Celebrating Black History Month at USask

Black History Month at USask honours the legacy and contributions of members of the university’s Black community. It is a time to listen to and learn about the accomplishments and lived experiences of the Black community. 

To recognize and celebrate the beginning of Black History Month, join the USask community for a kick-off event that will inspire our power to collectively shape the future by exploring and celebrating the unique contributions of the Black community across all disciplines.  

This year’s theme is Celebrating Black Experiences: Arts, Literature and More. In a short speaker program, you will hear from USask students, faculty and staff about the importance of Black History Month, the work of the Black Faculty and Staff Caucus on the USask campus, and more. 

Select interviewees will be available for interviews after the event: 

• Edith Conacher, Student Affairs Co-ordinator, College of Medicine, and founding member of the USask Black Faculty and Staff Caucus (Interview language: English) 
• Dr. Erique Lukong (PhD), Professor, College of Medicine, and founding member of the USask Black Faculty and Staff Caucus (Interview language: French) 

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For media inquiries, please contact:   

Daniel Hallen  
USask Media Relations  
daniel.hallen@usask.ca  
306-966-6922