Black History Month
The University of Ottawa Students’ union upholds Black History Month as a time where students can come together and witness the achievements, accomplishments and tribulations of black artists and entrepreneurs alike. The events inherent to this month are meant to not only recognize but celebrate black culture all while promoting student development and capacity building as a communal whole within this institution.
Black History Month Gala
Events
Paint night with prizes of top 3 paintings collab with Food bank and iHouse
Date/Time: 5pm, Wednesday February 15th
Location: Rise UCU 030 and Ihouse 215 or terminus
Service(s): RISE, Food Bank, iHouse
Price of entry is a non-perishable food donation
Workshop : Navigating mental health as a black youth/ young adults
Date & time: 6 pm, February 22nd
Location: TBD
Services: RISE
Paint Night; theme: Self-Compassion as an Act of Resistance
Date & time: Friday, Feb 10th from 7-8pm
Location: TBD
Services: WRC
Mental health wellness workshop with WRC and RISE
Date: February 15th 6pm
Afro connect gala
Date & time: Feb 10th, 6 – 9 pm
Location: FSS 4007
Services: iHouse
To Celebrate the Black History Month , a Gala will be held with a lot of surprises so don’t miss it out !
Don’t forget to claim your free ticket on Eventbrite , the link is on the first comment!