Have you ever felt unheard, dismissed, or misunderstood in healthcare?
Healthcare experiences shape whether we seek care in the future. For many Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) youth, experiences of racism, discrimination, and culturally unsafe care can influence trust in healthcare providers and healthcare systems.
Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN Society) is inviting BIPOC youth to participate in a community conversation as 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.
About the Project:
The BRIDGE Project (Barriers, Racism, and Inequities in Digital & Healthcare Access: Generating Youth-Informed Equity Solutions) aims to better understand:
How racism, discrimination, and cultural safety are experienced in healthcare settings
How these experiences influence trust in healthcare systems and future healthcare-seeking behaviours
Barriers BIPOC youth face when accessing healthcare services
How youth navigate health questions and support through healthcare providers, social media, online communities, and AI tools
What changes could make healthcare more welcoming, equitable, and culturally safe
Eligibility:
To be eligible to participate in the community circle, youth must:
Be between the ages of 16-30
Self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour (BIPOC)
Reside in British Columbia
Have accessed or attempted to access 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.
Please RSVP here!
Contact jasper@creansociety.org if you have any questions!