Intersectionality

A Comparative Analysis of Anti-Black Racism and Mental Health Policies in Prairie Provinces and School Boards

May 5, 2026

Background: Black children and youth constitute 41.9% of Canada’s Black population. Their frequent encounters with antiBlack racism and systemic discrimination in schools contribute to disproportionately poor mental health outcomes. Given the rapid growth of the Black population in Western Canada, it is critical to understand how educational policies in this region address anti-Black racism and…
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Educational Experiences of Black Children and Youth in Canada: A Scoping Review

May 5, 2026

Black children and youth in Canada often hold high educational aspirations; however, systemic biases, deficit-based perceptions, and structural barriers limit their opportunities. These challenges, linked to anti-Black racism, migration-related disruptions, and socioeconomic inequities, contribute to lower engagement, underrepresentation, and reduced access to equitable educational resources. This scoping review examines these intersecting factors to inform equity-focused…
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“This Is Something Every Woman Needs. . .So Why Is It That Expensive?”: Examining Privileges and Inequities in Access to a Privately Funded HPV Vaccination Program in Ghana

November 13, 2025

The age-standardized incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in Ghana is 27.4 and 17.8 per 100,000 women, respectively. Currently, HPV vaccination is available only through privately funded programs, leading to inequitable access and uptake. This study examined how intersecting identities, and social locations contribute to inequities in the privately-funded HPV vaccination program in Ghana.…
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Interventions to Improve the Mental Health of Black Youth in Western Countries: A Scoping Review

July 1, 2025

Background: Black youth in Western countries experience disproportionate mental health challenges driven by systemic racism, cultural stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate care. While the need for tailored interventions is increasingly recognized, there remains a lack of synthesized evidence on evaluated mental health programs, those systematically assessed for effectiveness, targeting this population. This scoping…
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Access to Healthcare for Black Women in Alberta: An Interpersonal-Level Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators

July 1, 2025

Alberta is home to one of Canada’s fastest growing populations of Black people, driven by an influx of African immigrants to major metropolitan areas such as Edmonton and Calgary. As the Black population in Alberta continues to grow, it is crucial to the well-being of these communities that we understand their health service needs. Black…
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Intimate Partner Violence Service Provision

July 1, 2025

COVID-19 policies like stay-at-home orders impacted intimate partner violence (IPV) service provision in Alberta. Using intersectionality and qualitative semi-structured interviews, this article situates IPV and access to services and supports within multiple overlapping factors such as race, gender, class, and ethnic minority status. Two main themes were identified. First, the challenges within IPV service provision…
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Facilitators of and Barriers to Resilience Among Black Children and Youth in Canada and the United States: Protocol for a Scoping Review

July 1, 2025

Background: :Black children and youth disproportionately experience systemic discrimination, racism, stereotypes, and academic streaming, which negatively affect their well-being. Although they often demonstrate high aspirations and resilience, dominant narratives remain deficit-based, emphasizing challenges over strengths. The limited research on resilience among Black children and youth in Canada restricts the development of informed policy and future…
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Exploring the Experiences of International Medical Graduates in the Canadian Healthcare System

June 10, 2025

While research on the experiences of international medical graduates (IMGs) in Canada has expanded in recent years, there remains a significant gap, particularly in studies examining their challenges across different provinces and territories. This study applies the social−ecological model and intersectionality framework to explore the challenges faced by IMGs in Alberta. Using convenience sampling, we…
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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Black youth

March 21, 2025

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on members of Canada’s Black community. Morbidity and mortality rates were higher among Blacks, and the mental health of Black youth was particularly affected by health policy measures undertaken during the pandemic, such as social distancing and isolation. Despite this understanding, a lack of awareness remains regarding…
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Experiences of African immigrant and refugee women with prenatal and maternal health care services and treatment adherence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

February 6, 2025

Background: The requirements for adequate perinatal and maternal health care services for African women in Canada continue to rise, given the increased number of African immigrants and refugees coming to the country. Aim: The study had three objectives: (1) to explore how East and west African immigrant and refugee women living in Manitoba access perinatal…
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