UsNow 2025: Black Women & Femmes Health Conference
Schedule
Sat Oct 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Cours Bayview Yards | Ottawa, ON
About this Event
UsNow 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a space rooted in Black comfort, care, and connection. Together, we’ll examine how systemic racism affects Black women & femmes health across workplaces and communities, and explore a way forward through mutual aid and collective care.
Food & Beverages
Enjoy a vibrant, Halal-friendly Caribbean meal crafted by award-winning chef Resa of Baccanalle—plus morning and afternoon snacks to keep you nourished throughout the day.
Accomodations
If you require any accomodations such as ASL interpretation, childcare, or other, please let us know when purchasing your ticket.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
Info: Arrive early and ease into the start of the conference. Morning snacks will be available. Take time to explore the artisan expo and connect with Black entrepreneurs and women leaders. Enjoy live music and spoken word performances.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Conference Opening: Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Grounding and Movement Practice
Info: Participate in a movement practice while connecting with fellow attendees and sharing your intentions for the day.
🕑: 10:55 AM - 12:25 PM
Health impacts of systemic anti-Black racism within workplaces and community
Host: Dr. Helen Ofosu
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch
Host: Chef Resa from Baccanalle
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:50 PM
Dance Segment
Host: Suzan from the Cultural Arts Studio
Info: Engage in dance that celebrates our shared Black history.
🕑: 01:55 PM - 03:25 PM
Collective care and mutual aid models to guide our path forward
Host: Rania El Mugammar
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Reflection and Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
Cours Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 107.83
