The John R. Evans Lectureship in Global Health was established by Dr. David Naylor, when he was The University of Toronto’s Dean of Medicine. The lectureship acknowledges the major role Dr. Evans played in the University of Toronto’s history and his global contributions to the advancement of human health and well-being.
The John R Evans Lectureship in Global Health annual event is organized by the Centre for Global Health and this year will partner with with the Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care . You are able to attend the in one of two ways:
- In person (please note space is limited so please register only if you are committed to attending), please join us for a reception following the event
- Online (a link will be sent the morning of the event)
TITLE
Indigenous Planetary Health
DESCRIPTION
Conceptualizations of planetary health have been inherent within Indigenous community life for millennia. The interconnectedness with Land forms the bases for considering Indigenous research, policy, and practice in the context of stewardship and sustainability. This talk will explore Indigenous reflections on planetary health and wider sustainability movements from a contextual lens of interconnection to people and planet.
BACKGROUND READING
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00354-5/fulltext
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