Event Series Community & Connections

Community & Connections

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

Community & Connections: A wellness drop-in for students identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Facilitators: Racialized staff from the HCC Counselling Team When: Every Friday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm Where: Wellness Den, Student Services HUB, DV2207 This weekly drop-in offers a safe space for BIPOC students to hang out, reflect on their identities and experiences and build a supportive community while engaging in a variety of […]

Accelerate Her Future’s Fellowship Circle (Applications Open)

Applications Open for Accelerate Her Future's Fellowship Circle!! Applications are now open for Accelerate Her Future’s Fellowship Circle, a 10-week program for Indigenous, Black  and women of colour students and recent grads (International students welcome to apply) residing in Canada. This holistic and tailored program provides Group Mentorship Circles, Career Learning Labs, and opportunities for […]

Event Series Community & Connections

Community & Connections

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

Community & Connections: A wellness drop-in for students identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Facilitators: Racialized staff from the HCC Counselling Team When: Every Friday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm Where: Wellness Den, Student Services HUB, DV2207 This weekly drop-in offers a safe space for BIPOC students to hang out, reflect on their identities and experiences and build a supportive community while engaging in a variety of […]

Caribbean & Black Writing Collective

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada +1 more

Date: January 22, February 5, February 26, March 19, & March 26 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: MN3233-35 About the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): Writing can be hard! Sometimes we need help with our schoolwork, and sometimes it’s just easier to be creative and find inspiration when there are other people like you […]

Lecture Me! Resources for Survival in Black Women’s Writing

Hazel McCallion Central Library 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON, Canada

"Poetry is Not a Luxury": Resources for Survival in Black Women's Writing with Professor Anna Thomas from the Department of English & Drama In this talk, Professor Anna Thomas will explore how Black women writers have turned to poetry to navigate both chronic and critical difficulties in life. With a particular focus on Audre Lorde, whose essay 'Poetry is Not […]

Caribbean & Black Writing Collective

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada +1 more

Date: January 22, February 5, February 26, March 19, & March 26 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: MN3233-35 About the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): Writing can be hard! Sometimes we need help with our schoolwork, and sometimes it’s just easier to be creative and find inspiration when there are other people like you […]

Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance)

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste, Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance) performed at Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 2023.   Program Details Performance: Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste, Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance) Date: February 6, 2025, 12-2pm Location: walking route on UTM campus concluding at CCT Atrium Presenters: The Blackwood and Black @ UTM […]

Beyond the Finish Line: Exploring Black Canadian Sport Histories

William Doo Auditorium 45 Willcocks St, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) cordially invites all staff and faculty to a special lecture in celebration of Black History Month, presented in partnership with the Department of History. Many histories of sport are limited to celebrating successful figures of the past, which is certainly uplifting. But they often fail to unpack […]

Event Series Black Health Lecture Series 2025

Black Health Lecture Series 2025

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

In celebration of African Liberation Month, this series highlights how various African/Black folks are navigating the healthcare system, and how it impacts them daily. To attend a lecture, see the dates/times below and register here: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/ Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual) Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:00 am […]

Black on the Shelf 2025

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada +1 more

Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Location: UTM Library main floor The UTM Library and Black at UTM are proud to present the launch of Black on the Shelf, a collection of books to showcase Black excellence. This collection includes books recommended by Black-identifying students, staff and faculty with a focus […]

Event Series Black Health Lecture Series 2025

Black Health Lecture Series 2025

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

In celebration of African Liberation Month, this series highlights how various African/Black folks are navigating the healthcare system, and how it impacts them daily. To attend a lecture, see the dates/times below and register here: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/ Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual) Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:00 am […]