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Post-disaster food safety : information for the public

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for... More ≫

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for consumption.

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Post-disaster food safety : information for policy makers

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for... More ≫

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This information sheet describes important considerations around food product packaging to help disaster-impacted communities evaluate how food products are impacted and whether they are safe for consumption.

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Understanding Indigenous workers’ occupational health and safety needs : tips for Indigenous training and employment organizations

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Addresses Indigenous workers OHS awareness opportunities and responsibilities for training and employment organizations.

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Understanding Indigenous workers’ occupational health and safety needs : tips for employers

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An overview of how employers can support the often unique occupational health and safety needs of Indigenous workers through awareness, education and training.

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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : evaluation framework

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports... More ≫

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports provincial implementation of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework by serving as a platform for ongoing monitoring, adaptation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation Framework will ensure the desired outcomes identified in the Well-being and Resiliency Framework are clearly articulated to be specific, measurable, reasonably achievable, relevant and timely. The Evaluation Framework includes indicators and measures for the defined continuum of services; processes to measure and report on outcomes and effectiveness of wellbeing and resilience programs provincially; and supports regular reporting on the achievement of the overarching outcome of helping children and youth be safe and reach their full potential.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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2019 fish consumption guidance : mercury in fish

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016... More ≫

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016 (inclusive) along with attendant advice. The information in this report may be of interest to researchers, public health professionals, or members of the public who are interested in fish consumption advice in Alberta and want additional information. This document has been produced using methods described in past reports – as such, the information contained herein is a summary of available data related to mercury in fish and human health advice.

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Building strength, inspiring hope : a provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention 2019 - 2024

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the... More ≫

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the development of new stakeholder-identified initiatives to meet the needs of the youth and families they serve.

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Guide for business case development funding : a part of the building communities of care program for Indigenous communities

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Building Communities of Care includes two funding components that specifically address the continuing care needs of Indigenous communities: business case development grants and competitive capital... More ≫

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Building Communities of Care includes two funding components that specifically address the continuing care needs of Indigenous communities: business case development grants and competitive capital grants. This guide provides information about how to apply for business case development grant funding. Funding will support needs assessments and business case development in Indigenous communities where a need for more continuing care capacity has been identified.

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