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Black Student Advisor

The Black Student Advisor provides support for Black and African descended students at Saint Mary's through guidance, advocacy, community building and celebrating black culture.

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Student Supports and Resources

Find on and off campus resources for students including tutoring, mental health services, and accessibility for Black and African descended students.

African Heritage Month
African Heritage Month

Saint Mary’s celebrates African Heritage Month, honouring the achievements and contributions of Black and African Nova Scotian members of our community. Join us for a month of celebration, learning, networking and fun!

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Financial Assistance

Find out about scholarships, bursaries and other supports for Black/African Nova Scotian students.

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Societies and Groups

Saint Mary’s University has a rich diversity of societies and groups students can join.

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News

News about and for the Black/African Nova Scotian community at Saint Mary's.

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Reading Materials and Resources

A collection of reading materials and resources available through the Patrick Power Library:

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

Saint Mary's strives for an academic environment that is inclusive, equitable and dedicated to embracing global perspectives.