials, resilience thinkers, and community experts, the Forum will offer both keynote presentations and breakout sessions where participants will be able to work through challenges and ideate solutions to these problems. Registration is complimentary.

All Candidate's Forum

Oct 15 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

What do you think should be the future of mobility and land use in B.C.? Join Moving in a Livable Region and George Affleck (BC Liberal Party), Bowinn Ma(BC NDP), and Harrison Johnston (BC Green Party) as they talk about what their party can and will do for the future of this province.

Event details: Thursday, October 15th, 2020 | 2:00-3:30pm PDT

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Grants awarded to 20 local governments across B.C. to improve community health and well-being

More Indigenous and non-Indigenous local governments in B.C. will now be able to embark on projects to improve community health and well-being for their constituents, thanks to $150,000 in new grants and additional customized supports recently awarded by PlanH, a partnership of BC Healthy Communities Society and the Ministry of Health.

Building and Sustaining Community in Times of Crisis - ONLINE

May 18 2020 - 12:00am to Jun 14 2020 - 11:45pm

Royal Roads University Professional and Continuing Studies

PlanH