Building Inclusive Futures: A Conversation on Social Justice, Anti-Racism, and Africentric Approaches – Featuring Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard

Join us on Tuesday, March 4, from 11:45am-12:45pm in the Boardmore Playhouse for Building Inclusive Futures: A Conversation on Social Justice, Anti-Racism, and Africentric Approaches – Featuring Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard.

We invite members of the community to join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, a trailblazing advocate for social justice, anti-racism and inclusion. Senator Bernard will share her invaluable insights on systemic inequities, Africentric approaches in education and social work and the importance of community activism in fostering a more just and equitable society.

Learn about:

• The impact of systemic racism on education and society
• Africentric and its role in diverse communities
• Practical strategies for fostering inclusivity and equity in education
• The power of community activism and individual responsibility in social change
• Reflections on Senator Bernard’s journey and advocacy work

This event is open to all community members interested in advancing social justice and anti-racism efforts.

About Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard:

Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard is the first African Nova Scotian woman appointed to the Senate of Canada. A lifelong advocate for human rights, employment equity and mental health, she has dedicated her career to addressing systemic barriers faced by African Canadians. With a distinguished career as a professor at Dalhousie University and founder of the Association of Black Social Workers, she has pioneered Africentric social work education and continues to champion equity and inclusion at the national level.