University of Manitoba, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy

This International Overdose Awareness Day, Acorn Family Place is offering a free Naloxone Training where participants will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose/poisoning and respond using naloxone.

📅 August 31 ⏰ 1:30 to 3:30pm
At Acorn Family Place (222 Furby St.)

Registration is required. Call Deja at 204-979-2833 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Please email expression of interest to join the Manitoba Inuit Association (MIA) and Inuit Association of Manitoba (IAM) Board of Directors to [email protected]

Out-of-pocket costs for birth control dropped by 74% in the first five months after Manitoba implemented universal, no-cost coverage for contraception, with young adults saving the most, says a study co-authored by Director Dr. Nathan Nickel. The national, comparative study, led by University of British Columbia's Dr. Laura Schummers and Dr. Elizabeth Nethery, also found that people were more likely to choose more effective, long-acting forms of birth control when coverage was provided, while BC’s earlier introduction of a similar program did not significantly change overall spending. With unintended pregnancy linked to poorer maternal-child outcomes and increased inequity and poverty, improving access to birth control can support better health, education, and economic gender equity.

Read more:https://med-fom-cart-grac.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2026/06/ENethery-Universal-Free-Contraception-Coverage-Costs-2026.pdf

We're Hiring!

First Nations Liaison
First Nations Family Advocate Office
Competition 2026-060
Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the First Nations Liaison will be responsible for working with various First Nations in Manitoba by providing technical support as it relates to the restoration of First Nations jurisdiction. Utilizing the Sovereign Nations Family Laws, the First Nations Liaison will support the customization and implementation of First Nations Laws related to children and families.

To learn more about the position, and submit an application, visit:
https://manitobachiefs.bamboohr.com/careers/536

The study is for children aged 5–12 years with autism and focuses on teaching safe responses to potentially unsafe household items (e.g., medicine) using an evidence-based training approach. Sessions take place in the home with caregiver involvement. Participation involves multiple short sessions over several weeks, and families receive Amazon e-gift card.

Contact Alexis Forbes at [email protected] for more information.

Manitoba Association for Behaviour Analysis

We're excited to welcome Dr. Karen Lawford to CHRIM's 22nd Annual Child Health Research Days!

An Anishinaabe midwife and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Midwifery, Dr. Lawford's work advances Indigenous-led, culturally grounded maternal and reproductive healthcare. Her session will explore how relationality, a foundational aspect of Indigeneity, can strengthen maternal and child healthcare and improve care for everyone.

Visit chrdmb.ca to see the full speaker lineup and learn more about CHRD.