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.

African Black Caribbean Student Engagement is part of Access & Inclusion Peer Programs.

Program Eligibility
How The Program Works

One-to-one appointments

Individual appointments in-person or online Monday to Friday, September to March.

Drop-ins

Facilitated small group discussions, September to March. Day, time and location TBA. Registration is required.

Events

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

Learn more about how to register for appointments, drop-ins and events under Program Registration.

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Program Activities & Schedule

5 Dec

Engaging in Research: African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation undergrad students

Talk to peers, staff, librarians and faculty researchers.

Date: 5 Dec 2023
Start Time: 4:30 pm
End Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Online

Register
Program Student Team
Doyin

Pronouns: She/her

Identity: African Black Caribbean, First Generation, Christian. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Toronto.

Role on Team: Mentor Navigator

Why I became a mentor navigator: To share the tools, resources, and experiences I have accumulated with others.

Status: Undergraduate

Program of Study: Human Biology, Psychology and Drama

Year of Study: 4th

Interest(s):

Reading

Eating

Adventure

Learn more about Doyin
Mahlet

Pronouns: She/her

Identity: African Black Caribbean, First Generation. Born and raised in Toronto, and identify as Ethiopian-Canadian. Speaks both English and Amharic.

Role on Team: Mentor Navigator

Why I became a mentor navigator: To use the skills I gained from navigating U of T to support fellow students.

Status: Undergraduate

Program of Study: Sociology, History and African Studies

Year of Study: 4th

Interest(s):

History

Movies

Art

Learn more about Mahlet
Rianne

Pronouns: She/her

Identity: African Black Caribbean, First Generation. Born in Saint Lucia, with diverse heritage from across the Caribbean and Britain. Have an invisible disability.

Role on Team: Mentor Navigator

Why I became a mentor navigator: To embrace new perspectives and challenges posed by mentees and foster mutual growth.

Status: Undergraduate

Program of Study: Environmental Biology and Global Health, Statistics, and Sustainability Pathways

Year of Study: 3rd

Interest(s):

Learning

Exploring

Nature

Learn more about Rianne
Program Registration

Appointments

Book an appointment on the CLNx Mentor Navigator appointment calendar.

Drop-ins

Go to the Leadership, Mentorship & Clubs events calendar on CLNx to register for drop-ins.

Events

Watch: Using the CLNx: Registering for events

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