Julia Vellucci

Wear Red Day raises awareness about the rising risk of heart disease in women, the need for greater recognition, research and proactive care to prevent and manage heart conditions.

Katie Oppen touches on personal and professional challenges faced by women in science, with a focus on her own struggles and the importance of allyship, mentorship, and addressing gender biases in academia.

Black Ontarians face significant barriers in the healthcare system due to systemic racism, limited access to quality healthcare, physician bias and a lack of cultural understanding.

Valery Brosseau, a 2018 Humber social service worker graduate, founded Validate Mental Health in November 2024, using her personal mental health journey to advocate for mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

Staying active can improve one's emotional well-being, especially during the winter months when it's harder to get outdoors and the sunlight is reduced.

Dry January, a public health initiative, encourages a month-long break from alcohol. This can help individuals reassess their drinking habits, promoting healthier choices.

Women continue to face significant barriers to achieving gender equality, such as pay gaps, workplace discrimination and inadequate support for domestic violence.

The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers reported in 2019 that fires are burning hotter and wilder as the climate warms, causing much greater destruction, meaning climate change fueled the Los Angeles wildfires.

Mental health virtual group-based support will soon be offered at Humber.

Nomination packages are available for students interested in being elected to IGNITE's 2025-2026 Board of Directors.