CASSA is an umbrella organization advocating for the economic, social, and political empowerment of South Asian communities in Canada.
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We’re excited to welcome Fahad Zahid, Founder of Sukoon Cares, who will lead a mindfulness break at our 15th Annual Health Equity Summit!
Nov 17, 2026
Humber Polytechnic, North Campus
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Hina Ali joins our breakout “Running on Low Battery: How Digital Environments Affect Children’s Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Cardiometabolic Health”! She draws on her work supporting families of kids with heart disease.
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Dr. Biruntha Sritharan joins our breakout “Mind in the Cloud: How AI and Digital Environments Affect Children’s Mental Health, Neurodevelopment, Emotional Regulation, and Social Connection”! She draws on years of inpatient work with teens.
Nov 17
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Mahtab Laghaei joins our breakout “On Autopilot: How AI and Digital Environments Affect Children’s Learning, Attention, and Independent Thinking in the Classroom”! She’ll bring a policy lens to what healthy AI use looks like for kids.
Nov 17
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Meet Dr. Ripudaman Singh Minhas, a panelist for the “Rewiring the System: Policy, Systems Change, and Child Health in AI and Digital Environments” plenary! He’ll join us virtually to share his perspective as a pediatrician.
Nov 17
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Joining “Rewiring the System: Policy, Systems Change, and Child Health in AI and Digital Environments” is Dr. Rajender Singh! He brings experience leading Heads Up, a national push to limit phones in schools and protect kids’ health.
Nov 17
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Calling all vendors and exhibitors!
CASSA’s 15th Annual Health Equity Summit is back, and we’re inviting organizations, businesses, and community groups to join us as exhibitors.
Registration deadline: November 1, 2026
Space is limited, sign up today: forms.gle/AaYTwzwrPvXoeSGG6
Meet Dr. Sachin Maharaj, a panelist for “Rewiring the System: Policy, Systems Change, and Child Health in AI and Digital Environments.” Drawing on his research into student tech use, he’ll share what it means for children’s health.
Nov 17
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Saisujani Rasiah-Shaidev joins the panel on “Rewiring the System: Policy, Systems Change, and Child Health in AI and Digital Environments.” With experience in pediatric and AI research, she brings an equity lens to child health.
Date: Nov 17
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Introducing our keynote for the #AnnualHealthEquitySummit, Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude!
Join us for “Always Plugged In: How AI and Digital Environments Are Reshaping Learning, Attention, Mental Health, and Child Development”.
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LAST CHANCE! Early bird pricing for the 15th Annual Health Equity Summit ends tomorrow, October 15!
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CASSA's October 2026 Newsletter - mailchi.mp/cassa/cassas-octo…
A huge shoutout to United Way Greater Toronto and the Punjabi Community Health Services for their generous support and funding for the 15th Annual Health Equity Summit!
Early bird pricing: Save 10% until October 15
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The 15th Annual Health Equity Summit will explore the realities of growing up online and the impacts AI and digital technologies have in shaping child health, learning and development.
Early bird pricing: Save 10% until October 15.
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Join CASSA for the 15th Annual Health Equity Summit, where leaders in health, education, policy, and tech will explore how AI and digital technology affect children's health, learning, and development.
Nov 17, 2026
Early bird: 10% off, Oct 1–15: hesummit2026.eventbrite.com
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Key recommendations were developed to strengthen prevention, improve response, and enhance support for those impacted by “honour-based violence” through coordinated, culturally informed, trauma-aware, and equity-focused approaches. Read the full report to learn more! (1/2)
