CES National Conference – Call for Proposals

The Canadian Evaluation Society’s (CES) 2025 conference will take place virtually on May 12-16, 2025. The theme of the conference, “Doing Good (In) Evaluation: the Basics and Beyond,” provides a venue to share ideas and contribute to the future of evaluation and how evaluative practices can adapt to evolving landscapes. CES invites abstract proposals, which align with the 2025 theme, and the following sub-themes" Doing the basics well Going beyond the basics Transforming the 'basics' to advance evaluation Learn more about the 2025 themes here Submit your proposal by December 2nd here  

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Statement of Apology: A Journey Towards Healing and Understanding

Online

    Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Tyler Twaroswski, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Senior Manager, Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation. This heartfelt apology acknowledges CMHA's historical participation in colonial and racist systems and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. Learn about our commitment to reconciliation, cultural humility, and transforming mental health care to be equitable, culturally sensitive, and respectful of Indigenous histories, experiences and worldviews. This webinar is part of our Conversation Series: Advancing Decolonization and Indigenization in Post-Secondary Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. This series is a national conversation on how post-secondary institutions can advance

Institute for Health Improvement Forum 2024

Orlando FL, United States

The Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) is hosting their 2024 Forum from December 8-11 in Orlando, FL. The IHI 2024 Forum will feature over 150 sessions covering the most crucial topics in health care improvement including patient and workforce safety, equity, improvement skills, and Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. Registration: $1295 (General Fee); $345 (Livestream Fee)  Access the IHI Forum agenda here   Learn more and register here 

$345 – $1295

Facing the Future with Young People: Navigating Emotions in the Climate and Nature Crisis

Online

Join the Climate Psychology Association for a workshop on navigating emotions in the climate crisis. Many organizations are recognizing the challenge of supporting young people as they confront the reality of the climate and ecological crisis. This workshop aims to help attendees: Gain a deeper understanding of the potential emotional and psychological impacts of the climate and ecological emergencies on children and young people. Generate ideas for fostering cultures of care within organizations to address the emotional needs of young people. Presenters: Siobhan Currie, an educational and child psychologist, and research advisor at University College London (UCL); Dr. Louise Edgington,

$35

Enhancing Educator Wellbeing and Student Support: Utilizing a Faculty Mental Health Toolkit

Online

Concerns among educators about student mental health significantly increased during the Covid-19 pandemic, with many faculty members feeling ill-equipped to provide suitable support or referrals. Simultaneously, instructors' own mental health was also on the decline. To tackle these issues, a faculty mental health toolkit was created for Bow Valley College to offer faculty practical guidance. Join presenter Lindsey Fiebig (M.Sc.) and the Healthy Campus Alberta Staff Facilitation team as they delve into the development of this toolkit, which has evolved over the years to enhance the well-being of both students and educators. Learn how it has become an essential resource

CSSHE 2025 Conference Call for Proposals

The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education’s (CSSHE) annual conference will take place May 31st to June 3rd, 2025, at George Brown College in Toronto, ON. The 2025 theme “Rethinking Togetherness,” encourages reflection on how to create a collaborative space that unites diverse approaches to learning and knowledge creation. The theme invites us to reconsider our roles and duties in an era marked by climate and humanitarian crises, rapidly advancing technologies, social isolation, displacement, and growing polarization. CSSHE is now accepting proposals until December 15th, 2024 across the following tracks: Open Track Academic Access, Pathways, and Transitions Community

Collaborations for Change 2025 Conference – Proposals Due!

Online

The Collaborations for Change Conference: Connecting Research and Practice in Post-Secondary Mental Health brings together difference makers from across Canada to collaborate on advancing knowledge, practice, and research in post-secondary student mental health. The 2025 virtual conference will take place on August 13th and 14th, 2025 and will bring post-secondary students, service professionals, mental health providers, and researchers together to have meaningful conversations on how to best move forward to integrate research and practice in post-secondary mental health. Students, whether working towards careers in academia or in professional practice, are vital for informing and sustaining collaborations as we move forward. Proposal Submissions: We are

Mental Health CoP Cocoa Chat

Online

CACUSS’ mental health CoP Cocoa Chat is an open forum for members to engage with CACUSS, your co-chairs, and one another. Please feel free to bring any questions or topics you'd like to discuss. These gatherings are informal yet always a valuable use of time. Register for the CoP here   

Navigating Substance Use Issues and Recovery Supports in Post-Secondary Institutions

Online

Join the Centre for Innovation in Student Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on student recovery initiatives in post-secondary institutions. Presenters Jason Parete (University of Windsor), and Mack Park (the Association of Recovery in Higher Education), will share strategies for reducing stigma and becoming an effective ally. They will discuss the impact of stigma on access to care and ways to address it, as well as practical tips for supporting students and advocating for recovery program models on campus.  Register for the webinar here 

Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses Summit – Call for Proposals

Online

Healthy Minds |Healthy Campuses is accepting proposals for its next virtual Summit on February 25-27, 2025. The theme of the 2025 Summit, "Achieving whole campus community engagement in mental health promotion in post-secondary setting," highlights the significance of fostering a campus-wide strategy for mental health promotion. By adopting a collective, community-oriented approach, the goal is to enable post-secondary institutions to involve all campus members in cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment. HM|HC invites proposal submissions for dialogic workshops and presentations.  Submit your proposal here  

The Summit on Mental Health and Climate Change

Online

Join the Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance for their third Summit on Mental Health and Climate Change February 6th and 7th 2025. The Summit’s goal is to increase awareness and promote community involvement about climate change and mental health, with a particular focus on exploring the ways in which mental health and well-being and climate change impact one another. Abstract submissions are open until September 26th, 2024. Submit your abstract here Registration opens November 7th, 2024. Learn more about the conference here

January 2025 e-Essential Skills Series

Online

The Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter is hosting a 10 week e-Essential Skills Series. Facilitated by Tina Sahay, this 10-week online course is intended to provide learners with the foundations of professional evaluation including stakeholder engagement, describing programs, creating evaluation questions, identifying indicators, research design and methods, data management and analysis, work planning, evaluation reporting, and professionalization of evaluation. No prior experience is needed to attend this course. The cost for the workshop is $1199 for CES members; $1299 for general admission and the first class of the 10-week course will start on January 6, 2025. Register for the series here

CACUSS 2025 Conference – Call for Proposals

The CACUSS 2025 conference will take place June 8th to 11th in Halifax, NS, with the theme “Keeping the wind in our sails; Cultivating joy in our purpose.” The theme speaks to the essence of our roles as student affairs and service professionals with a mission to champion students interests, offer holistic support, and acknowledge the diverse identities and viewpoints of students. They are now accepting proposals and encourage submissions at every experience level. Submission proposals will be open until January 10, 2025. Submit your proposal here

The Art and Science of Creating Effective Infographics

Online

Are you interested in learning how to make impactful infographics that translate knowledge to different audiences? Join facilitator Dr. Sid Ali with the Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter for a workshop on The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics. This interactive session will cover the science on why we use infographics, underlying design theory, and specific design elements that can be used to create an effective infographic. Register for the workshop here   

$219

Save the Date: Inlight Annual Research Symposium

Save the date for the INLIGHT Student Mental Health Research group’s Annual Research Symposium on February 27th 2025. Further details will be shared in the coming months To learn about the symposium, read the 2024 research symposium recap here.

International Association for Youth Mental Health Conference (IAYMH 2025)

Vancouver Vancouver, Canada

The 7th International Association for Youth Mental Health Conference will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia with the theme, "Turning the Tide: Creating a global blueprint for the prevention and integrated care in Youth Mental Health." This conference is an opportunity to come together as a community to exchange knowledge about underlying causes, share insights into effective solutions, and discuss what has proven successful in youth mental health advocacy, research, and policy.  Express your interest here 

GlobalCAMPUS: Global Collaboration to Advance Wellbeing in Post-Secondary Summit

Vancouver Vancouver, Canada

Organized in partnership with the University of Toronto, King’s College London, and the University of British Columbia, this event focuses on advancing research in post-secondary student mental health. This in person gathering will be held in Vancouver immediately after IAYMH 2025, and post-secondary students, staff, and faculty who are passionate about student mental health research are encouraged to attend. Registration for this event is free. Express your interest in attending here 

15th Annual CACBT-ACTCC Conference

Banff Alberta, Canada

Save the date for the 15th annual conference for the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT). The 2025 conference theme is “Navigating Rocky Relationships,” and topics will range from enhancing your relationship with food (for non-eating disorder therapists) to fostering a healthier relationship with yourself and managing other complex relationship dynamics. More information, including registration dates, will be shared in the coming months.  Learn more about the conference here

CES 2025 National Conference – Save the date!

Online

Save the date for the Canadian Evaluation Society’s (CES) 2025 virtual conference on May 12-16, 2025. The theme of the conference, “Doing Good (In) Evaluation: the Basics and Beyond,” provides a venue to share ideas and contribute to the future of evaluation and how evaluative practices can adapt to evolving landscapes. Registration will open March 3rd, 2025 Learn more about the 2025 conference here

The International Health Promoting Campuses 2025 Conference

Limerick , Ireland

Save the date for the 2025  International Health Promoting Campuses Conference  (IHPCC) taking place in Limerick, Ireland. The 2025 conference marks 10 years since the creation of the Okanagan Charter. The theme of conference is to reflect on the advancements in campus health promotion since the signing of the Charter and discuss what comes next, such as opportunities for collaboration and evaluation. Learn more about the conference here