/channels/taxonomy/term/24695/all en /channels/channels/news/working-break-down-barriers-black-scholars-346426 <p>Recent events, including the murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic, have drawn global attention to the reality of inequities in health care, the justice system, and higher education that disadvantage Black people. Reports show Black scholars face more barriers as they move up the research career ladder. In Canada, an advisory committee was created in 2021 to recommend ways to break down existing barriers for Black scholars and to ensure equitable access to federal research funding and training programs.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:14:45 +0000 webfull 187632 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-black-history-month-february-2022-337133 <p>Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The theme for Black History Month 2022 is <b>February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day</b>. (<a href="https://www.canada.ca/fr/patrimoine-canadien/campagnes/mois-histoire-des-noirs.html" target="_blank">Canadian Heritage</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from UUÖ±²¥ that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:54:02 +0000 webfull 178168 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-black-history-month-february-2021-328196 <p>During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. (<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html">Government of Canada</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from UUÖ±²¥ that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:44:27 +0000 webfull 167532 at /channels