Hi everyone, 

In honour of Black History Month, the Black Medical Students’ Association of Manitoba is hosting a Black Mental Health Lunch + Learn, and we would love for you to join us.

This session will focus on Black mental health, wellness, and how we as medical learners can better understand and support the communities we serve. We are pleased to welcome Fatima Siyawareva, a Therapist with Doctors Manitoba, who will be sharing practical insights and reflections from her work.

Date: February 24^th 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Theatre E
Open to: Med 1–4
Lunch will be provided

Please scan the QR code on the attached poster or use the link below to register: 

Black Mental Health Lunch and Learn Registration form

We hope you can join us for an hour of learning, reflection, and meaningful conversation.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me by email or Teams.

Sincerely,

Patricia C. Machekera

Vice Stick Internal Jnr EDI - Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA)
Year 2 MD, Class of 2028
Max Rady College of Medicine
University of Manitoba