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The Theme of Building Blocks for Black Futures represents the importance of our foundations as an institution to address and dismantle the inequities faced by Black communities while calling for the urgent need to build new foundations that nurture a future of justice and possibilities.
Event: Seneca Talks: Black Health Keynote - Presented by Birgit Umaigba
Date: Thursday, February 1
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: The Northern Hive, Magna Hall, King Campus
This keynote will speak to the urgent need for an anti-racist health care that addresses the historic and systemic health inequities faced by Black communities. Birgit Umaigba will share strategies on building an equitable health care system and will engage attendees in critical thought on their individual and communal responsibilities. All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served.
Event: Black Burnout and Finding Joy in Community - Facilitated by Ogho Ikahalo
Date: Thursday, February 8
Location: The Great Hall, Room A1531, Building A, Newnham Campus
Black employees are invited to take part in a frank dialogue on racial burnout that Black communities experience and talk about finding joy in community. Please note that this event is only for Black employees at Seneca Polytechnic. Light refreshments will be served.
Event: Afrofuturistic Art Unveiling and LEGO® Workshop
Date: Thursday, February 15
Location: Library, Seneca@York Campus
Celebrate the unveiling of Ekow Nimakow’s art in the Library at Seneca@York Campus and take part in a workshop on Afrofuturism and how LEGO® play can be used to rebuild more inclusive worlds. *All students and employees are welcome to the art unveiling. Registration is required for the workshop. Light refreshments will be served.*
Event: Black Excellence Showcase
Date: Thursday, February 22
Location: Building K, Newnham Campus
Be a part of Seneca Polytechnic’s showcase of Black Excellence. Make connections with Black entrepreneurs and see lively performances of Black excellence in action.
For more information, please visit the Black History Month page.
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