📍 Toronto, Ontario
🗓 Saturday, April 11, 2026 -⏰ 10:00 AM
🌐 Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
🏛 Hosted by: MinoFest, in collaboration with the Black Maternal Health Collective Canada

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MinoFest 2026 is a one-day conference focused on Black maternal health, reproductive justice, community care, and systems change. Taking place on April 11, 2026, the conference marks the first event of Toronto Black Maternal Health Week.

The event brings together students, professionals, researchers, practitioners, caregivers, and community members to explore how data, systems, and lived experience intersect in perinatal and reproductive healthcare. Programming includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, and opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection across disciplines.

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Who This Event Is For

This conference may be of particular interest to individuals in:

• Health sciences
• Public health
• Nursing and midwifery
• Medicine
• Social work
• Education
• Law and policy
• Community advocacy and caregiving

Open to students, professionals, and community members.

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Location

📍 In-person venue:
4001 Leslie Street
North York, ON M2K 1E1

💻 Virtual attendance options also available.

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Participation Opportunities

• Volunteer opportunities:
  Students interested in supporting MinoFest 2026 are invited to submit a resume to info@minofest.com by March 30, 2026.
• Abstract submissions:
  Deadline: March 13, 2026
• Vendor applications:
  Deadline: April 7, 2026

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Registration

🎟 Free event
🔗 Register via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/manage/events/1381169708779/details

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