Event Information
Two Days of Powerful Talks
April 25, 26
Time: TBD
The International Conference on Mental Health and Addictions invites you to delve into new ways of navigating a post-COVID-19 world, recognizing that marginalized communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and Asian groups, continue to face unique mental health and addiction challenges. Beyond merely returning to pre-pandemic norms, this conference emphasizes learning from the lessons of COVID-19 and advocates for an ethical and holistic approach to future pandemics. Addressing historical trauma and considering diverse socio-cultural and economic aspects, the conference aims to reshape scientific measures for pandemic control. By fostering critical and ethical discussions, the event envisions an intersectional imagination of our world, valuing subjugated ways of life in the face of ongoing global health challenges.
WHEN
25/04/2024 - 26/04/2024
EVENT TYPE
Conference
Keynote Speakers
We are proud to bring inspirational keynote speakers from around the world to the International Conference on Mental Health and Addiction. Stay tuned for more information on our lineup of speakers.
Rose Ann Torres, PhD
Director of the School of Social Work, Assistant Professor, Algoma University
Chris Doran, PhD
Professor of the Department of Social Sciences, University of New Brunswick
Michael Yellow Bird, PhD
Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba
Paulette Steeves, PhD
Associate Professor and Department Chair and , Geography, Geology and Land Stewardship, Canada Research Chair Tier II Healing and Reconciliation, Algoma University
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Michael Sitawa, PhD
Senior Researcher, International Peace Support Training Centre
Tamari Kitossa, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Sociology, Brock University
Organizing Committee
Dr. Dionisio Nyaga, (Chair)
Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Dr. Rose Ann Torres, (Co-Chair)
Director
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Dr. Deb Woodman
Professor
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Meghan Boston-McCracken
Field Education Coordinator
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Eid Abo Hamza
Professor of Psychology
Al Ain University, UAE
Dr. Fritz Pino
Faculty of Social Work
University of Regina
Yashoda Fernando
Offsite Prog. Coordinator
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Dr. Suleyman Demi
Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Mary Ogenyi
Student
School of Social Work
Algoma University
Elma Gimotea Melgar
Admin Assistant
School of Social Work
Algoma University