• Inua Thursdays

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

    Date: Thursday, March 27th and Thursday, April 24th, 2025 Location: KN 127 Speaker: Jermaine Ingram (March 27) and Dr. Mulu Geletu-Heye (April 24th) Inua Thursdays is a space for Black staff, students, faculty, instructors, librarians, and caretakers at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another in a […]

  • Black Leadership Advisory Committee Meeting

    Black Leadership Advisory Committee Meeting
    Hybrid and in-person, locations TBD.

    The Black Leadership Advisory Committee (BLAC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga serves as a strategic advisory body to the Vice-President and Principal, as well as campus leadership teams and committees. BLAC is dedicated to advancing transformative change that fosters Black Flourishing and Inclusive Excellence across UTM’s diverse Black communities—including staff, students, faculty, instructors, custodians, […]

  • Wingz and Tingz Pop Up Social

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

    🍗 Wingz and Tingz @ UTM 🍕 📅 Tuesday, September 23 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Centre for Black Excellence and Belonging (KN127) ______________________________________________________________________ Join us for Wingz and Tingz, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, for an exciting opportunity to: Explore the Centre for Black Excellence and Belonging Learn about supports and resources for Black students at UTM Connect […]

  • Caribbean & Black Writing Collective

    Caribbean & Black Writing Collective
    University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

    Dates: Select Tuesdays in Fall 2025: September 23, October 14, November 4, November 18, December 2 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00 pm Location: Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS), MN3230 Writing is hard! Sometimes we need help with our writing, and sometimes it’s just easier to be creative and to find inspiration when there are other people who look like you around. […]

  • Cards and Cultures Pop Up Event

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

    Date: Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 Time: 3–5 PM Location: Centre for Black Excellence and Belonging (KN127) Black communities around the world have a rich tradition of cultural games that bring people together, spark laughter, and create bonds across generations. From dominoes to Ludo, from card games to mancala, these games are more than just entertainment—they are part […]

  • Giving Voice: Dialogue & Our Research on First-Year Racialized Student Experiences at the UTM

    Collaborative Digital Research Space (MN 3230) 1535 Outer Circle, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    Giving Voice: Dialogue & Our Research on First-Year Racialized Student Experiences at the UTM — an in-person knowledge translation event that aims to connect students, faculty, and staff in conversations about first-year students’ expectations for university life, the realities they encounter, and their well-being. Together, we hope this conversation supports steps towards a more equitable […]

  • Community Class – Black Students Mattering: Identity, Affirmation & Love

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

    Community Class - Black Students Mattering: Identity, Affirmation & Love Date: October 1st, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm Location: Virtual via Zoom CTL5708: Special Issues in Curriculum and Pedagogy: Black Educator Identity and Practice presents the community class: Black Students Mattering: Identity, Affirmation & Love, hosted by Dr. Andrew B. Campbell. This class is free, […]

  • All-Nations Powwow

    Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre

    UTM's third All-Nations Powwow is coming up this fall! This incredible event is a celebration of Indigenous culture, community and tradition. All are welcome to attend. Join the U of T Mississauga Indigenous Centre at the RAWC on Oct. 4 for an afternoon filled with vibrant dancing, drumming, and cultural sharing. Whether it’s your first Powwow or your 50th, there’s a […]

  • A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada

    Adamson Estate 850 Enola Ave, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    Event Duration: Oct 4, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025, 12:00pm - 4:00pm A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada is a travelling exhibit created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper and in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. Be sure to […]

  • MAR Shift: Is it Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation?

    Virtual

    MAR Shift Presents... What is Cultural Appropriation? Wondering if wearing those Indigenous-made earrings is cultural appropriation or appreciation? Unsure if your child should be wearing a particular costume for Halloween? Think AAVE is for everyone? This interactive and informative 1.5 hour workshop is facilitated virtually by Kerry Cavers, Founder & President of Moms Against Racism […]

    $10.50 – $31.50
  • Community Class – You Deserve Softness: Warrior At Rest

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

    Community Class - You Deserve Softness: Warrior At Rest Date: October 8th, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm Location: Virtual via Zoom CTL5708: Special Issues in Curriculum and Pedagogy: Black Educator Identity and Practice presents the community class: You Deserve Softness: Warrior At Rest, hosted by Dr. Andrew B. Campbell. This class is free, open, and […]

  • Academic Practice Lab: Strategic Insights and Institutional Support for Effective Grant Writing

    Virtual

    The Black Research Network’s Academic Practice Lab helps researchers build practical skills, access key funding insights and explore success in diverse academic pathways. This workshop is open to Indigenous and Black-identified faculty and post-doctoral fellows. Topic: Strategic Insights and Institutional Support for Effective Grant Writing What makes a research proposal stand out? Where can you find […]