Lunch and Learn: Interactive Workshop - The diversity of Canada's newcomers and how healthcare professionals can approach working with them

April is the month of diversity. This month, we celebrate diversity and the empowerment of every person from different walks of life. Let's embrace the differences between our colleagues and community members.

The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences aims to make every person feel valued and included regardless of their background, beliefs, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.

This month, you are encouraged to learn more about diversity, inclusion and each other.

While on the topic of learning, you are also encouraged to attend the Faculty's Lunch and Learn event on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in room 547.

Seeta Ramdass, patient advocate and associate director of the Office of Social Accountability and Community Engagement (SACE) of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, will present an interactive workshop to educate us on the various strategies that healthcare professionals can use while working with the growing diverse population of Canada.

The interactive workshop will include topics on:

• Human trafficking in Canada
• The projected immigration levels in the coming years
• The classification of immigrants

The event will include refreshments. Kindly confirm your presence via this form: https://forms.office.com/r/vRurPrv6Su