The Backlash Era: Challenges and Futures for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is a panel discussion that examines the growing backlash against equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across institutions, public discourse, and everyday life. At a moment when hard-won gains are being questioned, rolled back, or reframed, this event brings together organizers, thinkers, and community members to reflect on what is happening beneath the surface — and where we go from here.

Organized by the Groupe BIM du Québec, the Salon de l’emploi des technologies en construction (SETC) is the ideal opportunity to connect tomorrow’s talent with key players in the construction industry.

Join the Black Perspectives Office and the School of Graduate Studies for a supportive, strategy-focused workshop designed specifically for Black doctoral students at all stages of their journey. Navigating the university landscape often involves managing both systemic barriers and subtle power dynamics. This workshop provides a dedicated space to validate lived experiences while equipping participants with practical tools for institutional success. Led by Oluwabusayo (Busayo) Ladipo, this workshop balances reflection with actionable skill-building.

Join the Black Perspectives Office and the School of Graduate Studies for the Politics of Being a Black PhD student. Success in a doctoral program often depends on more than just your research; it involves navigating the complex social and political dimensions of academia. This workshop is designed for Black doctoral students to explore how power, relationships, and perceptions shape access to opportunities and a sense of belonging within the university. Led by Oluwabusayo (Busayo) Ladipo, this workshop balances reflection with actionable skill-building.

Join Anne-Marie Croteau, dean of the John Molson School of Business and Matthaeus Tekathen, chair of the Department of Accountancy, for coffee and conversation.

Join your fellow #CUalumni in British Columbia for an evening of meaningful conversation, connection, and Concordia pride.

Drawing from Tricia Hersey’s book Rest as Resistance: A Manifesto, this conversation will explore the meaning and function of rest for Indigenous and Black folks. We will reflect on how rest challenges systems that prioritize productivity in service of capitalism over well-being and consider its role in reclaiming time, space, and dignity.

The evening will feature performances by Richard Reed Parry, BFA 03, and Evalyn Parry, BFA 97 as well as performers from each of the School’s disciplines.

We invite you to come and share your stories and experiences with activism and the various ways it is present in your lives, the lives of those who came before, and the lives of those around you. How do you practice activism in the everyday?

Meet friends old and new from diverse Montreal communities to make a difference for a local community in a park clean up.