Conference planned for New Year

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Communities Taking Action will be the theme of the Second Annual Conference on Diabetes and Aboriginal Peoples being planned for Jan.

24 to 27, 2002 in Quebec City.

The conference will be co-hosted by the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association, and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission.

Among the highlights of the conference will be sharing circles, exhibits, and workshops, as well as plenary sessions.

The conference is aimed at people affected by diabetes, as well as their families and their communities. Health care providers, people involved in diabetes research, community development workers, school teachers, and community, regional and national leaders are also encouraged to attend.

For more information about the conference, call Francine Vincent at 418-842-1540, or e-mail her at fvincent@cssspnql.com.