Resources
Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
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YYC Colours: A documentary addressing Racism in Calgary
Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation
YYC Colours: A documentary addressing Racism in Calgary
Quantifying Racism in Canada Through Media-Reported Incidents
Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation
Quantifying Racism in Canada through media-reported incidents, 5 year trend
Anti-Black Racism Resources
Action Dignity
Action Dignity has put together a nice list of resources to learn more about Anti-Black Racism and have some resources to support your work in the community.
Black History Month
Healthy Aging Alberta
Black History Month Alberta - 2023 Features, Events and Learning
Black History Month 2023
National Black Coalition of Canada Society - Edmonton Chapter
Welcome to Black History Month 2023.Celebrating and learning about Black History Month and Black Culture matters now more than ever.This commemorative month remains a necessity because elements of racism and systemic barriers continue to outline the lived experiences of black people in Canada.
Decolonizing Healthcare Education and Practice
Sonia Sarkar, Nonprofit Quarterly
In their new book, Inflamed, doctors Rupa Marya and Raj Patel explore how colonialism makes us sick while also shaping our core beliefs about how healthcare providers should make us better. For example, Lakota elders in the book describe the forces that led to widespread prevalence of diabetes in
What Is Healing Justice?
Nineequa Blanding, Nonprofit Quarterly
In public health, we often talk about “closing the gap in health inequities” in order to create conditions for optimal health for all. These discussions reflect a growing consensus that health is a human right, which sets the stage for a shared vision of health justice. They also mirror ongoing
How Black People United is Expanding Networks of Care Throughout MohkĂnstsis
Afros in the City
Black People United (BPU) is a grassroots, mutual aid movement rooted here in Calgary, with the goal of expanding “networks of care” within Black communities – as organizer Prudence Iticka would describe it. While BPU is here for all of those in need (more about that in a bit), a good portion
Racial Justice: Best of 2022, Editors’ Selections
Kitana Ananda, Nonprofit Quarterly
At the end of 2022, Nonprofit Quarterly shared some of their favourite content from the desk this year.READ MORE HERE
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