Kayanou Institute

04/28/2026

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Bonnie Lépine Antoine guidera le personnel enseignant de français et d’immersion lors d’une matinée d’ateliers et de réflexion.

04/16/2026

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03/29/2026

Février chez KAYANOU — Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs ✊🏾📚

Ce mois-ci, nous avons célébré, appris et partagé à travers une série d’événements marquants au cœur de notre communauté francophone.

✨ 1er février — Lancement du Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs avec l’ouverture de notre exposition itinérante au Campus Saint-Jean (en collaboration avec le FRAP, l’AJFAS et le Campus Saint-Jean), ainsi qu’une activité communautaire à Our Lady of Prairies
✨ 11 février — Atelier enrichissant avec Les Trois Mamans, centré sur le partage et les expériences
✨ 19 février — Présentation de l’exposition à la Cité francophone
✨ 26 février — Soirée trivia au Campus Saint-Jean avec notre jeu interactif AmaniQuest, créé par Mireille Isidore
✨ 28 février — Deuxième soirée trivia à l’Orange Hub, en collaboration avec la Yoruba Association et le CCACH

Chaque événement a été une occasion de mettre en lumière notre histoire, nos voix et notre culture, tout en rassemblant la communauté autour d’expériences interactives et éducatives.

🙏🏾 Merci à tous nos partenaires, participants et bénévoles pour votre présence et votre énergie.

Ce n’est que le début. 🚀

03/26/2026

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

This truth has always lived within our history, our stories, and our spirit. Today, it is acknowledged before the world.

While this resolution is not legally binding, it carries the weight of global conscience and opens the door for deeper conversations around apology, repair, and justice… 🙏🏾

We honor our ancestors and continue to walk in their strength….One Love always❤️

03/22/2026

The first Haitian woman to become a Governor General 🇭🇹✨
jean made history as a trailblazer and symbol of excellence. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she rose to become Canada’s Governor General in 2005, serving with distinction until 2010.

She broke barriers as the first Black person and the first person of Haitian origin to hold this prestigious position.

A true inspiration for generations to come. 🌍💫

03/22/2026

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03/21/2026

Congratulations! to Tamara Lanier after a major legal victory securing ownership of historic photographs tied to her family’s history.

After a 6-year legal battle, Tamara Lanier has been awarded ownership of two 1850 photographs depicting Renty Taylor and his daughter Delia Taylor. The images were originally taken by Louis Agassiz and later held in Harvard University’s collection. Lanier, who says she is a direct descendant, argued the photos belonged to her family and not an institution.

The decision marks a significant moment as the photographs are being returned after years of legal proceedings. The case has drawn attention to historical records, ownership, and the importance of recognizing family connections to the past. Many see this as a meaningful step in acknowledging history while moving forward with greater awareness.

(Photo: Tamara Lanier)

03/14/2026

289 likes, 11 comments. “The first black lawyer in British North America. Donated his entire estate to Queen's university and saved it from collapse. Nearly 100 years passed before anyone said his name.”