Racial Equity
We all must continue to speak out, to listen, to stand united, and act in ways that contribute to the elimination of all forms of racism, overt and hidden, in our communities and our institutions.
Read more in our Anti-racism Statement.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts stands firmly in support of racial equity and in solidarity with all who work for it.
Racism has no place in society. Under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code, every person has the right to be free from racial discrimination and harassment. No one should be treated differently because of their race or other related grounds, such as ancestry, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, or creed.
In September 2019, Public Health Sudbury and Districts Board of Health endorsed an agency Racial Equity Action Framework. The framework was developed collaboratively to guide the organization’s efforts to advance racial equity.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is also lead agency on a community-based initiative to address anti-Black racism.
Lessons Learned From Engaging with Members of the Black Community in Sudbury & Districts
In recent years, there has been an increase in the racial and ethnic diversity in the Greater Sudbury. According to the 2021 census, the Black population was the largest visible minority in the city. It is well documented in Canada that the members of this community face health disparities that are disproportionate to non-racialized individuals.
To help address this issue, Public Health Sudbury & Districts sought input from influential Black leaders and community members to identify potential barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake in this community and to better understand the health needs of the Black community and hear about their challenges. Furthermore, in 2023, Public Health staff also held an internal brainstorming session to learn about their experiences working with Black people, how they can improve their methods, and what future steps Public Health could take to increase equitable access to services.
For more information, please click the link below.
Lessons Learned From Engaging with Members of the Black Community in Sudbury & Districts (PDF, 489 KB)
This item was last modified on March 20, 2024