Events

2026 Events

Please check back for updates on future events.

Past Events

Lunch and Learn – Creative Arts and the Psychopolotics of Global Health in Africa

Hosted by the Manulife Centre for Community Health Research, with Professor Ama de-Graft Aikins

This talk examines arts-based global health interventions in Ghana, highlighting the difference between instrumental approaches and community-led, transformational participation. Drawing on Frantz Fanon, it explores how colonial legacies continue to shape global health and calls for transformational, community-driven approaches that acknowledge and transcend these inherited power relations.

Event Details

• Date: Feb. 26, 2026
• Time: Noon–1 p.m.
• Location: FSW101 and Online

Screening and Discussion – Climate Change in Ghana

This session will feature a screening of short videos on climate change in Ghana, created by Ghanaian youth and community advocates showcasing local perspectives, community experiences, and innovative responses to environmental challenges. The screening will be followed by a discussion session to explore actionable solutions and Opportunities for interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship

Event Details

• Date: Jan. 29, 2026
• Time: Noon–1 p.m.
• Location: FSW108 and via Zoom (Hybrid)

Why attend?

• Engage with community-driven perspectives on climate change and health.
• Learn about community-driven initiatives and resilience strategies.
• Connect with MCCHR’s communities of practice and research, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Consistent with MCCHR’s community-based health systems framework, this event emphasizes mutuality, shared responsibility, and the translation of research into actionable outcomes that support community well-being locally and globally.