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Health Literacy Web Links

A collection of websites related to health literacy.

2020-11-17 – Website

Messages for All Voices: Integrating Cultural Competence and Health Literacy in Health Materials, Forms and Signage

The definitive Canadian guide to creating culturally relevant health information is published by Communications Nova Scotia.

2019-05-20 – Manual/Guide

Examples of Health Literacy in Practice

Peer nominated examples of health literacy initiatives in Canada added together as a Canadian Public Health Association resource that can help inform health literacy activities, programs and policies.

2017-11-13 – Manual/Guide

Cultural Competence Web Links

A collection of websites related to cultural competence.

2019-05-20 – Website

Food Literacy Among Youth, Young Pregnant Women and Young Parents Who are at Risk for Poor Health

A technical report funded by Public Health Ontario through the Locally Driven Collaborative Projects program, summarizing qualitative data on the the meaning of food skills for at risk youth, young pregnant women and young parents.

2020-06-03 – Research Report/Paper

Indigenous Cultural Competency Training Program

The Indigenous Cultural Competency eight module on-line training program, offered for a fee (free to Provincial Health Services Authorities and others in BC) is designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness, and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with Indigenous people.

2014-12-14 – Course

Infographic: Food and Beverage Advertising to Children and Teens in Canada

Aspart of the Healthy Eating Strategy and commitment to protecting children's health, Health Canada developed this infographic to explain policy directions to address the regulation of advertising and marketing to children.

2023-04-25 – Handout

Language Matters: Using Respectful Language in Relation to Sexual Health, Substance Use, STBBIs and Intersecting Sources of Stigma

A document from the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) which aims to decrease stigma through the use of language. Does address gender, Indigenous and other areas of practice such as compliance.

2019-10-01 – Handout

Fr: Le poids des mots : Pour un langage respectueux en matière de santé sexuelle (Language Matters: Using Respectful Language)

A document in French from the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) which aims to decrease stigma through the use of language. Does address gender, Indigenous and other areas of practice such as compliance.

2019-10-01 – Handout

The Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice

Version 3.0 entry-to-practice standard for registered dietitians in Canada developed by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP).

2020-10-15 – Professional Education Tools