Demystifying menopause, from peri to post, and the impacts on women’s health and well-being
Did you know that menopause lasts for one day? Or that in Canadian health care, 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, presented by Knix and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, 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. You will learn about the physiological changes during menopause and their impacts on mental health, society, and the economy. Key to these conversations is how different cultures approach menopause, highlighting both traditional wisdom and innovative practices.
The Walrus Talks Menopause will shed light on women’s experiences. We invite you to join us in person or online to contribute to this critical conversation.
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; Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
- Luna Matatas, Sex and Pleasure Educator
- Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Medical Director, Primary Care Outreach, Women’s College Hospital; Health Expert, CTV’s The Social; Advocate; Author
Isabel Bader Theatre
93 Charles St W, Toronto
Thursday, October 17, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
General Admission: $20
Student/Senior: $12
Livestream: Free with registration
Accessibility Information
We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004, ext. 232. Live captioning will be available for this event on the livestream.
Presenting Sponsors
2024 National Sponsors
The Walrus is proud to recognize Air Canada as our Exclusive Airline Partner
We are thrilled to partner with Bullfrog Power as our Green Events sponsor.
The Walrus is proud to recognize Indspire as our National Education Sponsor
We thank RBC for their continued support of Canada’s emerging creators at The Walrus.
The Walrus is grateful for the commitment by Rogers to support fact-based Canadian journalism.
