This guide is for local governments looking to incorporate equity-focused community engagement strategies in their public consultation processes. Featuring community examples, resources, strategies and other useful information, this guide helps local governments plan their community input process to ensure the feedback they receive is meaningful and authentic. Equity-centred, inclusive community engagement can help shape government policies and projects to create healthier, more accessible communities. Look to the Community Engagement Continuum on page two, adapted from the International Association for Public Participation, for a helpful and straightforward reference when evaluating the...

These granting opportunities have recently closed, but a new funding stream will be opening in September! Stay up to date with our latest grant offerings by subscribing to our eNews or following us on Facebook or Twitter. Looking for more funding opportunities? Check out our list of other funding sources!   Could your community use more resources and support to foster better health and well-being? Are you a local government looking to collaborate with health authorities and other partners to create the conditions that enable healthy people and healthy places?...

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Community Map is designed to support health and wellbeing in the capital region by allowing users to visualize where diverse populations are living and what their proximity is to community resources and affordable transportation options.  Users can select the data that most interests them and then add transportation and community places on top.

Local governments in British Columbia are invited to apply for a share of more than $1.7 million to develop programs that get people moving and promote physical activity in their communities. “Increasing physical activity in communities will help improve the health and well-being of British Columbians,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “A lack of physical activity has contributed to an increase in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, and these grants will support more opportunities for people to become more active.” Local governments, such...

PlanH partnered with each health authority on a series of five forums taking place in each region to take stock of: the impacts of collaborative efforts between local governments, health authorities, and other community partners; the key factors that are enabling this success; and how we can grow this impact moving forward. Find stories, presentations from the events, photo galleries and visual notes at the following links: Interior: This forum began with speakers sharing diverse range of successes and experience covering climate action, collaboration constellations, local food initiatives, housing, homelessness, poverty reduction...

Vancouver’s The Greenest City Fund supports projects that help work towards Vancouver becoming the greenest city in the world by 2020. Since 2012, they’ve funded about $2 million to over 600 projects in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, including 609 neighbourhood small grants, 63 community grants and 93 Green Generation grants. Applications are open between February and April for 2017 funding. Find out more and apply for funding here.

This PlanH short video showcases the powerful work being done on the City of  Vancouver’s ‘A Healthy City For All’ strategy – an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to collaboration towards a healthier city. The initiative includes 13 goals, with associated targets and indicators to track progress and outcomes over ten years. With goals including affordable housing for all, being and feeling safe and included, and being free to express ourselves, the strategy should make a dramatic difference in Vancouver residents’ health and wellbeing in every area of their lives. The City...

We are pleased to present our latest PlanH short video. This time, we are highlighting the powerful work being done on the City of Vancouver’s ‘A Healthy City For All’ strategy, an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to collaboration towards a healthier city. The City formed a unique Leadership Table with representatives from a diverse range of organizations to ensure a holistic approach. The strategy includes 13 goals, with associated targets and indicators to track progress and outcomes over ten years. With goals including affordable housing for all, being and feeling safe and included,...

Island Health is looking to partner with local government, community organizations and Aboriginal communities through their Community Wellness Granting Program. The program is available to groups doing work related to population health and health and wellness, and is a chance for Island Health to collaborate with community partners to positively influence individual and community well-being. The goal of the program is to to enhance existing community resources, systems and networks that can positively influence health outcomes and make healthy choices easier for people living in the Island Health care region....