International Women’s Day 2022: Advancing Gender Equality in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough
Virtual Event (Zoom)This year’s International Women's Day theme is Advancing Gender Equality in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough: Local and Global Perspectives for Leaving No One Behind. The event is completely virtual this year, held online via Zoom. The room will open at 5:45 PM for mingling, then the event will begin at 6:00 until 8:00 PM EST. Click below to […]
Black History Month Blowout: Celebration of the African Diaspora
Virtual Event (Zoom)End this month of celebrating Black History Month in Nogojiwanong with a bang! Celebrate virtually with BLM Nogojiwanong on the evening of Saturday February 26th 2022! Exact time and event details to be announced soon.
Diversity & Allyship in the Conservation and Environmental Industry
Virtual Event (Zoom)A live virtual talk by Patricia Wilson, Diverse Nature Collective. Organized by Diversity & Inclusion Services, Fleming College as part of Fleming’s Black Futures Month. For more information: diversity@flemingcollege.ca
Library Adult Book Club: Gutter Child, by Jael Richardson
Virtual Event (Zoom)Join the Peterborough Public Library Adult Book Club and take part in their librarian-led discussion of Jael Richardson’s Gutter Child on February 22.
Omission and Exclusion of Black People in Canada’s Past: Canadian Enslavement and Participation in the Trans-Atlantic Black Slave Trade
Virtual Event (Zoom)This talk challenges the ethos of Canada as a place where racial injustice, inequality and discrimination were limited and outside of the mainstream. Canadian historical records documenting the early arrival of Blacks, and White responses to their arrival reveal a different story.
Farming & Food Equity
Virtual Event (Zoom)A live virtual talk by Cheyenne Sundance, Founder of Sundance Harvest Farm. Organized by Diversity & Inclusion Services, Fleming College as part of Fleming’s Black Futures Month. For more information and to register: diversity@flemingcollege.ca
“White Fragility” Zoom session with Nanette D. Massey
Virtual Event (Zoom)Moving BEYOND The White Fragility Echo Chamber: “#ListenToBlackPeople” The book White Fragility has become a cultural touchstone for our time. Most white people, though, report having no regular contact with non-white people and can only discuss race in an “echo chamber” of other white frames of reference. Internet webinar technology to the rescue! With black […]
Pine Tree Talk Series: Residential School Policies and Stories
Virtual Event (Zoom)With Elder Dr. Shirley Williams and Dr. John Milloy. Elder Dr. Shirley Williams is from the Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island. She is professor emerita at Trent University and a foremost researcher, teacher and protector of Anishinaabemowin. She is the author of numerous books, including Shoolee: The Early Years and an upcoming book on […]
Black History Month Proclamation & Launch
Virtual Event (Zoom)Theme: Healing of the mind, body and soul. Drop everything and dance! Virtual launch event, open to the public. Join us on Zoom at: https://tinyurl.com/BHMLaunch2021