Join us for Conversation Corner on February 24th when we will welcome Aaron Sardinha, Education & Policy Coordinator with the Black Cultural Society. Aaron will discuss the society's work, Black History Month, and share stories about the history of Black culture on PEI.
Everyone is welcome to attend this interactive, online event to learn more about Black history and how to get involved during Black History Month and beyond.
Toronto born and raised, Aaron has detoured around the world and finds himself in PEI. He has completed degrees, both locally and internationally, and has studied at Brock University, The University of Toronto, The University of the West Indies, and the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. After finishing his Bachelor of Education, he moved to the University of Ottawa where he completed a Masters of Education in Policy, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies with a focus on Black Excellence and Antiracist Education. Aaron has been published in a number of curriculum studies journals and has almost a decade of teaching experience.
About Black History Month
February is officially recognized as Black History Month in Canada. During Black History Month, the country celebrates the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make PEI and all of Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country.
About Conversation Corner
Conversation Corner began as a small gathering around the kitchen table at our Rural Women's Business Centre in Central Bedeque in November 2019 and continues as an informal and informative platform for all genders in business to learn and share.
Do you have a business or workplace topic on your mind that you would like to discuss? Do you have a story to share? If you would like to be a guest on a future edition of Conversation Corner, please do connect with us: office-RWBC@peibwa.org or 902-887-3171.
