Roots – Black Student Support Space (online)

Collective care can be a powerful form of resistance. This drop-in space can be whatever is needed by Black students who would like to join. We can debrief experiences of anti-black racism, provide mutual support around race-related stress, share unique experience of being a Black student at UW, and celebrate resiliencies and Black joy.  

Facilitator

Adria Joel (she/her) - I am a Counsellor, Specializing in Black Student Support at UW. I am a mixed-race black woman with Trinidadian and Italian heritage and identify as bisexual. My lived experiences inform my work and I strive to work from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, decolonial, trauma-informed, intersectional, person-centered approach. For over 10 years I have worked in the social work field in a variety of settings, including the university community and community-based organizations. I am passionate about collective healing and love facilitating groups. Outside of work, I am a parent of two young kids who help me rediscover the awe in life daily. I also enjoy outdoor activities, board games, dancing and cozying up with a good book.  

Who can join?

Black students at UWaterloo.

When and how do we meet?

This group meets online.

For in-person offerings, check out Roots in-person to register.