The University of Manitoba’s College of Nursing discussed with energy on Monday, as it hosted its first Black History Month celebration.
Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asgwara said, “This is an important opportunity to reflect on challenges that have been removed by black people.” “And really to understand the true history of black people in our great country and our great province.”
On February, Canada has been marked as a black history month as the House of Commons officially recognized it in 1995.
Asgwara accepts the progress made in recognizing black history.
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“We have taken steps in the form of manitobans in the right direction and as Canadian when it comes to celebrating black history. Of course there is more work to work, but it is also important to celebrate how far we have come. He said.
The U of MK College of Nursing is a diverse student population home, which is from various countries, cultures and traditions.
“I believe we have very diverse student population. In fact, I think 25 percent of the students are considered either black or racial and this is for them, they need to keep a place where they can celebrate the diversity, ”Shakharh Joneshaol did the University of Manitoba Said an instructor with the college of nursing.
The event was spotlight to traditional clothing, high-energy dance performance and a fashion show reading a poem.
“Celebrating various cultures, bring food, songs and traditions. Black History Month means for me, ”Genier Omulu said, second year nursing students.
Minister Asgwara said that Monday’s events are important to empower students and help them find their position in the world.
“This is sending a clear message that we want black nurses to be on the front lines of our healthcare system,” he said. “To do research and be part of innovation and health care.”
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