What people are saying.

  • Racism and systemic racism has insidious negative effects on all types of health and these effects prevail when we remain ignorant and silent about them.

    Navraaj Sandhu, Psychiatrist (Quebec)

  • It is important to understand our unconscious biases. It is important to understand the culture and communication of people in marginalized communities.

    Jane Finerty, Community Health Promoter (BC)

  • Experience in the field or personal experience is invaluable.

    Judith Atkin, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Indigenous Health (BC)

  • Having professionals teach/discuss experiences and knowledge they have gained about marginalized communities can help promote/teach empathy. Understanding a person's culture, values, and beliefs and respecting them improves their ability to heal physically and mentally. Feeling safe and respected is of the utmost importance when providing care for our marginalized communities.

    Fran Oslie Licensed Practical nurse (Alberta)

  • Leaders need to be culturally competent!

    Audra Foggin, Associate Professor, Department of Child Studies and Social Work (Calgary)

  • As a white person, I am constantly seeking learning opportunities that I can pay for to educate myself about racism and intersectionality. First-hand experience from a teacher is so valuable.

    Keeley Shantz, RMT (Ontario)

  • Professionals who work directly with marginalized communities have realistic solutions and resources for people who are taking these courses.

    Brynn Tetreault, Education and Policy Advisor (Alberta)

  • It is valuable for learners to have the opportunity to unlearn prejudices, relearn some previous assumptions, through experiences and interactions with marginalized communities.

    Travis Frampton, Registered Nurse (Ontario)

  • It makes us aware. And helps those who create policy to be aware.

    Heidi Wohlgemuth, Health Care Aid (Manitoba)