05/29/2026
The University of Ottawa and Carleton University, in partnership with the Scarborough Charter Secretariat, hosted the 2026 Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education.
The event brought together scholars, administrators, students, artists and policymakers to reflect on progress and persistent gaps.
The forum explored themes such as systemic discrimination, Black health, linguistic diversity and institutional responsibility, addressing the complexity and urgency of advancing equity in Canadian academia.
“Equity is not simply an institutional posture—it is a fundamental right, one that requires intentionality and rigour,” said University of Ottawa president and vice-chancellor Marie-Eve Sylvestre, focusing the second day of the forum, held on our campus, on the idea that universities shape more than classrooms—they shape society.
Photo: Mélanie Provencher
Learn more: uottawa.ca/en/news-all/scarborough-charter-forum-advancing-black-inclusion-higher-education