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
Below are a just a few of the events happening this month. Be sure to check the Trent Events Calendar and social media for more!
A full listing of events at the Durham GTA Campus can be found here.
Black Student Affirmation and Wellness
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Black History Celebration of Self & Culture
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Black History Month Launch Celebration
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Photo Day: Black History Month Edition
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Curry Cook-Off
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Afrobana Showcase
Friday, February 7, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Black Student Lunch and Connections
Wednesday, February 12 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Afro-Indigenous Experience Panel
Thursday, February 13 - 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Lunch: Otonabee College
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 12:30 p.m. until supplies last
Black History Month Library Showcase
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025
Black Student Lunch and Connections
Wednesday, February 26 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Quick Talk Cafe
Wednesday, February 26 - 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Black Small Business Owner Vendor's Alley
Thursday, February 27 - 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Anti-Black Racism and Black Social Life in the Canadian Context
Thursday, February 27 - 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Talent Night Showcase
Friday, February 28 - 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Afro Elevation: Music and Dance Festival
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Trent Resources
- Student Wellness - Resources for Black, Racialized, and POC Students
- Trent Durham Counselling Services
- Trent Library & Archives - Books, Films & Resources List
- First Peoples House of Learning
- Resources from Trent School of Education
- Otterly Inclusive Library - Book Recommendations
Trent Services & Supports
- Black Student Support (BSS)
- Equity & Human Rights Office (EHRO)
- The Circle (TCSA)
- The Colleges of Trent
- Student Affairs
- Trent International
- Spiritual Affairs
- Trent Counselling Services
- Trent University Faculty Association
Student Groups
- Canadian Black Nurses Alliance- Trent University Chapter
- Trent African and Caribbean Student Union (TACSU)
- Trent Association of Black Students
- Urithi Black Academic Mentorship Program
Community Groups
Diverse Nature Collective
Kawartha Land Trust
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG)