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Uncovered
A Breast Recognition Project
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a resource that focuses on the breast cancer experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Through powerful imagery and genuine storytelling, it shines a light on the physical and emotional scars of breast cancer, cultural barriers and health equity. Uncovered was created in collaboration with Michelle Audoin and developed in response to the significant underrepresentation of, and lack of support for, BI&POC in the breast cancer community. Through the amplification of this collection of stories and experiences, our hope is to help educate all people, including healthcare providers, on the realities and needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour with breast cancer, so they are better equipped to support all the people they care for.
Uncovered was created by Michelle Audoin and Rethink Breast Cancer. Michelle, a young Black woman living with metastatic breast cancer, approached Rethink with the idea based on her isolating experiences navigating the Canadian healthcare system. Rethink brought Uncovered to life through its network, resources and support.
“This is more than images and stories of a few women at varying stages of their breast cancer journeys. Uncovered has been a cathartic means for me to express, in the most empowering way possible, what has been a long and frustrating part of my breast cancer journey. This project is my way of uncovering the voices of women of colour who are left in the dark when they try to see themselves represented in the cancer community.”
— Michelle Audoin, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at age 40.
Immerse yourself in the stories of Uncovered below.
In 2021, we were honoured to launch an expanded version of the Uncovered resource that highlights the realities of BI&POC with breast cancer in navigating the Canadian healthcare system. These stories are told through the lenses and experiences of 8 people from diverse backgrounds, including Jamaican, Nigerian, Guyanese, Trinidadian, Bajan, Inuk, Indian and Filipino voices. Learn more and read their stories in the resource below:
Meet Francine
Archive Uncovered 2021
Francine
I am a mother. I am a survivor. I am a warrior.