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Coalition of African, Caribbean and Black Nurses British Columbia

Black Hub Ase — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:38:37 +0000

The Coalition of African, Caribbean and Black Nurses in British Columbia (CACBN) is a grassroots nursing-led organisation founded in 2020 after members recognised the increasing need to move away from colourblind policy making that dominates Canadian policy ideology while recognising the lack of value placed on those living in Black bodies.

The Coalition brings individuals together to advocate for African, Caribbean and Black nurses, and Black communities in BC.

Sistering

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:26:15 +0000

Sistering is a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and trans people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed. They have been serving this community for 40 years, validating the experiences of women and trans people regardless of outcomes. Community members come from diverse backgrounds and include women and trans people who are experiencing or have experiences with substance use and mental health issues; disability; trauma and violence; immigration, refugee, and undocumented status.

Wellness by Oluchi

Black Hub Ase — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:55:32 +0000

Wellness by Oluchi helps you get back on track, all-day comfort & freedom from pain, the trusted choice of athletic therapists.

The health and wellness experts are committed to excellence in care.

BKP Counselling & Consulting

Black Hub Ase — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:33:40 +0000

Life unavoidably throws obstacles in our direction that can threaten our security, challenge our relationships and endanger the achievements we deserve. I can help you and your family navigate through grief, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and other life stressors. During difficult times constructive help from an open, relatable and skilled registered clinical counsellor (No. 16789) can make a world of a difference towards creating lasting change.

Mommy’s Penny

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:05:05 +0000

The Intersection of Race, Diasability and Parenting

CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:55:59 +0000

The CTN is a collaborative network committed to generating knowledge on the prevention, treatment, and management of HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) through the conduct of scientifically sound clinical trials, research, and other interventions. The CTN is dedicated in engaging with the community, maximizing the impact of research, and ultimately improving the health of Canadians.

Black Health Alliance

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:01:16 +0000

The Black Health Alliance is a community-led organization working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada. They centre Black communities in defining the challenges and barriers affecting our health and well-being.

Women’s Xchange

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:08:26 +0000

Women’s Xchange is a women’s health research knowledge translation and exchange centre based at Women’s College Hospital. Their goal is to advance health research to improve the health and well-being of women and all Canadians. They recognize that health and well-being are not solely found within the health care sector. By looking at health broadly and considering factors outside the traditional health care setting, including the social determinants of health, they can better identify, understand and improve women’s health. Better health questions and answers come from working collectively across all sectors.

The Black Health Equity Lab

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:11:28 +0000

The Black Health Equity Lab was founded in 2022 by Dr. Notisha Massaquoi. It is a multidisciplinary social science lab which conducts rigorous community-based health research to advance policy, practice and equitable health service delivery. The BHEL produces research that is directed by and in collaboration with Black communities and explores the intersections of the social determinants of health and anti-Black racism. Research has clearly shown that Black community members across the country experience disproportionate poor health outcomes as demonstrated by almost any measure of health and wellbeing. The goal of our research is to increase our ability to radically shift how we can improve the survival and wellbeing of Black people in Canada.

Black C.A.P. (Black Coalition for Aids Prevention)

Black Hub Ase — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:14:41 +0000

Black CAP is Canada’s largest Black-specific AIDS service organization that works to reduce the spread of HIV infection within Toronto’s Black communities and to enhance the quality of life of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Black CAP works to create culturally relevant outreach, prevention and support services for people infected with, affected by, or at risk of contracting HIV.