Spotlight on CKOHT's Anti-Black Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Team

Building an Equitable Health System: Spotlight on CKOHT’s Anti-Black Racism / Anti-Oppression Action Team

The Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT) and members (including the Municipality of Chatham-Kent) are committed to creating a healthcare system where equity and inclusion are at the forefront. At the heart of this work is the Anti-Black Racism / Anti-Oppression Action Team, a sub-working group of the CKOHT Diversity & Equity Working Group. This team was formed to address systemic barriers, address anti-Black racism and ensure historically marginalized voices help shape local healthcare.

Impact So Far

The Action Team has led meaningful initiatives, including:

• Investing in education and anti-Black racism training for local health care staff & leadership.
• Securing funding for health programming for Black communities in Chatham-Kent.
• Amplifying underrepresented voices through the ‘Seen & Heard’ campaign.
• Conducting research to identify gaps and barriers. Read the ‘Seen & Heard’ Research Report HERE.

These efforts reflect CKOHT’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful health care environment for all.

What’s Next

We will share findings from the Seen & Heard research with community partners and develop actionable strategies to address identified issues—continuing the work of building a healthcare system that truly reflects the diverse needs of Chatham-Kent.

Interested in learning more? Email info@ckoht.ca