| Feb 2004: |
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)/Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings on Home
and Continuing Care - Also attended meeting in April 04. |
Feb 2004: |
All 8 home care coordinators from across the Inuit regions were briefed on the project at a face-to-face meeting in Ottawa. |
Apr 2004: |
Steering committee (SC) formed and held face-to-face meeting in Ottawa. |
May 2004: |
Everyone from the steering committee reported that the meeting in April
energized and motivated them to get things moving in their communities. |
April 2004: |
SC takes ownership of project. Logo designed |
May 2004: |
Press release issued, many SC members have done radio and newspaper interviews. |
June 2004: |
Teleconference held. |
May 2004: |
Article on Steering committee and project published in NAHO Bulletin Vol.3, No. 5, p. 5 |
May 2004: |
Inuvik held first ever Caregiver appreciation Day. |
May 2004: |
Support groups for caregivers are being started in 2 communities Arviat and Aklavik. |
May 2004: |
All nurses in Labrador have been briefed on the project and the steering committee meeting. |
July 2004: |
Logo is finalized and promotional items (t-shirts and tote bags) in production. |
July 2004: |
Needs Assessment questions finalized by committee. |
Aug 2004: |
25 key informant interviews conducted. |
Fall 2004: |
Gjoa Haven to get multi purpose building. SC members will be involved with this project. SC members will advocate for the building
to have a couple of respite care beds. |
2005: |
Ongoing public awareness campaign. |
Jan 2006: |
Hiring new staff member at Pauktuutit to complete project. |
Feb 2006: |
JWG meeting held in Vancouver. |
Mar 2006: |
Search for new Advisory Committee Members. |
Mar 2006: |
Contract Inuit Communication Services Limited (ICSL) to complete Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA). |
Apr 2006: |
Teleconference with new Advisory Committee mainly to discuss PSA. |
Apr 2006: |
Strategic meeting on National Inuit Caregivers Strategy at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). |
May 2006: |
Teleconference with Advisory Committee. |
May 2006: |
Urban Inuit Family Caregivers Workshop. |
May 2006: |
Recognition certificates presented to urban Inuit family caregivers at a special banquet at the workshop. |
May 2006: |
Completion and distribution of PSA to Inuit communities |
Upcoming: |
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Oct 2006: |
JWG meeting in Ottawa. |
