On the 21st of October 2022 the QBMA held its annual Gala and Banquet. This year’s gala marked 30 years of the association, a spectacular legacy indeed.
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The event was held at the University of Montreal’s Jean Coutu Pavilion. Guests arrived as scholarship applicants presented their research on a healthcare topic relevant to the black community. Topics included but were not limited to:
- Skin bleaching practices among women in Canada
- Breast cancer
- Why representation in healthcare workers matters
- Strengths based nursing and its benefits to black communities in Canada
Guests settled into their seats to listen to three wonderful panelists, Dr. Nicolas Cadet, Kate Hooton and Dr. Jean-Michel Leduc, lead a conversation about the recent efforts made by major Montreal universities, McGill and University of Montreal, to combat underrepresentation of black students in their cohorts.
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The award ceremony followed after a series of talks and presentations. QBMA scholarship recipients, pictured below, were honored for their outstanding achievements academically as well as in the black community in Quebec.
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McGill Student
QBMA Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by Anita Hiba Elhaj
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McGill Student
QBMA McGill Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by Kate
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McGill Student
QBMA Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by Dr. Nana Graves
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UdeM Student
QBMA Award Funded by UdeM
Presented by a Representative from UdeM
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Presented by Aline
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McGill Student
QBMA Elrie Tucker Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by: Drs. Horace Laryea with Dr. Esie Laryea
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From CEGEP
QBMA Award Funded by Dr. Hakeem Sam
Presented by Dr. Nina Mombo
Pictured below are our wonderful keynote speakers
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The atmosphere was joyful as as the president of the QBMA, Dr. Edouard Kouassi, cut the special made cake to kick-off the cocktail portion of the evening. It was truly a night to remember.