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African Black Caribbean Student Engagement

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African Black Caribbean Student Engagement programming and support provides connections to academic, career, wellness and many other services to foster a sense of belonging and community.

Within each area of programming, there is a focus on connection (to each other and the broader U of T community), as well as navigating barriers to access and inclusion.

This program is for African Black Caribbean students with intersectional identities, including: Racialized, international, English as a second language, religious or spiritual, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former) and other lived identities.

Register to make an appointment
or attend a drop-in

African Black Caribbean Mentor Navigator appointments and drop-ins are available to all undergraduate students who identify as African Black Caribbean with intersectional identities, including: Racialized, international, English as a second language, religious or spiritual, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former) and other lived identities.

Mentor Navigators are available for individual appointments and drop-ins from October to March.

Register now on Folio ↗

Meet the mentor navigators

Khalid (he/him)

Mentor Navigator
African Black Caribbean
Undergraduate, 3rd year

Country You Were Born In:
Canada

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
Somalia

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Muslim

Program of Study:
Life Sciences, Pathobiology

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Equity Director, Black Students’ Association 2025 – 2026
  • Events Team, Black Doctors of Tomorrow 2024 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
I have the chance to support Black students on campus through sharing my journey and resources that I took advantage of.

Interests:
Stem cell research, soccer, manga

Makuach (he/him)

Mentor Navigator
African Black Caribbean, First Generation
Undergraduate, 5th year

Country You Were Born In:
South Sudan

Countries Your Parents Were Born In:
South Sudan

Additional Intersectional Identities:
Immigrant, Christian, speaks Kiswahili fluently and a little Arabic

Program of Study:
Life Sciences, Biochemistry Specialist, Immunology Minor

Some Other Positions You’ve Held:

  • Program Assistant, African Studies Department 2022 – 2023
  • Mentor, Medical Science Student Union 2024 – 2025

Best Thing About This Program:
This program opens doors to studies and avenues that need a mentor to guide the way.

Interests:
Chess, soccer, reading

Upcoming Events

Facilitated workshops and events focusing on connections to supports and African Black Caribbean clubs, staff, librarians and faculty.

View the event listing on Folio.

Registration is required. Register using the Folio links on this page.

African Black Caribbean Mentor Navigator Drop-Ins

Register on Folio.

You will receive a confirmation email regarding your registration. For questions and registration support, please email Adonica Huggins at adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca.

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If you’re interested in further resources, please check out the Mentorship & Peer Programs resource library to learn more.