OBI Public Talks: Promoting Mental Wellness in Indigenous Communities |
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On September 26 OBI hosted a public talk at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. Three visionaries discussed their work to eliminate health care disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and promotion of mental wellness through a network of Indigenous leaders.
The talk covered the impacts of colonization, Indigenous perspectives on mental health and the great work taking place in Ontario towards healing and mental wellness. Featuring: Michael Dan, Philanthropist & Former Neurosurgeon Suzanne Stewart, Director of Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the University of Toronto Carol Hopkins, Executive Director of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation |