Welcome to our Events Calendar! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rare disease community in Canada and beyond. From webinar and conferences to workshops and other events, our calendar is your one-stop destination for all rare disease-related happenings. Explore upcoming events, mark your calendar, and join as we work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
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Join us for "Applying Anti-Racism Principles in Health Care," on July 31, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PST. In this interactive workshop, Anna Hossain will be exploring systemic racism in the health care and research sectors. Key highlights: Recognize and understand the impacts of unconscious bias in health care interactions and relationships Understand the foundations of anti-racism and anti-oppression Gain […] |
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Have you ever wondered about how autoinflammatory diseases and their treatments affect your reproductive health? As part of its Questions, Answered series, the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network - Réseau Auto-inflammatoire Canadien has invited University College London and NHS' Dr. Helen Lachmann to teach autoinflammatory disease patients about covering conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding in general, as well […] |
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"Showing Up 101" is a gently guided, grief informed experience intended to share a language of loss, introduce frameworks for grieving and coping, and promote openness and connection for moving with loss. The content is grounded in bereavement-science, lived experience, and movement-based practices for regulating ourselves. In this 60 minute session, participants will feel equipped […] |
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Join members of the CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT as they explore the crucial importance of including people with disabilities in health research focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenization (EDI-DI). They will define key concepts such as tokenism, infantilization, and non-inclusive environments, leading to […] |
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Learn about adult and pediatric care for autoinflammatory diseases, research networks, standup comedy, patient advocacy plus breakout rooms. |
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Are you a parent, caregiver or educator looking for ways to best support a child or children with disabilities? Join panelists for this upcoming webinar! They’ll cover crucial topics to help you advocate and achieve results for your child. Learn how to navigate the individualized education program (IEP) process effectively; foster a positive, inclusive school […] |
1 event,Held in beautiful St. John’s, NL, the 21st Bi-Annual National Scleroderma Conference offers an information-rich opportunity for people living with scleroderma, their caregivers, family members, friends, and medical professionals. Research updates, panel discussions, keynotes, workshops, and other educational sessions are led by leading scleroderma researchers, healthcare professionals and other industry leading professionals. Whether you are […] |
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This year, Rare Diseases International has begun advocating for the World Health Assembly to have a Resolution on Rare Diseases in 2025, and we need your help to make it a success. This webinar, co-hosted by RDI the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and Spain will be an opportunity to explain in […] |
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