Black History Month 2024 Events

2023 Events

  • BE-STEMM 2023

    February 1—4, 2023

    Dr. André MacDonald, Mechanical Engineering professor and AVP (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance), delivered a keynote at this conference hosted by the Canadian Black Scientists Network.

  • "A Conversation: Alberta’s Priorities and Black Representation"

    February 1, 2023

    Dr. Jared Wesley, professor of Political Culture, joined a panel discussion about Black representation and Alberta's priorities. This event was presented by Black Progressives at Arts Commons in Calgary.

  • Black Feminism and Sexual Assault

    February 03, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.

    The Sexual Assault Centre offered a workshop led by special guest Dr. Domale Keys about Black Feminism and Sexual Assault. This event was part of Sexual Awareness Week.

  • Lakeland College Black History Month Keynote Speaker

    Feb. 7, 2023

    Dr. Andy Knight, international relations professor and Provost Fellow: Black Excellence and Leadership, gave the keynote speech for Lakeland College's recognition of Black History Month.

  • Black Solidarity Panel

    February 08, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

    Black Solidarity was a Black History Month Panel discussion event that explored solidarity as a tool for opportunity and resistance.

  • Leading by Example: Navigating Unconscious Bias to Cultivate a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment

    February 10, 2023 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

    Through the use of poetry, comedy and music, this presentation was designed to help individuals develop their critical thinking skills and understand the importance of inclusivity.

  • Beyond Black History Month Series: Personal Well-being while Navigating White Spaces in Education

    February 14, 2023 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

    A conversation with Augy Jones, Principal at NSCC's Akerley campus in Dartmouth, NS for Black and racialized educators, faculty members, staff, educational leaders. This event was part one of a two-part speaker series.

  • Black History Month Panel Discussion: Black Women in STEM

    February 15, 2023 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

    In celebration of Black History Month, WiSER hosted a virtual panel discussion showcasing the contributions, achievements, and lived experiences of a diverse group of black women in STEM.

  • “Leveraging our Synergies: Cultural Resilience in Diaspora” Research Conference

    February 16, 2023 - February 17, 2023

    The Partnership for Research with African Newcomers, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology and the University of Alberta, held this conference celebrating African diaspora in academia and the arts.

  • Black History Month - Professional Workshop: After Graduate School

    February 16, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    This was a professional workshop about life after school, conducted by Prof. Uchechukwu Umezurike, assistant professor in the Department of English, University of Calgary.

  • Reconsidering the origin of creativity: A review of the African data

    February 16, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    In this Lunch and Learn, Michael Omoge explored some conditions in Africa that would have led to developing the capacity for creativity.

  • “Leveraging our Synergies: Cultural Resilience in Diaspora” Performance Festival

    February 18, 2023 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

    The Partnership for Research with African Newcomers, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology and the University of Alberta, held this performance festival celebrating African diaspora in academia and the arts.

  • Black History Month Gala: Cultural Resilience in Black Arts

    February 24, 2023 05:00 PM - 11:30 PM

    The University of Alberta’s Black Students’ Association (UABSA) celebrated Black History Month through a Gala highlighting Cultural Resilience in Black Arts.

  • Black Lives in Alberta: Over a Century of Racial Injustice Continues (Screening and Panel Discussion)

    February 28, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    A film screening and panel discussion in recognition of Black History Month!

  • Where is the Love? A Conversation on Racial Trauma and Its Impact

    February 28, 2023 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

    The DoS Student Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Coordinator and the University of Alberta Students’ Union organized a panel discussion on racial trauma which was followed by roundtable discussions. The panel included faculty, student, and staff from the U of A community.

  • Beyond Black History Month Series: Stop Sending Black Kids Out of the Classroom

    March 06, 2023 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

    A review of the inclusive education policy in Nova Scotia with Augy Jones, Principal at NSCC's Akerley campus in Dartmouth, NS. This event was part two of a two-part speaker series.