Year 2007
Notable events for 2007
January 2007 |
The writing team for the
book was initiated. The team consisted of
Anne Cunningham as editor, Kathy Hagerty as
writing assistant, Ranjana Basu as content
writer.
Edrich Richards of the Public Health
Agency of Canada comes to visit the Society
and the
book project members on January 17.
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February 2007 |
The proposal for an addendum to the
book project was approved. The project
was expanded for translation into Cree and
Inuktitut.
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April 2007 |
Conference hosted by Cowichan Valley
Hospice in partnership with us was held at
the Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference
Centre.
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May 2007 |
Rackcards were printed and distributed
throughout the valley with donations from
Wilma Johanessma, Garth Harvey and Hemlock
Printers. David & Diana Pink donated
design services.
Third annual The Shawnigan Lake Walk was held on
May 27 from the Shawnigan Lake Community
Centre.
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September 2007 |
The first analysis of caregiver stress
scale data was made by Heather Payne of
Community Health Consulting.
The second draft of the
book was completed.
Application for funds from Gaming was
submitted.
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October 2007 |
The
book project translation to Cree and
French were begun. Design of English version
was started by Pink Creative Concepts.
It was agreed with The Public Health
Agency of Canada that we would not proceed
with translation into Inuktitut because of
increased production costs.
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November 2007 |
Proposal for a second addendum for the
book project was submitted.
The One Human Family Gospel choir
performed a benefit concert at the Duncan
United Church. They helped us raise
$1800.
Caregiver Craft team had a weekend table
at Christmas Chaos and raised $500.
We received notice of a $10 000 grant from
Gaming for the Communications Program.
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December 2007 |
Maggie and Kathy organized our Caregiving
Christmas Tree.
The Cree translation of the
book was completed.
Website undergoes redesign and update.
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News Items
A Guide for Supporting
Caregiving Families
Nourishing Strengths
and Opening Hearts
This how-to book to empower
small urban, rural and First Nations community
groups to support family caregivers is available
now! For details click
here.
Ending the Silence: A documentary on youth
caregiving.
Visit the Youth Caregivers Site
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