This event is part of the Schulich EDIDI Dialogues Series, held during the Black History Month. Panelists - Gordon Thane (Moderator and Western Alumnus), Tiye Nesbith (Student), Sara Ali (student), Sinead Osivwemu (student) and Dr. Hodan Ismail (Black Physician) will provide perspectives.

Topics include scenarios, on the following:

Neglect, Exclusion & Marginalization
Lack of Diversity in Academic Institutions and representation in the student body and healthcare workforce.
What Needs to Happen Next: Trauma-informed care- especially in healthcare settings and when responding to mental health crises
True full-time allyship
Equity vs Equality
Embracing the EDIDI approach.

URL:

https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/office_of_equity_diversity_inclusion_and_decolonization/dialogues_speaker_series/index.html

Contact:

Melanie Katsivo
mkatsivo@uwo.ca

Department:

Africa Institute, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry