“Virtual Justice”: How Indigenous Courtworkers supported clients during COVID and why it matters
Online webinar: “Virtual Justice”: How Indigenous Courtworkers supported clients during COVID and why it matters. Co-Sponsors: Indigenous Research Support Initiative, Peter A. Allard School of Law, Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC PDF: Indigenous Courtworkers Poster PDF: ICW Virtual Hybrid Research Project Final Report Tues September 27 2022
Recording and Photos: Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter
On May 13 and 14, the University of British Columbia held the inaugural Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough National Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The forum included a public symposium, co-hosted by UBC and Simon Fraser University, on May 14. You may view the full program here. You may […]
Black Professors Talking About Teaching, Researching and Learning While Black in Canadian Academy
A book launch held for the recently published book Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy: Teaching, Learning, and Researching while Black (University of Toronto Press, 2022). The event was hosted by the Equitable Leadership Network of the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa.
Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter
May 14, 2022 | 2:00–5:45 pm PDT In-person at UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street or Virtually via Livestream Poster On May 13 and 14, the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be hosting the inaugural Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough National Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The forum […]
Ngũgĩ in the American Imperium: An ICWT Book Launch
This book launch event outlines Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s work and the reach of his thinking, chiefly within the US and areas of its closest hegemony, joining artists, activists, critics and scholars (often the same) from the Caribbean through North America to Hawai‘i. Discussants/contributors include Carolyn Cooper, Simon Gikandi, Marcial González, Patricia Penn Hilden, David Lloyd, […]
Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Report Launch
After a year of intensive work, the UBC President’s Task Force on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE TF) has concluded its work and submitted its final report which includes 54 comprehensive recommendations for addressing various forms of racism and related forms of discrimination. The event featured remarks from the Task Force co-chairs and UBC leadership, as well as a panel discussion about the recommendations.
Addressing the Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy
Thursday, March 31 2022 | 10:00 – 11:30 am PST | 2:00- 3:30 pm EST Recording As part of our #BlackAfterFebruary series we present: Addressing the Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy Chair/Moderator: Handel Kashope Wright Speakers: Awad Ibrahim Tamari Kitossa Malinda Smith Handel Kashope Wright Interlocutors: Nombuso Dlamini Isaac Saney Panel Description: Join […]
Dr. Handel Kashope Wright is an invited member of the national Inter-institutional Steering Committee of the Scarborough Charter
Congratulations to Dr. Handel Kashope Wright who was invited to become a member of the national Inter-institutional Steering Committee on Inclusive Higher Education (Inter-institutional Steering Committee) of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education: Principles, Actions and Accountability (Scarborough Charter).
Video: Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy (book launch)
Recording of book launch organized by University of Toronto Press February 25th, 2022. The essays in the book make visible the submerged stories of Black life in academia. They offer fresh historical, social, and cultural insights into what it means to teach, learn, research, and work while Black. Editors: Awad Ibrahim, Tamari Kitossa, Malinda S. […]
Book Launch: Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy
Friday February 25th, at 10:00 – 11:00 am (PST) Recording The essays in this collection make visible the submerged stories of Black life in academia. They offer fresh historical, social, and cultural insights into what it means to teach, learn, research, and work while Black. Please join Awad Ibrahim, Tamari Kitossa, Malinda S. Smith and […]