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Past Black Talent Initiative events: Friday Meetup speaker sessions, partner networking events and community celebrations.
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Join us as we celebrate Black History Month through a conference by bringing together Black Leaders from different tiers with our allies, and create a unique space where we support, connect and lift each other up. To hear about any updates, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on our social channels.
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with Adjoa Athuahene
Adjoa will be joining the BTI to discuss her career journey, what it takes to be a successful founder and marketing professional as well as tips that helped her in her career path.
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with Linda Mackay
Linda joined the BTI to discuss her career journey, what it takes to be a successful founder and why sustainability is at the core of everything she does.
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BTI hosted an educational networking event with our partner MiQ and supported by Specialisterne Canada, that was informative and engaging! This collaboration brought together two dynamic organizations committed to fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth within our community.
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BTI hosted a networking event with our partner Ontario Lottery & Gaming where we engaged in a dynamic gathering with professionals from diverse fields came together to connect, exchange insights, and ignite valuable relationships.
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This year BTI commemorated Emancipation Day on August 1st in-person at George Brown College Waterfront Campus with open conversations, thoughtful discussions, networking opportunities, and incredible speakers.
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with Kyia Pingue-Giles
Kyia joined the BTI to share her journey in NBA Canada x BTI’s Rotational Internship program. In her presentation, she touched on each rotation (global partnerships, licensing and merchandising, marketing) in the program and the growth opportunities she has experienced.
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with Kwame Simmons
Kwame Simmons, Founder and Senior Facilitator at The Simmons Advantage, joined us to discuss the complexities of our educational systems’ commitment to the teaching and learning of Black children.
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On June 19th, BTI had the pleasure of hosting our annual Juneteenth event with partners, members and volunteers alike. Commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the US and creating a space for Black professionals and allies to connect and inspire one another.
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