Building Public Trust in Health Through Culturally-Aligned AI
Misinformation spread through social media has been responsible for an increasing mistrust of public health, particularly amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing analysis tools of social media and other online content rely on logic and science, often ignoring people’s beliefs, cultural backgrounds and feelings when it comes to understanding health...
Black Histories Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Black Health Edition
Join us at Black Histories Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Black Health Edition to celebrate Black History Month with the U of T Libraries! The goal of this Edit-a-thon is to create and update Wikipedia pages for individuals in health sciences belonging to the Black community, in order to highlight their scientific research,...
Mapping Services to Support the Mental Health Needs of LGBTQ+ Students
This presentation explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ students with mental health care services at the University of Toronto. Drawing from qualitative interviews with a diverse group of LGBTQ+ students, we speak to the various successes and shortcomings of on-campus mental health care services. We also explore the political, economic, and...
Black Health Lecture Series
In celebration of African Liberation Month, this series highlights how various African/Black folks are navigating the healthcare system, and how it impacts them daily. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual) Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Black refugee...
CIEDAR Overview: Indigenous Voices in Health Research
CIEDAR (CoVaRR-Net’s Indigenous Engagement, Development, and Research Pillar 7) is an Indigenous and woman-led group of researchers, public health workers, and community members across Turtle Island. CIEDAR is passionate about seeing Indigenous communities thrive during current and future pandemics by hearing their voices. CIEDAR's mission is to create research which...
Black Innovation in Public Health Panel
This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 24, 2025. It was originally scheduled for February 13. Join Dr. Jude Kong, Tameika Shaw, and Mercedes Sobers at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health for a thought-provoking discussion on AI in Health, wellness, health equity and community empowerment. Dr. Roberta Timothy...
Dalla Lana School of Public Health 2025 Black Leaders in Health Awards
You are invited to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health’s recognition ceremony to honour Black leaders in the field of public health. We would be delighted to have you join us as we celebrate outstanding individuals at the 2025 Black Leaders in Health Awards Ceremony. The evening will amplify...
OEH Seminar Series: “Practices and Inspiration for Sustainable Transportation Equity: Case Studies from Canadian Cities”
About the event Title: "Practices and Inspiration for Sustainable Transportation Equity: Case Studies from Canadian Cities" Over one million Canadians are living in transport poverty, where their ability to access vital opportunities is limited by inadequate, unsafe, or unaffordable transportation options. Injustices in our transportation systems— built over time...
Institute for Pandemics Research Seminar for Graduate Students: Advancing Equity and Social Justice through Community-Engaged Research
The Institute for Pandemics (IfP) invites University of Toronto graduate students for insightful presentations on advancing equity and social justice through community-engaged research. Discover how co-creating knowledge with marginalized communities and queering data can drive meaningful change and inclusivity. Presentation Topics Equity in Action: Co-Creating Accessible and Inclusive Knowledge In...
STAGE International Speaker Seminar Series (ISSS) with Josée Dupuis
Join us for the next instalment of the STAGE International Speaker Seminar Series (ISSS) with Josée Dupuis Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Strathcona Chair in Epidemiology McGill University Free Online Event | Registration Required Talk Title Exploiting Family History Information to Detect Rare Variant Associations...