UNB Fredericton

Feb. 18 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, Active Learning Lab, Room 303
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March 11 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, Active Learning Lab, Room 303
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Virtual meet-up

Feb. 5 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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March 10 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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Virtual

Feb. 18 | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
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Explore advanced accessibility features in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word and PowerPoint. Delve into navigation with headings and bookmarks in Word, creating accessible tables, and enhancing PowerPoint presentations with multimedia options and accessible templates.

Presenter

Mitch Baird has a broad background that includes health and nutrition, yoga, training and deep cultural insights from the Cayuga Wolf Clan Knowledge-Keepers of Six Nations and beyond. He is renowned for his ability to solve any information technology issue and find effective solutions for a variety of needs.

With over 20 years of experience providing technical solutions and staff training in both Indigenous and mainstream non-profit and small business sectors, Mitch is adept at working within tight budgets. His skills span website development, graphic design and consulting on large IT projects and federal privacy compliance.

Recently, Mitch was selected for the federal Accessibility Advisory Board, highlighting his commitment to making technology accessible to all.

UNB Fredericton and virtual

Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. - noon
Harriet Irving Library, Event Space, Room 318
Networking inperson reception: HIL Data Visualization Lab (Room 320D), noon to 2 p.m.

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Virtual option: Teams link provided upon registration

This event is hosted by the Office of Vice President Research, in partnership with Human Rights & Equity Office. It consists of a series of short presentations from Black researchers at UNB, including graduate and undergraduate students and faculty members, followed by a networking reception. The reception will feature digital poster displays as well as an opportunity to chat with our presenters and connect with the UNB research community.

This is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of Black scholarship at UNB, to gather the UNB research community and to foster connections. This event also marks both Black History Month and the one-year anniversary of UNB signing the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education.

UNB Fredericton

Feb. 11, 18 and 25 | noon - 2 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, Data Visualization Lab, Room 320D

As part of a month-long exhibition, posters highlighting the work of Black researchers at UNB will be on display. Guests are invited to drop by and learn more about this exciting research.

UNB Fredericton

• Student Union Building, Ballroom (Room 2), 21 Pacey Drive
  • Feb. 17 I 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Feb. 18 I 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

UNB Saint John

• Hans. W. Klohn Commons
  • Feb. 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Atlantic Canada Holocaust Education Foundation is presenting the Holocaust Education Exhibit at the University of New Brunswick from Feb. 17–19. This exhibit provides an opportunity to learn, reflect and engage with Holocaust education. All are welcome.

Virtual

March 11 | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
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Focus on applying and integrating accessibility into regular workflows and practices. Review tools and strategies for accessibility, incorporate accessibility checks into daily routines, and develop an accessibility mindset with best practices and case studies.

Presenter

Mitch Baird has a broad background that includes health and nutrition, yoga, training, and deep cultural insights from the Cayuga Wolf Clan Knowledge-Keepers of Six Nations and beyond. He is renowned for his ability to solve any information technology issue and find effective solutions for a variety of needs.

With over 20 years of experience providing technical solutions and staff training in both Indigenous and mainstream non-profit and small business sectors, Mitch is adept at working within tight budgets. His skills span website development, graphic design, and consulting on large IT projects and federal privacy compliance. Recently, Mitch was selected for the federal Accessibility Advisory Board, highlighting his commitment to making technology accessible for all.

UNB Fredericton

Jan. 23 - March 27
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall

The UNB Art Centre, in partnership with the UNB Human Rights and Equity Office, is proud to present two powerful exhibitions that invite our community to reflect, engage, and celebrate Black identity and heritage.

Trayces is a striking visual narrative exploring Black skin, memory and cultural lineage. Through portraits crafted with transparent vinyl and aluminum baking trays, the exhibition draws inspiration from West African scarification traditions to examine identity, beauty and the marks we carry.

Alongside Trayces, the UNB Art Centre continues its annual Black History Month project, Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers, honouring notable Black New Brunswickers who have fought, and continue to fight, for equality in the face of prejudice and discrimination.

This ongoing research initiative adds new faces and stories each year, bringing their portraits to the streets of Fredericton throughout February.

Banners along Westmorland and Regent Streets stand as a public tribute to their achievements and enduring contributions to shaping contemporary New Brunswick.

Three special events will accompany these exhibitions, creating opportunities for deeper reflection and dialogue:

Exhibit opening: Trayces and Tributes: Celebrating Black identity exhibition series

Jan. 23 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Snow date: Jan. 30 | 5 - 7 p.m.
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall

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Join us for the opening of Trayces, an exhibition that explores Black skin, memory, and cultural lineage through 14 stunning photographic portraits. These works celebrate the tones, textures and stories of Black skin across the diaspora. Meet the creative team behind the exhibition and experience this powerful visual narrative together.

Alongside Trayces, the UNB Art Centre continues its annual Black History Month project, Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers, honouring notable Black New Brunswickers who have fought, and continue to fight, for equality in the face of prejudice and discrimination.

Artist talk with Gary Weekes

Feb. 5 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Snow date: Feb. 6 | 5 - 7 p.m.)
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall

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Join artist Gary Weekes for an in-depth conversation about the making of Trayces. Discover the creative inspirations behind the work, the photographic and sculptural processes involved, and the cultural influences that shaped this series. This session creates space for dialogue about representation, artistry and the stories carried through Black skin.

About the artist

Fredericton-based photographer Gary Weekes works across genres with a focus on quality and sensitivity, shaped by years in London and New York. His fine art practice centers on collaborative storytelling, leading to a historic 2022 solo exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, which later acquired his work. He has been recognized as a byblacks.com People’s Choice Visual Artist of the Year and a CBC 2023 Black Changemaker.

Expanding into short documentary film, Gary is developing Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy, a multi-year project culminating in a book and major exhibition in July 2026. Guided by the belief that everything carries a resonant “pulse,” he works to reveal beauty that is often overlooked.

Panel discussion: The art of belonging

March 21 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Snow date: March 28 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.)
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall

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In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, this community-centered conversation will explore belonging, identity and cultural histories. Rooted in the themes of Trayces, the panel will reflect on how our stories shape who we are and what it takes to build dignity and belonging across difference.

Speakers TBD.