Good day, members!
We are already nearing the end of the first month of 2026, and we’re excited to share highlights from recent events as well as upcoming opportunities you won’t want to miss.
Past Events:
BNLC Volunteers on Christmas Day
During the holiday season on Christmas Day, BNLC Communications ENO Dwight Barrett and Political Policy ENO Donna Lawrence assisted a volunteer group in distributing breakfast to community members in need. It was a meaningful event, and BNLC was proud to support and give back to the community.
Holiday Daily Bread Food Bank Volunteering
Also during the holidays, student ENO James Ehiagwina (who is also the President of York University’s CBNA group), along with other students and volunteers, supported the Daily Bread Food Bank on December 23 and December 30. This marked BNLC’s second year participating in this important initiative, and we are grateful to everyone who volunteered their time and energy.
Dr. Bukola Salami’s “Navigating Postgraduate Studies” Webinar
On Wednesday, January 7, BNLC re-hosted Dr. Bukola Salami’s webinar, Navigating Postgraduate Studies. The event was very well attended and received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Participants asked insightful questions, and Dr. Salami generously stayed beyond the scheduled time to address them. The session was filled with inspiring information, practical advice, and valuable guidance for students. Thank you, Dr. Salami, for such an impactful event!
Upcoming Events:
Black Resilience Webinar Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7pm to 8pm
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, BNLC is proud to present a webinar featuring motivational speaker and therapist Charles Skeete. Join us for an uplifting evening of inspiration, knowledge, and empowerment as we explore the theme of Black Resilience. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early! Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c066a32-3b5b-413e-b9e7-35189a39b037@98633df7-d738-453e-9b33-216666938698
Black History Month In-Person Event: Resilience: Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO)
4211 Yonge Street, Suite 500
Toronto, ON M2P 2A9
Join us in person for Resilience, a vibrant BNLC event honoring Black History Month. This celebration focuses on strength, culture, and community, featuring inspiring stories and meaningful connections.
Guest Speakers include Dr. Bukola Salami, Dr. Josephine Etowa and Stephanie Buchanan. Enjoy an inspiring afternoon filled with thought-provoking presentations, delicious food, and engaging networking opportunities. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: $30
Purchase tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--toronto/bnlc-black-history/?page=2&start_date=2026-02-28&end_date=2026-02-28
Queen’s Park Day – Students Please Read!
Are you a student living outside the Greater Toronto Area and interested in attending RNAO Queen’s Park Day between February 25–27? RNAO is now providing funding for students who wish to travel to Toronto to participate. For more information and to register, please visit:
https://myRNAO.ca/civicrm/mailing/url?u=228897&qid=171067893
BNLC now has a YouTube Channel!
BNLC now has a YouTube channel where our previous recorded webinars and events can be viewed! We also will feature short clips and videos about BNLC and any collaborations we have done. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@RNAOBlackNursesLeadingChange Subscribe to get notified of any latest uploads.
Strut Your Stuff: Celebrating Member Success
This month, we proudly celebrate Dionne Sinclair, who was recently awarded the Ontario Black Nursing Network Carmen Moody Award. Congratulations, Dionne, on this well-deserved recognition!
Have you recently achieved a milestone or professional success? Share your accomplishment with us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our newsletter and on social media.
Stay Connected
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For questions, collaborations, or event inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
With warm regards,
The Black Nurses Leading Change Executive Committee