Research Day ~ Toronto Black Maternal Health Week

Advancing Evidence, Equity & Accountability Toronto Black Maternal Health Week 2026

April 16th 3:00pm-8:00pm -Join us for Research Day Presented by Women’s Health in Women’s Hands, CHC. A flagship event of Toronto’s Black Maternal Health Week 2026.

Location: Sinai Sadowski Auditorium 18th floor Mount Sinai Hospital 600 University Ave, Toronto, ON

This year’s theme—From Awareness to Accountability: The Role of Families, Allies, and Systems in Black Maternal Health—grounds a powerful day of evidence, dialogue, and community‑rooted scholarship. Hear from leading researchers, emerging scholars, clinicians, and community partners as they share new findings, challenge assumptions, and spotlight solutions that advance equity in Black maternal and perinatal health. From keynote talks to community‑engaged research showcases, Research Day brings together the people generating knowledge and the systems responsible for acting on it.

Be part of the movement to turn evidence into accountability—and accountability into change.

Toronto Black Maternal Health Week (TBMHW) is a dedicated initiative that brings together healthcare professionals, community organizations, and advocates to raise awareness, provide education, and promote equitable access to quality maternal healthcare. This week-long event will feature expert led seminars, interactive workshops, and community discussions, all focused on addressing the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of Black mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. The second annual Toronto Black maternal health week will take place from April 11-17, 2026.

Theme: "From Awareness to Accountability":  The Role of Families, Allies & Systems in Black Maternal Health

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Host or Publisher Black Maternal Health Collective Canada (BMHCC)