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Looking for unique opportunities to
build your resume? 

Here's a chance to do just that and see your name in lights! Click here for details on OHEA's 2013 Student Media Release Contest!
Click here to read the winning media release from last year as well as the runner-up!

Looking for inspiration? Check out OHEA's full list of media releases here!






November 15, 2012

Congratulations to Michelle Kwan - this year's Ryerson School of Nutrition's recipient of the OHEA Incentive Award!

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If you are interested in volunteering with OHEA send us an email!

Do you aspire to become an author? Click here to check
out P.H.Ec., Authors!


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Do you have  student loan? Click here for some money management tips from the Manitoba Association of Home Economists!


Membership does have its benefits!
Just see what OHEA members have to say:
Kelly Atyeo, B.A.Sc., M.H.Sc., P.H.Ec.
Director of Program Development
Creative Sampling Solutions Inc.
In 2009, I completed my undergraduate degree in human nutrition at the University of Guelph.  Having been extremely enthusiastic about nutrition and health promotion, I felt a sense of insecurity not knowing what options I had for a career path besides becoming a Registered Dietitian.  Read more...
Check out what other P.H.Ec. members have to say about what the designation means to them.
Click here.

Become an OHEA Student Member!
A student member is one who is enrolled (part- or full-time) at a Canadian University offering a Home Economics-related degree program or graduate study, a post-degree faculty of education program or involved in  dietetic internship that would make the student eligible upon graduation to qualify for Registered status or for the IPHE program. A student member may attend meetings and hold appointive office but may not have voting privileges.

Apply to become a student member today!

Click here for a list of OHEA student member benefits!

2013 Student Media Release Contest!

1st Place Winner - Michelle J. Kwan - Physical Activity in a Tech Savvy Workplace

2nd Place - Emily Keating - Carefully Cooked: The Lasting Approach
2012 Student Media Release Contest!

March 27, 2012 - Michelle J. Kwan Wins Award - by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.

1st Place Winner - Michelle J. Kwan - The Power of 8: Sleep for Health and Wellness

2nd Place - Tayler Rozon - The Food Conundrum

The Cupcake Contest

OHEA members and students baked up some delicious cupcakes for the Cupcake Contest sponsored by the Manitoba Canola Growers. The winner is Katrine Gahol of Ryerson. Runners of were Katie Brunke and Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec. 

The Ultimate Cookie Contest

OHEA members and students baked up a batch of cookies for our first ever Cookie Contest! The winner is Katie Brunke of Ryerson University. Manitoba Canola Growers will be working with Katie to publish her recipe in a media release. Runners up were Emily Richards, P.H.Ec. and Cathy Ireland, P.H.Ec.

Recent OHEA Media Releases
February 4, 2013
Home Economics - a Winner in Challenging Times
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., OHEA PR Coordinator, announces details of the upcoming OHEA AGM/Conference on March 22nd and 23rd at the Chestnut Centre in Toronto.
January 2, 2013
2013 - International Year of Quinoa and International Year of Water Co-Operation
Food and water security around the world - topics of concern for all. Mary Carver, P.H.Ec. explains the United Nations declaration for 2013.
September 18, 2012
The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook
OHEA announces their cookbook! Whether you're a vegetarian virgin, a full blown convert or just experimenting, this book is for everyone and will become a well-thumbed treasure. The easy-to-make recipes were created by Professional Home Economists and rising PHEc stars across Ontario and have been edited by best-selling cookbook author, Mairlyn Smith. Recipe developers you can trust!
August 27, 2012 (updated)
Ways to Cope with Rising Food Prices
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., shares tips to help consumers cope with rising food prices.

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July 16, 2012
Confused by Food Labels? There's an App for That!
Allison Jorgens, P.H.Ec. gives tips for finding helpful and dependable food label apps.

June 18, 2012
Nutrition in the News: Who Can You Trust?
Erin MacGregor, RD, P.H.Ec., gives tips to help you evaluate nutrition advice and identify fact from fiction.

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