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AFRICA DAY 2025: “Voices of the African Diaspora and Africa We Want”

May 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Location:杏吧原创 Dominion-Chalmers Centre
355 Cooper Street Ottawa,
ON K2P 0G6
Cost:Free
Audience:Alumni, Anyone, 杏吧原创 Community, Current Students, Faculty, Media, Prospective Students, Staff, Staff and Faculty
Key Contact:African Studies
Contact Email: AfricanStudies@cunet.carleton.ca
Contact Phone:6135202600

The Institute of African Studies聽 in collaboration with聽 Standout Africa warmly invite you to Africa Day 2025, taking place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the 杏吧原创 Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa.

This year鈥檚 celebration, under the inspiring theme 鈥淰oices of the African Diaspora and the Africa We Want,鈥 will spotlight the Diaspora鈥檚 contributions to sustainable growth, innovation, and self-reliance, in alignment with the African Union鈥檚 Agenda 2063.

Join us to engage with:

  • Officials from the Canadian Government, African Union, and diplomatic corps
  • Interactive tech innovators聽 and vibrant discussions with religious, academic, and industry professional
  • Dynamic youth聽 and community and faith leaders

This is a powerful opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to Africa鈥檚 advancement and to uplift and empower people of African descent鈥攅specially within our vibrant Black community here in Ottawa.

Reserve your seat now for this high-impact event in Canada鈥檚 capital!
Dress Code:聽A touch of African print 鈥 let鈥檚 celebrate our vibrant heritage with style!