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Loy Excellentia Initiative Thanksgiving 2026 greeting featuring community members at a workshop, with autumn leaves and a message of gratitude.

Thanksgiving 2026: Grateful for Community, Connection, and Growth

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Thanksgiving 2026: Grateful for Community, Connection, and Growth October 12, 2026 | Loy Excellentia Initiative As Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, Loy Excellentia Initiative joins in expressing heartfelt gratitude for the people, opportunities, partnerships, and blessings that have shaped our journey in 2026. This year has given us many reasons to be thankful. In February, our Black

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Beyond the Classroom: Loy Excellentia Workshop Brings Students and Professionals Together for Learning, Connection and Belonging

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BRANDON, Manitoba — September 13, 2026 — Six days after bringing students and community members together for its Summer Picnic, the Loy Excellentia Initiative returned to Brandon University on Saturday, September 12, for its first full day in-person professional development workshop to date—creating a day where practical learning, student voices, professional guidance and human connection

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A group of participants at the 2026 Loy Excellentia Picnic in Brandon, Manitoba.

Loy Excellentia Initiative’s Picnic Brings Students in Brandon Together for Connection, Community and Belonging

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BRANDON, Manitoba — September 7, 2026  Laughter, conversation, games, dancing and the aroma of Nigerian jollof rice filled the air as students and community members came together for the 2026 Loy Excellentia Picnic, held September 6 in Brandon, Manitoba. Organized by the Loy Excellentia Initiative, the annual picnic gave students a chance to step away

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Loy Excellentia Beyond the Classroom Workshop Magazine 2026 Preview Edition featuring workshop facilitators

Black Students Professional Development Workshop Beyond the Classroom: Building Belonging, Confidence and Success

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Beyond the Classroom: Building Belonging, Confidence and Success Saturday, September 12, 20269:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Education Building, Room 101, and Rowe Theatre, Room 209                                                                   

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Loy Excellentia Initiative’s September Student Events: Connect, Belong, Learn and Thrive

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As students prepare for a new academic year, the Loy Excellentia Initiative is pleased to invite post-secondary students and members of the community to two special events in Brandon this September. Together, these events will provide opportunities to build friendships, strengthen a sense of belonging, develop practical skills and connect with professionals and community members.

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Loy Excellentia Initiative Hosts 2026 Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University

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Loy Excellentia hosted its 2026 Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University, bringing together students of African descent and Black students, faculty members, university leadership, and community partners for a comprehensive afternoon of reflection, recognition, mentorship, and community engagement. Held under the theme “Unravelling Canadian Black History: Acknowledging the Past and Mentoring the Future,” the

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Black History month 2026 celebration

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Loy Excellentia Initiative invites African and Black students, faculty, and community members in Brandon to its Black History Month 2026 Celebration, taking place at Brandon University. This event is designed to create a meaningful space for reflection, cultural affirmation, dialogue, and the celebration of Black excellence within academic and community settings. The 2026 Canadian theme

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Loy Excellentia Mentorship Program 2025/2026 for Post-Secondary Students of african descent in Canada

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Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Loy Excellentia Initiative Mentorship Program, supporting post-secondary students of African descent across Canada. What is the Loy Excellentia Mentorship Program? The Loy Excellentia Initiative provides mentorship, community support, and leadership development for students of African descent studying in Canadian universities and colleges. This program pairs

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Loy Excellentia Hosts Summer Picnic for Students of African descent in Brandon- Building Belonging and Empowerment

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Brandon, MB – September 1, 2025 – The Loy Excellentia Initiative hosted its annual Summer Picnic today at Rideau Park, bringing together students of African descent in Brandon, mentors, community leaders, and faculty for a vibrant afternoon of games, food, Afrobeat karaoke, and cultural celebration. The event is one of the largest university student events of

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Empowering African, Caribbean AND Black Students in Canada – FREE Webinar for Students!

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“Coming to Canada to study was a dream… but no one really prepared me for the loneliness, the culture shock, or feeling like I didn’t belong.” If that sounds like your story—or the story of someone you know—then you’re not alone. Whether you’re just arriving or have been studying in Canada for a while, navigating

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