Schedule
ADINKRA: November 6–7, 2026
Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora
OCAD University
205 Richmond St. W., Room 410, Toronto
Admission by advanced tickets only. Space is limited.
Friday, November 6th
| Time | Presenters | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | Doors open | |
| 7:00 PM | Gloria Blizzard | Ancestor |
| 7:20 PM | Charmaine Lurch | The Blackburn Art Project |
| 7:40 PM | Daphnée Nostrome | Doorways of Return |
| 8:00 PM | Karen Miranda Augustine | Public Displays of Affection |
| 8:20 PM | Tope Adefarakan & Nicole De Jesus | Black Femicide Matters |
| 8:40 PM | Bushra Junaid | Archives as Sites of Reclamation |
| 9:00 PM | Q&A until 9:30 PM |
Saturday, November 7th
*Saturday's program is created exclusively for members of the Black community.
| Time | Facilitators | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Dawn Grant | ART WORKSHOP: Remnants of Remembrance |
| 1:30 PM | Break | |
| 2:00 PM | Lanise Lywood | PRESENTATION: Rhythms of Nine-Night |
| 2:20 PM | Karen Turner | SINGING WORKSHOP: From Yard to Graveside |
| 3:30 PM | Break | |
| 4:00 PM | Chris Leonard | COMMUNITY DINNER: Kitchen Table Sesh |
| 5:00 PM | Ayoola Silvera | DINNER ACTIVITY: Grief & Loss in Dialogue |
| 6:30 PM | Socializing until 7:00 PM |
ADINKRA is supported by:
