During Black History Month, the University of Ottawa celebrates the remarkable contributions made by Black individuals to research, teaching and vibrant campus life at uOttawa. February is an opportunity to highlight Black excellence and the part it plays in the success of our institution. Discover all the activities and events being held to celebrate Black History Month.
Jan 28 to Feb 25

Learn together: Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

We would like to celebrate Black History Month by inviting you to take a course created by Dr. W. Andy Knight on Coursera called Black Canadians: Hist…

Feb 1

 Hoops for heritage

Celebrate Black History Month alongside the Gee-Gees basketball teams. 

Feb 2

Black Excellence Gala 2025: Roots and Routes

Join us for this unforgettable event and continue a legacy of excellence.…

Student affairs
Students dancing at a previous Black Excellence Gala.
Student affairs

“Roots and Routes”: Feb. 2 gala celebrates Black excellence

The fourth annual Black Excellence Gala February 2 is an evening dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on the rich heritage and diverse journeys of …
Gazette
Senator Bernadette Clément (right) and clinical psychology doctoral candidates Wina Darius and Grace Jacob (centre) hold bouquets of flowers and pose with three students during the “My mental health, my family and me”  event at the University of Ottawa.
Gazette

My Mental Health, My Country and I: Building a future of inclusion, hope and resilience for Black youth

Mental health is a crucial issue in the population, particularly in Black communities in Canada. A study on the prevalence of depression among Black p…
Faculty of Social Sciences
Two men pose against a white background. One man on the left wears a dark suit with a blue tie and smiles. The man on the right wears glasses and a light gray suit with arms crossed.
Faculty of Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health among finalists in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge

The Public Health Agency of Canada has just announced that the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH), based in the Faculty of Social Scienc…