Rosemary Sadlier (she/her/hers)
Author of the best selling ‘The Kids Book of Black History in Canada’, Rosemary Sadlier is a renowned diversity, inclusion, and equity consultant, social justice advocate, researcher, writer, and international speaker specializing in Black History, anti-racism, and women’s issues. With a remarkable 22-year tenure as President of the Ontario Black History Society, she spearheaded the establishment of February as Black History Month nationwide and secured the recognition of August 1st as Emancipation Day. Sadlier played a pivotal role in the creation of the national day for the Hon. Lincoln Alexander and has provided expert input to various organizations, including the UN Rapporteur on Race Relations, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Bi-National Study of the Underground Railroad. As an educator, she has contributed to African Canadian curriculum development, national exhibits, and publications, authoring seven books on African Canadian history. Honoured with the Order of Ontario and two Hon. Doctorates, her efforts are widely recognized. Committed to social justice, Sadlier uses the lens of Black History to educate and empower others.
2026 Sessions
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Embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Canadian Classrooms through Black History Using ‘The Kids Book of Black History in Canada’
This session explores how to meaningfully embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in Canadian classrooms using The Kids Book of Black History in Canada as a… Read More →