Black History Month
Black History Month kicks off on February 1 with Tracking Black Canada – Trailblazers Edition for a virtual trip around Canada to highlight the often-forgotten history of early Black communities.
On February 2, a forum to explore the challenges of Creating While Black creates a space for Black History Month to intersect with the university’s 2022 Interdisciplinary Dialogue. Rochelle Ignacio, co-founder of Black-Owned Market (who shared her personal connection to MacEwan’s Black History Month with us) will join Alain Intwali and Bobby Tyndale on a panel to discuss how their Blackness impacts their ability to master digital content and storytelling or grow a grassroots organization into a sustainable business model.
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The Black History Month Human Library is back for 2022, featuring a series of pre-recorded “books” and a live event with MLA David Shepherd, who is also a MacEwan alum. Join him on February 15 for Learning to Be Black: Discovering an Identity I Didn’t Know I Had.
(ICYMI, Black History Month 2021 featured personal stories from Rochelle Igacio, James Odera and Cathryn Heslep as part of an online Human Library – you can still check out their “human books” here.)
On February 16, the History and Classics Club is partnering with the Office of Human Rights, Diversity and Equity to host an online screening and discussion of I Am Not Your Negro (2016), Raoul Peck's award-winning documentary about the great American writer James Baldwin.
Co-founder of the Black Teachers Association Andrew Parker will talk about racism, Black history and Black educators in Alberta in a webinar on February 23. Join him for a discussion about Anti-Black and systemic racism and for a look at systemic changes necessary in education today.
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Healthy Relationships Week
From February 7 to 11, we’re digging beyond hearts, chocolate and flowers to look at the foundations of healthy relationships and preventing relationship violence.
On February 8, take a stroll through some of the cringiest relationship red-flag moments on screen with Relationship Roasting: Pop-Culture Edition. Then, on February 9, join a round table discussion of Indigenous masculinities, approaches to wellness, healing and healthy relationships at Being okihcihtâwak: Indigenous Men’s Perspectives. Wrap up the week with a look at #RelationshipGoals in an online workshop on February 10.
Even more February dates to put in your calendar
The Mitchell Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, After Care, opens on February 1.
Wellness and Psychological Services is marking Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 1 to 7) with a session on February 2 that looks at spotting the signs and supporting someone affected by an eating disorder and a February 7 session that explores the impact of school and social media on post-secondary students who experience disordered eating.
Thinking of venturing out into the world? Virtual Education Abroad Information Sessions are happening on February 2, 8, 10, 16 and 18.
Considering a career in business or tech? Don’t miss the February 16 Get to Work Career Fair - Business/Tech Focus.
The Interdisciplinary Dialogue has two February events – Black Futures: Creating While Black on February 2 and acimowina: Stories are Healing on February 17.
And make a note to take some time to catch your breath during the Winter Reading Break from February 21 to 25.
See you in March!
Visit MacEwan.ca/Events for full event details and to register to attend (if applicable).