Reminder of Black History Month events

This message is being sent on behalf of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

This is a reminder about the virtual events being held in honour of Black History Month.

Hosted by the Black Student Success Network (BSSN), in partnership with the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI), the Durham College community is invited to join in learning, reflection and celebration as we continue to build an environment with respect and understanding.

Glass Walls: Higher Education and the Black ExperienceKeynote Speaker: Eternity Martis
When: Wednesday, February 23 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Reclaiming Black Joy
When: Thursday, February 24 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
This event is open to all students who identify as members of the Black community.

Registration is required for both events. For full details, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/events.

Upcoming event

Black Mental Health Day
Tuesday, March 1 is Black Mental Health Day and Durham College (DC) is joining in to help drive meaningful progress in the health and well-being of Black communities.

Restore: Honouring Black Mental Health Day
Established in 2020, and recognized by communities across Ontario, this day aims to raise awareness of the impacts of anti-Black racism on mental health and to encourage systemic change. We are honoured to have Hill Studio’s Black Wellness practitioners facilitate this interactive session to provide continued learning on the impacts of racial trauma, share practical tools to restore joy and open up dialogue for healing and reflection.

When: Tuesday, March 1 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Where: Online
Please register in advance to participate.