Intersectionality can refer to a concept, a framework, an approach, an analytical strategy and/or a social justice movement.
The term is increasingly used (and misused) in both public health and in societal discourse. Public health approaches claiming to be rooted in intersectionality are often whitened, omitting race and racism; or flattened, lacking a focus on building power.
When applied faithfully, an intersectional approach can support public health actors to recognize multiple systems of power and oppression (e.g. racism, classism, sexism, colonization) and collaborate with others to tackle these systems. A more nuanced understanding of intersectionality, alongside critical reflection on what it means to apply intersectionality in public health, has the potential to transform how health equity issues are identified, examined and addressed.
Who should attend?
Those interested in building their individual and organizational capacity to apply intersectionality, including:
- Public health practitioners, professionals, policy makers and decision makers;
- Instructors and educators;
- Students; and
- Researchers.
Event Format
Webinars will be delivered in English with simultaneous French interpretation and live closed captioning*. Please see below for more information about each webinar. Registration will be limited, however, each webinar will be recorded and made available on the NCCDH YouTube channel. Participation in both webinars is encouraged, however not mandatory. Use the links below to register for the webinar(s) you are able to attend.
*Please note that simultaneous French translation and live closed captioning will not be offered during the breakout session portion of the second webinar in this series, however, participants will be given the opportunity to participate in a French-speaking breakout group.
