Our Health, Our Power: Understanding and Preventing Diabetes among Black Women

Join us for an engaging and timely webinar exploring the intersections of race, gender, and health through the lens of diabetes among Black women in Canada. This session will examine how social and systemic factors — including racism, income, and access to care — contribute to higher rates of diabetes, while also highlighting pathways to prevention, advocacy, and collective wellness.

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Josephine Etowa, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Women’s Health at the University of Ottawa. A midwife, perinatal nurse, and lactation consultant, Dr. Etowa is globally recognized for her leadership in addressing health inequities and racism in healthcare. Her research bridges evidence, community experience, and action, advancing health equity and transforming systems of care so that Black women and families can thrive.

Together, we’ll explore how diabetes connects to broader issues of health justice and how community knowledge can drive systemic change.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation that centers healing, empowerment, and prevention through collective action.

Hosted by: Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN)

Facilitators:

• Danielle James, Engagement and Learning Coordinator, Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice, CWCLN
• Erica Kamikazi, Community Engagement Coordinator, Ottawa Public Health

Date: November 12th, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 12:00 PM (EST)

Register HERE