Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting uOttawa alumni who have left a significant mark on the University and in their community.
Inspiring alumni
Trailblazers
Trailblazers
Trailblazers x uOttawa: Stories of exceptional Black Alumni
Building on the interest and need for greater representation in literature, Ridley-Padmore and Ndema-Moussa founded Counterstory Press in 2021. This n…
Awards of excellence winner
Awards of excellence winner
Eric Agyemang, Award for Community Service
Deeply committed to creating meaningful social change, Eric Agyemang (BCom ’15) turned to international trade and community-based volunteering — to us…
Trailblazers
Trailblazers
Nathan Hall on building anti-racist workplaces where everyone belongs
Nathan Hall, BSocSc '07, has been chasing a feeling of belonging for as long as he can remember.
Trailblazers
Jacqueline Rigg (BCom ’90) & Chizoba Martin (BCom ’14)
Entrepreneurship
DOMINIQUE BOWER (BSC ‘19)
DOMINIQUE BOWER (BSC ‘19)
Werking Worms
Werking Worms is a micro worm farm in Ottawa that breeds worms for Canadian vermicomposters in need of an affordable, easy, at-home composting solutio…
TETIA BAYORO
TETIA BAYORO
Chap Chap Snacks
Looking for an original snack? Check out these Ivorian-inspired delicious snacks from Chap Chap Snacks! These snacks are not only designed to celebrat…
ROSE CADDY (BSCN ‘2015)
ROSE CADDY (BSCN ‘2015)
Rocaderm Clinic
Rocaderm Clinic is dedicated to the care and treatment of skin imperfections, as well as the improvement of skin appearance. Our goal is to help our c…
uOttawa News
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Conversations on Black History Month and education
“What is Blackness and why is the study of Blackness so critical, particularly at this historical juncture?” asks education scholar George J. Sefa Dei…
Research
Research
University of Ottawa inaugurates Canada’s first interdisciplinary centre dedicated to study of Black health
The University of Ottawa is launching the first research centre dedicated to studying the biological, social, cultural and economic determinants of he…
Research
Research
Black History Month: An eye towards research and innovation
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three …
Listen & Watch
uOttaknow Podcast
uOttaknow Podcast
Entertainment-Connecting Worlds and Carrying on Family Legacy
In this episode Jesse explores the twists and turns his path has taken in the entertainment industry, his Jamaican Canadian roots and the importance o…
uOttaknow Podcast
uOttaknow Podcast
Inclusive Fitness, Motivation, and Positivity
In this episode Jeanette talks about her journey to reaching millions online with her workouts and the evolving landscape of the fitness industry. She…
uOttaknow Podcast
uOttaknow Podcast
Afrobop, music and healing
In this episode Idris Lawal (BCom ’15), who released his debut EP Young, Black & Blue to great acclaim in 2020 explores the power of music for social …
Get grooving with a spotify playlist celebrating our Black Artists.
Celebrate our Black ArtistsOnline & In person events
Feb 8
Black History Month, yes but what is next?
Join CARFfI for a discussion organized by GaCran (Groupe d'action contre le racisme antinoirEs) entitled 'Black History Month, yes but what is next?',…