Failed Care: The Challenges of Antiracist Mental Health in Canada

Schedule

Tue Oct 21 2025 at 08:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Faculty of Social Sciences | Faculté des sciences sociales, uOttawa | Ottawa, ON

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Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of building antiracist approaches to mental health care in Canada.
About this Event

Join us for an important conversation on antiracist approaches to mental health care in Canada. This half-day event will feature keynote presentations by Dr. Guimezap Tsopmo Jackson and Dr. Monnica Williams, who will share critical insights on addressing systemic inequities in mental health and advancing culturally responsive care.

📅 Date: October 21, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Social Sciences, Room 4007

This event is organized by the V-TRaC Lab (Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience and Culture) in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH).

✨ Free admission – limited spots available.

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Faculty of Social Sciences | Faculté des sciences sociales, uOttawa, 120 University Private, Ottawa, Canada

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