Category: Weekly

The Anti-Racism Education Ontario Regional Summit will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Pillar Nonprofit Network.

Hosted by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations, this free, one-day summit is part of a province-wide initiative to address racial inequities in Ontario’s K–12 education system. The London summit is one of four regional events, alongside Ottawa, Sudbury, and Toronto.

The summit aims to:

• Highlight ongoing anti-racism efforts in education
• Foster collaboration among educators, students, families, and community members
• Amplify the voices of racialized students and parents
• Explore strategies for policy change and systemic transformation

Attendees can expect keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities. Complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided.

🎟️ Admission is free – register through Eventbrite by selecting the Subsidized Admission option:
👉 Register here

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in education, equity, and community building to join the conversation and help shape more inclusive schools across Ontario.

For more details, please contact tansin@urbanalliance.ca.

From May 1–3, 2025, the ConnectHer Conference will bring together women from across the country at Fanshawe College’s Innovation Village in London, Ontario for Canada’s largest gender equality event.

This national gathering is dedicated to celebrating, connecting, and empowering women in the workforce, with a special focus on those in non-traditional industries. Through workshops, panels, and networking sessions, ConnectHer 2025 aims to foster collaboration, share lived experiences, and build actionable strategies for advancing gender equity in workplaces across Canada.

🔗 Learn more and register: ConnectHer 2025 Website

Whether you are a student, professional, advocate, or ally—this is a unique opportunity to join a powerful movement for change. Don’t miss it!

March 31, 2025
Great Hall, Western University
9:00am-4:00pm

The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) is looking for new members to join its National Advisory Board. This is a great opportunity to contribute to public health decision-making in Canada and support evidence-informed practices.

The NCCMT is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada, established in 2005 in response to the SARS epidemic. Hosted by McMaster University’s School of Nursing, it provides tools, training, and mentorship to help public health professionals integrate research into practice.

Role of the National Advisory Board

As a member of the National Advisory Board, you will:

• Attend semi-annual virtual meetings: Engage in discussions that shape NCCMT initiatives.
• Analyze public health needs: Identify opportunities where the NCCMT can offer support.
• Champion EIDM: Advocate for evidence-based practices and the NCCMT’s mission.

The commitment involves approximately 6–8 hours annually over a three-year term.

Seeking Diverse Perspectives

To ensure a comprehensive approach to public health challenges, the NCCMT is particularly interested in individuals with expertise in:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health
• 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
• Health in communities of colour
• Rural public health
• Environmental health
• Local/regional public health practice
• Middle management
• Early- and mid-career professionals

How to Apply

To express your interest, please email nccmt@mcmaster.ca with the following:

• Full name and contact details
• A one-page summary: Detail your professional background, expertise, and interest in joining the National Advisory Board. Highlight any relevant perspectives from the list above.
• Relevant affiliations or memberships

This is your chance to contribute to the advancement of public health in Canada by guiding an organization committed to integrating evidence into practice. Join the NCCMT’s National Advisory Board and be a catalyst for positive change.

For more information about the NCCMT and its initiatives, contact nccmt@mcmaster.ca or visit www.nccmt.ca.

📢 Exciting News! The first-ever Canada-Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC) 2025 is set to take place on February 27, 2025. This virtual event will bring together scholars, researchers, and professionals from Canada and Africa to foster meaningful academic partnerships.

With the theme “Academic Collaboration for Posterity,” this virtual conference will create a dynamic platform for discussing research, knowledge-sharing, and cooperative initiatives including education, policy, climate, and health that can drive sustainable development in both regions. The event is co-chaired by Pauline Omolo (University of Nairobi, Kenya) and Seyram Afealete (Western University, Canada) and promises an engaging program featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and thematic presentations.

📅 Date: February 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:45 AM – 3:25 PM (EST)
📍 Location: Online (Zoom Webinar)
🔗 More details & registration: The Africa Institute – CAACC 2025