James Baldwin once wrote: “To be a negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” His words continue to ring true. As we navigate a global pandemic that disproportionately impacts Black communities across the province, we are asked to justify our calls for culturally

Join community leader Selam Debs for this one-of-a-kind Anti-Black Racism Workshop that calls on individuals to dismantle unconscious bias, address white privilege, uncover systemic racism, and learn how to center the experience of BIPOC individuals. This event is open to everyone. Find more Black History Month events at U of G.

The Rural Symposium is an annual opportunity for University of Guelph graduate students to showcase their rural research to policy makers, policy analysts and program staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The event facilitates knowledge mobilization and network building between graduate students at the University of Guelph, researchers and

The One Health Institute welcomes Dr. Emily Denstedt from the global Wildlife Conservation Society. She’ll be speaking to us live from Laos about her One Health work in the Greater Mekong region. A graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, Emily works with national partners in Laos to develop national strategies for wildlife bio-surveillance and disease

The Guelph Black Students’ Association will be offering a free dance class featuring a creative blend of Caribbean and African movements set to dancehall, afro, and soca music. Join artist and community leader Kween for this exhilarating dance fitness workout! This class is open to everyone. Find more Black History Month events at U of G.

Soils at Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are partnering to host this year's virtual conference exploring connections between cover crops, soil health and people. For the keynote event, we are excited to bring to you Roger Martin, former director of the Rotman School of Management, and author of the

The Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement presents Waste Work in the 'Clean City'. As marginalized urban workers in public spaces, women engaged in waste picking work in the informal economy offer important insights into rapidly changing urban spaces. This webinar presents findings from a study with women waste pickers in Ahmedabad, India.

Caribbean cuisine is a blend of African, Indian, European, Creole, Amerindian, Chinese, Cajun and Middle Eastern flavors. Traditional foods are treasured - they are not just a meal, but a culture for bringing the people together. Join Chef Romaine Newell as he teaches us how to make some delicious Caribbean dishes! If you are a

Friday, February 26th, 7-8:30 pm:  In celebration of Black Heritage Month 2021, Aisha Barrow will perform at the Guelph Civic Museum as part of the Fourth Friday concert series – this month presented in partnership with the Guelph Black Heritage Society. Lifeandthetribe is the new R&B and Pop project from singer/songwriter Aisha Barrow. Drawing from