Commitment to Action on Anti-Black Racism

Inclusion and representation are essential to building a health care system that reflects and meets the diverse needs of everyone in Chatham-Kent.

In 2021, the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team Diversity and Equity Working Group established the Anti-Black Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Team.

For several years, the Anti-Black Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Team has heard anecdotal evidence about racism, discrimination, stereotypes, stigma and oppressive behaviours and actions occurring in health care environments in Chatham-Kent.

In 2024, the Action Team asked the community questions to understand their experiences of racism in local health care.

The Seen and Heard Campaign

Reports

Read about the work the Anti-Black Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Team is doing to impact health care in Chatham-Kent

Experiences of Racism and Discrimination in Health Care in Chatham-Kent: A 2025 Report on the Findings of Community-Based Action Research

Final Research Report: Experiences of Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare in Chatham-Kent

CKOHT’s Anti-Black Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Team Timeline of Achievements

We Commit

Together with our partners, the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team and the Anti-Black Racism/Anti-Oppression Action Team commits to…

Initiatives that dismantle anti-Black racism in health care

Cultural competency and sensitivity training

Enhancing health care staff diversity

Inclusive policies and anti-racism practices

Community engagement and trust-building

Patient advocacy and support

Action begins with YOU!

Many organizations have already pledged to do their part to help end anti-Black racism and oppression in health care in Chatham-Kent.

To find out more information about reporting racism and getting support:

Chatham-Kent Victim Services provides support to victims of hate. This form allows you to report acts of hate as well as identify if you wish to receive support. https://ckvictimservices.com/report-hate/

If you wish to file a police report, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service at 519 436-6600 ext. 0 or go to Police Headquarters at 24 Third Street in Chatham or a local Police Service Centre.

If this is an emergency, please call 911. If you require immediate support, please call the CMHA Chatham-Kent Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-866-299-7447.