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Scarborough Charter
Building Black Inclusion and Fighting Anti-Black Racism
In the fall of 2020, Canadian universities and colleges from across Canada engaged in a national conversation co-creating significant and tangible actions that would address equity and inclusion in Canadian post-secondary education. These national dialogues focused heavily on anti-Black racism and strategies aimed at increasing Black inclusion in Canadian higher education. Additionally, discussions were centered on designing a concrete plan to meet these aims, a plan that was developed mutually and authentically through the engagement of a number of partner institutions.
The result of these conversations was the creation of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education: Principles, Actions and Accountabilities. This document supports and commits to building and sustaining a culture committed to fighting anti-Black racism and supporting Black inclusion in Canadian higher education.
In November 2021, the University of Saskatchewan, along with more than 40 partner institutions across the country, signed the Scarborough Charter.
In 2023, the Provost’s Advisory Committee – Scarborough Charter (PAC-SC) was created to provide USask’s provost and vice-president academic with advice on priorities and actions stemming from the commitments to action outlined in the Scarborough Charter. The PAC-SC will make recommendations on institutional strategy and transformative actionable steps to assist USask in achieving a more respectful, accountable, equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. The PAC-SC will also assist USask in preventing anti-Black racism by critically reviewing policies, processes, and practices to understand how they may contribute to systemic anti-Black racism and by providing recommendations that will further Black inclusion and excellence.
Resources and Initiatives
BHM Learning Community
In recognition of the importance of continuous learning and deepening understanding during Black History Month (BHM), the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic will host the University of Saskatchewan BHM Learning Community. Together, we will move through the open access micro-course entitled, “Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures”. This course is offered for free by Dr. W. Andy Knight from the University of Alberta. The micro-course includes modules of readings, videos, and activities.
The USask BHM Learning Community is open to everyone at USask and the group will meet twice in February to engage with the material we are all learning. Meetings will be held on February 11 (Modules 1-2) and February 28 (Modules 3-4). Both meetings will take place from 12-1 pm in Admin C210. Participants can attend these learning community sessions either in person or on-line.
Please take just a couple of minutes to register for the micro-course below.
- Black Lives Matter Saskatoon
- A positive space for the black community of Saskatoon, and their allies. A space to communicate, plan, and support one another.
Black in Saskatchewan
Founded in 2020, Black in Saskatchewan is a youth-led community organization created to contribute to the holistic growth of the Black community in Saskatchewan by addressing systemic issues, connecting members to various networks, and educating on Black experiences.
Black Faculty and Staff Caucus
The Black Faculty and Staff Caucus is the voice of all Black faculty and staff at USask and was created to provide support and guidance to members, increase their visibility and engagement on campus, and harmonize their common interests to promote a transparent, collegial, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Black Students' Mentorship Association
A mentorship association run by members of the USask campus community that functions to catalyze the growth of Black students in professional settings with the guidance of Black professionals in the community.
Black Medical Students' Association - USask chapter
The USask BMSA chapter is part of the larger Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada, a collaborative network of Black medical students across the country that was established in 2020 and involves Black students from 17 different Canadian medical schools.
Pan-African Students' Association
A student-run community of African and Black students at USask who provide supports, cultural events, and educational activities for the campus community.
- Saskatchewan African Heritage Museum
- The Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Inc. is a provincial organization whose primary purpose is to celebrate, explore, research, document and preserve the history, heritage and contributions of people of African ancestry.
USask University Library Resource Guide
This guide is dedicated to Black History Month and highlights the resources offered at the library that focus on the accomplishments and experiences of the Black community. In this guide, we invite you to read, watch, listen to, participate in, or actively learn more about why this month is so important.
Shop USask Bookstore
During Black History Month, Shop USask Bookstore offers a curated selection of books and resources available for purchase. A Black History Month t-shirt is available, with proceeds supporting the USask Black Faculty and Staff Caucus Student Leadership and Community Engagement Award.
Peer Health USask
Students who are passionate about student health, want to make a difference on campus and want to address health issues that affect student well-being. Black History Month events are being held throughout the month of February. Follow Peer Health USask on Instagram for more.
USSU Pride Centre
Resources and information for Black History Month will be posted to their Facebook, Instagram, and the USSU Centres' Discord server.
Resources and information for Black History Month will be posted to their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the USSU Centres' Discord server.