BOF Virtual Black Health Townhall – Session 1: Priorities for Black Health Services and Policies: Barriers, Issues and Gaps
- March 21, 2024
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm est
- Register Here
BOF Virtual Black Health Townhall – Session 1: Priorities for Black Health Services and Policies: Barriers, Issues and Gaps
As the Black population in Canada continues to grow, it’s crucial to address the pressing health inequities and disparities faced by Black Canadians, causing them to experience poorer health outcomes. Despite being a significant demographic, the lack of literature documenting the health inequities and a comprehensive national strategy to improve the health of Black communities in Canada is evident.
Black Opportunity Fund (BOF), is hosting an insightful national virtual townhall session aimed at laying the groundwork for the development of a National Black Health Strategy and Policy. Discussions will focus on the following:
- Identifying and discussing major issues related to Black peoples’ health in Canada.
- Exploring how policies and services can better respond to the health needs of Black people.
- Gathering feedback from Black communities on how to address health inequities effectively.
We are grateful to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) for their sponsorship support for the BOF Black Health Townhall Series.
Senator Rosemary Moodie
Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus and Chair of the African Canadian Senators Group, and professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, and a senior neonatologist and clinical teacher at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
Dr. Bukola Salami, RN, MN, PhD
Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Scientific Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Alberta Childrens Hospital Research Institute
Dr. Jude Mary Cénat, Ph.D
Associate Professor, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Chair, Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health, Director, Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience & Culture (V-TRaC) Research Laboratory
Dr. Edouard Kouassi, BPharm, PhD
Associate Professor and Researcher at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine, and Member of the Research Centre of the University Institute of Mental Health of Montréal
Link to Bio
Craig Wellington
Valérie Gazemar
Dionne Sinclair
Vice President, Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Executive at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
| Topic | Agenda | Time |
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| Welcome and opening remarks |
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6:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
| Panel presentation and discussion | Panel Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Ato Seyki-Otu Panellists will delve into the major health issues affecting Black communities and prioritize policies and services needed to ameliorate them.
Followed by a Q&A Session Facilitated by Dr. Ato Seyki-Otu |
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Break-out sessions | Attendees will go into facilitated virtual break-out rooms for discussion, to gather additional insights into the specific health concerns faced by Black Canadians in regions across Canada, providing a platform for national community input and collaboration. Followed by closing remarks.
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7:15 pm - 8:00 pm |