Critical reflections

Panelists will reflect on their reflections on the journey toward allyship, and then respond to one another and take questions as time permits.

Community advocate Veronica Merryfield shares her personal experience of transforming hatred into allyship, and how her understanding of allyship informs her advocacy         

What are the ethical theories and considerations that can inform allyship?

How is this connected to diversity work, and what does this look like in practice? 

In her talk on the ethical concerns that must be considered when determining when and how to ally with others, Moji will address how leaders in the system (healthcare, institutions, and communities) can create a culture that ethically supports allyship.

Allyship: Just what kind of ship is it?

The keynote address critiques the concept of allyship and how its loose definitions can lead to performativity when it comes to being an ally.