15 ideas for decreasing the impact of racism on health
You’ve read the 15 ideas collected here (and if you haven’t yet, please do) – now what are some of your ideas…
Racism, Health & What You Can Do About It
One of the main uses of history is to help us do better in the future. For my black history…
Low Wages, No Benefits
One-third of workers in Ontario do not receive employer-provided benefits. Seniors and those receiving social assistance are eligible for some…
First Peoples, Second Class Treatment
This paper explores the role of racism in the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It provides an…
Healthy Policy For A Healthy Toronto
Our Mayoral Health Equity Impact Assessments came out each week in the final lead up to the Toronto 2014 Mayoral…
Toronto Suburban Rooming Houses: Just a Spin on a Downtown “Problem”?
Toronto’s Suburban Rooming Houses: Just a Spin on a Downtown “problem?” by Lisa Freeman, looks at the zoning by-laws for…
The Colour Coded Labour Market By The Numbers
Changes in the census methodology from the mandatory long-form Census to the new voluntary survey were subject to widespread concern…
Welcoming Our New CEO
The Staff and Board of Wellesley Institute are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Kwame McKenzie as our new…
Breast Cancer Screening In Racialized Women
Although there are breast cancer prevention strategies implemented across Canada, inequitable access to screening has barred many women from receiving…
Refugee Health Care Cuts In Canada: System Level Costs, Risks And Responses
Recent reforms to federal immigration policies have resulted in preferential treatment to some refugee claimants. The amendments to the Interim…
Colour Coded Health Care: The Impact Of Race And Racism On Canadians’ Health Flip Sheet
Canada’s universal health care system is often understood as a central pillar of a national commitment to social equity and…
Peer Research In Action I: Models of Practice
Peer research has emerged as a popular form of community-based research (CBR) where research projects include members of the target…