SPHA is a volunteer run, non-profit, organization to promote the health of Saskatchewan people and their environment through education, advocacy and empowerment

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Joined December 2015
Join us at Pop Health Out Loud. Dr. Thiilina Bandara will be presenting his research in a short presentation with time for questions and discussion. Register in advance us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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As kids go back to school, let’s protect each other. Wear a mask, wash your hands often, practice physical distancing, and stay home when you are sick.
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Policies and practices of our social services and institutions make it difficult to escape poverty. The pandemic has made these problems worse. As we reopen Saskatchewan we need to do better by guaranteeing access to housing, education, income, healthcare and food for everyone.
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Day 2 of public health summer institute! Excellent speakers @PHA_BC
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Tomorrow is the first day of our Public Health Summer Institute, online this year but just as engaging as ever! Registration is still on, & don't forget, if you can't join us live, registrants can access the videos after. To register today: tinyurl.com/ycgp53ap
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How should Canadian public health respond to the climate emergency? Dr. Tim Takaro will lead a discussion on that question tomorrow for "Think Globally, Act Locally: Public Health & the Anthropocene". Check out the breakout session videos on YouTube! tinyurl.com/y98vpgng
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We've got more breakout session videos to watch! Check out our YouTube channel to get an idea of which sessions to attend during our online Summer Institute, "Think Globally, Act Locally: Public Health & the Anthropocene, happening this Thursday & Friday. tinyurl.com/y98vpgng
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Dr. Maya Gislason, will lead her session through the tenets of ecological feminism, integrating critiques & insights from Black & Indigenous feminist movements, then will use that lens to discuss key implications for collective action as part of the 2020 online summer institute.
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Let talk about green infrastructure & it's potential to strengthen nature contact for people living in cities! Join the conversation with the city of Saskatoon's Jessie Best on Friday at "Think Globally, Act Locally" the Public Health Summer Institute. tinyurl.com/y7caokl2
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Join Dr. Jura Augustinavicius on July 9th as she leads a discussion on climate change & mental health as part of our online Public Health Summer Institute 2020! She is 1 of 23 amazing speakers lined up for the two day school. To see the full line up: tinyurl.com/y7caokl2
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Want to learn more about the rights of nature and our right to a healthy environment? Join lawyer Andrew Gage, from West Coast Environmental Law, online Friday July 10th. Just one part of our two-day annual summer institute, registration is now open: tinyurl.com/ycgp53ap
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Dr. Katie Clow will be joining us on Thursday July 9th to discuss using a One Health approach in response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Register today at: preview.tinyurl.com/ycgp53ap
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Have you registered for "Think Globally, Act Locally: Public Health & the Anthropocene" yet? Want to go but unsure if you have the time? Don't worry! We'll be recording it all so you can go back & watch any session you may miss. Registration is still open! tinyurl.com/y7caokl2
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How do we create sustainable, just & healthy transportation systems beyond just light rail & bike lanes? Rita Koutsodimos will be discussing that during her session @ our Public Health Summer Institute Friday July 9th. To read about her & other speakers: tinyurl.com/y8lqqmwp
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On July 10th, join Michael Nemeth as he leads a discussion on creating sustainable just & healthy local energy systems & communities. Want to learn more about the breakout sessions? Check out some summary videos on our newly launched YouTube channel! tinyurl.com/y98vpgng
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On July 9th Dr. Shannon Waters, medical health officer of CowichanValley, will discuss Indigenous Approaches to Sustainability at the online 2020 Public Health Summer Institute. Registration is still on! tinyurl.com/y7caokl2 While you're there check out the full program!
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Shannon Turner will discuss the healing properties of nature & collective trauma associated with environmental destruction as part of her breakout session on promoting health through reverence to nature at the Public Health Summer Institute. Read more: tinyurl.com/y9nzf3p3
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On July 10th, Jade Yehia from Island Health will lead her breakout session on how to create sustainable, just & healthy local housing & land use systems as part of the online Public Health Summer Institute "Think Globally, Act Locally". Register today: tinyurl.com/ycgp53ap
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We are excited to welcome Wii Esdes, Sandra A. Martin Harris, from the Office of the Wet'suwet'en, alongside Dr. Theresa Healy & Dr. Margot Parkes from UNBC, to our summer institute where they will talk about Creating Local Change. Read the program here: tinyurl.com/y9nzf3p3
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Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon will join us July 9th to present "Understanding Cultural Evolution & Societal Transformation" & after, will lead a breakout session discussing the work of the Cascade Institute. All part of our annual summer institute, register now! tinyurl.com/ycgp53ap