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ABOUT
Filling The Gaps, presented by Oxfam at Guelph, is a conference to focus on addressing disparities in health and wellbeing. Our goal is to engage, inspire, and inform the Guelph community using a range of renowned keynote speakers and interactive workshops.
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KEYNOTE & WORKSHOP TOPICS
KEYNOTE TOPICS:
“Accessibility to Healthcare for Marginalized Groups” by Dr. Thomas Piggott
“Sex Differences and Underrepresentation in Medical Research” by Dr. Neil MacLusky
“Sex and Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Education” by Dr. Renato (Rainier) Liboro
“Indigenous Wellness: Generational Effects of Colonization” by Dr. Karen Hill
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
During the registration process, attendees will have the opportunity to select one pair of workshops (Group A or Group B) which they wish to participate in.
Group A
Morning Session: Mental Wellness for Men: A Look at Toxic Masculinity by Jermal Alleyne
Afternoon Session: Role of Government Policy in Achieving Reproductive Autonomy by Dr. Sheila Dunn
Group B
Morning Session: Social and Ecological Determinants of Health by Dr. Matt Little
Afternoon Session: The Importance of Sex Ed by Adele Heagle
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SCHEDULE
AM
09:30
Registration Begins in the Summerlee Science Complex Atrium
10:00
Introduction by
Oxfam at Guelph
10:15
Accessibility to Healthcare for Marginalized Groups presented by Dr. Thomas Piggott
10:45
Question period and refreshments
11:15
Morning Workshop Sessions
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Group A: Mental Wellness for Men: A Look at Toxic Masculinity by Jermal Alleyne
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Group B: Social and Ecological Determinants of Health presented by Dr. Matt Little
PM
12:00
Sex Differences and Underrepresentation in Medical Research presented by Dr. Neil MacLusky
12:30
Question Period
12:45
Lunch (catered; vegan/gluten-free friendly)
01:30
Sex and Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Education presented by Dr. Renato (Rainier) Liboro
02:00
Question Period and refreshments
02:20
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
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Group A: Role of Government Policy in Achieving Reproductive Autonomy presented by Dr. Sheila Dunn
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Group B: The Importance of Sex Ed presented by Adele Heagle
03:00
Indigenous Wellness: Generational Effects of Colonization presented by Dr. Karen Hill
03:30
Question Period
03:50
Concluding Remarks from Oxfam at Guelph
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INFO
LUNCH, SNACKS,
& BEVERAGES
(VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY)
FREE PARKING ANYWHERE ON THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH CAMPUS
