community engagement | The Harriet Tubman Institute /research/tubman The Harriet Tubman Institute at 91ÑÇÉ« Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:55:50 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 Joshua Nortey /research/tubman/profile/joshua-nortey/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:55:47 +0000 /research/tubman/?post_type=profile&p=9721 Joshua Nortey is a Research Associate with the Indigenous Collaboration, Equity, and Inclusion (ICEI) portfolio at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. He holds a Master of Arts in Sociology with a specialization in Gerontology from Lakehead University. His research focuses on health equity, anti-Black racism, systemic racism in healthcare, qualitative and mixed-methods research, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization. Joshua is currently leading research examining equitable access to acute and tertiary healthcare for Black communities in Northwestern Ontario, with a commitment to translating evidence into policies and practices that advance equity and improve health outcomes.

Keywords: Health Equity, Anti-Black Racism, Black Health, Systemic Racism, Healthcare Access, Community-Based Research, Knowledge Mobilization, Qualitative Research, Health Services Research, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Public Health, Mixed Methods Research, Social Determinants of Health, Community Engagement, Health Policy

]]> Bashir Munye /research/tubman/profile/bashir-munye/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:43:28 +0000 /research/tubman/?post_type=profile&p=8501 Chef Bashir Munye is a Somali-born, Italian-raised culinary educator, food advocate, and co-founder of the African Food Study Centre. With over 25 years of experience, he is committed to decolonizing culinary practices and promoting food sovereignty.

Bashir has served as a culinary professor at George Brown College, where he designed inclusive curricula and mentored future culinary leaders. As a community advisor, he played a pivotal role in the development of the Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan, approved by City Council in 2021, addressing systemic barriers to food security for Black communities.

Through his work at Black Creek Community Farm, Bashir developed sustainable food initiatives that merged cultural relevance with economic viability, strengthening community engagement. His efforts emphasize culturally appropriate foods, equitable systems, and the celebration of African culinary traditions.

Bashir’s interdisciplinary approach aligns with the Harriet Tubman Institute’s mission to advance research on African and diasporic histories, fostering a deeper understanding of social justice issues. His advocacy for food justice and sustainability continues to inspire systemic change, making him a leader in advancing inclusive culinary practices and community empowerment.

Keywords: Afrofuturism, Decolonization, Culinary Education, Food Sovereignty, African Foodways, Sustainability, Diaspora Studies, Culturally Appropriate Foods, Social Justice, Ancestral Knowledge, Community Engagement, Anti-Colonial Practices, Food Systems Equity, Interdisciplinary Research, Performative Learning

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