The Equity Council was created in 2021 and assigned with creating an internal and external framework to help inspire and facilitate meaningful change across the Nipissing region. The Equity Inclusion Diversity Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) Framework assists the council in developing strategic approaches to addressing systemic issues within the region. The council participates in equity conversations on a monthly basis with the goal of transforming the culture within health and social services to account for people of all backgrounds, race, sexuality, and class.
If you are interested in joining the Equity Council or have any recommendations for educational opportunities please email info@nipissingwellness.ca
Our Equity Inclusion Diversity Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) Framework informs the way that we do work across the OHT and is an important tool for the evaluation of our services.
Ontario Health Equity Framework
In an effort to make actionable change we invite you to visit the available equity resources below.
Equity Resources
This Glossary of Essential Health Equity Terms from the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health. Before we can make meaningful change, it is important that we are all functioning from the same base of understanding. https://nccdh.ca/learn/glossary/
Julie Van Berkel (Co-Chair)
Julie is passionate about supporting marginalized individuals and creating equitable communities. Julie currently works for the North Bay and Area Local Immigration Partnership, which focuses on increasing community capacity for welcoming and integrating newcomers.
Julie moved to North Bay from Southern Ontario in 2020, unable to find a primary care provider for herself, she uses her role at PFCC to amplify the unique challenges that unattached patients face within the healthcare system. Julie is very thankful to the NWOHT for ensuring community voices are heard, and looks forward to continue to work and advocate for equitable and inclusive health systems in our region.
Monique Rocheleau (Co-Chair)
Monique is the Associate Executive Director of the Réseau du mieux-être francophone du Nord de l’Ontario. She is a bilingual senior leader with over 30 years of progressive experience in both health and social service sectors. Recognized and respected as an authentic and empowering individual with a community mindset, deeply committed to an equitable and inclusive access to care for all.
Monique is a Francophone from Northern Ontario. She is passionate about her culture and is always willing to contribute to the development of the Francophone community.