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11:00 AM

Kinsella Auditorium

Join us in Kinsella Auditorium on Friday, February 28, for a virtual keynote address by the Honorable Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, a renowned advocate for social justice and human rights. This event provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and celebrate the contributions of Black communities in Canada. Everyone is welcome!

About Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard
Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard is the first African Nova Scotian woman to be appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Nova Scotia and her hometown of East Preston. Senator Bernard champions issues impacting African Canadians and people living with disabilities. She is particularly invested in human rights, employment equity, and mental health. Through her involvement in community projects, her social work career, her time with Dalhousie School of Social Work, and now her work in the Senate, Senator Bernard has maintained a deep dedication to social and racial justice. Senator Bernard advocates for reparations for the historical and continued anti-Black racism impacting the lives of African Canadians.

This event is brought to you by the STU Black Students Association, African Caribbean Student Association, STU student services, STU School of Social Work, and the Atlantic Human Rights Centre.