The Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative initiative led by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University.
The concepts of health equity and social inclusion cut across the work of many faculties and community service organizations within Western University and the London Not-for-Profit-Sector respectively. CRHESI strives to provide a forum for research-enabled, synergistic and catalytic change for London and surrounding areas.
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CRHESI UPDATES
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Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare: Insights and Calls to Action from London’s African, Caribbean and Black Communities
In June 2025, the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) convened African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community members and healthcare partners from across London for a full-day forum titled Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare. The event provided space for open dialogue, sharing of stories, and collective problem-solving to identify barriers and…
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Women Veterans and Homelessness: Addressing an Overlooked Crisis
A new Western University study is shining a light on the hidden crisis of homelessness among women veterans in Canada. Led by Professor Cheryl Forchuk, the research team is gathering stories from women veterans across the country to better understand their unique pathways into homelessness. The study highlights that many women who served are unaware…
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The SEIPA Lens: Advancing Safe, Ethical, and Inclusive Physical Activity
Western University researchers, in collaboration with the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI), International Centre for Olympic Studies [ICOS], and Sport and Social Impact Research Group [SSIRG] have released a new publication titled The SEIPA Lens: Informing Safe, Ethical and Inclusive Physical Activity. This framework provides a practical way to understand…
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OWHN 2025 Conference: Women Navigating Civic Engagement in Canada
The Ontario Women’s History Network (OWHN) invites educators, researchers, students, and community members to its 2025 Annual Conference, Women Navigating Civic Engagement in Canada, taking place October 24–25, 2025, at Fanshawe Pioneer Village in London, Ontario. The two-day event will explore how women have shaped civic life in Canada through activism, leadership, and community engagement.…
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OUR PARTNERS
CRHESI is grounded in the strong tradition at Western University of conducting research with and for individuals who have experienced vulnerability and marginalization. Our work is made possible through collaboration with a broad network of community and university partners.
Community Organization Partners
- London InterCommunity Health Centre
- United Way
- London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
- Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Middlesex)
- My Sister’s Place
- Family Service Thames Valley
- mindyourmind
- Goodwill Industries
- Pillar Nonprofit Network
- London Homeless Coalition
- Muslim Resource Centre
- Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
- Middlesex-London Health Unit
- City of London
Western University Partners
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Indigenous Health and Well-being Initiative (IHWI)
- Faculty of Information and Media Studies
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences
- Schulich Interfaculty School of Public Health
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research
- Brescia University College
- King’s University College – School of Social Work and Poverty Research Centre