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44th Annual Philippa Harris Lecture on Bioethical Issues in Cancer Care – Ethics and Caregiving for Persons with Cancer

November 19/2025 — 12:00 to 1:30pm

This lecture is co-presented by UHN Bioethics and the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB), and is part of the JCB Bioethics Seminar Series ... Title: Ethics and Caregiving for Persons with Cancer Abstract: Ethics in cancer caregiving must be understood not only at the individual level but...

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From the Clinic to the Courtroom: Fighting for Health and Justice in Kenya

September 08/2025 — 5:00 to 6:30pm

Presented by the University of Toronto and Warwick University Global Health and Human Rights Training Program and the Faculty of Law Health Law, Policy, and Ethics Seminar Series What happens when health systems fail—and instead violate—the rights of those they’re meant to protect? In this talk, Allan Maleche shares insights...

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Health Inc Seminar Series: Healthcare, overconsumption, and the problem of uneconomic growth

September 24/2025 — 12:00 to 1:00pm

Presented by the Centre for Global Health ... Title: Too much yet never enough? Overconsumption and uneconomic growth in health and healthcare Speaker: Professor Martin Hensher Abstract: Modern healthcare is deeply associated with economic growth. For some decades, evidence has been mounting that the negative consequences of economic growth may...

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Strengths-​based Indigenous Health Research

September 22/2025 — 11:00am to 12:00pm

Presented by Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health and Ontario Network Environments For Indigenous Health Research ... Abstract: Dr. Victoria O’Keefe will share space and stories related to her family background, upbringing, and community-grounded motivations and hopes for strengths-based Indigenous Health research. Speaker biography: Victoria O’Keefe, PhD is a citizen of...

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The Land Remembers the Teachings of the Ancestors: Honouring Health Wellness Through Sacred Connection

July 25/2025 — 1:00 to 3:00pm

Presented by the Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health and Ontario Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (ON NEIHR) ... The Ontario Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR), at the Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health and the Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research (NAMHR) invite you to attend The Land...

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Conference: Delivering Healthcare to Underprivileged Communities.

July 19/2025 — 8:00 to 5:00am

Event Description The UNAMS Annual Medical Conference brings together healthcare professionals, students, public health advocates, and policymakers from across North America and Uganda to share knowledge, build networks, and create collaborative solutions aimed at improving healthcare access for underserved populations. This year’s theme, “Delivering Healthcare to Underprivileged Communities,” underscores our...

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MPH Black Health Fireside Chat with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs

June 19/2025 — 1:00 to 2:00pm

Presented by the MPH in Black Health... We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming fireside chat with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Three Mothers', hosted at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health on June 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Dr. Tubbs will...

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Achieving Greater Cultural Safety in Mental Health Services through Research and Traditional Knowledge

June 25/2025 — 4:00 to 5:00pm

Abstract: The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a health and wellness partner to First Nations people and communities in BC. We have engaged in partnered research to help us create and improve health and mental health services so that they are person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally safe. In some instances,...

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LEPH2025: The Seventh International Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health

July 13 - 16/2025 — 9:00am to 6:00pm

LEPH2025 Conference will bring together experts, practitioners, and innovators in law enforcement, public health, and other fields to promote equity, inclusivity, and collaboration, with a strong focus on supporting marginalized groups and addressing disparities. Key topics include trauma-informed practices, mental health, violence prevention, harm reduction, AI in community safety, emergency...

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BGSA 5th Annual Conference

May 22/2025 — 9:00am to 5:00pm

About the Conference The Black Graduate Students’ Association (BGSA) invites you to our 5th Annual Conference celebrating Leadership & Innovation. This in-person event showcases groundbreaking research, visionary ideas, and transformative leadership from Black students and faculty across disciplines. Join us for a full day of community, inspiration, and innovation. Date:...

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