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Archive for September, 2010

CNIS teams with Ottawa simulation lab

CNIS teams with Ottawa simulation lab

On 28 Sep, 2010 By karethe With Comments Off

CNIS held a reception at the brand new university of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre (uOSSC) on October 21. An Evening for International Surgery gathered Ottawa surgeons and others interested in supporting and learning more about CNIS work and included…

3 Canadian Instructor Courses in October

On 17 Sep, 2010 By karethe With Comments Off

On October 16, a Safe Surgery Saves Lives (SSSL) nursing course was held in Vancouver. 8 perioperative nurses were certified as CNIS Safe Surgery Saves Lives nursing instructors. On October 21, CNIS held a Structured Operative Obstetrics Instructors Course in Ottawa….

Market brings Africa to Vancouver

On 16 Sep, 2010 By karethe With Comments Off

The annual CNIS African market is a free community event that celebrates African culture and diversity, while teaching people about some of the non-profit organizations who work there. Hundreds of locals came to hear music, shop and support the participants….