Events & Webinars

Here, we are sharing events hosted and/or created by the community of practice, as well as other relevant events that we think may be of interest to the community. If you have an event that you believe may interest the community of practice or questions about the events shared here, please contact us

Upcoming HCA Events

HCA 2025-2026 Online Provincial Gathering (formerly the Online Regional Gathering)

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HCA 2025-2026 Online Provincial Gathering (formerly the Online Regional Gathering)

  These gatherings will provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners in campus mental health and well-being.    Regional Gathering Purpose  To increase understanding of who HCA is and what we do  To provide an opportunity for impact on the work of HCA and to gauge resonance with the...

You’re Closer Than You Think: Becoming a Recovery-Friendly Campus

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You’re Closer Than You Think: Becoming a Recovery-Friendly Campus

Many campuses are already doing meaningful work to support campus members in recovery. They just might not be calling it that yet. The Recovery-Friendly Campus Pledge recognizes and strengthens the work already happening to support well-being and recovery across the campus community.  Not sure where to start? This session breaks...

From Food Access to Food Skills: Campus Partnerships Supporting Food Security

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From Food Access to Food Skills: Campus Partnerships Supporting Food Security

Join Barb Sheldon as she shares her collaborative work with Bow Valley College and the University of Calgary’s Food Hub to deliver practical, budget-friendly skills-based cooking and food literacy classes for students.  This webinar will explore how hands-on food skills education can complement food access programs, build confidence, reduce stigma,...

2026 HCA Wellness Summit

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2026 HCA Wellness Summit

The 2026 HCA Wellness Summit will take place at the Concordia University of Edmonton on May 21st & 22nd! View the High Level Agenda  “Wayfinding – Together in Wellness”  Based on feedback and insights drawn from conversations, surveys, campus visits and events with the Community of Practice since the 2025...

Upcoming HCA Events

HCA 2025-2026 Online Provincial Gathering (formerly the Online Regional Gathering)

Events

HCA 2025-2026 Online Provincial Gathering (formerly the Online Regional Gathering)

  These gatherings will provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners in campus mental health and well-being.    Regional Gathering Purpose  To increase understanding of who HCA is and what we do  To provide an opportunity for impact on the work of HCA and to gauge resonance with the...

You’re Closer Than You Think: Becoming a Recovery-Friendly Campus

Webinars

You’re Closer Than You Think: Becoming a Recovery-Friendly Campus

Many campuses are already doing meaningful work to support campus members in recovery. They just might not be calling it that yet. The Recovery-Friendly Campus Pledge recognizes and strengthens the work already happening to support well-being and recovery across the campus community.  Not sure where to start? This session breaks...

From Food Access to Food Skills: Campus Partnerships Supporting Food Security

Webinars

From Food Access to Food Skills: Campus Partnerships Supporting Food Security

Join Barb Sheldon as she shares her collaborative work with Bow Valley College and the University of Calgary’s Food Hub to deliver practical, budget-friendly skills-based cooking and food literacy classes for students.  This webinar will explore how hands-on food skills education can complement food access programs, build confidence, reduce stigma,...

2026 HCA Wellness Summit

Events

2026 HCA Wellness Summit

The 2026 HCA Wellness Summit will take place at the Concordia University of Edmonton on May 21st & 22nd! View the High Level Agenda  “Wayfinding – Together in Wellness”  Based on feedback and insights drawn from conversations, surveys, campus visits and events with the Community of Practice since the 2025...

Recent Events & Webinars

Campus Peer Support Mini Train-the-Trainer Session

Webinars

Campus Peer Support Mini Train-the-Trainer Session

This 1.5-hour session will introduce trainers to the Campus Peer Support Training originally developed by CMHA National for a three-year pilot program beginning in 2021, now available for free to post-secondary institutions. While not a full training, this webinar will provide an overview to familiarize participants with the curriculum, materials,...

Winter 2025 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Winter 2025 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

  Registration for this event closed at 9 am on March 14th. Please join us at the next event! Are you a student interested in mental health on your campus? If so, you are invited to the Winter 2025 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn on Friday March 14th from 11am...

HCA 2025 Online Regional Gathering

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HCA 2025 Online Regional Gathering

  Register now for the February 27th 2024-2025 Online Regional Gathering!  Date – February 27, 2025 Time – 1:00pm – 3:30pm  Location – Online Zoom  These gatherings will provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners...

Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses – 2025 Summit

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Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses – 2025 Summit

Summit Overview From February 25-27, 2025, HM|HC will be hosting their biennial virtual Summit, with the theme of “Achieving whole campus community engagement in mental health promotion in our post-secondary settings.” This theme emphasizes the importance of creating a campus-wide approach to mental health promotion that goes beyond traditional models...