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November 3, 2017September 10, 2021

CRHESI Update & Reception 2017

On Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion hosted a special update and overview of past, current, and upcoming activities. This stakeholder, leadership, and community event that provided a broad overview of CRHESI projects for researchers, academics, and community leaders in the CRHESI network. If you missed the event, listen to the presentations here on the podcast.

Presenters

Welcome – Helene Berman and Steve Goodine
Refugee Housing Study – Abe Oudshoorn
Narrative mobilization for policy change – Marlene Janzen Le Ber
Social Connectedness and Isolation – Carri Hand
Libraries as community hubs – Jacquelyn Burkell
Cost of Poverty – Gerda Zonruiter
Trauma- and Violence-Informed Community Event – Nadine Wathen
Newcomer Health Settlement Committee – Harpreet Brar

November 1, 2017September 10, 2021

Global MINDS: a mission to help conquer mental illness

The inaugural issue of the Global MINDS Annual Newsletter describes the goals and principles of Global MINDS, alongside an account of their activities. An exciting first-year of Global MINDS has included:
-a graduate seminar course “Global Mental Health System Innovation”
-an initiative with eCampusOntario
-and the launch of our Global MINDS Fellowship Program (GMFP)

The Global Mental Health Incubator for Disruptive Solutions at Western University (Global MINDS @ Western) is an Interdisciplinary Development Initiative with the objective of using social innovation approaches to catalyze the development, implementation, mobilization and evaluation of disruptive solutions for the wicked problem of reducingthe global burden of mental disorders and related issues (e.g., suicide). Global MINDS is focused on innovating for low resource settings in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) (e.g., East Africa region) and for marginalized communities within Canada.

Global MINDS is led by Dr. Arlene McDougall, Assistant Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.

For more information about Global MINDS, click here.
To read the newsletter, click here.

October 25, 2017September 10, 2021

Overview and Reception 2017

Thursday, November 2, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Innovation Works London, 201 King Street

A special update and overview on the activities of the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion.

Join us for an enliving, fast-paced session of updates and an informal meet-and-greet reception.

• Learn about current and upcoming projects and research initiatives
• Network with researchers, academics, and community leaders in the CRHESI network
• Share your expertise and knowledge as a community member, student, faculty, or citizen interested in equity and inclusion in London

This is a stakeholder, leadership, and community event that provides a broad overview of CRHESI activities and projects — strengthening the network and building capacity.

Community members, students, faculty, and everyone interested in equity and inclusion in London are welcome to attend.

Admission is free. RSVP is required: crhesi-overview2017.eventbrite.ca

October 23, 2017September 10, 2021

Not to be missed: Fifth Annual Journeys of Migration

The Western Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations, Collège Boréal, the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership, the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre, the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre, and Pillar Nonprofit Network are pleased to present 2017’s Journeys of Migration.

Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Admission is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.

This year’s event will feature a theatrical production, We Are Not the Others. This play was created by Dr. Mirna Carranza from the McMaster School of Social Work, and Izad Etemadi, an award-winning Toronto-based actor and playwright. It is based on the findings of a two-year research project examining immigrant women’s experiences, and was first presented at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July 2017.

This production humanizes the stories we read and hear about in the media, and brings us into the world of immigrant women. Using music, poetry and the real words of these women, We Are Not the Others brings you the struggles, pain, resiliency and hopes of immigrants everywhere.
Following the production, Mirna Carranza and Izad Etemadi, as well as the actresses, will be available to answer questions about the research on which the play was based, the development of the production, and the experience of producing it.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Refreshments at 2:30 PM and a reception at 5:00 PM)
Location: UCC McKellar (Rm 290), Western University
Tickets: Register here.

October 23, 2017September 10, 2021

A Trauma- and Violence-Informed Community

CRHESI and community members are invited to come and participate in a collaborative symposium about trauma- and violence-informed care in our community. The purpose of this discussion is to review activities currently in progress and explore potential for collaboration moving forward.

The discussion will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 – 2-4pm at Innovation Works.

Space is limited. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. This is an open community forum: please invite relevant colleagues and associates within your network.

Co-hosted by Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) and the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC).