BIPOC Resources

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The purpose of the resource is to guide and help individuals better understand what shaped the current standard of care for their demographic. They offer advice on what can be done to better oneself and also give insight into steps that can be taken to make the future of mental health care more inclusive.

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CBNA

Blackspace

Black Students’ Association

Blackspace is an organization at McMaster University dedicated to creating opportunities for black women to connect, collaborate, and empower one another. In addition, Blackspace aims to improve the lives of women locally and globally by raising awareness about issues that women of colour face.

To my colleagues and me, Blackspace is not merely an extracurricular club. It is an opportunity to create avenues for black women and showcase the brilliance and diversity that we can bring not only to professional fields but also to creative and holistic fields. Blackspace aims to create spaces for black women in all types of fields by offering guest speakers, workshops, and panels that cover various topics to help us achieve our goals.

We host general meetings at the beginning of each semester and organize destressing events throughout the year. We look forward to having you join us. For more information on our events, you can visit our Instagram @blackspace.mcmaster.

CBNA aims to create a community where Black nursing students feel seen and connected, as well as empowered by providing them with the tools needed to excel in their academics and professional careers.

Annual events: CBNA Annual Mixer - Our first event of the school year (typically held in September/October)! To create an opportunity for Black nursing students to connect with others in the program, build friendships, and learn more about the club. New Grad Live - Three Black new grad nurses from various nursing specialties are invited to speak at the event and provide students with their experience and information regarding their specialty, as well as transitioning into the profession. Self-Care Night - A night to relax with fellow Black nursing students, participate in self-care, and prevent nursing school burnout! Black History Month event - A fun and informative event that aims to empower Black nursing students to be leaders in the community by shining a light on the contributions of Black individuals to the healthcare field.

Some events we have planned for this upcoming year are: New Year New Treats event - Welcoming students back on campus in the new year by indulging in some baked delights! Drop-In Study Sessions - Providing nursing students an inviting space to study in with the comfort of music and refreshments.

Additional benefits: Ask CBNA: A forum created for BIPOC nursing students to ask for advice or share their experiences, excitement, and/or fears pertaining to the nursing program or profession; and Black Nurses and Students Allied for Success Mentorship Program: Serves to inspire nursing students cross into a world of excellence, opportunity, and empowerment supported by Black nurses.

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MIA

McMaster Indian Association (MIA) has established and maintained said diversity within an inclusive community at McMaster. MIA’s overarching goal is to provide an environment that promotes learning, teaching, and expression of the Indian culture and its identity to the McMaster community.

Annual events: Movie nights, Chai and Chat, Mixers, Holi Event

The goal of the South Indian Student Association is to spread awareness about South Indian culture, provide a welcoming community to students, and promote inclusivity through events and activities.

Annual events include: Diwali Mixer: A collaborative event with other Indian cultural clubs to provide a fun meet and greet event with food and other fun activities, Movie Nights: Hosting movie nights of popular South Indian movies and providing snacks, Fashion Show: A collaborative event where all South Asian clubs can showcase their ethnic wear in a ramp walk style manner, Food/Bake sales: Selling ethnic snacks and treats throughout the year, Intramural: Various sport tournaments with other cultural clubs ranging from basketball to soccer.

Strives to create, advocate for, and mobilize black comfort in all McMaster and off-campus community spaces. We aim to unify Black-identifying students and fill in any gaps the black student body may have at McMaster by hosting a non-academic afflicted club. We provide access to resources, host events, and collaborate with other clubs to support students and build a strong network here at McMaster.

Annual events include: Mixer, Games night, MacChat, Black at Mac, Halloween Bonfire, General Meeting, Paint and Games Night, Sticker sale, Durag social, Bake sale, Movie nights, Lovespace, Karaoke Kickback

Additional resources:

Campus:

  • BIPOC Resilience and Peer Support

    • Black Student Success Centre

    • Indigenous Student Services

    • Student Wellness Centre

Ontario:

Hamilton:

Additional groups on campus:

  • Andaaz Apna Anna

    • @andaaz_mac

  • Asian FOCUS

    • @mcmasterasianfocus

  • Association of Korean-Canadian Scientists and Engineers

    • @akcseatmcmaster

  • Black Aspiring Physicians of McMaster

    • @bapmac_

  • Bollywood at Mac

    • @bollywoodatmac

  • Desi Students at McMaster

    • @dsm.mcmaster

  • Korean Culture and Language Club

    • @mcmasterkclc

  • Law Aspiring Black Students

    • @labs.mcmaster

  • MacAfricans

    • @macafricans

  • MACaws

    • @_macaws

  • macGEET

    • @macgeet

  • McMaster Afghan Students' Association

    • @mcmasterasa

Canada:

USA:

  • McMaster Bengali Student Association

    • @mcmasterbsa

  • McMaster Chinese Students Association

    • @mcmastercsa

  • McMaster Gujarati Students Association

    • @mcmaster_gsa

  • McMaster Pakistani Students’ Association

    • @mcmasterpsa

  • McMaster Punjabi Association

    • @mpa_mcmasteru

  • McMaster School of Bhangra

    • @macbhangra

  • McMaster South Asian Networking Association

    • @_mcmastersana

  • McMaster Sri Lankan Association

    • @mac.sla

  • McMaster Taiwanese Student Society

    • @mcmastertss

  • McMaster Tamil Students' Association

    • @mcmastertsa

  • McMaster Youth for Asia

    • @mcmasteryfa

  • McMaster’s Vietnamese Students’ Association

    • @mcmastervsa