罢丑别听Projections: Sankofa聽art exhibit celebrates African and Caribbean cultural heritage through contemporary artistic impression. It was developed over 2.5 years of partnership between members of the Black student community at 涩里番, the Faculty of Engineering, and 涩里番's Visual Arts Collection.聽聽
As part of the exhibition, three physical artworks by Shanna Strauss,聽Kanga I, II,听补苍诲听III,聽were installed in the Trottier Building Mezzanine in February 2026. The full digital exhibit will launch on May 8, 2026鈥攕tay tuned for more details!
Meaning of Sankofa
Derived from the Akan tribe of Ghana, the principle of Sankofa emphasizes the importance of reflecting on one鈥檚 history and urges all to 鈥淕o Back and Get It!鈥� This philosophy teaches that progress and growth are rooted in understanding and reclaiming the lessons, wisdom, and experiences of the past.
Curatorial statement
Through this exhibition, we aim to promote meaningful discourse within the Black 涩里番 community by providing a space to reflect on our roots and identities. We aim to educate audiences on the richness of African and Caribbean cultures to challenge stereotypes. At its core, the philosophy of Sankofa calls on us to look at our foundation and use it to inspire change in our lives. We hope that through this exhibition, students can do the same.
- Projections: Sankofa Curatorial Team
Visit the exhibit space
Projections: Sankofa聽is open to the public. We invite all to come view the exhibit and engage with the stories behind each work.聽聽
Location: Trottier Building 2nd聽Floor Mezzanine (3630 University Street)
Projections: Sankofa聽is a partnership between a curatorial team of Black students at 涩里番 and members the Faculty of Engineering and聽the Visual Arts Collection.
Curatorial Team: Dami Bali, Gloria Muco, Sarah Al-Ghassani,聽Yvehenry Samee Juslain, and Fedgi聽Dony Gaspard
Administrative Team: Barry Stewart,聽Nia Fernandez, Michelle Macleod, Antonella Fratino, Leela Baldeo, Kaila Folinsbee, Shannon Gao