University of Manitoba, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy

09/09/2026

Join us on September 19, 2026 at 9am PT/11am CT/12pm ET for a webinar with Dr. Evan Wood.
This presentation will focus on the current limitations of substance use care models and under-appreciated risks of certain psychoactive medications particularly for young people with substance use concerns.

Register here: https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/events/2026/7/22/msthconnectsseptember

09/09/2026

Improving the HIV Care Cascade for Indigenous people in Manitoba: Barriers, Facilitators, and Recommendations for Systems Change

Presented by Laurie Ringaert and Dr. Linda Larcombe

October 7, 9-10AM

This webinar explores how community-based research can help transform the systems shaping HIV care for Indigenous people in Manitoba. Presenters will examine how structural barriers, relationships, and deeply held assumptions influence access to care—and share actionable recommendations for change across healthcare, community, and policy settings. Grounded in lived experience, ethical spaces, and two-eyed seeing, the session offers practical insights for advancing culturally responsive and equitable HIV care.

Registration link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5vkqnnx

09/09/2026

BCC National Breastfeeding Week Prize Winners:
Congratulations!

1st - Luciana Lima Dias da Cruz / Headwaters Health Care Centre, ON
2nd - Chaleur BFI Community Committee, NB
3rd - Northeastern Public Health, ON

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

📢 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 — 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT

How can we talk about the social determinants of health in a way that reaches actors from other sectors? 🤔

The webinar presents framing strategies developed by FrameWorks UK and The Health Foundation, including the "Building Blocks of Health" metaphor, other framing recommendations, and concrete examples of how they have been applied.

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/3XG350ZIX2e

09/08/2026

The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy marks 35 years of world-class population and health research, scholarship and community collaboration. Join faculty members, staff, learners, alumni and partners on October 14, 2026, at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to honour MCHP’s past, present and future. Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mchp-35th-anniversary-gala-dinner-registration-1992366101643

09/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Indigenous Knowledge Carrier Tanya McDougall to CHRD 2026! Tanya will join us to open the conference with a blessing as well as close out the conference with reflections and blessings. We thank you Tanya for joining us and sharing her wisdom.

09/08/2026

Learn how to identify harmful narratives and interrupt the spread of denialism at our September 23rd lunch and learn.

Join us at 12:00pm CDT on the NCTR’s YouTube channel for Continuing the Conversation on Residential School Denialism.

Register for free now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617882374279/WN_YEDeBm4NSwOFJc2lPtpJqg

09/04/2026

We're Hiring!
Director of Children and Families
First Nations Family Advocate Office
Competition 2026-079
Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Executive Director, the Director of Children and Families will provide advocacy, public education, and navigation services for First Nations children and families involved with the child welfare system in Manitoba. The Director of Children and Families will be responsible for overseeing the First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) including, advocacy, processes, and management in accordance with the Bringing Our Children Home mandate established by the AMC. The incumbent will lead the work of the AMC – Canada Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on child welfare to support the restoration of First Nations jurisdiction to support capacity enhancement for First Nations. The incumbent will also work closely with the AMC Women’s Council in the strategic planning for the FNFAO.

To learn more about the position, and submit an application, visit:
https://manitobachiefs.bamboohr.com/careers/567

09/04/2026

We're Hiring!
Senior Policy Analyst
First Nations Family Advocate Office
Competition 2026-053
Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the Senior Policy Analyst will take a lead in overseeing policy development and research including planning and implementing policies and programs, provide strategic and policy advice and solutions. The Senior Policy Analyst will also manage and implement various projects and initiatives by leading proposal development, implementation, and evaluations.

To learn more about the position, and submit an application, visit:
https://manitobachiefs.bamboohr.com/careers/539