Our vision

The Nova Scotia Sisterhood Initiative represents a transformative approach to healthcare for African Nova Scotian and Black women. Built on the success of the Brotherhood Initiative, our program addresses the unique healthcare challenges faced by Black women through culturally competent care, comprehensive support services, and community empowerment.

Building on Success

Launched publicly on April 30, 2022, by Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson at the Black Cultural Centre, the Sisterhood Initiative extends the proven model of the Brotherhood Initiative to address the specific needs of women in our community.

Understanding the Need

Extensive community engagement in 2019 revealed the critical need for healthcare services specifically designed for African Nova Scotian and Black women. Our research showed how racism and social determinants of health significantly impact Black women’s health outcomes.

The Nova Scotia Sisterhood Initiative could potentially identify many needs within the community and play a role in accessing information about employment opportunities, promoting access to services, treatments, and supports, as well as promoting health and fostering the conditions for good physical and mental well-being.
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Through focus groups and community consultations, we identified that Black women in communities like Hammond Plains and Preston needed healthcare that understood their lived experiences and cultural context.

Our Comprehensive Approach

Based on extensive research and community input, our initiative provides holistic support addressing multiple aspects of health and wellbeing:

Culturally Competent Clinical Care

Primary healthcare delivered by African ancestry healthcare professionals, with additional support from nurses, social workers, dietitians, and healthcare navigators.

Rural and Underserved Communities

Clinics strategically located in North and East Preston, Hammond Plains, North Dartmouth, and Halifax to serve communities with greatest need.