Black History Month at USask

This year, USask has collaborated with the Pan-African Students’ Association to explore the theme “Radiant Roots: Honouring our Heritage.” This theme provides us the opportunity to connect and learn about Black history in the Prairies, to read stories, access learning resources and take part in events celebrating the Black community at USask. A comprehensive list of university events and resources is available at spotlight.usask.ca, and I invite you to join me at the USask Black History Month launch event on February 3 in the North Concourse of Place Riel.

To achieve our mission to be the university the world needs, we must be a university that is supportive and inclusive of all. We continue to work together to honour the commitments made in the Scarborough Charter, which USask signed in 2021. Members of our campus community comprise the Provost’s Advisory Committee on the Scarborough Charter and provide guidance to help us achieve the Charter’s goals of redressing anti-Black racism and supporting Black inclusion in higher education.

I want to thank all who share their knowledge, expertise and time to make our university a more inclusive place. I encourage everyone to find time to participate in this month of reflection and celebration, as we come together to learn, connect and strengthen our university community.

Sincerely,

Peter Stoicheff
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Saskatchewan