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Call for Abstracts: Indigenous Health Research Symposium, March 23, 2026

On March 23, Memorial University will host their 2026 Indigenous Health Research Symposium, showcasing a broad range of research related to Indigenous health and well-being. Memorial University invites interested parties to join in person at their Faculty of Medicine building in St. John’s, Newfoundland, or virtually online.

GiiiA Network Community of Practice (CoP) Session, January 19

On January 19, 2025, from 1:00–1:50 p.m. EST, the Gender-Based Indigenous Intersectional Impact Assessment (GiiiA) Network will be hosting their second Community of Practice (CoP) session on Zoom.

Accessibility Standards Canada Releases New Accessible and Equitable AI Systems Report

In December 2025, Accessibility Standards Canada released a new standards document — CAN-ASC-6.2:2025- Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems. In alignment with the Accessible Canada Act, United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Canadian Human Rights Act, this document is a guide to ensure the fair treatment of Canadians with disabilities in the creation and use of AI systems.

New Release — Untold Stories of Disablement and Displacement: Syrian refugees in Canada

This past August, Sukaina Dada released her latest book Untold Stories of Disablement and Displacement: Syrian refugees in Canada, which provides a raw view of the experiences of Syrian refugees with disabilities. This book shines a light on stories of migration and disability that are often brushed aside in academic research and public discussions. Dada explores how refugees leaving their homes amidst violence, poverty, and persecution are misrepresented by the dominant narrative, while their true stories go unnoticed and overshadowed.

New MPH in Indigenous Health Program at UofT

The University of Toronto has introduced their new Master of Public Health in Indigenous Health (MPH-IH) program and is now accepting applications!

A Study on Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Vietnam (Truc Ninh and Hai Hau districts, Nam Dinh province)

For these 16 Days of Activism, we reached out to Hoa Bui, a researcher at Carleton University who is part of the Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development — Genre, handicap et développement inclusif (EDID-GHDI) partnership. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hoa conducted critical research to understand violence against women with disabilities in two districts of Nam Dinh, Vietnam, and the supports that were available to them. Explore her fieldnotes from this research experience below.

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Vulnerable victims or innovative contributors? What story do policies need to address to include women with disabilities?

The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 billion people experience significant disability, which represents 1 in 6 people in the world’s population. December 3 is recognized and celebrated annually as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, first proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This blog describes research done by the EDID-GHDI Canada research team to understand better the experiences and stories of women with disabilities.

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New Publications from the Sexual and Gender Diversity Cluster!

The Sexual and Gender Diversity cluster at the LWWRC explores themes of sexuality, gender, sex, and relationships. It studies the intersections of topics in their many unique forms, and how they connect to families, work, and wellbeing. This cluster highlights the diverse forms sexual and gender identities can take, seeking to guide individuals towards improved wellbeing through high-quality and value-driven research, teaching, mentorship, and community engagement.

Video available for Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability-Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN, September 26 event

The video recording (in English only) has now been released for the virtual panel held on September 26, 2025, co-hosted by co-hosted by two SSHRC-funded projects—Finding Their Place: The Contributions of Women with Disabilities to Peacebuilding, and the EDID-GHDI partnership (a project under the Live Work Well Research Centre).    

W26 Grad Course Offering at UofG – Transformational Change Methodologies Lab with Dr. Carla Rice

This Winter 2026 semester at the University of Guelph, Carla Rice — Canada Research Chair in Feminist Studies and Social Practice — will be running a new graduate level course: "Transformational Change Methodologies Lab."