An Opportunity for Celebration
Each year, the Trent Community comes together to celebrate the deep heritage, culture, and influence of Black people in Canada and within Trent. From popular culture to academia, February is a month to celebrate the Black experience.
Events & Resources
Below are a few of the events happening this month. Be sure to check back for updates and follow social media for more.
Events
Gzow-Ski for Racialized and International Students
February 2, 2024 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Sold out)
"Going Beyond a Month of ‘Celebration’: Sustaining Student Success through Black Studies"
February 5, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Seasons of Summer: A Meditation on Plantation Vocabularies
February 7, 2024 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 9, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Community Events
Learn more about Black History Month events in the City of Peterborough
Explore Black History Month events happening near our Durham GTA campus
Resources
- Otterly Inclusive Library - Black History Month Book Recommendations
- Black History Month 2024 Books, Films & Resources List
- Connect with Black Student Groups
- Resources for Black, Racialized, and POC Students
- Resources from Trent School of Education
Trent University Collaborating Groups
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Student Groups
Trent African and Caribbean Student Union (TACSU) -
TACSU is a student group under the Trent International Students’ Association (TISA). The group’s main focus is to provide students within Trent (Canadian and International Students alike) with exposure to the cultures of Africa and the Caribbean. TACSU is open to all who are willing and interested without regards to race, ethnicity or religious beliefs.
Trent University Student Association (TCSA)
Freedom Lounge - Located on the second floor of The Student Centre. This space is a safe, comfortable, and accountable space for BIPOC and Racialized students to create community, feel empowered, celebrate their lived experiences, and honour their histories.
Trent University
Black Student Support (BSS)
Colleges at Trent
Student Affairs
Trent International
Spiritual Affairs
Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility (CHREA)
Trent Counselling Services
Trent Faculty
Trent Collaborative Programming Group
Peterborough Community
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG)