Saskatoon symposium helping to advance Black education, collaboration [Video]

As February marks Black History Month, the Saskatchewan community came together to celebrate Black achievements this week at a symposium in Saskatoon.

The symposium, hosted by the Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc (TAYFFI), is in its second year. Programming is dedicated to creating space for collaboration, education and celebration.

“We feel and continue to believe that if people come together and share space and create opportunities for dialogue, then there will be a lot of deprogramming and a new opportunity for new learning,” said Anthony Olusola, TAYFFI’s executive director.

The organization is one of many supporting Saskatchewan newcomers and providing education.

“Organizations are always working towards removing barriers to all newcomers to Canada,” said Ali Abukar, CEO of the Saskatoon Open Door Society.  “(We want) minority groups or racialized people of colour and Black people to have equal opportunities.”

The symposium saw over 250 participants this week, including …