Dr. Marguerite (Peggy) Hill Memorial Lecture on Indigenous Health
April 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Women's College Hospital Auditorium and Online
The 2026 Dr. Marguerite (Peggy) Hill Memorial Lecture on Indigenous Health will explore the vital theme of environmental health justice. We’re honoured to welcome Ojistoh Kahnawahere Horn MSc, MD, CCFP (Medical Director of Health for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and President of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada) as our keynote speaker.
Dr. Horn brings a deeply grounded perspective shaped by her family’s roots in Kahnawake and Akwesasne, and by her work providing comprehensive primary care across the lifespan. Her practice draws upon Western and traditional paradigms, with a particular focus on the effects of the environment on health. Through her leadership and teaching, Dr. Horn illuminates the complexities, strengths, and community‑based approaches that shape primary care for Indigenous peoples and their communities.
Registration
Join us for an evening of dialogue and connection. Registration is free and now open.
Who Should Attend?
We invite participation from faculty, staff, and students, as well as healthcare professionals, researchers, and Indigenous community members within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and broader University of Toronto community who share an interest in Indigenous health and wellness.
Honouring the Legacy of Dr. Marguerite (Peggy) Hill
Marguerite (Peggy) Hill CM, MA, MD, FRCPC, LLD (Hon) (May 24, 1919 – January 15, 2012) was a visionary clinician, educator, and leader whose service transformed the practice of medicine in Canada. A pioneer for equity and an advocate for women in the profession, she built an extraordinary career marked by compassion, excellence, and unwavering commitment to patient care.
Established by the Medical Alumni Association in Dr. Hill’s memory in 2014, this annual lecture honours her trailblazing impact by creating space for leading voices to advance our collective understanding of Indigenous health and support culturally respectful approaches to care.
Lecture Details
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: Lecture from 5:30 - 7:00 pm with reception to follow.
Venue: This is a hybrid (in-person and digital) event. The lecture will take place at the Women’s College Hospital Auditorium and livestreamed.
Directions:
- By Public Transit: Closest transit stop is Elizabeth Street from the 506 Carlton Streetcar. A short walk from College TTC Station (from the east) and Queen’s Park TTC Station (from the west).
- By Bike: Bicycle racks are located around the hospital on Grenville Street, Bay Street, and Grosvenor Street.
- By Car: Paid underground parking is available for hospital visitors from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on level P1. Access to this parking lot is off Grenville Street. Paid parking is also available at several Green P lots located around the intersection of Yonge Street and Wellesley Street, a 10-minute walk to the hospital.