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SUMMARY:Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Students on Campus: A Pilot Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In Canada\, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth face a greater risk of poor mental health outcomes. While various supports may be available to the general population\, it’s important to understand the unique experiences 2SLGBTQIA+ students face. Additionally\, it is crucial to understand how intersectional identities influence mental health outcomes and the considerations. \nIn light of this\, CICMH is piloting a new workshop on Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Students on Campus. This new training\, based on the Invisible Intersections Toolkit\, will provide an introductory overview of 2SLGBTQIA+ students’ mental health\, looking at challenges and stressors with an intersectional lens\, and recommendations for campuses. \nRegister here: https://campusmentalhealth.ca/event/supporting-2slgbtqia-students-on-campus-a-pilot-workshop/
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/supporting-2slgbtqia-students-on-campus-a-pilot-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
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SUMMARY:Centering Human Rights and Equity in Education: Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Held at the University of Manitoba\, this year’s theme\, “Centering Human Rights and Equity in Education\,” focuses on advancing dialogue within the academic community. Highlights include a keynote by Dr. Jeremy Patzer on Indigenous identity policy\, an Indigenous land and place-making tour\, and sessions on the ethical implementation of AI and decolonial methodologies. \n  \nRegister for the conference here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/centering-human-rights-and-equity-in-education-canadian-society-for-the-study-of-higher-education-2026-conference/
LOCATION:University of Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:CACUSS 2026: NAVIGATING the Future: What's Next for Student Affairs?
DESCRIPTION:CACUSS is excited to invite attendees to the 2026 Conference NAVIGATING the Future: Whats Next for Student Affairs? taking place virtually on June 2-4. The conference theme returns attendees to the core of our work as student affairs & services practitioners. \nThe mission of the conference is to advocate for the interests of students\, provide support for the whole person\, and consider learners’ multiple identities and perspectives as we center them in our work. \nCall for proposal due date: Jan 21\, 2026\nRegistration closure date: June 1\, 2026
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/cacuss-2026-navigating-the-future-whats-next-for-student-affairs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T110000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Concussion Recovery: Tools\, Strategies\, and Stories for Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join Judy Gargaro from Neurotrauma Care Pathways and Ryan Sutton and Seth Mendelson from the Headsup Concussion Advocacy Network as they discuss concussion impacts and essential care. Learn about evidence-based best practices\, assessment tools\, and key management strategies that can be used in the post-secondary community settings\, along with tips to identify reliable resources. Hear inspiring stories from those who have transformed their concussion experiences into support for others. French closed captioning will be available.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/empowering-concussion-recovery-tools-strategies-and-stories-for-healing/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Five Years In: What We Know About Implementation of the National Standard & Early Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: \nStephanie Knaak\, PhD\,Senior Research Consultant\, Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC); Adjunct Professor\, University of Calgary; Principal\, INSIGHT Research & Consulting \nLaura Mullaly\, MPH\, Manager\, MHCC \nSarah Ferguson\, MSW\, Program Manager\, MHCC \nPresented by the MHCC\, this session shares insights from a recent evaluation initiative exploring how institutions are engaging with the National Standard five years after its release. The webinar will highlight how institutions put the Standard into practice\, common barriers and enablers\, and early outcomes of this vital work. \nDrawing on a mixed-methods approach\, the evaluation integrates survey data and key informant interviews to provide evidence-based insights. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on these findings within the context of their own work and gain practical insights to support campus mental health planning. \nRegistration is now open. Click here to sign-up! \n 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/webinar-five-years-in-what-we-know-about-implementation-of-the-national-standard-early-outcomes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T110000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Indigenous Students with Culturally  Safe Resources-CICMH Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous students often face unique challenges related to mental health\, wellness\, and accessing culturally safe support while navigating post-secondary education. In this webinar\, we will be joined by Shaylin Allison from Kids Help Phone (KHP) and Karry Anne Daye from CarePoint Health to discuss resources available to Indigenous students. Shaylin will introduce KHP’s Indigenous initiatives and programs\, while Karry Anne will discuss the Indigenous Pathway in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program. This webinar will explore how educators\, counsellors\, and student support staff can connect First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis students to free\, confidential\, and culturally grounded mental health resources\, as well as practical information\, resources\, and strategies to support Indigenous student well-being. \nRegister here: https://campusmentalhealth.ca/webinars/connecting-indigenous-students-with-culturally-safe-resources/ 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/connecting-indigenous-students-with-culturally-safe-resources-cicmh-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T133000
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SUMMARY:CICMH QI Knowledge College Course: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:CICMH\, in collaboration with E-QIP (Excellence through Quality Improvement Project)\, is excited to offer a free virtual learning opportunity for post-secondary staff interested in Quality Improvement (QI). This condensed two-part series will introduce foundational QI methodology\, key concepts\, and practical tools to enhance the effectiveness of campus mental health programs and services. \nFor updated dates and registration details\, please refer to the QI Knowledge College Infosheet or click here.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/cicmh-qi-knowledge-college-course-session-1/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Mental Wellness: Indigenous Learners’ Experiences In Post-Secondary Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Indspire – a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis People – this webinar will explore Indspire’s latest research on Indigenous post-secondary student experiences\, delving into topics such as systemic barriers\, cultural disconnection\, and mental health challenges\, while also identifying key areas of strength and resilience within Indigenous student communities. Grounded in student perspectives\, participants will gain practical insights for supporting Indigenous students across policies\, programs\, and practices in alignment with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students. \n  \nSpeakers: \nStephanie Cunningham-Reimann\, Knowledge Mobilization Specialist\, Indspire \nStephanie Cunningham-Reimann is a Knowledge Mobilization Specialist of Scottish\, Portuguese\, German\, and French descent\, part of the lineage of ‘les filles du Roy’. With a background in Sociology\, Psychology\, and Indigenous Public Health\, Stephanie is passionate about fostering relationships and approaches to research that are ethical\, respectful\, and rooted in reciprocity. As a settler in this field\, Stephanie continues to learn what it means to show up as an ally for her Indigenous family members\, in research\, and with society at large. With her work during her Masters in Yellowknife which inevitably brought her to Nunavut and the Yukon\, Stephanie has a repertoire of lived experience as an allied researcher. She has been guided by Chiefs\, Elders\, and community leaders\, and her time spent in ceremony and on the land has deeply shaped how she understands her role in this work. These experiences continue to shape how she approaches research and what meaningful partnership looks like – centering respect\, listening\, and two-way knowledge exchanges. \nLaura Mullaly\, Manager\, MHCC \nLaura is passionate about health equity and mobilizing change in the health and mental health sector.  Since joining the MHCC in 2016\, she has led projects on post-secondary student mental health\, psychological health and safety\, and mental health and criminal justice. Laura holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. \nSarah Ferguson\, Program Manager\, MHCC  \nSarah has supported awareness and implementation of the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students since 2022\, engaging with post-secondary leaders across Canada to share ideas and resources that advance campus mental health and well-being. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) with experience spanning frontline roles and system-level work\, informing a holistic and person-centered approach to her work. \nRegistration is now open. Click here to sign-up!
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/navigating-mental-wellness-indigenous-learners-experiences-in-post-secondary-spaces/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:CICMH QI Knowledge College Course: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:CICMH\, in collaboration with E-QIP (Excellence through Quality Improvement Project)\, is excited to offer a free virtual learning opportunity for post-secondary staff interested in Quality Improvement (QI). This condensed two-part series will introduce foundational QI methodology\, key concepts\, and practical tools to enhance the effectiveness of campus mental health programs and services. \nFor updated dates and registration details\, please refer to the QI Knowledge College Infosheet or click here.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/cicmh-qi-knowledge-college-course-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T130000
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SUMMARY:BP-Net Webinar Series: Advancing Post-Secondary Counselling Metrics (Part 1): Regional Benchmarking & A Tri-Campus Evaluation Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join the Best Practices Network (BP-Net) for a two-part webinar series examining how Canadian post-secondary institutions are collecting\, evaluating\, and leveraging counselling data to improve student mental health services. \nAdvancing Post-Secondary Counselling Metrics (Part 1): Regional Benchmarking & Tri-Campus Evaluation Framework \nDate:                   Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 \nTime:                   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT (55-minute session) \nFormat:             Virtual via Zoom (Includes presentation & live Q&A) \nSeries Notice: This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Registration for Part 2\, featuring Toronto Metropolitan University and the University of British Columbia\, will launch at the end of September. \n  \nSession Overview \nHow can institutions build meaningful data sets that measure impact\, streamline operations\, and support post-secondary student mental health? \nIn this session\, presenters from Saint Mary’s University and the University of Toronto will share perspectives ranging from national-level survey insights to an institutional approach to  evaluation. \n  \nPresentation 1:  Benchmarking Counselling Centre Supports in Atlantic Canada and Beyond \n Presenters:  \nTom Brophy\,  Associate Vice-President\, Student Affairs and Services at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) \nSteven Smith\, Professor of Psychology at SMU and the Graduate Program Coordinator for the Master of Applied Health Services Research (MAHSR) program at SMU \n“The Canadian Post- Secondary Student Mental Health Services Survey”\, administered in late Fall 2023 and early Winter 2024 in collaboration with the Atlantic Association of College and University Student Services (AACUSS) and the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS)\, provided Student Affairs and Services professionals with critical data to identify strengths and gaps relative to peer institutions across Atlantic Canada and nationally. \nPresenters will share summary findings—including broad comparative benchmarks and subgroup analyses examining colleges and universities separately. The session will highlight how Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAOs) and mental health leads can leverage these metrics to justify continued funding/staffing\, build cases for diversifying resources\, and inform future pan-Canadian research. \n  \nPresentation 2:  Using Data to Drive Student Mental Health Outcomes at the University of Toronto  \n Presenter: \nChris Bartha\, Senior Executive Director\, Student Mental Health\, Systems Policy and Strategy at the University of Toronto. \nThis presentation will focus on the development and execution of the University of Toronto’s Tri-Campus Institutional Evaluation Framework. The session highlights two primary objectives designed to foster alignment and consistency across three campuses: \n\nUnified Data Architecture: Demonstrating how the University built a coordinated\, multi-campus dataset that standardizes operational decision-making\, rigorous evaluation\, and cross-institutional accountability.\nSystem-Wide Impact Assessment: Presenting integrated tri-campus results on clinical outcomes and student experiences to evaluate and validate the collective reach of strategic mental health initiatives.\n\n  \n[ Register Here] \n  \nNote: A recording of this session will be available post-event on the BP-Net website.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/webinar-advancing-post-secondary-counselling-metrics-part-1-regional-benchmarking-a-tri-campus-evaluation-framework/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260409T151810Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogue to Action: Skills for the Future 2026 CICMH Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, “Dialogue to Action: Skills for the Future\,” emphasizes intentional skill-building across several key streams\, including EDIAA\, changing systems\, Indigenous student wellness\, and the role of technology in addressing psychological distress among youth. \nImportant Deadlines: \nCall for Proposals: Submissions for oral and poster presentations are being accepted until May 10\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET. We encourage you to share your innovative practices and research. \nSubmit your proposal here. \nRegistration: General registration is now open for the conference taking place on November 10\, 2026. Please note that accepted presenters will be required to register by October 29\, 2026\, to be included in the final program. \nRegister for the conference here.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/dialogue-to-action-skills-for-the-future-2026-cicmh-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Abstract/Proposal Submission Deadline,Conference
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