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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

You're invited to complete this survey to help us identify opportunities and challenges in your public health role that PHABC should be aware of. At the end of the survey, you have the option to enter to win one (1) full pass to PHABC's Fall 2026 Conference (date TBD). Link: phabc.hostedincanada...

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community. shorturl.at/2McNC

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Transgender Awareness Week (Nov 13-19) is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the trans community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice,

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community. glaad.org/transweek/

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day PHABC honours those who served and continue to serve our country in times of war, military conflict and peace. Take the opportunity to thank a Veteran, listen to their story, and learn more about those who have served Canada in uniform, at home and abroad. #LestWeForget

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Over 30 per cent of Indigenous Canadians (aged 15 and over) experience disability, compared with 22 per cent of all Canadians (aged 15 and over).

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM), a time to celebrate the achievements and valuable social, economic and cultural contributions made by Indigenous persons with disabilities in Canada.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Over 30 per cent of Indigenous Canadians (aged 15 and over) experience disability, compared with 22 per cent of all Canadians (aged 15 and over).

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Girls are asking to be seen not only for the challenges they face, but for who they are and the solutions they bring. Yet, too often, their voices go unheard, their actions ignored, their needs and rights pushed aside. #DayoftheGirl

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Around the world, girls are stepping up to meet today’s biggest challenges: organizing in their communities, fighting for climate justice, demanding an end to violence and reimagining their futures.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

The 2025 International Day of the Girl theme is “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis”.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

It provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. wmhdofficial.com/ #WorldMentalHealthDay

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

They do not require a blow to the head or loss of consciousness to occur. The week's goal is to educate the public about the prevention, recognition, and management of concussions by providing information on symptoms and risks, and promoting safer sports and activities.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Concussion Awareness Week is Sep. 21 to 27. It is estimated that at least 1 in every 167 Canadian adults suffer a concussion each year. Concussions are a serious brain injury that can happen to anyone, anywhere, at anytime.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

We must speak up against violence, hate, discrimination, and inequality; practice respect; and embrace the diversity of our world. www.un.org/en/observ.... #Peaceday

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. From peacekeepers on the front lines of conflict, to community members, to students in classrooms around the world, everyone has a role to play.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

For over four decades, the Terry Fox Foundation has worked to achieve Terry’s vision – a world without cancer. Our researchers, our staff and our thousands of volunteers are determined to reach that goal.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

This year’s theme for World First Aid day is: “First Aid and Climate Change,” shines a light on the growing impact of extreme weather events—such as floods, wildfires, and heatwaves—and the essential role first aid plays in building safer, more resilient communities. tinyurl.com/2kh7zfup

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The aim of the theme is to raise awareness about how we perceive the complex issue of suicide. Changing the narrative requires systemic change. It’s about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

More people die by suicide than in motor vehicle collisions in many provinces: it’s often the leading cause of injury death. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

PHABC encourages everyone to continue to make it easier to support those who need help by sending the message that they are not alone and by affirming that substance use does not define them, and that their lives matter.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

In 2024, fentanyl was responsible for 75 per cent of opioid-overdose deaths in Canada, which represents an increase of 32 per cent since 2016.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

World Humanitarian Day is a time to honour those who step into crises to help others, & stand with the millions of people whose lives hang in the balance. In 2024 alone over 380 humanitarian workers were killed. This year the humanitarian system is stretched to its limits.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

International Youth Day focuses on bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. 67% of people believe in a better future, with 15 to 17 year-olds being the most optimistic about this.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

The 2025 theme is Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures. AI systems often exclude or misrepresent Indigenous Peoples, reflecting colonial biases. If developed, implemented & governed ethically, it can support language revitalization & cultural preservation.

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

PHABC is hiring a Software Developer Analyst to be an integral team member responsible for the IT component of a province-wide engagement initiative, the Strengthening Public Health Collaborative Action Plan (SPH-CAP) project. Apply by August 11, 2025: phabc.org/sph-cap-sda/

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Createscape Design Studio (Crystal) @createscape.ca · 30/07/2025

Please welcome Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) to BlueSky! The Public Health Association of BC is a voluntary, non-profit, non-government, member driven organization that provides leadership to promote health, well-being and social equity. #Canada #BC #YYJ #YVR @pha-bc.bsky.social

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Thank you for sharing!

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NCCDH | CCNDS @nccdh-ccnds.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

📣How does immigration status affect the health of migrants in Canada? Join us to learn about health equity for people living, working and studying in Canada with temporary resident status or no status. 👉 nccdh.ca/webinars/ent...

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

“The average person doesn’t recognize how significant a factor social connection is to their own wellbeing, but also to the societies in which we live.” #PHSI25

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Self-Care Day is an annual opportunity to spotlight self-care and the benefits effective self-care can bring to both individuals and healthcare systems as a vital foundation of health. Let's make self-care is a lifelong habit and culture. #SelfCarePromise

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Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment @cape-acme.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🚨Time is running out! 🚨 Tell Toronto city council: the fossil fuel industry driving the climate crisis shouldn't be permitted to promote its polluting products on city-owned property. loom.ly/TlsXPlA

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

“We have to be intentional in cultivating relationships and conversations across generations… Emphasizing community-led governance is the only way forward.” #PHSI25

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

“I know [public health professionals] are up for this challenge, but many of them sit in systems where [wellbeing societies] isn’t the dominant value or ideology.” #PHSI25

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

“Wellbeing societies include a deep alignment between spirit, mind, and body. Wellbeing societies create essential conditions for people to undertake the things that are good and right for them.” #PHSI25

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

"Well-being in the community means many things. It means having a culture of caring for one another and being connected to each other and to the planet; valuing all people and ending othering and oppression." #PHSI25

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PHABC @pha-bc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

“Youth will learn from local food systems experts, give back to their communities through environmental stewardship, and will have a better idea of the strong careers available in the farming or agriculture industry.” -Honourable Patty Hadju, Minister of Jobs and Families www.riseup-phabc.ca

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