Black on the Shelf

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

Join us inside the UTM Library next Thursday, February 1st, to explore Black literature in the stories we tell about love, life, and the experiences of being Black in the world around us. In partnership with the UTM Library and Black at UTM, this event showcases a collection of thirty-one (31) must-read books highlighting Black […]

Black History Month Welcome Ceremony

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

The Welcome Ceremony marks the beginning of Black History Month at UTM held by the UTM Students' Union, Black@UTM at the Office of the Vice-President and Principal, and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office. Held on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Kaneff Rotunda, this event brings all Black-identifying staff, students, faculty, […]

Hart House Black Futures presents: The Wealth Building Series

Hart House Black Futures presents: The Wealth Building Series January 15, 2024 to February 12, 2024 5 pm – 7 pm Virtual (Zoom)   We are thrilled to introduce the Hart House Black Futures event: "The Wealth Building Series," a 5-week program designed to empower students from equity-seeking groups and the BIPOC community in navigating financial barriers […]

The Journey: Black Leadership Navigating Institutional Spaces

Hart House 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON, Canada

Date: February 8, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Format: Hybrid - This event will be hosted in-person and live-streamed. Location: The Great Hall, Hart House, Room 3028, 7 Hart House Circle Cost: Free Join ARCDO and Hart House for a film screening and discussion centered on Black women in leadership navigating institutional spaces. Navigating […]

Hart House Black Futures presents: The Wealth Building Series

Hart House Black Futures presents: The Wealth Building Series January 15, 2024 to February 12, 2024 5 pm – 7 pm Virtual (Zoom)   We are thrilled to introduce the Hart House Black Futures event: "The Wealth Building Series," a 5-week program designed to empower students from equity-seeking groups and the BIPOC community in navigating financial barriers […]

There is More: Black Healing Circle

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

Date: February 13, 2023 Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Audience: Faculty, Staff, and Students at the University of Toronto who identify as members of Black community Note: You must use a University of Toronto email address to register. Cost: Free With the use of African wisdom and principles, this Black healing circle […]

Workshop Series: Black and Living Well

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

Are you of Black or African descent and want to share in a space that explores pathways toward maintaining good mental health? Then join us for “Black and Living Well”.  Facilitated by Black identifying counsellors, this is a collective environment for Black Students to freely express themselves and access resources tailored to their specific mental […]

Paint and Soul

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

Date: February 13th, 12-2pm Join us for Paint and Soul, in collaboration with the International Education Centre, UTM Student Centre Presentation Room! This event is directed to self-identifying Black students, staff, faculty, and librarians to give space for creative expression, but all are welcome to attend. Note: 30 spaces available; please register early. Learn more […]

Showing up for Black Women in Higher Education

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

On February 15, join the OISE community and OISE Black faculty for a special online conversation that honours the achievements of Black women in academia and acknowledges their leadership and impact. This annual Black History Month event will explore what it means to be Black and a woman in higher education — highlighting the distinct […]

Trinbagonian Film Screenings: ‘Short Drop’ & ‘All Skin No Laugh’

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

Thursday, Feb 22, 2024  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST Live Online via Zoom Free Join fellow alumni for a Trinbagonian short-film screening and live Q&A. Horror/Thriller/Folklore films Short Drop and All Skin No Laugh will be streamed online followed by a live Q&A with Directors Romario Reyes, Israel Silva and Executive Producer Mary-Rebekah Reyes (HBA 2022 UTM). Visit the event page to register. […]

Words Unleashed Workshop

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

Location: Student Centre Board Room Date: February 26th, 2024Time: 1pm-3pm The Caribbean and Black Writing collective (CBWC) in collaboration with the English and Drama Student Society at UTM is hosting a creative writing workshop titled “Words Unleashed” to celebrate Black History month! Students will be able to receive feedback and general tips on their creative […]