Learn more about ongoing programs at DLSPH that highlight our commitment to redressing systematic inequalities. We recognize that achieving this excellence will not occur without committed, comprehensive and resourced collective action.
MPH in Indigenous Health
In this field, Indigenous health issues will be examined from multiple perspectives and world-views. Prioritizing Indigenous knowledges, pedagogies, theories, and frameworks for teaching, learning, and research is the focus of this degree. Beginning with land-based learning, traditional teachings, interaction with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and transitioning into community engagement and allyship permeate the program. Students will gain a broad public health knowledge base with specific expertise in Indigenous health issues. This is a professional (non-thesis/non-research) graduate program that prepares students to enter a wide range of careers in community, government, policy, research, industry, and academia.
Please note that students in the MPH Indigenous Health program are not eligible for participation in the Collaborative Specialization in Indigenous Health (CSIH).
*NEW* Applicants in the 2022 cohort will begin with land-based learning taking place in Toronto/GTA areas in Ontario between May 2022 – August 2022. Offers will be released in January/February 2022. An undergraduate degree must be completed before May.
Questions about the program can be directed to mphih.dlsph@utoronto.ca
MPH in Black Health (in development)
As one of her first tasks as DLSPH’s first Black Health Lead, Asst. Prof. Roberta Timothy is developing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Black Health.
The two-year program will take approximately 18 months to develop.
Black Health Matters Research
A new research project will look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racialized communities as well as existing biases in the health-care system through data collection. Prof. Roberta Timothy intends to collect more data on the economic impact of COVID-19 on both communities, the impact of evictions, support networks and essential workers.
Read more about the pilot program
Black Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health has already welcomed two post-doctoral fellows to its pilot program that nurtures early-career Black academics, helping to ensure that rising stars have opportunities to develop their research programs.
Read more about the pilot program
Black Health Education Collaborative
A cadre of prominent Canadian Black Health researchers is coming together as The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) to provide Black health education for all health professionals and students. The Collaborative’s first module will be available to students next year. The resource serves as a foundation for all health professionals on critical information about Black Health in Canada.
Visit the Collaborative’s Website
Community Climate Resilience Lab
The lab will bring together lessons from critical climate justice, environmental, and environmental justice research and the future of grassroots-led urban community-based climate resilience work. It will also apply a racial justice lens to contribute to and enhance critical interpretations in neighbourhood climate resilience work.
Learn more about the lab