Show Navigation

Key concepts

Health Promotion in Canada: New perspectives on theory, practice, policy, and research, 4th edition

The fourth edition of Health Promotion in Canada builds on the historical, theoretical and practice contexts of the first three versions with new themes on how intersectionality, anti-racism, participatory approaches, digital media, intervention research, critical reflection and ecological perspectives relate to health promotion.

Public health leadership to advance health equity: A review summary

This report summarizes the key findings of a scoping review and metasummary on public health leadership action for health equity. It explores essential elements and opportunities for leadership development.

Key public health resources for anti-racism action: A curated list

This reading list is designed to offer a starting point for public health practitioners hoping to deepen their understanding of the causes and implications of structural racism. In addition, the collection highlights different strategies for dismantling racist systems and offers examples of communities that have experience success with these aims.

Let’s talk: Racism and health equity

The seventh release in our Let’s Talk series discusses racism as a critical factor that impacts health and wellbeing. The concepts of race, racism and racialization are described, with attention to settler colonialism and structural racism.