Mino Fest

Mino Fest Mino Fest (Formally The Racialized Maternal Health Conference (RMHC)

MinoFest is a forum where professionals, students, experts, researchers, policy-makers and other stakeholders will come together to pursue efforts to improve racialized maternal-newborn health and practices in Canada by promoting best practices, cultural competency and advocacy for racialized maternal health issues, research and policies.

Words cannot do it justice. You have to see it for yourself.At MinoFest 2026 we were honoured to host Chidiebere Ibe, as...
04/21/2026

Words cannot do it justice. You have to see it for yourself.

At MinoFest 2026 we were honoured to host Chidiebere Ibe, as our Artist in Residence. A TEDx speaker, Nigerian Forbes featured medical illustrator, and the globally acclaimed creator of the Black fetus illustration, Chidiebere brought 8 original pieces of art to our conference that stopped people in their tracks.

His work sits at the intersection of medicine, representation, and humanity. For too long Black bodies have been absent from medical imagery. Chidiebere is changing that. One illustration at a time he is reshaping how we see, understand, and value Black life in healthcare and his work on the walls of MinoFest 2026 was a reminder of how powerful art can be as a tool for justice.

We are so grateful to have had his work in the room with us on April 11. It added something to the day that we will not forget.

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The memories from MinoFest 2026 are still giving us all the feels.April 11 was a day we will not forget. The energy in t...
04/21/2026

The memories from MinoFest 2026 are still giving us all the feels.

April 11 was a day we will not forget. The energy in the room, the conversations, the laughter, the learning, and the community that showed up for this work was everything we hoped for and more. Looking back at these photos reminds us of exactly why we do this.

To every speaker, attendee, volunteer, sponsor, and partner who made this day possible, thank you. These photos are a reflection of you and the incredible community you have helped build.

MinoFest is more than a conference. It is a movement. And we are so honoured to be building it as a member of the Black Maternal Health Collective of Canada. Together we are stronger and together we will keep pushing for the change that Black mothers, families, and communities deserve.

Stay tuned for the full conference recording coming May 1 and keep an eye on our page for more content from the day.

Learn more about the at www.bmhcc.ca.

A huge thank you to , and for their support- without you this year would not have happened!

And just like that, Toronto Black Maternal Health Week 2026 has come to a close.What a week it has been. From our Openin...
04/17/2026

And just like that, Toronto Black Maternal Health Week 2026 has come to a close.

What a week it has been. From our Opening Ceremony to MinoFest, Midwife Day, Practitioner Day, our Fireside Chat, the Francophone Webinar, Research and Policy Day, and today’s Closing Ceremony presented by Abiona Centre, this week has been filled with some of the most powerful conversations, connections, and community we have ever witnessed.

We will be sharing photos from MinoFest in the coming days and we cannot wait for you to relive the magic of April 11. Stay tuned.

Thank you. To every speaker, every organizer, every sponsor, every volunteer, every partner, and every single person who showed up this week in whatever way you could. You are the reason this week exists and the reason it matters.

But this work does not end today. Black maternal health is not a week long conversation. It is a lifelong commitment. The data still needs to change. The policies still need to shift. The systems still need to be transformed. And the lives of Black mothers and families deserve nothing less than our continued and relentless advocacy.

Carry what you learned this week into your practice, your research, your conversations, and your communities. Talk about it. Act on it. Demand better.

We will be back. And when we return, we hope to see you there.

Until next year.



Tickets for MinoFest 2026 are now available!Join us for a full day focused on data, systems, and solutions in Black and ...
01/30/2026

Tickets for MinoFest 2026 are now available!

Join us for a full day focused on data, systems, and solutions in Black and racialized perinatal and reproductive healthcare. MinoFest brings together researchers, practitioners, students, advocates, and community leaders to learn, share, and build together.

Get your ticket today!
https://www.minofest.com





Are you a vendor working in maternal health, reproductive or child’s health, public health, community care, or wellness?...
01/30/2026

Are you a vendor working in maternal health, reproductive or child’s health, public health, community care, or wellness?

MinoFest is welcoming vendors whose work aligns with advancing equity, access, and community centered care. This is an opportunity to connect with researchers, practitioners, advocates, and community members committed to meaningful change.

Apply to be a vendor
https://www.minofest.com/submit-vendor-form

For questions, contact [email protected]





MinoFest is now accepting oral and poster abstract submissions.We invite researchers, practitioners, students, advocates...
01/30/2026

MinoFest is now accepting oral and poster abstract submissions.

We invite researchers, practitioners, students, advocates, and community members to share work that centers Black and racialized reproductive and maternal health, data, systems, policy, and community led solutions.

This is a space to elevate evidence, lived experience, and innovation that drives change.

Submit your abstract today!
Visit: https://www.minofest.com/submit-abstract-form
Questions can be sent to [email protected]





MinoFest is back on April 11, 2026! Join healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, and parents for a powerful da...
12/22/2025

MinoFest is back on April 11, 2026! Join healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, and parents for a powerful day focused on racialized perinatal and reproductive health. Explore equity, data, systems, and culturally safe care alongside community and sector leaders. Tickets available December 22, 2025. Get your ticket today!

We have an important announcement to share — Mino Fest has been rescheduled to 2026.While we know many of you have been ...
10/15/2025

We have an important announcement to share — Mino Fest has been rescheduled to 2026.

While we know many of you have been eagerly anticipating this year’s event, this change will allow us to make Mino Fest even more inspiring, immersive, and unforgettable.

New details and dates will be shared soon!

Thank you all for your incredible support, enthusiasm, and patience as we work hard behind the scenes to bring the next chapter of Mino Fest to life.

Stay tuned — the best is yet to come.

12/21/2024

Here’s another video from the evening event we had- it was so nice to see so many people relax, laugh and enjoy themselves! It is one of the reasons we exist.

Get ready for 2025!
12/21/2024

Get ready for 2025!

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