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Black History Month 2015 Virtual Classroom: The Power of Mentoring, Diversity and Dreaming Big

2015 1 h 3 min
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On February 19, 2015, the NFB, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Heritage Toronto connected students from across Canada with four talented Black professionals for a one-of-a-kind virtual conversation. Streamed live from the Daniels Spectrum auditorium in the multicultural neighbourhood of Regent Park, Toronto, the virtual classroom explored the topic of achieving one’s career goals while giving back to the community. Featuring: TV anchor and three-time Olympian Rosey Edeh; Dr. Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Education; Layth Gafoor, sports and entertainment lawyer; and Dr. Teela Johnson, resident in family medicine. Discussion moderated by poet, …

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Black History Month 2015 Virtual Classroom: The Power of Mentoring, Diversity and Dreaming Big

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On February 19, 2015, the NFB, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Heritage Toronto connected students from across Canada with four talented Black professionals for a one-of-a-kind virtual conversation. Streamed live from the Daniels Spectrum auditorium in the multicultural neighbourhood of Regent Park, Toronto, the virtual classroom explored the topic of achieving one’s career goals while giving back to the community. Featuring: TV anchor and three-time Olympian Rosey Edeh; Dr. Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Education; Layth Gafoor, sports and entertainment lawyer; and Dr. Teela Johnson, resident in family medicine. Discussion moderated by poet, playwright, and professor Dr. George Elliott Clarke. Special performances by Thompson Egbo-Egbo, Shawn Byfield, and Sean Mauricette, a.k.a. Subliminal.

Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism Education All subjects
  • director
    Dan Thornhill
  • producer
    Ross Johnstone
  • production coordinator
    Claudia Sicondolfo
    Tey Cottingham

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Education

Ages 15 to 18
School subjects
Diversity - Diversity in Communities Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination Health/Personal Development - Careers & Education Social Studies - Contemporary Issues

Inspiring discussion with Black professionals on mentorship, career and education. List some questions you have about identity, success and mentorship. Compare your questions with those of your classmates. What are the common themes? What networks of support can you access through your peers, and where can you lend support to your peers? Who are your mentors? How can you pass on their wisdom? What qualities does your ideal mentor possess? What steps can you take toward meeting them?

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