Black Scientists' Task Force

Off TIFF All-Star African Night: Celebrating Emancipation and Legacy. Screening: Short movies by African-Canadian Women, Panel discussions, Award Ceremony and After-Party.

Black Opportunity Fund is proud to announce that BOF Board member Dr. Bukola Salami, RN, PhD, has been appointed as one of the fifty-six new Members of The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists! This nomination recognizes the significant community impact of Dr. Salami’s research, which explores the intersections of immigration, health care, race, and gender.

The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for emerging Canadian intellectual leadership. It forms a fourth entity, alongside the existing three Academies, within the Royal Society of Canada. Members of the College are Canadians or Permanent Residents who are less than fifteen years from the completion of their PhD (or its disciplinary equivalent) and who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments. These mid-career leaders bring a multigenerational capacity to address major challenges and seize new opportunities, including those in emerging fields.

Dr. Salami is proudly blazing a trail for Black Canadians through her groundbreaking work and commitment to creating positive change. Congratulations, Dr. Salami! We are honoured to celebrate you and your remarkable achievements.