Regional Lead:
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Dr. Michelle Porter, Director of the Centre on Aging, and Angie Conrad, MPA, Anti-ableism and Age Inclusivity Specialist, at the University of Manitoba, serve as co-leads for the Northern American Region.
The University of Manitoba has been at the forefront of aging-related research for decades, as demonstrated by its establishment of Canada’s first research centre on aging in 1982. The Centre on Aging has earned a national and international reputation for excellence in research. The University of Manitoba was the first Canadian university to endorse the Ten Principles of an Age-Friendly University in 2012, joining the AFU Global Network in 2016. The university, through the Centre on Aging, has demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and age-friendly programming.
Contact Information
E-Mail: NorthAmerica@AFUGN.org
Time Zone: Central Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each AFU GN Regional Lead is a leader in the Age-Friendly University Movement. They serve as a point of contact for institutions in the region interested in pursuing Age-Friendly University Status and work to coordinate activities in each of their respective regions.
They are elected to serve a 4-year renewable term.
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Regional Leads serve as the representative of the Global Network in their region. They report to the AFU GN Global Secretariat - and serve in an Advisory Role to the Secretariat. We encourage you to contact the Regional Lead in your area - but you may also contact the Secretariat with questions.
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You can contact your regional lead, who can assist you.
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We recommend contacting the regional lead in your area, who you can discuss the proposal with.