October 2017

Tues. Nov. 14, 2017 @ 7 - 8 PM. Black Cultural Centre, 10 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook, NS. All are welcome!

Submission deadline: Nov. 7, 2017. The objective of this Request For Proposals is to contract with Grand Challenges Canada a team of experts (the Saving Brains Platform) that will support the portfolio of innovators in the Saving Brains program.

Tues. Oct. 24, 2017, 6PM reception, 7-8:30PM discussion. Pier 21, Rudolph P. Bratty Hall Andrea and Charles Bronfman Theatre (NB. livestream option for those unable to attend). This panel discussion with focus on best practices in addressing health needs of women and children, infants and youth in complex emergencies.

Tues. Nov. 21 @ 7PM. IWK Cineplex Theatre. The screening of this Cinema Politica film is a complement to the IWK Breastfeeding Grand Rounds on Nov 21 about Guatemalan Women's Experiences of Breastfeeding.

Abstract Deadlines: Jan 30, 2018 (Scientific Community). Feb 28, 2018 (Community Groups). Conference Dates: Sept. 19-21, 2018. Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS. The Healthy Living Healthy Life 2018 (HLHL 2018) conference is focused on interprofessional, collaborative, and multi-stakeholder engagement.

Wed. Nov. 15, 2017 @ 11:30 AM. Theatre A, Tupper Building; Room 102, DMNB. Dr. Onye Nnorom is a Family Doctor and a Public Health & Preventive Medicine specialist. She practices at TAIBU Community Health Centre, in Toronto.

Thurs. Oct. 19, 2017 @ 7 - 9 PM. The Nook, 2118 Gottingen St. Halifax. Come early. Seating is limited. No reservations. Come listen to Dr. Carl Elliott (MD, PhD) present on his research and experience as a whistleblower exposing the abuses of medical research. Join the conversation to follow.

Wed. Oct. 18, 2017 @ 12:30 PM. University Hall, MacDonald Building. Join Jon Tattrie and Daniel Paul for the launch of Dr. Paul's biography. Dr. Paul is the author of this year's Dal Reads book, "We Were Not the Savages."

Oct. 19 & 26, Nov. 28 & Dec. 7, 2017. Killam 2622. Human Rights and Equity Services is pleased to offer some of their diversity and inclusion related workshops to the Dalhousie community. These open sessions will create opportunities for discussion, growth and community engagement.

Thurs. Oct. 19, 2017 @ 9am – 3pm. Nova Scotia Archives, 6016 University Avenue: Robie + University Ave. Halifax Email: SickleCellNovaScotia@gmail.com. Join us with Senator Jane Cordy who Advanced ‘An Act Respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day’! Meet Healthcare Professionals, Researchers + Patient Families.