The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Conversation Series, School of Social Work in collaboration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)and Healthy Populations Institute Flagship Project (HPI), Improving the Health Outcomes of People of African Descent Commemorate African Heritage Month with an interactive "Panel Discussion on African Centred Approaches to Black Health.” The event is scheduled for 5:30pm to 8:00pm (Atlantic Time) on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
PANELLISTS:
Juanita Paris: Experiential Dimensions of Black Health Dr Taiwo Okunade: Reflective Interrogation of Stigma and Mental Illness in Africa Nwanneka Ejiofor: African Approach to Psychotherapy Robert Seymour Wright: Black Mental Health, Human Rights and Reparations Dr Yinka Akin-Deko: The ICE system, easy steps to get your healthcare needs met
MODERATOR:
Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch, Dalhousie University Participants will also engage in discussions with panellists
NOTE: The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Events are not recorded to offer safe spaces for presenters and audiences to engage in critical discussions