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The fourth annual Black Excellence Gala February 2 is an evening dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on the rich heritage and diverse journeys of Black communities in Canada.

Mental health is a crucial issue in the population, particularly in Black communities in Canada. A study on the prevalence of depression among Black people in Canada showed that 58.09% of young people under the age of 24 suffer from symptoms of depression, a worrying statistic closely associated with the daily experience of racial discrimination.*

The Public Health Agency of Canada has just announced that the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH), based in the Faculty of Social Sciences, is one of seven finalists for the prestigious Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge Award.

Professor Josephine B. Etowa of the School of Nursing has received the Canadian Public Health Association’s prestigious Ron Draper Health Promotion Award for those working in the sector.

As inclusion and equity become paramount issues within educational institutions, the University of Ottawa stands out with the launch of a revolutionary initiative: the Black Student Mentorship Program (BMP).

In 2020, the Government of Canada acknowledged that Black communities in our country face “health and social inequities linked to a process of discrimination at multiple levels of society, including individual, interpersonal, institutional and societal discrimination.”

Professor Julie Ada is guiding her students through the challenging terrain of anti-Black racism in the Canadian legal system.

We met Professor Awad Ibrahim, vice-provost for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence at the University of Ottawa, for a discussion around the significance of Black History Month, particularly within the Canadian context.

Professor Tya Collins explains how the intersection of ableism and racism complicates the experience of Black students in inclusive/special education.

Black History Month is a time to learn and reflect on past Black experiences and achievements, and to look to the future through the ongoing work and contributions of Black individuals making a difference in our society.