Putting Name to Face: Celebrating Black Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Putting Name to Face: Celebrating Black Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Did you know that Guelph was the first place in Ontario to have a Black principal? Have you heard about the work of a University of Guelph librarian, who used her love of books as a base for community work and scholarly engagement? 

Join the University of Guelph's Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating Black History Month with an exhibit dedicated to honouring past and contemporary Black education practitioners in the Guelph, Wellington, and Waterloo regions. 

The captivating exhibit chronicles the historical contributions of the Black community to teaching excellence in these regions and connects these historical efforts to more recent efforts to highlight anti-oppressive and inclusive pedagogies.

What is anti-oppressive pedagogy? Anti-oppressive pedagogy is an approach to teaching and learning designed mainly by educators from equity-seeking groups to combat the harms of white colonial education and to instill hope and resilience in students.  

1) Exhibition of Black Education Practitioners

An exhibition featuring profiles of past and contemporary Black education practitioners. will be displayed on the first floor of McLaughlin Library and will be available for viewing from Monday, February 03, to Friday, February 07, 2025. Visit the exhibition page to learn more.

2) Documentary Screening and Gathering

A screening of award-winning filmmaker Shelley Jarrett’s new documentary, What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation, will take place on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in McLaughlin Library (Room 246B), with complimentary snacks and refreshments provided for attendees. This powerful film explores over 400 years of the British monarchy’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism. Visit the documentary screening page to register and learn more.

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