Data For Good National Mental Health Datathon Kickoff

** UPDATE: The datathon will be held from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and will be held at Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Room is still TBD

FOLLOWING THIS we will let groups form up and work together in our space - its booked until 4:30**

AGENDA BELOW
9:00 – 9:30 Doors open – info scrolling on screen
9:30 – 9:40 Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
9:40 – 9:50 Data for Good
9:50 – 10:00 Converge
10:00 – 11:30 Presentations from Mental Health Organizations (10 minutes each)
 Mental Health Research Canada – Michael Cooper virtual
 211 Canada – Judy Shum virtual and Emma Potter in-person Edmonton
 Canadian Mental Health Association (National) - TBC
 HelpSeeker Social Data Explorer – video Calgary
 Distress Centre Calgary – Richard Mugford in-person Calgary
 CMHA-AB Edmonton (Crisis Line) – Emma Potter in-person Edmonton
 CMHA AB + Centre for Suicide Prevention – Geoff Zakaib in-person Calgary
 Big Brothers Big Sisters (Calgary) – Drashti Zaveri in-person Calgary
11:30 – 12:00 Cross-country Tour of Data for Good chapters
 Vancouver
 Edmonton
 Saskatchewan (Regina)
 (Toronto – virtual)
 Waterloo
 Ottawa
 (Montreal – virtual)
 Maritimes (Halifax)
12:00 – 12:30 Datathon instructions
12:30 – 1:00 Team formation (teams without a group)
1:00 - 4:30 Event Ends (event will end once teams are paired up and the Room will be booked and available for you to work with your group)

If you're planning to work as a group we encourage you to bring your laptops!

****DATATHON INFO BELOW*****

Data for Good Saskatchewan is thrilled to announce that we will be participating in the Data For Good National Datathon, bringing together data enthusiasts, analysts, and problem-solvers from across the country!

This is your chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals, work with real-world data, and create meaningful insights that drive positive impact. Whether you're a data expert or just starting out, this event is for you!

Want to be part of the National Datathon? Here’s how you can sign up in 3 easy steps:
✅ Step 1: Register Your Interest
Fill out the quick sign-up form: https://lnkd.in/eTrtuWqK
✅ Step 2: Review & Sign the Data Use Agreement
Once registered, you’ll receive an email with details on the agreement.
✅ Step 3: Join a Team & Get Event Access
You’ll be invited to Discord, where teams will be formed, and all event details will be shared.

🗓 Event Kickoff: April 05, 2025
📍 Location: Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Room 921