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Black Student Clubs
A list of Black student clubs at Western and affiliated campus associations.
The African Students' Association (ASA) is a cultural club that celebrates and raises awareness of African culture at Western University and around the City of London. The ASA engages members in socio-political forums that provide a platform to discuss issues Africans face in Canada and abroad. Another central part of their mission is to provide a home away from home for African students new to Canada, and to support them during their enculturation at Western. Their vision is to create a better awareness, understanding, and appreciation of African culture and to break down social barriers between Africans and non-Africans.
The African Student Fellowship aims to foster a vibrant community of students who are passionate about their Christian faith and their heritage. They are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where students can deepen their relationship with God, celebrate the African diaspora and cultivate friendships. Through prayer and worship, they aim to empower our members to grow spiritually, academically and personally.
BIPOC Future Teachers (BFTC) is a student‑run club that supports racialized students and allies who aspire to become educators. They offer an inclusive space where students can build community and engage in meaningful dialogue around equity, diversity and inclusion in education. Through workshops, mentorship and opportunities to connect with educators in the community, they help students and future teachers grow both professionally and personally by celebrating the unique perspectives and lived experiences that students from minority groups bring to the field of education.
The Black At Western Alumni (BAWA) Chapter aims to create a network whereby Black alumni and current students achieve greater success through stronger connections with one another and with the broader Western community. BAWA also aims to help nurture an environment that is inclusive and free from anti-Black racism by making related recommendations to the university and advising the Alumni Association’s board of directors on Black alumni engagement issues and opportunities.
The Black Future Lawyers (BFL) Western Chapter is a student-run club that engages members of Western’s Black community who are interested in gaining a broader understanding of legal education and a career in law. The BFL recognizes the systemic barriers that Black students face within the legal community and strives to tackle those barriers by increasing access to exclusive vital resources such as roundtable discussions, presentations, panels, workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Black in STEM exists to create an inclusive environment for Black students within the STEM field. Through this club, they hope to allow Black students to gain further insight about prospective career paths, offer networking opportunities, and post grad guidance in respective fields while reducing feelings of imposter syndrome that many may experience.
The Black Law Students' Association 'Western Chapter' (BLSA) - A dynamic student-led organization at the Faculty of Law, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for Black law students. Their mission revolves around promoting diversity within the legal field, advocating for social justice, and ensuring the academic and professional success of our members. Through mentorship programs, networking events, community outreach, and social gatherings, the BLSA aims to bridge the gap between Black law students and professionals in the field, fostering relationships and facilitating opportunities.
The Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada (BMSAC) is a collaborative network of Black medical students across Canada. Their mission is to secure equitable representation of Black students in Canadian medical schools and to advocate for more inclusive medical training that equips all learners to better serve the healthcare needs of underserved Black communities across Canada. Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada provides support to local BMSA chapters throughout the nation.
If you are looking for support at your institution, here is the contact information for local Black Medical Students’ Associations (BMSAs) such as the Black Medical Student Association- Western Chapter. Contact them via email: schulichbmsa@gmail.com.
The Black Students at Ivey Collective (BSIC) aims to engage Black students at Ivey by creating a community that helps them feel included and valued. BSIC strives to build and nurture each other’s success through networking, mentorships, and employment opportunities. To ensure an inclusive environment at Ivey for all minority groups, BSIC will advocate for minority groups and serve as a liaison between minority groups and Ivey on diversity issues. BSIC strives to provide a space for black students to connect and share their experiences.
The Black Students’ Association (BSA) is a USC student-run club at the University of Western Ontario. Since its inception in 1993, BSA has had a deep investment in the Black student experience at Western. We have a firm commitment to keeping our members informed of political/social issues that affect people of colour within the Western and London community and around the world. We seek to foster community ties and provide a safe space for students to socialize.
The Canadian Black Nurses Alliance - Western University Chapter is a student extension of the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance (CBNA) initiative. The goal of this club at Western University is aimed towards creating a community for black nursing students and allies here on campus. This will be an open and professional space where our members can network with other students across various levels and branches of the program, encourage and support each other, and participate in future conferences and programs conducted by the CBNA.
The Caribbean Students' Organization (CSO) at Western University provides a home away from home for those from the Caribbean, as well as a link to your roots for those who have a Caribbean background. The CSO hopes to raise awareness and educate both the Western community and wider London population on the culture of the region. This mission is “to preserve Caribbean culture by educating the University of Western Ontario population while providing a spirited community for all West Indian students.”
The Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association aims to create a community that both celebrates, and raises awareness of Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures at Western. Their primary goals are to promote cultural pride among Ethiopian and Eritrean students, which would provide a supportive environment for social and academic connections.
The Huron Black Students Association (HBSA) is the first Huron cultural club. The aim and mission of the club is to showcase the diversity of Black students, promoting a sense of belonging and an inclusive environment for Huron students. They envision a community where leaders with heart value each other and that they achieve their mission through collective action.
The mission of King's Black Student Association (KBSA) is to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where students at King's University College can build community and engage in cultural experiences. Their objectives are to build community, promote Black culture, act as a liaison and increase inclusivity and participation.
As the diversity of patients in Canada continues to grow, so too should the diversity of their providers. The Schulich Black Dental Students Association (BDSA) provides mentorship, professional development, and support for Black dental students and professionals. They aim to promote diversity in the dental field, engage in community outreach, and create networking opportunities to help members succeed academically and professionally. Through workshops, events, and advocacy, they address the unique challenges faced by Black individuals in dentistry while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment at Schulich Dentistry. All students and allies are welcome to join.
The Somali Student Association (SSA) is a cultural and social club dedicated to fostering community, belonging, and representation for Somali students at Western University. SSA hosts events that celebrate Somali heritage and promote connection and cultural learning across campus.
The Sudanese Student Association is a club aiming to create a safe atmosphere for students to embrace the culture, learn about the heritage and recognize the struggles Sudanese people face all around the world and in Sudan itself. This club aims to eliminate not only the barriers between Sudanese students and those from diverse backgrounds but also to bridge the gap between North and South Sudanese students.
Western's Future Black Physicians (WFBP) exists to help Black and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged members become well-rounded individuals, with a particular focus on the CanMEDS competencies. WFBP provides a constructive and inclusive environment where students will be empowered to reach their potential as future healthcare professionals. Our goal is to diversify the labour force in the healthcare field in order to increase the quality of patient care among Canada?s diverse patient population.