EDI Newsletter: December 2023 |
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Welcome to the seventh edition of the Ontario CLRI’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) newsletter! These quarterly newsletters feature updates, news, and educational resources to support your EDI journey. |
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EDI Advisory Committee Update |
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It’s been a busy and fruitful fall for our EDI team! In November, our Equity Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee met in person for the first time since 2019! We are grateful to everyone who made the time to join us. Thank you to our kind hosts at Kensington Gardens in Toronto for your generous hospitality! It was a joy to tour the building and learn about the EDI efforts underway at Kensington.
Our Advisory Committee engaged in meaningful dialogue around the progress we have made so far and discussed strategies and areas of focus going forward. Many wonderful ideas were shared, and we look forward to the work ahead!
Want to get involved? We are looking for additional representatives from LTC homes to join the Advisory Committee. If you are interested in participating, please contact mfleming@bruyere.org with a short note on why you’d like to participate.
Click here for more information about our EDI Advisory Committee.
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EDI @ This is Long-Term Care |
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In October, we were pleased to collaborate with Omni Quality Living, to deliver a presentation at the OLTCA’s This is Long Term Care conference. The session, Partnering to Advance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Long-Term Care was delivered by Michelle Fleming from the Ontario CLRI at Bruyère and Doneath Stewart, Director of Operations at Omni Quality Living.
The session drew an impressive group of over 60 participants eager to learn and engage in this important topic. The feedback was very positive, reflecting the impact and relevance of the discussion. It is inspiring to see so many individuals passionate about advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the LTC community. We look forward to ongoing opportunities to continue the conversation and learn together!
Did you miss the presentation? Look for the printed story in the upcoming Fall/Winter edition of OLTCA’s Magazine!
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Ontario CLRI 2024 EDI Calendar |
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We are excited to announce the much-anticipated launch of our 2024 Diversity Calendar! This thoughtfully curated calendar celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and experiences that make our world a vibrant and diverse place. The calendar provides a go-to place to keep track of dates and provides links to learn more about religious and cultural celebrations, awareness days, and health promotion days.
This popular resource is available in both print and digital formats and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity and equity throughout the year.
Take some time to explore the dates in the calendar and follow the links to learn more about the different days. We invite you to engage in a dialogue with others from your organization and community about how dates of significance are honoured currently and how you might improve.
Staying aware of these days and scheduling activities around them will help you create an inclusive home, 365 days a year!
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More Resources to Explore |
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FREE eCourse Alert!
Podcast
Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA): Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging population | Caring Across Cultures (November 14, 2023)
- With an ever-changing demographic landscape, how do we provide care that can be tailored to individual, cultural needs? Also, with an increasing reliance on newcomers to Canada within the caregiving workforce, how do we ensure we are creating inclusive and welcoming work environments? In this podcast episode, Donna Duncan is joined by two leaders in LTC who operate in culturally diverse communities. Adil Khalfan, President and CEO of Kensington Health, and Dr. San Ng, CEO of Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care.
Webinar Recordings
- This session was designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about advancing EDI within palliative care. By embracing diverse perspectives and engaging in meaningful conversations, we can collectively work towards dismantling systemic barriers, fostering inclusive care environments, and ultimately improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Presenters: Dr Amit Arya, MD, CCFP (PC), FCFP, and Dr Nadine Persaud.
- The webinar featured Dr. Mireille Norris, Dr. Jenny Yu Qing Huang, and Dr. DenBow-Burke who shared their insights on the experiences black older adults and racialized older persons encounter in health care, barriers faced in accessing support due to systemic racism and inadequate services, what systems need to change, and the conversations and actions that should take place to advocate toward healthy, safer communities.
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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, in collaboration with the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) marked International Day of Older Persons (October 1st) with an online panel discussion focused on “Diverse Approaches to Safety and Well-being of Older Adults”, featuring older women who are leaders and advocates in their community.
Toolkit
- This resource serves as a learning opportunity that regroups resources for readers interested in learning about Indigenous realities. The aim is to gradually provide resources, reflection questions, and Indigenous expertise to help understand the complexity of decolonizing and how to incorporate change in everyday life.
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities |
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As always, if there is a particular type of resource you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us! If there’s a resource or upcoming learning opportunity you’d like to see us share, please let us know at mfleming@bruyere.org.
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The Ontario CLRI is funded by the Government of Ontario and hosted at Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Bruyère Research Institute, and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging. The collective expertise, resources, and partnerships of the host organizations help advance the Program’s provincially mandated goals. |
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