Healthy Society

Call for Presentations: Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Annual Conference

Jun 15 2014 - 4:00pm to Jun 16 2014 - 3:45pm

The conference program commitee is inviting proposals for presentations on one of the following key conference themes: Restructuring of Rural Relationships, Building Capacity for Organizations and Governance, Building Economic Resilience and Pursuing a High Quality of Life for Rural Communities. Deadline to submit is June 15, 2014.

National Gathering 'Community: Programs and Policies'

Jun 23 2014 - 12:00am to Jun 26 2014 - 11:45pm

This Gathering will welcome community-builders from a diversity of sectors throughout North America. Here you will find the inspiration, knowledge, programs and practices you need to cultivate the leadership needed to engage and mobilize citizens to envision and work together to realize their shared hopes for the future.

PlanH Local Leaders’ Cam: Town of Gibsons, Emanuel Machado

In this interview recorded at the 2013 UBCM Convention, Emanuel Machado, chief administrative officer, speaks about how the Town of Gibsons aligned community and council objectives and planning documents to create a sustainability framework which includes community well-being as a goal.

PlanH Local Leaders’ Cam: District of Hope, Gerry Dyble

The District of Hope received a Healthy Communities Capacity Building Grant to hold a Healthy Communities Committee Mobilization Day for the Hope area.

Burns Lake Prioritizes Active Transportation

Burns Lake’s Active Transportation Plan capitalizes on community qualities and tourism potential.

Public involvement is a vitally important component of building a healthy community. Check back soon for more information on public involvement including how municipalities can support:

Read more about the two main forms of public involvement:

Read more about Public Involvement

Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

A version of the Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide adapted to the considerations of rural and remote communities, developed using input from seniors in ten rural and/or remote communities in Canada, including two in British Columbia (Alert Bay and Lumby).
– Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors

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Built Environment and Active Transportation Resources - Physical Activity Strategy

– BC Recreation and Parks Association

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Healthy Communities Practice Guide

Offers a framework for considering the interconnected aspects of a healthy community and provides many practical examples of how communities are accomplishing healthy community goals withing a variety of community scales.
– Canadian Institute of Planners

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An inclusive community values all its members and helps them to meet their basic needs so that they can live with dignity, engage actively, and contribute to their community.i Municipalities can support inclusive communities in three important areas:

Read more about Inclusive Communities

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