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.
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Program Eligibility
This program is for African Black Caribbean students with intersectional identities, including: Racialized, international, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former) and other lived identities.
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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 DecEngaging 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 -
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
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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.
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Considerations & Exceptions
If you’re interested in further resources, please check out the Mentorship & Peer Programs resource library to learn more.