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Join us for the Use of Land Acknowledgement webinar hosted by Aline LaFlamme who is a Metis elder, pipe carrier, sun dancer, drum maker, and workshop facilitator.

Thursday, Oct, 15, 2020 from 7 to 8 p.m. ET

Aline will explore the reasons and uses of acknowledging the traditional territories on which we live and work.

Learning objectives:
- to increase participants’ understanding of the importance of land acknowledgment in truth and conciliation
- provide an introduction to issues relating to Treaties and to unceded territories

Hello MHNIG Members,

Check out the fall edition of our quarterly newsletter series!

Wishing you a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.

MHNIG Executive 

Join us for the "Use of Land Acknowledgement" hosted by Aline LaFlamme who is a Metis Elder, Pipe carrier, Sun Dancer, Drum maker, and Workshop facilitator.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm E.T.

Session Description:
Aline will explore the reasons and uses of acknowledging the traditional territories on which we live and work.

Dear members,

See what exciting events are underway this year from the Canadian Federation of Mental Nurses (CFMHN) and let us know your thoughts on the Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 4th edition (2014). Please see the attached files.

Thank you and be safe!

Regards,

MHNIG executive team

Interested candidates may inquire about these positions or send their information to the CFMHN Management office cfmhn@fsel.ca by November 4, 2020. **Must be a member to apply.

President Elect

To perform duties as delegated by the President in the absence of the President. The President Elect shall succeed to the office of President upon expiration of the President’s term of office.

Treasurer

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Reminder to join us for this week's webinar. 

Promoting Positive Mental Health in Children and Youth through Caregiver Education

Provided by: Stephanie McConnell, RN  Health Educator at Alberta Health Services

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET

In this sessions, participants will:

Good afternoon,

September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day and on behalf of the MHNIG executive we hope to honor all those who lost their lives and those who have lost someone they love by suicide. 

We know suicide does not discriminate and everyone is vulnerable, please don't hesitate to reach out if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts. 

Please take a moment to read the following by Archna Patel, one of our political action ENOs, on what you can do to spread the word and promote suicide prevention awareness.

Thank you.

MHNIG executive 

To our MHNIG members,

Please join us for this month's CFMHN webinar on Promoting Positive Mental Health in Children and Youth through Caregiver Education with Stephanie McConnel, RN. The education team for Children, Youth and Families - Addiction and Mental Health - Edmonton Zone (Alberta Health Services) provides parents, caregivers and community members with free groups and education sessions to increase awareness of the mental health challenges that children and adolescents may experience.

Hello members,

Come join us for this month's webinar "Wahkohtowin (We are All Related)" hosted by the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) on Aug. 20 from 7-8 p.m. (EST).

To our dearest MHNIG members, this is a check-in letter.

Hello members,

Good evening everyone,

I hope all is well with all of you. Please see the attached CFMHN member update. 

Regards

Hoodo A. Ibrahim

NP-PHC, MSN, CPMHN (C)

MHNIG President

2nd call for nominations are now being accepted for the positions below for a two-year office unless otherwise stated. (Note: at the termination of the two-year term, you are eligible to stand for a second term of two years).  Call for nominations closes on Wedsday, August 5, 2020 at 12:00 pm.

Dear members,

Dear MHNIG member, 

In keeping with MHNIG's goal of being a membership-driven organization, we are happy to present to you our 2020 MHNIG membership survey. This survey will help the MHNIG leadership team make decisions about what to focus on and what matters to you.

This survey should take only a few minutes of your time. The survey can be found by following the link below and will be available until July 12:

2020 MHNIG members survey

Hello Everyone,

Come join us for this month's webinar opportunity through CFMHN on Hepatitis C Elimination through Collaborative Care with Mental Health Professionals. 

Nominations are now being accepted for the positions below for a two-year office unless otherwise stated. (Note: at the termination of the two-year term, you are eligible to stand for a second term of two years).  Call for nominations closes on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm.

Dear MHNIG members

Good Morning all:-)

 I hope all is well with you all . Please see the attached files which include: 

1) CFMHN Monthly Webinar information

2) CFMHN Member Update information 

 Kind regards

Hoodo Ibrahim

Nurse Practitioner, NP-PHC, MSN, CPMHN (C)

MHNIG President

Dear MHNIG members

I hope this email finds you well. Please find the attached doc in regards to CFMHN Newsletter - CNA - COVID-19 Information. 

 Kind regards

Hoodo Ibrahim

Nurse Practitioner, NP-PHC, MSN, CPMHN (C)

MHNIG President