

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Empowering Communities: A Cancer Awareness and Education Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Event on cancer awareness, prevention and early detection for minority communities, also honouring IMRC co-founder Margaret Walton Roberts.About this EventThe Alliance for CancerCare Equity, in partnership with the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program (Ontario Health: Cancer Care Ontario), the KW4 Ontario Health Team, SCOPE (a virtual support team for primary care providers), K-W Immigration Partnership Council and the International Migration Research Centre warmly invites you to a special community event dedicated to cancer education, awareness, prevention, and early detection.This is more than just an event, it’s a movement toward health equity, informed communities, and empowered individuals. Whether you are a community member, caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone affected by cancer, your presence matters.Goal:Increase cancer awareness, encourage early detection and screening, and educate minority communities (Blacks, immigrants, etc.) about cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship and to honor Margaret Walton Roberts, IMRC co-founder and past IP Council memberWhy Attend?Cancer is not an equal opportunity disease. Systemic barriers, cultural stigma, and lack of access to the right information continue to negatively impact outcomes for minority communities in Canada. Many are diagnosed late or unaware of the services available to them. Thus, cancer outcomes remain significantly worse for racialized and immigrant populations in Canada, often due to misinformation, cultural stigma, and lack of access to prevention and screening resources. However,Early detection saves lives.Access to information changes outcomes.Together, we can build a future where everyone has an equal chance at cancer prevention, treatment, and survival.Key Messages:Importance of screening and early detection. Screening guidelines and accessCancer prevention and modifiable risk factors (diet, lifestyle). Understanding risk factorsCancer in Black and immigrant communities: understanding the dataAccess to screening servicesTreatment options and care pathwaysNavigating treatment and survivorshipAvailable resourcesNavigating the Canadian healthcare systemAddressing cultural myths, misinformation and barriers to equitable healthcareReducing systemic barriers to careWhat to ExpectExpert-led education sessions on cancer awareness and preventionCulturally relevant discussions on reducing barriers to carePractical guidance for early screening and self-advocacyConnection with healthcare providers and community support organizationsAn inclusive, supportive space for learning, sharing, and taking actionHonoring Margaret Walton Roberts, IMRC co-founder and past IP Council memberEvent Format:One-day, in-person community cancer education eventMix of presentations, interactive panels, Q&amp;A sessions, and resource boothsVenue: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI): 67 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ONSave The Date: March 28, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMThis event can be attended online or in person.Light refreshments and lunch will be provided during the event. Please indicate any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, or allergies) when registering. You can also email the organizer at  with any dietary restrictions. While we will do our best to accommodate needs, options may be limited based on availabilityWe look forward to welcoming you.Together, we empower communities. Together, we save lives.Agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMGuest Arrival, Registration &amp; Light Refreshments | Booths open🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMWelcome &amp; Opening Remarks🕑: 09:45 AM - 09:55 AMOpening Remarks by Sara KauneHost: Sara KauneInfo: Director, Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program and WRHN Cancer Centre🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMKeynote Address: The Impact of Cancer on Families and Communities.Host: Dr Natoya Peart🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:40 AMTribute Segment: Honouring Margaret Walton Roberts🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:20 AMBreast Cancer Incidence Rates in Black, African &amp; Caribbean communities.Host: Dr Beverley Osei Health Equity and Community-based Approaches to Cancer PreventionHost: Isra Ahmad🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:30 PMUnderstanding Risk, Screening &amp; Early Detection Saves Life - Panel DiscussionInfo: Panel discussion: Dr Beverley Osei, Isra Ahmad, Barb Wildman, Shannon Pringle, Dr Eda Wallace and Judie Coutts.
 Myths &amp; Realities Demystify: Open Q&amp;A🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:10 PMLunch Break &amp; Networking🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:30 PMWhat to Expect After Diagnosis, During Treatment and After Treatment.Info: Survivors will share personal journeys: Rukmini Adjetey (Ghana), Cynthia Botchway (Ghana) and Natoya Peart .
Panel discussion: Uma Maharaj, Dr Andrea Molckovsky, Susan Miller, Rosalind Williams-Harney, Rukmini Adjetey, Dr Cynthia Botchway and Dr Natoya Peart.🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PMACCE Spotlight &amp; Call to ActionHost: Dr. Ernest Osei🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMClosing Remarks
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Waterloo
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Centre for International Governance Innovation
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- **full address**: Centre for International Governance Innovation, 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Canada

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- **organizer**: Alliance for CancerCare Equity (ACCE) (https://allevents.in/org/alliance-for-cancercare-equity-acce/27308368)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Centre for International Governance Innovation, 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Canada
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Alliance for CancerCare Equity (ACCE)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Empowering Communities: A Cancer Awareness and Education Event ?
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