Background

A Community Consultation launched on January 25th 2007 brought together 140 participants from Toronto, Halton and Peel Regions to launch the Health and Racism Working Group. The consultation provided a venue for discussion, debate, engagement and unapologetic acknowledgement of the health experiences of racialized peoples. Presentations from the forum and a Post-Consultation Report can be found here.

Members of the Health and Racism Working Group include social service agencies and residents of Mississauga.

Purpose

On behalf of community members, the Health and Racism Working Group will advocate for better health access for racialized communities in two mutually inclusive areas: chronic disease prevention and management for racialized groups, and reduction of racist systemic barriers in health care system and practice. Our Terms of Reference can be viewed here.

Accountability and Structure

The Health and Racism Working Group is accountable to LAMP’s Board of Directors and the East Mississauga CHC coordinating council.

The Health and Racism Working Group is Chaired by an Executive Committee, and in addition to the general membership, there are three sub-working groups: Policy and Partnerships, Research and Information, and Popular Education.

Membership

Everyone is welcome at the Health and Racism Working Group, providing their demonstrated commitment to the principles of the group and the expectations of membership as outlined below.

Members are expected to first attend an orientation meeting and anti-oppression training.

Membership orientation meetings will be held once a year. However, throughout the year there are opportunities to participate through collaboration on specific initiatives or to attend workshops, trainings or events.

Please contact us by emailing healthandracism@googlegroups.com for more information

Visit us at www.healthandracism.blogspot.com for up to date information on events.

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