The GW OHT the Anti-Oppression Advisory team (AOAT) has been actively working on initiatives to support EIDAR training across the GW OHT. There are several current opportunities available for GW OHT Partners, including:
Black History Month two-part Workshop titled Black Health: Implications for Practice – This two-part workshop titled Black Health: Implications for Practice, Led by: Ciann L. Wilson, PhD, Associate Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University will consist of:
Part 1: Focus on the history of Black people in the health and biomedical industrial complex.
Tuesday February 11, 2025 11:00-1200 – register here
Part 2: Focus on how to employ an intersectional framework in addressing health concerns in Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities.
Friday February 28, 2025, 11:00-12:00 – register here
Launch of the Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare E-Module – To support the launch of the webinar, we are excited to host a webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 1:00–2:00 PM in partnership with the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). This session will provide an in-depth overview of the development of the Anti-Black Racism e-module and offer practical guidance for organizations seeking to implement it. Register here
The e module will be launched across GW OHT partners in the coming months. It is available for anyone to complete for free here
February 7 Lunch and Learn – Collective Action to Address HIV
Join Dr. Winston Husbands, Guelph CHC Board Governance Committee member and a leading expert on HIV/AIDS and health equity, for an important discussion on how Black communities in Canada have been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. This session will explore strategies for collective action, meaningful dialogue, and pathways for impactful change.
Both events are open to staff, board members, volunteers, and partners, and we encourage you to attend and engage in these conversations. Register here
2SLGBTQ Training Opportunity – In partnership with St. Joseph’s Health Centre through Rainbow Health Ontario. This program is designed to help healthcare providers enhance their clinical and cultural competency in caring for 2SLGBTQ service users. 2SLGBTQ communities face unique health challenges and barriers to accessing care. The goal of this program is to increase comfort level and competence in providing inclusive, affirming, welcoming, and culturally sensitive care.
This program is designed for leadership and individuals who are working on EDIAR initiatives within their organizations. Please connect with Katelyn Young katelyn.young@guelphwellingtonoht.com if you are interested.
Caring for Indigenous Older Adults in Waterloo Wellington E-Module – The Caring for Indigenous Older Adults in Waterloo Wellington includes information on local Indigenous Peoples, histories, and an explanation of important social and distal determinants of health that impact Indigenous older adults’ overall wellbeing. This e-module also provides the participant with interactive opportunities to practice and develop tangible skills for engaging with Indigenous community members. Access the module here