PEGASUS Institute Past Events/Activities
Discover the impactful events organized by the PEGASUS Institute that have shaped our journey towards peace, global health, and sustainability.
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Highlighted Past Events
MENA Network Webinar – Building Bridges: The HopeBridge Platform
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
ELN Webinar: Improving Assistive Technology Services for Children with Disabilities in Ethiopia
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Exciting Webinar Alert!
We were excited to welcome Siyan Hudda, who shared insights into Tupande — a cutting-edge, multi-channel model that transformed access to agricultural services in Kenya. Through Tupande, One Acre Fund leveraged a vast duka (retail shop) network and an online farmer platform to provide young farmers with essential resources and services. This program drove greater inclusion, increased the proportion of young people reached, and offered farmers new avenues for growth and success.
What Was Covered:
– A look into the innovative Tupande model: how it merged physical retail with digital access to farming resources.
– How young people gained more access to opportunities in agriculture. – Insights into scaling sustainable farming through technology and community partnerships.
When: Tuesday, July 15th at 1:00 PM EST
Where: Online via Zoom
IEHP Pre-Conference Event: Bridging Careers, Embracing Diversity
This special pre-conference session—part of the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference (IRMHC)—focused on supporting refugee and internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) on their path to meaningful careers in Canada.
Through collaborative dialogue and a spotlight on mentorship, the session brought together IEHPs, service providers, and sector leaders to explore integration challenges, share practical tools, and discuss solutions for equitable healthcare workforce access.
Date: June 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM EDT | 9:00 AM ADT
Location: Immigrant Services Association Of Nova Scotia (ISANS): Mumford Professional Building, 6960 Mumford Rd Suite 2120, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
Hybrid: In-person & Zoom
Hosted by Pegasus Institute
In partnership with ISANS & the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF)
From Camps to Care: Bridging the Contraceptive Gap with ContraAid
PEGASUS Institute – Emerging Leaders Network Webinar Series Title: From Camps to Care: Bridging the Contraceptive Gap with ContraAid Theme: The Journey From Refugee Camps to Contraceptive Access
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EAT
Presenter: Dr. Emmanuel Gudu, MD Research Associate at AMPATH Kenya & Founder/CEO of Vantage Consultancy
This webinar explored innovative approaches to improving contraceptive access in refugee settings, focusing on ContraAid—an app developed to address critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health services.
Support & Healthcare Workforce Integration for IEHPs in Canada
Support & Healthcare Workforce Integration for IEHPs in Canada
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Online via Zoom
In Collaboration with:
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ISANS (Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia)
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PCPI (Progress Career Planning Institute)
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OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization)
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CREMCV (Club de recherche d’emploi Montréal Centre-Ville)
In Partnership With:
The Canadian Medical Foundation
What we discussed:
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Healthcare bridging programs that were accessible to IEHPs in different provinces
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National language training programs that were tailored to IEHPs
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Exam preparation and integration support that was provided for internationally educated nurses across Canada
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Employment programs and profession-specific resources that were available
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Support services and mentorship that were offered for Francophone IEHPs in Montréal
Annual General Meeting 2025
We were pleased to announce the Pegasus Institute’s Annual General Meeting was held on:
🗓 Date: May 26, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Participants joined us as we reviewed this year’s achievements, shared future plans, and engaged with our valued community.
EAN Webinar: Application of Medical Peace Work in Times of Conflict
We hosted an engaging session that explored how healthcare professionals contributed to peacebuilding efforts during humanitarian crises and conflict settings.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EAT
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Speakers:
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Dr. Dennis Opondo – Health Manager, Kalobeyei Refugee Operation, Kenya Red Cross Society
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Sara Bashir – Founder and Executive Director, ROITA Research Initiative
Key Highlights:
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Explored the practical application of medical peace work in conflict zones
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Gained insights from on-the-ground experts advancing health, equity, and peace
For IMGs: Residency Match Pathways: Insights from IMGs Who Matched in Canada and the U.S.
We recently hosted a live webinar featuring medical residents who successfully matched through the CaRMS (Canadian Residency Matching Service) and ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) systems. They shared personal stories, lessons learned, and advice for fellow International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Location: Online via Zoom
What Participants Gained:
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Firsthand insight into what helped—and what didn’t—during the application process
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A better understanding of the unique challenges IMGs face
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Real-world tips for navigating the complexities of the Canadian and U.S. residency match systems
Topics Covered:
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Crafting strong résumés and personal statements
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Building a competitive application
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Securing observerships and preparing for licensing exams
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Strategies to improve your chances of matching in either country
Who Joined:
IMGs from across Canada who are preparing to apply for residency programs and seeking guidance from those who’ve been through the process.
Webinar Series: From Crisis to Continuity — Reimagining Refugee Health Systems in Kenya
Pegasus Institute & Kenya Red Cross hosted a powerful conversation on refugee health systems in Kenya, featuring Dr. Dennis Opondo.
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Speaker
Dr. Dennis Opondo, MD (Health Manager, Kenya Red Cross Society’s Kalobeyei Refugee Operation)
Webinar Series: Assessing and Mitigating Disability Stigma in Kenya to Advance Health Rights
PEGASUS Institute’s Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) hosted its monthly webinar on March 21, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST. The event took place online via Zoom.
The featured speaker was Dr. Kathryn Quissell, PhD, MPH, MSc, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia.
The webinar was jointly hosted by Pegasus Institute and the University of Virginia School of Medicine
Advancing Quality Health Care in East Africa through Affordable Medical Device Technologies
The East African Network Meeting took place to discuss how affordable medical device technologies could enhance healthcare in the region.
This session was co-hosted by:
- Dr. Amare Kassaw Yimer, Director of Business Incubation and Techno Entrepreneurship, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
- Dr. Margaret Mutumba, Director of the Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program, Western University
- Mr. Metmku Yohannes, Mechanical Engineer, Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
What Attendees Experienced:
- An insightful overview of the Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program and its vital connection to the Global Research Coalition.
- A showcase of innovative projects that were being led and implemented in East Africa.
- An overview of educational opportunities available through Western University’s academic partners in the region.
📅 Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toronto time (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Nairobi time)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
For Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals in Canada: Elevate Your Communication Skills
(FREE English Language Training for IEHPs in collaboration with Niagara College Canada)
Our Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) session, tailored for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) in Ontario, took place successfully.
Speaker: Kate Agar – MEd, HBA (English Major), OCT, OCELT
This session covered:
✔️ Building Interpersonal Communication Skills in Healthcare
- Active Listening
- Building Trust and Rapport
- Handling Difficult Conversations
✔️ OSLT Program Information and Eligibility
Event Details:
📅 Date: March 14, 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Sponsored by:
The Canadian Medical Foundation
For more details, email: [email protected]
For Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals in Canada: Exploring Alternative Careers in Healthcare for IEHPs
We hosted an insightful mentorship session designed for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs). This session covered:
✔️ Alternative healthcare career options for IEHPs
✔️ Roles that support licensure and health system orientation
✔️ Career pathway guidance and professional development opportunities
✔️ An interactive Q&A session with the facilitator
Speaker: Mihai Csaki, MD (non-practising), MCATD
📅 Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Sponsored by:
The Canadian Medical Foundation
📧 For more information: [email protected]
Advancing Quality Health Care in East Africa through Affordable Medical Device Technologies
We held the East African Network Meeting to discuss how affordable medical device technologies could enhance healthcare in the region.
This session was co-hosted by:
Dr. Amare Kassaw Yimer
Director of Business Incubation and Techno Entrepreneurship, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
Dr. Margaret Mutumba
Director of Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program, Western University
Mr. Metmku Yohannes
Mechanical Engineer, Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
What to Expect:
• An insightful overview of the Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program and its vital connection to the Global Research Coalition.
• A showcase of innovative projects that were led and implemented in East Africa.
• An overview of educational opportunities available through Western University’s academic partners in the region.
📅 Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toronto time (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Nairobi time)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Asylum Medicine: A Clinician’s Guide, featuring Dr. Katherine C. McKenzie.
Friday, February 28, 2025
We hosted a webinar, Asylum Medicine: A Clinician’s Guide, featuring Dr. Katherine C. McKenzie.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Sponsored by:
Pegasus Institute, Yale School of Medicine
Speaker:
Dr. Katherine C. McKenzie, MD, FACP
Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Asylum Medicine, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine
For more information, email us at [email protected].
For Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals in Canada: Launch of the Francophone chapter of the IEHP (Internationally Educated Health Professionals in Canada) project
Thursday, February 6, 2025
PEGASUS Institute invited attendees to the launch of the Francophone chapter of the IEHP project. The purpose of this event was to present the project and to invite anyone interested in joining the network as a mentor, mentee, or supporter of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in their efforts to practice in Canada.
One aspect of the project was the provision of resources and opportunities for IEHPs. The event featured the participation of SÉO, who presented the CarriElles Santé project, aimed at French-speaking and bilingual newcomers who were internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Sponsored by:
The Canadian Medical Foundation
Speakers:
- Burcu Suer – CarriElles Santé Project Coordinator
- Siham Chakrouni – CarriElles Santé Project Supervisor
For Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals in Canada: Beyond Licensure and Practice Readiness Assessments Webinar
Tuesday, 10th September 2024|11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Event Type: Webinar
Date and Time: Tuesday, 10th September 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Speakers:
- Irina Edilova, IEHP Advisor, Ontario Health Healthcare Workforce Integration
- Andre Williams, York University, SCS Clinical Research Beyond WES
- Paolo Varias, Associate Director, Niagara Region Human Resources in Healthcare
Description: Attendees participated in a free webinar discussing clinical career pathways beyond licensure and practice readiness assessments. They gained insights into healthcare workforce integration and clinical research beyond WES.
For more information, participants could email: mentorship@internationalhealthprofessionals.ca
Sponsored by: Canadian Medical Foundation
To ensure that the panel discussion addressed the most relevant topics, attendees were kindly asked to complete a brief pre-webinar survey. Their insights helped tailor the content and focus the discussion on areas of greatest interest.
EXTRACTION IN THE ERA OF GLOBAL CHANGE
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Date: September 13, 2024
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT
Virtual Symposium: Participants engaged in a dialogue about resource extraction, sustainable transitions, and the health of communities and the environment.
Roundtable Topics:
- Resource extraction and the transition to green energy: The socio-political and environmental complexities.
- Resource extraction and its impacts on health and Indigenous communities.
Speakers:
- Nilanjana (Nell) Ganguli (York University, Canada)
- Dr. Colleen Davison (Queen’s University, Canada)
- Dr. Craig Johnson (University of Guelph, Canada)
- Dr. Craig R. Janes (University of Waterloo, Canada)
- Dr. Gabrielle Slowey (York University, Canada)
- Dr. Melody Morton Ninomiya (Wilfred Laurier University, Canada)
- Dr. Esther Yazzie-Lewis (University of New Mexico, USA)
- Dr. Warren Bernauer (University of Manitoba, Canada)
OUR EAST AFRICAN NETWORK Launch
September 18, 2024
- 12-1 pm EST
- 7-8 pm (GMT+03:00) East Africa Time
PEGASUS Institute invited those with lived and/or work experience in the East Africa Region to join its new Network, which aimed to promote peace, global health, and environmental sustainability within the Region. Those interested were encouraged to complete the online registration form to receive an invitation to the upcoming East African Network launch.
McGill Summer Institute on Peace, Global Health and Sustainability
An insightful summit addressing the pressing global health challenges and innovative solutions.
May 21 – June 14, 2024
Our 2nd IEHPs Mentorship Session: Strategies For Success in CaRMS Webinar
A hands-on workshop focusing on sustainable practices and their implementation.
May 1, 2024
Our First IEHP Mentorship Session: Networking For Success
A conference dedicated to discussing peacebuilding strategies and conflict resolution.
March 27, 2024
PEGASUS Institute 2024 Annual General Meeting
A forum bringing together experts to discuss global health trends and future directions.
March 04, 2024
Wolfe Island Music And Creative Arts Retreat and Workshop for Social Justice
The PEGASUS Institute’s Creative Arts Event on Global Health, Equity, and Sustainability (August 26-28, 2022) brought together diverse communities to engage in art for social change, with a focus on Refugee and Indigenous Artists and Health Professionals. The event fostered cultural expression, networking, and learning on Wolfe Island, Ontario.
Aug 26 – Aug 28, 2022
PEGASUS Institute Virtual Event Series
One of PEGASUS Institute’s main activities has been our PEGASUS Institute Virtual Event Series of webinars and roundtables that are hosted in English, French and Spanish. The purpose of our virtual events is to provide a platform to create discourse and to spark action to address global health, peace and environmental challenges that are interconnected. From some of our webinars and roundtables PEGASUS Institute has been developing projects with partners and stakeholders that will lead to change, impact and transformation.
We strive to produce tangible outputs such as academic publications, toolkits, community resources, online repositories and share and exchange information through many avenues such as events, our website, social media, newsletters, blog, mentorship programs, books, videos etc. with an aim to create meaningful change.
PEGASUS Conference
PEGASUS Institute was developed as a result of a series of engaging and action-oriented bi-annual conferences. PEGASUS Conference aims to advance awareness and understanding of Peace, Global Health And Sustainability through bi-annual conference events. The conference engages the next generation of leaders by bringing together health professionals, including: physicians, nurses and trainees, policymakers, academics, researchers, students, health-related organizations, community members, and an array of speakers to share ideas and strategies about Global Health.
2012 – 2018
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