Celebrating Black Worlds Symposium: History, Culture, and the Arts

Feb. 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Business 1-05, North Campus

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Join the Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology and the Kule Institute for Advanced Study for a Black History Month weekend celebrating the history, arts and culture of Africa, including a symposium on Sudanese history, culture, music and cinema, and a concert featuring music and dance from West Africa and Sudan. All are welcome, and these events are free of charge.

Saturday: Symposium

Saturday, February 7
Celebrating Sudanese History, Culture, Music, and Cinema
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Business 1-05, North Campus
Free lunch included

Sunday: Concert

Also attend a concert celebrating Africa in Motion, from Timbuktu to Accra to Khartoum... and beyond on February 8.

Sunday, February 8
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
9442-118 Ave NW

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Cost
Free, includes lunch
Audience
Community, Public
Faculty, Staff
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Category
Alumni Arts, Culture Ceremonies, Special Events Lectures, Seminars
Keywords
Black History Month i-week-2026