LINKS TO IYOP SITES
Please visit the following sites to obtain further information on IYOP, and activities and events planned internationally, nationally and in your community. The list is not an exhaustive catalogue of IYOP and related sites of interest, but a representation of resources and information available on the internet. Many of these sites have suggested IYOP activities for local groups and communities and also have materials that can be downloaded and/or printed.
UN
International Year of Older Persons 1999
Conceptual and operational framework of the United Nations
International Year of Older Persons 1999, including a description
of the UN logo, a calendar of UN events to mark the Year,
Countdown to 1999 - the UN IYOP newsletter, and links to
information about promoting a society for all ages. The UN
Principles for Older Persons and four themes of the Year are
presented, and it also lists government and non-government
partners in the project. English, French, Spanish, Russian.
Canadian Government
The Government of Canada provides an excellent source of
information on Canadian IYOP initiatives and projects.
Federal and provincial government IYOP contacts, quotes on
ageing, statistics on seniors, a monthly calendar of national
events for 1999, and promotional materials are some of the
features contained in this site. English, French.
Health Canada
Division of Aging and Seniors
Division of Aging and Seniors presents a weekly series of fact
sheets on issues faced by older Canadians, information about its
programs, publications and resources , a calendar of events for
1999 and many interesting links to other health related sites. English,
French.
Canadian Provincial IYOP Sites International IYOP Sites
Canadian Provincial
IYOP Sites
The following provincial sites are hosted by various governments
and community groups and contain contact information to find out
more about, or contribute to, IYOP events.
Alberta
The Government of Alberta site lists information on IYOP activities in Alberta, including a Senior Friendly Toolkit produced by the Alberta Council on Aging, and an IYOP Events Bulletin Board on which people can post information on activities in their communities. English.Calgary
The Calgary site contains detailed information on activities happening in Calgary to commemorate IYOP and a roster of local events and project ideas. English.British Columbia
The Government of British Columbia outlines the province`s efforts to celebrate IYOP through encouraging communities to participate by listing various activities and a provincial calendar of events. English.Manitoba
The Government of Manitoba offers information about IYOP and tools available for individuals and groups, fact sheets for seniors and a Manitoba Senior`s Guide 1998-1999. English, French.Newfoundland & Labrador
The Government of Newfoundland provides a comprehensive website with background information, Canadian objectives for the Year and a list of the provincial initiatives, including information about the provincial logo and a provincial calendar of events. English.Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia comprises a couple of news releases about Nova Scotia`s involvement in IYOP activities, one annoucing the selection of a Nova Scotian national theme song for IYOP, and also includes links to Canada`s national IYOP and the United Nations IYOP websites. English.Ontario
The Government of Ontario provides information on IYOP provincial events, suggested activities, links to other government and senior`s information sites, and a description of how the province plans to celebrate the Year. English, French.Canadian Museum of Civilization
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is offering special programmes entitled “First Persons” and “In the Steps of Our Ancestors” to persons aged 55 and over between March and June 1999. English, French.The Ulyssean Society
The Ulyssean Society is a Toronto-based chartered non-profit organization with charitable status, with a chapter in Niagara-on-The-Lake, Ontario. There are about 250 members. The aim of the Society is to encourage older adults to carry on creative meaningful activities until the very end of the life journey. Education is promoted, including monthly program meetings at the University of Toronto with distinguished speakers. There are interest groups such as musical, book reading, discussion groups, excursions. Seminars are provided several times a year and a newsletter is issued every month. English.Windsor-Essex County Chapter of CARP
The Windsor-Essex County Chapter of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons site contains information about local events, links to other IYOP and related sites and describes a community Awards Program to recognize the contributions of older persons. English.Quebec
The Government of Quebec describes the establishment of a non-profit organization, the Bureau québécois de l’Année internationale des personnes âgées, to promote and coordinate IYOP activities for the province. English, French, Spanish.Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan announces the creation of a Provincial Advisory Committee to the Minister Responsible for Seniors on International Year of Older Persons to coordinate IYOP fundraising and activities for the province, including a list of the members and contacts of the Committee. English.
International
IYOP Sites
Around the world many countries have initiated activities to
recognize IYOP. Please look at the following sites to see
some of the interesting resources available and events being
planned in these countries. More information on IYOP
activities of UN member states can be found at the United Nations
International Year of Older Persons 1999 Highlights
of worldwide preparations for the Year.
Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia Government provides a framework for the Year, national news releases on IYOP, links to national, local resources and a calendar of key events in Australia and internationally. English.Australian Coalition `99
The Australian Coalition`99 is a group of partner organizations, supported by the Commowealth Government of Australia, planning the non-government involvement in the IYOP. This site includes information on IYOP objectives and government, national, state and territory activities. English.Britain
British website, hosted by Age Concern England, contains an events programme, news and facts about the ageing population, an idea menu of activities and a list of partners involved in the British contribution to IYOP. English.BBC World Service
A global project launched by BBC World Service Education in October 1998 in four parts about the world population growing older, in which Nick Rankin talks to international experts on demography and gerontology. Accessed by audio, or transcripts downloadable. English.
New Zealand
The New Zealand site contains information on IYOP, a calendar of events, a list of IYOP projects funded by the government and suggestions of local activities. English.Sweden
Swedish site explains the background of IYOP and the government`s creation of an Elderly Policy Project that will implement a national action plan for the elderly and IYOP projects during the year, and also contains a number of fact sheets about issues affecting older persons in Sweden. English.
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