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Black inclusion resources

This page provides resources for Black, African, and Caribbean community members of the 糖心视频 community to support their experience and flourishing at the University. The resources listed have been reviewed by members of the Scarborough Charter Steering Committee. 

If there is a resource you would like us to add to the list, please contact us at blackinclusion@uvic.ca.

Please note: The resources listed are for you to explore if you choose. We do not control or monitor the content in external websites. In addition, we do not endorse products and services offered by the external organizations listed. 

Resources for: 

Students

Groups on campus

Undergraduate awards & financial aid

Black/African/Caribbean students

BIPOC students

Graduate awards & financial aid

Postdoctoral awards & financial aid

  •  - scholarships for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows

糖心视频 Black Admission Stream for Law

糖心视频 Black Admission Stream aims to respond to these historic and ongoing inequities within the 糖心视频 Law community, and the profession more broadly, by intentionally seeking to admit more Black students. 

 

Faculty

A space for peer support and advocacy for BPOC Faculty and Librarian/Archivist members.

Preferential and limited hiring

Preferential and limited hiring assists the university to achieve diverse and equitable representation in the workplace, and to recruit employees whose identities enrich the ways in which we accomplish the academic mission and serve our community.

糖心视频 Association for Black Professors and Academics

The 糖心视频 Association for Black Professors and Academics (UVABPA) is a faculty-led group dedicated to advocating for Black professors and academics at the 糖心视频. The Association is actively expanding its capacity to support Black scholars across all career stages at 糖心视频. In addition, the UVABPA is strengthening collaborations with the Scarborough Charter Steering Committee and consulting with the Black Caucus Portfolio Holder at the 糖心视频 Faculty Association to advance the university’s commitments to addressing anti-Black racism and fostering Black inclusion on campus. For more information, please contact Moustapha Fall at . 

Funding resources and initiatives

The Anti-Racism Initiative grant supports learning and teaching projects aligned with 糖心视频’s commitment to anti-racism and the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as set out in:

Funded projects can involve the design of new courses, the creation of new materials for existing courses or, course/program curriculum renewal to integrate EDI and/or engage students in anti-racism awareness and work.

Learn about what the SSHRC is doing to remove structural barriers facing Black researchers and potential changes the wider research ecosystem. 

BPoC Teaching Reduction and Research Fund

Apply for a course reduction if you are a 糖心视频 BPOC faculty member making contributions to equity, diverstiy, inclusion decolonization, anti-racism and related initiatives, equivalent to teaching a 1.5 unit course. There are also up to $7,000 of funding available to support research and scholarly activity or professional achievements. See page 233 of the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Staff

Preferential and limited hiring

Preferential and limited hiring assists the university to achieve diverse and equitable representation in the workplace, and to recruit employees whose identities enrich the ways in which we accomplish the academic mission and serve our community.

 

Community

Learning resources

Relevant Library Guides at 糖心视频

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External resources

  •  - General resources to help illustrate the various forms of anti-Black racism experiences and what is being done to move racism to inclusion and actions in the national post-secondary sector.

Community organizations

  • - Connecting and celebrating the African community in British Columbia through events, entertainment, and community spotlight
  • - Fostering, empowering and increasing education, economic development and tolerance for the preservation and promotion of Black Canadian Heritage Culture conservation, customs, values, history, arts, heritage and a way of life in Vancouver and BC
  • - Organizing and supporting events and activities to meet the needs of Africans, people of African descent and friends of Africa on Vancouver Island
  • - Celebrating, connecting, and empowering communities of African descent, newcomers, and equity-deserving peoples in British Columbia through education, creativity, and collaboration 
  •  - Representing Black businesses in Canada and helping Black businesses grow, scale up and become sustainable 
  •  - Supporting and promoting the growth of Black-owned businesses in the region
  • - Championing the rights and interests of black people of African, Latin, and Caribbean descent, as well as those with diverse black ancestries, who reside in British Columbia and consider it their cherished home
  • - Advancing equity, safety, wellbeing and economic mobility for Black, African, and Caribbean communities across British Columbia
  •  - Hosting public events throughout the year from recognizing and celebrating people and historic events, arts and culture events, and hosting guest speakers on topics of interest
  •  - Celebrating and promoting Caribbean arts and culture through vibrant events, educational programs, and community initiatives
  •  - Daylighting the presence of Black history in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia
  • - Supporting the full integration of newcomer immigrants and refugees into the social, economic and civic life of the Capital Region of British Columbia
  • - Promoting African and Caribbean culture through arts, education, and community engagement
  • - Non-profit organization committed to showcasing the diversity of our land, culture, and people
  •  - Building connection and community, providing access to key healthcare and community resources 

Hair

  • -  hairstylist/educator based in Langford
  • - Braider in Nanaimo
  • - Braider in Victoria
  • - Professional Hair braider (Loctician)
  • - Braiding hair services in Nanaimo
  • - Discover local braiders, hairstylists, locticians, and beauty professionals across Canada
  • - Hair supplies and beauty products available in Victoria
  • - Hair and beauty studio in Victoria
  • - Loc Specialist, Twists, Cornrows, Wig Installs; Home-based in Victoria
  • - Barber shop known for clean sharp lines and precision fades in Victoria
  •  - Premium loc care in Langford
  • - Curly hair and braids stylist in Langford 
  • - Barber services include Afro American haircuts and styles, fades/tapers, outlines, designs, beards, etc. in Victoria
  • - Braid designer with over 15 years of experience, in Victoria
  • - Braids Nanaimo
  • - Curly hair cut and styling services in Victoria
  • - Hair Stylist and Barber in Nanaimo
  • -  Home-based hair salon located in Duncan
  •  - Multicultural Hair Salon with services from curly cuts, twists, cornrows, locs, and extensions in Victoria

Food

  • - Eritrean food
  • Food resources, International Centre for Students
  • - Caribbean food
  • - Ethiopian food
  • - Nigerian food
  • - Caribbean food
  • - Nigerian food
  •  - Caribbean food

Wellness

  •  - Positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for Black youth, families and schools
  • (Black Mental Health Canada) - National mental health support line focused on Black communities 
  • - Student volunteer opportunities and connections for adoptees of African descent.
  • - Mental health support based in Vancouver (virtual and in-person care) with a directory of BIPOC therapists. 
  • - Provides anti-racism and equity facilitated discussions and consultation especially against persons of African ancestry. 
  •  - Pilates studio for women to develop a strong body, rejuvenate people’s lives and help build a healthier society. 
  • - An organization that confronts barriers that limit access to healthcare and full reproductive choice for Canadian BIPOC women, two- spirit, and non-binary folks.
  • - A judgement-free zone dance-based Soca fitness studio. 
  • - connects Black individuals and families facing barriers to mental healthcare to our free counselling services, low-cost counselling services, patient navigation services and advocacy.
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