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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Upcoming Events - Granny Power - November 28

An interactive seminar with
Peggy Edwards
Allan Thomas Fellow, Carold Institute to Promote Civil
Society and Voluntary Action
Join Peggy to explore
Grandmothers Campaign, who are supporting African
grandmothers raising their grandchildren who have been
orphaned from HIV/AIDS?
What have we learned from the Grandmothers to
advocates in civil society?
How do we engage and nurture older women volunteers as
How do we foster intergenerational empowerment?
Bio
Peggy Edwards is a health promotion consultant who specializes in
healthy aging, intergenerational issues, voluntarism and advocacy
for social justice. She has worked with Health Canada and the
World Health Organization on these issues.
A 10 minute video and facilitation guide will be available for
interested participants.
Co-hosted by the Healthy Living, Youth & Seniors, Seniors & Healthy
Aging Secretariat and Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Monday, November 28, 2011
2:30–4:00 P.M.
204 Brodie Centre, Bannatyne Campus
University of Manitoba

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