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Global health activities in our community

Find out what global health activities and initiatives are taking place throughout the year.

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Black Health (PLANS)
Indigenous Health (Keknu’tmasiek Ta’n Tel Welo’ltimk)
Community Engaged Service Learning Program
 

 

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News

  • International Refugee and Migration Health Conference ‑ Requesting student volunteers
    June 27 - 29, 2025, Halifax Convention Centre. This conference is offered by The Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of refugees and immigrants. They connect professionals across disciplines, offer specialized resources, and provide a platform for collaboration, education, and advocacy to ensure equitable healthcare for vulnerable populations. They are looking for at least 10 student volunteers to help with the conference in Halifax this summer.
  • Dal Faculty of Medicine's Medical Research Development Office Funding Opportunity for ICAM 2025
    Faculty of Medicine’s Medical Research Development Office (MRDO) is pleased to announce that Halifax will be the site of The International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) 2025, taking place from April 3-6, 2025. MRDO can cover the registration fee for up to 75 trainee participants who submit an abstract.
  • 2024 ‑ 2025 White Fragility Clinic
    Hosted every two weeks on Thursdays at 1 pm (unless otherwise noted). Each session is set as an open discussion platform to explore, in a brave and non-judgmental space, issues including the concept of whiteness, white fragility, and its role in racism.
  • 2025 Student Writing Competition
    Submissions Due: April 30, 2025. Theme: Community Engagement. Word count: Approx. 500. Our office is excited announce another year of the Student Writing Competition. This is open to all students at Dalhousie University and unpublished and published pieces that have not previously been chosen as a contest winner are eligible.
  • Catalyzing Change in Health Systems: Seminar #4 with Dr. David A Petrie
    March 19, 2024 @ 5 - 6:30 PM. Join Dr. David A. Petrie for his engaging seminar, titled: Healthcare Systems Change – What? So What? Now What?
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