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Julia replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:58:10 -0500

Reply to What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing?

As discussed in the last module, critical self-reflection is an essential foundation to growth. However, we must turn those reflections into action. My role is a mental health counsellor on a helpline. One simple thing I can focus on implementing is increasing my supervisions around cultural humility and contacts with Black youth. I could…

Julia replied to the discussion Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:18:35 -0500

Reply to Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector?

I, too, agree with many of the points that have posted. I feel like there are a plethora of ways to move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps to designing pathways to inclusion of Black youth. As many have said already, community engagement and representation would be essential to fostering inclusive and equitable spaces, such as…

Julia replied to the discussion How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:01:08 -0500

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

I agree with many of the comments that have been made already. We can draw on research to ensure we are following best anti-racist practices when supporting Black youth and their families. Through community based research, and working with Black folks as co-researchers and collaborators, we can learn from their experiences and how best to…

Julia replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:29:23 -0500

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

I imagine there are many reasons as to why anti-Black racism persists in Ontario. But I believe lack of education and inaction towards dismantling white supremacy are some contributors. I had no idea slavery existed in Canada until I was in university, which is appalling. University was where I learned more about systems of oppression and how…