Local 196 will be having a virtual education event on June 22, 2021 from 1800-1900 via ZOOM featuring guest speaker Dave Hemstad.
Stand-up Comedian | Host | Regular on CBC’s The Debaters
Dave Hemstad is a well-respected veteran of the Canadian comedy scene. He is highly sought after for his particular brand of clean humour that dissects our day to day lives with a lightning-quick wit that is as engaging as it is relatable.
Thank you to each member of Local 196 UNA and all healthcare professionals for your commitment to caring for Albertans each and every day! We hope you take the time to celebrate yourself and the nurses around you during Nurses Week.
Do you have photos from Nurses Week or photos of staff on your unit you’d like to see in a Local e-newsletter? The Local 196 Communication Committee encourages you to send us your photos at local196education@una.ca. Please ensure you obtain permission of individuals photographed before sending us your photos.
Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.
questions? Email Local196Education@una.ca
A hilarious program packed full of laughs about how work and life has changed thanks to the pandemic, comedian Susan Stewart is going to help us celebrate Nurses Week by helping us see the lighter side of life in these challenging times.
Reposted from United Nurses of Alberta April 28, 2021 13:03 (Last updated April 29, 2021 08:56)
Following the success of our Jan. 2021 event, United Nurses of Alberta is hosting a second Wellness Day on May 12, 2021.
Focusing on mental health self-care and laughter, this day-long Wellness Day event will feature speakers Anthony McLean, Big Daddy Taz and Barb Campbell, who will share skills that can help UNA members boost their resiliency, teach relaxation and stress relieving methods, and how to cope with an ever changing workplace.
UNA President Heather Smith and Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions President Linda Silas will bring welcoming remarks.
UNA members planning to attend are encouraged to request a Professional Development Day.
Members who are unable attend this symposium live will have the opportunity to view a recorded version following the event. More information will be available soon on how to access the recording and the deadline when it will no longer be available as per the terms of the presenters.
May 12 Wellness Day Schedule
Mental Health Selfcare and Laughter
845 – Yoga
930 – Introduction and land acknowledgment
935 – Heather Smith
950 – Linda Silas
1010 – Coffee Break
1030 – Big Daddy Taz
1200 – Lunch
1300 – Anthony McLean
1430 – Break
1450 – Barb Campbell
1600 – Adjournment
Guest Speakers
Mental Health in Times of Change with Anthony McLean
Counseling services have seen a 400% increase in people reaching out for help during the COVID-19 crisis. This time of massive change has left many feeling vulnerable and uncertain about the future, but there are scientifically proven skills that can help boost our resiliency so that we can cope with challenges.
In this interactive presentation, Anthony McLean shares practical coping skills for stress as well as the importance of reaching out for help when we’re really struggling. Above all, he reminds us that mental health is a journey we take as a community, and that when we support each other, we break the stigma around mental health and empower those who need it the most.
Audiences will learn:
• The difference between everyday ups and downs, temporary mental health problems, and mental illnesses.
• Healthy coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety.
• The role exercise, sleep, hydration, and nutrition play in mental health.
• How to empower themselves to reach out for help when they need it
Big Daddy Tazz
After 30 years of denying he had the mental illnesses that were controlling his life, Big Daddy Tazz realized that being manic-depressive, attention deficit, and having mild dyslexia could either destroy or enhance his life… it was his choice.
Often described as “one of the most talented comics in the business”, Big Daddy Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and on television for more than a decade and a half. Known as the “Bi-Polar Buddha”, Tazz is equal parts comedian and motivational speaker, who likes to enlighten, educate and inspire. As a result, his one-man shows have drawn rave reviews and standing ovations from coast-to-coast.
Barb Campbell
The Procrastination Epidemic 2021 (understanding your ” why” so you can learn the “how” of overcoming feelings of guilt overwhelm worry doubt, etc, and start telling your brain how to get things done)
Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.
questions? Email Local196Education@una.ca
A hilarious program packed full of laughs about how work and life has changed thanks to the pandemic, comedian Susan Stewart is going to help us celebrate Nurses Week by helping us see the lighter side of life in these challenging times.
Candidates for the upcoming Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) elections will be present to speak and answer questions. Elections for the positions of AFL President and AFL Secretary-Treasurer will be held during AFL convention May 13-15, 2021.
(Zoom login information for meeting sent via email and available in DMS registration).
Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.
questions? Email Local196Education@una.ca
A hilarious program packed full of laughs about how work and life has changed thanks to the pandemic, comedian Susan Stewart is going to help us celebrate Nurses Week by helping us see the lighter side of life in these challenging times.
Local 196 will be having a virtual education event on April 14, 2021 from 1800-1915 via ZOOM featuring guest speaker Ramona Pringle.
If you are unable to attend, register for the event to gain access to the recording via the confirmation link emailed to you.
Our speaker, Ramona Pringle, is an award-winning creator, technologist, educator and media personality, who has built her career around helping others navigate the rapidly changing digital world. With her extensive background as a writer, producer, researcher and journalist, tackling complex, challenging topics and making them accessible with an engaging, entertaining approach, she will be talking about “Surviving and Thriving” in a changing environment, using lifelong learning to adapt, and how nurses have an “edge up”!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Event open to duespayers of Local 196 only.
Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.
Local 196 will be having a virtual education event on April 14, 2021 from 1745-1900 via ZOOM featuring guest speaker Ramona Pringle.
Our speaker, Ramona Pringle, is an award-winning creator, technologist, educator and media personality, who has built her career around helping others navigate the rapidly changing digital world. With her extensive background as a writer, producer, researcher and journalist, tackling complex, challenging topics and making them accessible with an engaging, entertaining approach, she will be talking about “Surviving and Thriving” in a changing environment, using lifelong learning to adapt, and how nurses have an “edge up”!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Event open to duespayers of Local 196 only.
Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.
questions? Email Local196Education@una.ca
“As a writer, producer and digital journalist, Ramona’s work examines the evolving relationship between humans and technology. She is the writer and director of the interactive documentary “Avatar Secrets.” Previously, she was the interactive producer of PBS Frontline’s “Digital Nation” and editor in chief of “Rdigitalife”.
Ramona’s projects have been featured at festivals and conferences around the world, including i-docs, Power to the Pixel, TFI Interactive, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Hot Docs, SXSW, NXNE, Social Media Week, TEDx, and in publications including the New York Times, Mashable, Cult of Mac and the Huffington Post.
As a go-to expert on technology, digital culture, and creative innovation, Ramona breaks down complex technological concepts into easy-digestible, actionable insights. Her customized presentations are timely, frequently incorporating the latest news cycle developments.
Candidates for the upcoming Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) elections will be present to speak and answer questions. Elections for the positions of AFL President and AFL Secretary-Treasurer will be held during AFL convention May 13-15, 2021.
(Zoom login information for meeting sent via email and available in DMS registration).
Thank you to each member of Local 196 UNA and all healthcare professionals for your commitment to caring for Albertans each and every day! We hope you take the time to celebrate yourself and the nurses around you during Nurses Week.
United Nurses of Alberta, Local 196 
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