The whole addictions system must focus on responding to need, through health and social services normally available in communities.
VISION:
Connecting communities, governments, the private sector, and research centres of excellence in a unified effort to make a difference
The Kaiser Foundation on the Web
The following websites feature news about the Kaiser Foundation:
2009
BC Women’s past president wins national award
April 8, 2009
Dr. Elizabeth Whynot, former BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre president recently won the Kaiser Foundation’s 2009 Excellence in Leadership Award.
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BC Women’s Past President Wins National Award
March 2009
BC Women’s congratulates Dr. Elizabeth Whynot, former BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre president, on winning the Kaiser Foundation’s 2009 Excellence in Leadership Award.
2009 National Awards for Excellence
March 9, 2009
The winners of the 2009 Kaiser Award Foundation’s National Awards for Excellence have been announced.
Pine River receives Kaiser Foundation 2009 Award for Excellence in Community Programming
March 5, 2009
We are honoured that Pine River Institute has been selected as one of the winners of the Kaiser Foundation 2009 Awards for Excellence!
2008
Welcoming Remarks by His Honour, the Honourable Norman L. Kwong, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta -
Kaiser National Awards for Excellence Event, Calgary AB
April 24, 2008
"Good evening Mayor Dave Bronconnier, Deputy Minister Paddy Meade, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen."
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Monday, April 28, 2008
2008 National Awards for Excellence
On April 24th, the Kaiser Foundation Recognize it's 2008 National Awards for Excellence Winners. The awards ceremony, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary, recognized the outstanding work undertaken by organizations, communities and individuals from across Canada in reducing the physical and mental harms associated with substance use and mental health issues.
Eel Ground was honoured to receive the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Programming. Mr. Mac and Felicia were at the event to accept the award on behalf of the school.
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Kaiser Foundation Announces
2008 National Awards for Excellence Winners
VANCOUVER, April 8 /CNW/ - The Kaiser Foundation is pleased to honour the seven Canadians and organizations selected for this year's National Awards for Excellence (NAE) in reducing harm from substance use.
See more - 'Important Articles on Addictions', April 13 2008...
Dr. Ron Abrahams wins Kaiser Foundation award
By Cheryl Rossi
Staff Writer
Seven mothers involved in a program that helps women with drug addictions have needlessly given their babies up to foster care in the last two weeks, says Dr. Ron Abrahams.
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Congratulations and and Sincere Thanks! Dr. Eric Single, a founding member of the Canadian Foundation for Drug Policy in 1993.
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Internet blog by Jennifer Forbes
The National Awards for Excellence Program is supported by the Kaiser Foundation, Federal and Provincial governments and other national partners....
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N.B. First Nation school wins award of excellence
from Kaiser Foundation
The Eel Ground First Nation school in northern New Brunswick has received an award of excellence from the Kaiser Foundation in the field of mental health and addictions.
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NationTalk featured news items on the Kaiser Foundation’s 2008 National Awards for Excellence on the following dates:
Aboriginal medical students lead program to discourage improper tobacco use
Aboriginal medical students at the University of Alberta are hoping to teach young Natives about the proper use of tobacco in their culture.
Daniel McKennitt and his fellow students have already taken their project to three Edmonton schools.
See more - May 2008, 'Health and Healing'...
Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat
Eel Ground Drama Club wins national award
FREDERICTON (CNB) - Ed Doherty, Minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, today congratulated the Eel Ground School Drama Club, Peter MacDonald and John Bosma for winning the 2008 Kaiser Foundation National Award of Excellence for Aboriginal Programming for their play entitled "After the Thunder: The Simon Bishop Story."
The play deals with the issues of teenage stress and suicide, and how education, awareness and discussion are crucial tools in preventing these tragedies.
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Kaiser Foundation Recognize 2008 National Awards for Excellence Winners at Calgary Event
The Kaiser Foundation has honoured seven outstanding Canadians and organizations selected for this year's National Awards for Excellence (NAE) in the fields of mental health and addictions.
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Contacting the Kaiser Foundation
Edgar Kaiser Jr. has 20-plus years experience in all aspects of mental health and addictions issues. To set up an interview with Mr. Kaiser, please contact his Executive Assistant at 602.926.9767 or at ea@kaiserfoundation.ca.
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