Announcements and communiqués
New Grant for Nurses Holding Bilingual Positions!
Submitted on May 18th 2012The Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund (NRRF) is committed to enhancing the delivery of health services in the province of Manitoba, by addressing issues of nursing supply.
To recruit nurses to work in a recognized bilingual/ francophone facility or program, the NRRF supports the allocation of funding to eligible Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Nurses Extended Practice (RN-EP), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), and Licensed Practical Nurses for a return of service commitment.
For more information, for eligibility criteria and for the application form, visit: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/nurses/bfrng.html.
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Launch: Map of Resources Available to St-Boniface/St-Vital Newcomers
Submitted on May 15th 2012Please join us for the launch of an exciting new resource for St-Boniface and St-Vital newcomers:
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Accueil francophone du Manitoba
104-420, rue Des Meurons
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to 204-255-4840 or sali@youville.ca.
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Public Consultation: Accessibility Legislation
Submitted on May 2nd 2012The Accessibility Advisory Council, formed in autumn of 2011, is proposing legislation aimed at preventing and removing barriers faced by persons with disabilities. The Council wants the public’s views on accessibility legislation and has organized a public consultation for this purpose:
this Tuesday, May 8th
Registration: 12:30 (consultation will take place between 13:00 and 16:00)
in Embassy Rooms A, B and C
at the Victoria Inn at 1808 Wellington Avenue in Winnipeg
Those interested in participating are asked to confirm their attendance with:
Tracy MacMillan
204-945-7613 or 1-800-282-8069 ext. 7613
Tracy.MacMillan@gov.mb.ca
Written submissions are also invited until June 5th, 2012. Please send to:
Disabilities Issues Office
630-240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0J7
accesscouncil@gov.mb.ca
In either case, please refer to the discussion paper below.
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French-Language Mental Illness Support Groups
Submitted on September 8th 2011Agir! pour ma santé : La dépression et comment y faire face
Looking for participants for a study in connection with a support group for those suffering from depression. This support group:
- is offered in French and is free;
- encourages physical activity and a healthy diet;
- is targeted towards those 18 and over; and
- is offered by the St-Boniface Health Centre and the Université de Saint-Boniface.
For more information on how to participate, please call Danielle at 204-237-1818 extension 348.
Your call will remain confidential.
Alzheimer’s Information and Support Group
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers a French-language group for those who are close to someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The objective of the meetings is to provide information and tools, in a respectful sharing environment, for living with and caring for them.
Location: Villa Aulneau (Multi-Purpose Room), located at 601 Aulneau Street in St-Boniface
Date: the 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Cheryl Demasi
Client Services Coordinator
Manitoba Alzheimer Society
Phone: 204-943-6622, ext. 229
Toll Free: 1-800-378-6699
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