1.  BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs 2013 Conference (BCAPOP)

Date: October 8^th – 10^th 2013

Location: Hilton Airport Hotel, Richmond BC

Featuring:

• A keynote address by Kathie Lindstrom: Own Your Body, Own Your Birth
• Opportunities to hear Monique Gray Smith talk about Fostering Resiliency with Aboriginal Women and Families and Care for the Caregiver
• Social Media with Merlyn Horton of SOLOS
• Maternal and Child Nutrition with Gerry Kasten
• Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Working With Dads with Jeff McLean
• Negotiating Contraception and Sexual Health with Lesley Stedmon

Register for the BCAPOP 2013 Conference.

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2.  Save the Date: BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Annual Conference

Date: October 17-19th 2013

Theme: Treading Softly: Honouring Children, The Land and Our Culture

Our connections to our Land and Language give us our sense of identity and view of the world.  This year’s conference theme recognizes the importance of taking care of our environments and teaching children about the natural gifts from Mother Earth.  Playing and learning in the outdoors develops the mind, body and spirit of the child and encourages positive social interaction. This year’s workshops will create opportunities for exploring the gifts in the world around us, strategies for helping children feel comfortable and safe in their environments, and the sharing of cultural activities that promote the well-being of Aboriginal children.

Visit the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society  for more information.

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3.  Volunteer Futures Conference – RE:THINK Volunteerism

Date: October 3^rd and 4^th 2013

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport, Richmond BC

RE:THINK VOLUNTEERISM will explore the different ways in which the non-profit sector does, can and should engage communities and volunteers. Topics will include:

• Back to Basics Volunteer Management
• Creating Effective Boards
• Corporate Volunteering
• Fundraising: Getting Results with LinkedIn
• Risk Management

Register here.