Black History Month is a time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and rich history of Black Canadians, combat anti-Black racism, and is an opportunity to work toward change.⁠ To mark the month, the OTSU is highlighting student voices and awarding the its Black Excellence in Leadership Award.

BLACK FUTURES CAMPAIGN

Throughout the month of February we’ll be highlighting the diverse voices we have on campus through our Black Futures social media campaign, providing students a platform to share their thoughts and experiences on what representation and belonging means to them.

This year we’re asking, ‘How does representation in your program impact your perspective, especially as a black individual, and how has it influenced your sense of belonging?’

If you are a Black-identifying student and would like to share your perspective, please click the link below. Thank you in advance for participating, and we’ll reach out to arrange a time to take your photo.

SHARE MY PERSPECTIVE

BLACK EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD

This February, the OTSU is continuing the Black Excellence in Leadership Award. The award recognizes Black-identifying or Black multi-racial students who have demonstrated community-building in the Ontario Tech community and made a significant impact on the campus community through a leadership position.

This award recognizes a student who self-identifies as Black or multi-racial who has demonstrated community-building in the Ontario Tech community and made a significant impact on the campus community through a leadership position.

About the Award

• Submissions are open from February 1 at 9:00 a.m. until February 28 at 11:59 p.m.
• Ontario Tech students may nominate themselves or a peer
• There is no academic standing requirement to be eligible for this award
• Two awards will be given to two recipients, and the winners will be chosen by a committee at the OTSU, approved by the Board of Directors and announced in March

If you know someone who has demonstrated excellence and would like to nominate them, or would like to apply yourself, please fill out the form below.

SUBMIT AWARD NOMINATION

* please ensure that you are signed in to you ontariotechu.net email to access the farm.

Happy Black History Month!

🖤The OTSU