Black and Racialized Staff and Faculty Meet-up
Join us at UNB Fredericton on Feb. 5 for a special meet-up for Black and racialized staff and faculty. This event will take place from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Active Learning Lab, Room 303, at the Harriet Irving Library. It will be a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences and build a supportive community. Feel free to bring your lunch for what will be an enriching gathering. Register now.
Working While Black: Documentary and Panel Discussion
Fredericton campus on Feb. 6 for an impactful evening featuring the documentary, Working While Black, directed by Fateh Ahmed. Brought to you by the human rights and equity office (HREO) and the department of historical studies, this event will be held in MacLaggan Hall Auditorium, Room G53, from 4 to 8 p.m. It will include a screening of the documentary.
After the screening, a panel discussion will delve into themes of power, race, racism, identity and change. Filmmaker Fateh Ahmed; human rights advocate Normand Hector; Dr. Claudine Bonner, Canada Research Chair in Racial Justice and African Diaspora Migration, associate professor in the sociology department at Mount Allison University and former inaugural vice-provost for equity, diversity & inclusion at Acadia University; and Dr. Nadia Richards, associate vice-president, human rights and equity at UNB, will serve as panelists. Special guests include Kcicihtuwinut, Knowledge Carrier-in-Residence Jeannie Bartibogue, and African elder Dr. Jessie Sagawa. Joanne Owuor, advocacy and education officer at UNB’s HREO, will moderate the evening.
Working While Black presents candid testimonies from Black Canadian professionals and scholars, highlighting the subtle yet harmful effects of systemic racism in the workplace. These emotional accounts reveal the psychological and physical distress caused by anti-Black racism, challenging viewers to confront systemic racism in Canada and explore practical solutions. The event will begin with refreshments and networking.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and action. Find out more information and register.
9th Annual Black History Month Lecture
All are welcome to the department of historical studies' 9th Annual Black History Month public lecture at UNB Fredericton. This year's lecture, titled "Addendum to a Love Letter - Narratives from Africville," will be delivered by Dr. Claudine Bonner, the Canada Research Chair in Racial Justice and African Diaspora Migration, an associate professor in the sociology department at Mount Allison University and former inaugural vice-provost for equity, diversity & inclusion at Acadia University. Join us on Feb. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, 23 Dineen Dr., Fredericton.
In her lecture, Dr. Bonner, a 2022 Fulbright Scholar, will share her work on the often-hidden histories of the African diaspora in Canada.
Light refreshments will be served.
Opening Reception: Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers Exhibit
Join the UNB Art Centre for an opening reception of Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers exhibit on Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Hall, on UNB’s Fredericton campus. The exhibit, a special research project that engages UNB students and members of the Black community, brings to light the stories of Black New Brunswickers who strived for freedom and equality in a world of prejudice and discrimination. The exhibit features the faces and stories of Catherine McMichael, Edward Washington, Reginald Springer, Percy Richards, Percival Grant, Jocelyn Eatmon Stevens, Joel MacPherson, Carole Thompson, Edith Henry, Rose-Marie Stewart and Jennifer Dow. The exhibit runs until the end of February. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Admission is free.
UNB REDS Women’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Hockey Game
The UNB REDS women’s hockey team will face off against the Mount Allison Mounties in their third annual Black History Month game on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Aitken Centre on UNB’s Fredericton campus. This event will honour the achievements and contributions of African Canadian student athletes and historical figures with ties to UNB, the city of Fredericton, and beyond.
Lecture on Community, Identity and Liberation: Women of Africa and the African Diaspora
Postponed due to inclement weather. A new date will be announced shortly.
Dr. Nadia Richards, AVP human rights & equity, UNB Human Rights and Equity Office, will deliver a public lecture on the Saint John campus titled, “Community, identity and liberation: Women of Africa and the African diaspora.” The lecture will be held in Hazen Hall, Room 225.
All are welcome to this free event, organized by MIDAS (Maritime Inter-Disciplinary Arts Seminar), in collaboration with the department of social science and the dean of the faculty of arts. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact doran@unb.ca.
Black and Racialized Staff and Faculty Meet-up
Postponed due to inclement weather. A new date will be announced shortly.
Join us on the UNB Saint John campus on Feb. 13 for a special meet-up for Black and racialized staff and faculty. This event will take place from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in Philip Oland Hall, Board Room 203. It will be a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences and build a supportive community. Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for what will be an enriching gathering.
Rhythm and Roots Community Drum Circle
Join the UNB Art Centre and Saa Andrew on Feb. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Building on UNB’s Fredericton campus. This immersive experience will honour the rich traditions of African drumming, a symbol of community, resilience and cultural storytelling. Participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to create rhythmic connections while exploring the powerful role of percussion in the African and Afro-diasporic heritage. Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! This free workshop is held in partnership with the New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance.
