Equity & Inclusion

This week, the Voices from the Margins of a Crisis series features a podcast episode with Jeff Preston. Jeff is first joined by Michalia & Taylor Lee Walls from the Disability Studies program at King’s University College to talk about social isolation during the pandemic. After, Jeff chats with Toronto-based comedian Desiree Walsh, who considers … Continue reading "Voices from the Margins of a Crisis – A Podcast Episode with Jeff Preston"

On November 14, 2018, a broad contingent of Western faculty and students joined together for an forum exploring questions related to power, sustainability, and global health equity. The following audio is a panel discussion with Wahsayzee Deleary, Phaedra Henley, and Lloy Wylie. Moderated by Michael Clarke.  You can also listen to Phaedra Henley’s keynote address … Continue reading "Panel Discussion: Power and Global Health"

Dr. Phaedra Henley, Director of One Health at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda, presented the keynote address at Western University’s Power & Global Health Community Event on November 14, 2018. Dr. Henley’s presentation was titled, Canaries in a Coal Mine – Training the Next Generation of Global Health Professionals. The audio/podcast … Continue reading "Canaries in a Coal Mine – Training the Next Generation of Global Health Professionals"

In this episode of the CRHESI podcast, Carri Hand talks about her experiences with Participatory Action Research (PAR) with CRHESI coordinator Eugenia Canas. Building Connectedness in a Senior’s Apartment Building is co-led by Carri Hand from Western University and Michele Sands from Neighbourhood Watch London, and funded by The Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation. http://crhesi.narratories.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/05/PAR-CarriHand.mp3

On Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion hosted a special update and overview of past, current, and upcoming activities. This stakeholder, leadership, and community event that provided a broad overview of CRHESI projects for researchers, academics, and community leaders in the CRHESI network. If you missed the … Continue reading "CRHESI Update & Reception 2017"

On Monday, September 18, James Shelley hosted a panel discussion with Helene Berman, Melanie Katsivo , and Warren Steele (see bios) on the topic of structural violence. The event was titled, Race, Gender, Class? Who is society designed to serve?

On Monday, September 11, a panel of community members gathered at London Public Library to discuss the dark side of the lived experience of multiculturalism. This podcast episode features Raghad El Niwairi, Marie Fiedler, Leroy Hibbert, Jasmine Jasani, Tanaz Javan, and Heenal Rajani in conversation with James Shelley. Canada is a nation that has multiculturalism … Continue reading "A Critique of Multiculturalism"

This is a speculative discussion considering the future of the immigrant experience in Canada. What would it take for nation known for its diversity to change its inclusionary policies? Panelists Anton Allahar (Professor of Sociology at Western University), Victoria Esses (Professor of Psychology at Western University), Stephanie Levitz (journalist at The Canadian Press), and Erna … Continue reading "Could an anti-immigration movement gain political traction in Canada?"

In this podcast episode, Rifat Hussain and Tristan Johnson reflect on the history of Islamophobia and the impact that it has on the lives of Muslims today. Rifat Hussain is the manager of Orientation Services for Newcomers at the Cross Cultural Learner Centre, and she has played an integral role in helping settle hundreds of … Continue reading "The Heuristic of Hate: Dissecting Islamophobia"

Our contemporary policies and attitudes about immigration in North America did not materialize in a vacuum. They have long histories, which shape and hue many of the perspectives we inherit today. In this conversation, we explore the ‘backstory’ to the present. Stephanie Bangarth is an Associate Professor in History at King’s University College, at the … Continue reading "Seeing the Present in the Past: Immigration in North America"

HIV is a disease that we have turned into a crime, argues Ryan Peck. The Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion, Community Legal Services at Western Law, and HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario hosted this lunchtime talk with Ryan Peck to discuss practices, policies, and reform efforts pertaining to the criminal … Continue reading "HIV is Not a Crime"