January 28, 2026 Visiting Expert Series: Mentoring Black Children and Youth in Canada with Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel

Join the Community of Practice for our Visiting Expert Series featuring the esteemed Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel for a critical discussion on Mentoring Black Children and Youth in Canada.

Dr. Daniel, an Associate Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University, is a leading authority whose research illuminates the factors that foster healthy racial identity development and resilience amongst Black children and youth.

This essential session will explore effective, evidence-based strategies for mentorship, drawing upon Dr. Daniel's extensive experience in:

  • Anti-Oppressive Practice: Understanding the crucial role of practitioners in providing meaningful support.

  • Racial Identity Development: Sharing insights on building strong, racially-affirming care that empowers young people.

  • Academic Success: Discussing her impactful work on Black student engagement, retention, and the groundbreaking student support program, The Bridge, designed to enhance academic success for African, Black, and Caribbean students in post-secondary institutions.

Dr. Daniel has also developed the anti-Black racism curriculum and training material for the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism (CABR) Unit, underscoring her commitment to systemic change.

Special Offer:

One attendee who registers for and attends the presentation will receive a free copy of Dr. Daniel’s book, “We Were Not Built to Break: Racially Affirming Care for Black Children, Families, and Communities.”

This is a must-attend event for anyone—mentors, program managers, educators, and policymakers—committed to anti-racism and providing culturally competent, empowering support to Black children and youth.

Event Details

  • Event Category: Community of Practice (CoP) Visiting Expert Series

  • Topic: Mentoring Black Children and Youth in Canada

  • Speaker: Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel

  • Date and Time: January 28th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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