CREAN invites parents and caregivers of BIPOC youth to join a conversation exploring racism and cultural safety in BC healthcare.
Parents and caregivers often play an important role in helping youth navigate healthcare systems, access support, and advocate for their needs.
Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN Society) is inviting parents, guardians, and caregivers of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) youth to participate in a community conversation exploring healthcare experiences and access in British Columbia. The discussion is part of the BRIDGE Project (Barriers, Racism, and Inequities in Digital & healthcare access: Generating youth-informed Equity solutions), a community-based research initiative exploring how racism, discrimination, and cultural safety impact healthcare experiences for BIPOC youth in British Columbia. Attend for a chance to win a $50 giftcard!
About the Project:
Through this project, we hope to better understand:
Challenges BIPOC youth face when accessing healthcare services
Experiences of racism, discrimination, and cultural safety within healthcare services
The role families play in supporting healthcare access
How youth seek health information and support, including through social media, online communities, and AI tools
Opportunities to improve healthcare experiences for BIPOC youth
Eligibility:
To be eligible to participate in the community circle, you must:
Be a parent, guardian or primary caregiver of a BIPOC youth aged 16-25
Reside in British Columbia
Have supported a youth in accessing healthcare services in British Columbia
What to expect:
This virtual community circle will involve a facilitated group discussion lasting approximately 90 minutes. Participants will be invited to share experiences, perspectives, and recommendations related to healthcare access. Your voice will help inform recommendations and resources aimed at improving healthcare experiences for BIPOC youth across British Columbia.
RSVP here!
Please contact jasper@creansociety.org if you have any questions!