October edition of the Healthy Communities E-Brief, a monthly newsletter from Northern Health designed to support local governments and community organizations across Northern BC.
Summary of the E-Brief!
Featured Resources
- National Breastfeeding Week (Oct 1–7)
Theme: “Prioritize breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems”.
Explore the Breastfeeding and Human Milk webpage and access the Breastfeeding-Friendly Public Spaces Toolkit to help make your community more welcoming. - Learning in Motion
Free physical activity and literacy resources aligned with the BC curriculum. Includes access to over 1,600 games and 150+ lesson plans for Grades K–7 via PLAYBuilder.
Upcoming Events
- Technologies to Support Aging in Place
- October 16, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
Learn how new technologies are helping older adults stay safely in their homes. Register Here - Indigenous Planetary Health & Health Systems Webinar
- October 23, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT
Discover how Indigenous knowledge can guide healthier communities and a thriving planet. Register Here
Funding Opportunities
October Deadlines
- Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation: Apply by Oct 6. Learn more and apply
- Adaptation in Action – Green Municipal Fund: Apply by Oct 9. Learn more and apply
November Deadline
- Community Gaming Grants – Human & Social Services: Apply by Nov 30. Learn more and apply
December Deadline
- First Nation Funding Grants: Apply by Dec 5 or until funds are exhausted. Learn more and apply
Ongoing Opportunities
- Local Community Accessibility Grants (SPARC BC) – Up to $25,000.
- BC Community Climate Funding Finder – Find climate action grants.
- Community Housing Fund (BC Housing) – Mixed-income housing support.
- Homelessness Community Action Grants – One-time funding for collaborative projects.
- Indigenous Stewardship Fund – Emergency environmental restoration.
- Molson Foundation Grants – For education, health, and arts initiatives.
Community Stories
- Growing More Than Zucchinis
A friendly gardening competition in long-term care homes is cultivating connection and community spirit. - Hazel’s Story: Finding Purpose Through Volunteering
After retiring from health care, Hazel found new meaning volunteering at the new Ksyen Regional Hospital.
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