National Town Hall on Canada's Black Justice Strategy
When and Where
Speakers
Description
The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) invites you to attend an important National Townhall to discuss the Steering Committee’s recommendations for Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, which are currently under consideration for implementation by the government.
Format: In-person and on-line. There will be simultaneous French translation via Zoom.
Through presentations by the co-authors of A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, as well as a panel of issues experts from across the country, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the recommendations, the rationale behind them, the potential government response, and the implications for restorative and reparatory justice.
Program
The event will feature a presentation by External Steering Committee Members and the co-authors of A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy who will share insights into the Steering Committee’s process, outline the key recommendations, the expected government response, and engage in a Q&A session.
- Zilla Jones – Criminal defense lawyer, writer, and anti-racism educator
- Akwasi Owusu-Bempah – Associate Professor at University of Toronto and Director of Research for the Campaign for Cannabis Amnesty
Followed by insights from a panel of esteemed experts, including:
- Dr. Myrna Lashley – Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, McGill University and researcher at the Culture and Mental Health Research Unit of the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
- DeRico Symonds – Director of Community Engagement and Justice Initiatives, African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) and President & Founder of Ignite Consulting
- Dunia Nur – President & CEO, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council
- Craig Wellington – CEO, Black Opportunity Fund
We extend our gratitude to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), the University of Toronto's Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies' Research Cluster for the Study of Racism and Inequality and U of T's Black Research Network for their generous sponsorship and support of this critical discussion on the Black Justice Strategy.
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Directions for in-person attendance
- U of T interactive map showing Northrop Frye Hall.
- U of T interactive map showing main accessible entrance to Northrop Frye Hall.
- By transit: The closest subway station is Museum.
- By car: Please consult U of T's interactive parking map.