8 TH BC ABORIGINAL DIABETES CONFERENCE - March 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2009
8 TH BC ABORIGINAL DIABETES CONFERENCE - March 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2009
BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference, 418 Mabel Lake Road, Enderby BC V0E 1V4
Diabetes: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre
Penticton, BC
This is the 8th BC Aboriginal Conference to be held. The 2008 conference was very successful with over 350 registered participants, volunteers, facilitators, trade and craft fair people....
CONFERENCE GOALS…
Increase awareness and knowledge for health promotion, prevention and complications associated with diabetes
Provide an atmosphere to network, share and liaise among Health Care Workers to promote and support healthy lifestyles
Promote culturally appropriate education for people with diabetes, their support persons, and Community Health Care Workers
OBJECTIVES… This conference will
Provide a forum for participants to come together in a spirit of sharing and mutual support Enable people with diabetes and their support persons to leave the conference with more practical knowledge and awareness about health promotion and prevention of diabetes and its complications
Provide culturally appropriate education for people who work with Aboriginal People People Enhance awareness, understanding and knowledge of Health Care Workers serving and desiring to serve the Aboriginal community
Increase knowledge of resources available and accessible to Aboriginal People living with diabetes
Who Should Attend…
People of all ages who are affected by diabetes..... families, communities and support persons, workers, etc
Conference Highlights…
Plenary Sessions
Panel - TBA
Workshops
Artisan Sales
Banquet & Entertainment
Swimming Pool Activities - Bring your swimsuit!
Walks on the Beach
Resource Sharing & Displays
Traditional Activites
Traditional Medicine and Lifestyle Displays
Individual Screening Sessions
Trade Fair - Pharmaceutical & Health Related Companies, Craft Sales and Entertainment
