Black Student Advising

The Black Student Advising Office

The Black Student Advising Office, located in the Agnes Calliste Academic and Cultural Centre, provides support for the Black student population and education on African Heritage and the challenges and experiences of Black Students for the campus community. 

Black students are welcome to use the services, supports and resources available through the office which include but are not limited to advising services, financial resources, academic supports and cultural supports. The office is also open to all members of the StFX community who are looking for education on supporting Black students.

Students are welcome to study, read, relax and connect with other students in an inclusive and supportive learning environment in the Agnes Calliste Centre or the Diversity Engagement Centre.

Instagram: @stfxblackstudentadvising

NEW: Black Student Guidebook

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb 

Role of the Black Student Advisor 

The Black Student Advisor manages the successful delivery of inclusive services, helps foster an inclusive campus culture, and serves as the primary contact for Black students on campus both domestic and international. They promote and honour the diversified culture of the African Diaspora at StFX. Their mandate is to ensure that Black Students are supported, guided, and encourages throughout their post-secondary journey at StFX. This is accomplished in several ways, including advocating for Black Students, advocation on behalf of them to various stakeholders, helping Black Students navigate resources on campus, providing one-on-one and group support to Black students, and celebrating African Heritage through a variety of events and programming.

Addressing students’ needs is the utmost priority of the Black Student Advisor. Moreover, we believe that with persistence and a tailored one-on-one experience, Black Student will be able to thrive and succeed throughout their academic careers.

Contact

Akua Amankwah-Poku
Black Student Advisor
Phone: 902.867-5455 | E: apoku@stfx.ca
MSB 204.4, Agnes Calliste Academic and Cultural Centre
St. Francis Xavier University | Mount Saint Bernard

To register for the Anti-Black Racism workshop, please click here.  Workshops for the 2025-26 academic year are scheduled for:

• Nov 27, 2025 - 9:45am-11:15am (Council Chambers)
• March 19, 2026 - 1:30pm-3pm (Council Chambers)

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