🍂 Fall Into Fresh Perspectives with The Walrus Talks!

OCTOBER 1: Philanthropy makes more of an impact than we realize, and the sector is undergoing major shifts.

Speakers come together at The Walrus Talks Shifting Power in Philanthropy to discuss what the future of philanthropy looks like. What are the innovations and advancements in philanthropic giving? With donor bases now comprising younger generations and more women, what changes will we see in giving trends? How can we embed equity and reconciliation into philanthropy?

Join us in Toronto, or online, to learn about the practices and people shaping philanthropy in Canada right now.

OCTOBER 10: The ubiquity of social media and tech in the lives of young people has been coming under intense scrutiny recently. Youth mental health indicators have been in sharp decline at the same time as children, adolescents and young adults have increasingly become hooked on devices.

As educators sound the alarm about deteriorating student focus and behavioral issues, school boards file lawsuits against social media companies, and governments ban cellphones in schools, researchers are working to understand the effects of smartphones on brains and mental health.

Join us online at The Walrus Talks at Home: Teens and Screens for a discussion about social media, brain science, and ways youth mental health can be supported.

OCTOBER 17: Did you know that in Canada’s health care system, menopause is not part of any mandatory medical training? How is it that over half of Canada’s population will experience a life-altering journey and our system isn’t prepared to support them? Join us on October 17, at The Walrus Talks Menopause, to shatter the silence surrounding menopause.

The program features a diverse range of speakers, including medical experts, cultural leaders, and specialists who deal with the different stages and experiences of menopause, from peri to post.

Join us in Toronto or online to learn about the physiological changes during menopause and their impacts on mental health, society, and the economy.

Featuring seven-minute talks by:

Dr. Ariel Dalfen, Psychiatrist; Co-founder and CEO, BRIA

Sarain Fox, Artist; Activist; Filmmaker

Dr. Jenny Godley, Professor, Sociology; Adjunct Professor, Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary

Janet Ko, President and Co-founder, Menopause Foundation of Canada

Dr. Iliana Lega, Scientist, Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute; Staff Endocrinologist, Women’s College Hospital

Luna Matatas, Sex and Pleasure Educator

Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Family Doctor; Primary Care Outreach, Women's College Hospital; Health Expert, CTV's The Social; Advocate, Author