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Natasha Henry-Dixon is an assistant professor of African Canadian History at York University. The 2018 Vanier Scholar is researching the enslavement of Black people in colonial Ontario. She will present “Black Women’s History in Canada” on February 17. The meeting link (zoom) will be sent to members before the meeting.

Natasha Henry-Dixon’s publications include 

· Emancipation Day: Celebrating  Freedom in Canada (June 2010), 

· Talking about Freedom: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (2012),

· a number of youth-focused titles,

· and several entries for the Canadian Encyclopedia on African  Canadian history. 

Through her various professional, academic, and community roles, Natasha’s work is grounded in her commitment to research, collect, preserve, and disseminate the histories of Black Canadians

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Age is Just a Number

Dr. Gillian Lockitch is the founder of Growing Older, Living Younger, a platform that aims to change aging at the cellular level, promote health span over lifespan, and help people feel vibrant, healthy, and energetic as they age. As a medical specialist with a doctorate from the University of Cape Town and degrees from the University of British Columbia she has over 25 years of experience in research and education in biochemistry, genetics, and nutrition. Dr. Lockitch uses her expertise to guide people to age gracefully by implementing strategies for wellness and youth preservation.

Women who decoded the universe

Women physicists and astronomers from around the world have transformed science and society, but the critical roles they played in their fields are not always well-sung. This talk celebrates these remarkable women’s incredible scientific contributions while also exploring the challenges they faced and the many ways they reshaped society. 

Shohini Ghose is a Professor of Physics at Wilfrid Laurier University and the Chief Technology Officer of the Quantum Algorithms Institute. Her research has contributed to foundational advances in quantum computing and communication.

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For our May dinner, we are pleased to once again enjoy the music of Valentyn Zadoianov, and Irina Samarin. Valentyn and Irina are professional musicians, and part of the Two Families band who entertained us at Christmas displaying a unique flair of Rhythm and Blues, Classic Rock, Jazz, Folk music, and Soul. They are recently arrived from the Ukraine and now live in Hamilton, Ontario.

The University of Guelph apiculture research and education program was established in 1894. Their mandate is to help bees and the beekeeping community thrive. In this presentation, some of the fascinating aspects of honey bee biology will be described.

Susan Williams is the Founder of Booming Encore – a digital media hub dedicated to providing information and inspiration to help people create and live their best later life. Susan is also the co-author of the book, “Retirement Heaven or Hell: Which Will You Choose? “

Maryam Manteghi is an Oakville based family and immigration lawyer with over six years of experience working with the United Nations. She will speak about “Working in Bosnia” In addition to working with the United Nations,

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