Facilitating Brave Learning Sessions that Move Teams Forward.

I support organizations in navigating complex and sensitive issues such as microaggressions, racism, and discrimination—through practical, scenario-based learning and facilitation.

My work is grounded in a public health lens, exploring the health impacts of racism and the broader social determinants of health.

Services

  • Health Equity Strategy & Advisory

    Naïka leads health equity assessments for community-facing programs, identifying systemic gaps and co-developing actionable, context-specific recommendations to improve equity in service delivery.

    If you're seeking support for your health equity, diversity, and inclusion portfolio, please reach out.

  • Workshops & Scenario-Based Learning

    Naïka facilitates scenario-based sessions that help teams navigate real workplace challenges, including microaggressions, client interactions, and internal tensions.

    These sessions are designed to move beyond theory—supporting teams in building practical skills they can apply in real time.

  • Public Speaking

    Naïka brings a public health and lived-experience lens to her speaking engagements, helping audiences deepen their understanding of racism, health inequities, and the realities faced by Black and racialized communities.

    Her talks combine storytelling, data, and practical insight—leaving audiences with both reflection and tangible ways to engage differently.

work with Naika

  • Naika and co-facilitator Angelique delivered an exceptional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) workshop for our team at the Outpatient Mental Health Team at CHEO. Their approach was both engaging and deeply educational, helping staff connect with complex topics through practical examples of microaggressions and allyship. The session sparked meaningful reflection on personal bias, language, and self-awareness, and empowered our team to speak up with more confidence. The workshop introduced effective strategies such as 'calling in' to address harm constructively, and inspired ongoing learning about racism and Canadian history. Most importantly, it equipped our team with tools to foster more inclusive communication and assessment practices, ultimately contributing to safer and more welcoming workspaces. We are grateful for their expertise and highly recommend their services.

    Dasa Farthing, CHEO Outpatient Mental Health Manager

  • Naïka Thomas delivered an informative and interactive session on Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare. The presentation deepened our understanding of how systemic racism impacts health outcomes for Black communities and highlighted the barriers Black newcomers face when navigating the healthcare system. It also provided practical strategies that strengthened our team’s capacity to support newcomers and advance more equitable care. Great job!

    West Ottawa Community Resource Team

  • My team of front-line social service workers had the opportunity to participate in a Micro/Macro Aggression Racism and Discrimination training with Naïka Thomas. The sessions were both thoughtful and impactful for our team. Naïka created a space that encouraged honest reflection and meaningful dialogue, while grounding the conversation in practical strategies that staff can apply in their day-to-day work with clients and colleagues. What resonated most with our team was Naïka’s ability to connect broader concepts around equity and systemic racism to real-world practice in community health settings. The sessions were engaging, respectful, and challenged us to think critically about how we show up in our roles. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from Naïka and would highly recommend her work to organizations looking to deepen their understanding of anti-racism and equity in practice.

    Erin MacMillan, Manager of Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health, Somerset West Community Health Centre

Organizations I’ve had the opportunity to support