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national president candidate

National President Candidate

Matea abebe

McGill University, Faculty of Law

I am seeking election as National President of BLSA Canada to serve our membership with integrity, vision, and accountability. I am committed to strengthening chapter support, fostering national unity, and expanding opportunities for Black law students. I will lead with transparency, collaboration, and a deep dedication to our collective success.

national chair candidate

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National chair Candidate

Lincoln Alexander School of Law, TMU

Suwayda Sheikh-Mohamed

I am running for National Chair in service to BLSA Canada’s legacy and the community that shaped me. As President of BLSA Lincoln, I lead with humility, care, and accountability. I will strengthen chapters, deepen mentorship, and carry forward the work ensuring Black law students feel supported, seen, and empowered.

National Director of Communications candidate

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National director of communications Candidate

Danaïkah Molly Jeune

McGill University, Faculty of Law

I am running for National Director of Communications because I believe how we tell our stories matters. BLSA Canada deserves messaging that reflects our excellence and unity. I want every member to feel informed, seen, and connected, while amplifying our achievements and strengthening our national presence together.

National francophone Director candidates

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National francophone director Candidate

Mariama Diallo

University of Ottawa, Civil Law

I wish to assume this position to strengthen the presence and visibility of Francophone students within the Association. Having grown up and studied in French in Montreal, and then lived in Anglophone environments, I understand the realities of both communities. My experience in community work, research, and translation would allow me to effectively support French-language initiatives and ensure accessible, consistent, and high-quality services.

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National francophone director Candidate

McGill University, Faculty of Law

Dominik Emalieu de Kadji

Je souhaite occuper ce rôle pour contribuer concrètement au rayonnement de la francophonie au sein de l’Association. Grâce à mon parcours en droit en contextes francophone et anglophone, à mon expérience en communications et à mon engagement en sensibilisation juridique, je peux coordonner des services en français de qualité.

national director of mentorship candidates

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National director of mentorship Candidate

Taisha Cayard

McGill University, Faculty of Law

I am the product of mentorship. I am seeking to serve as National Mentorship Director to strengthen structured, accessible, and impactful mentorship across BLSA Canada. I am committed to building sustainable pipelines, deepening cross-chapter collaboration, and ensuring Black law students are supported academically, professionally, and personally.

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National director of mentorship Candidate

Marlene Nkombo 

University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law

As a candidate for National Director of Mentorship of Black Law Students' Association of Canada, I aim build a mentorship network that is intentional, accessible, and impactful. By strengthening connections between pre-law students, law students, and chapters nationwide, we can transform individual relationships into collective growth and lasting advancement.

national Treasurer candidate

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University of Windsor, Faculty of Law

Kierra Burke

National Treasurer Candidate

BLSA Canada plays a vital role in supporting Black law students across the country. I am deeply committed to strengthening our community. Serving as Treasurer would allow me to contribute my experience in a meaningful, practical way while helping ensure resources are available to empower members nationally.

national secretary candidate

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University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law

Grace Tsegakele

National Secretary Candidate

Most importantly, I want to help build a national BLSA that remains strong not only in its vision, but also in its foundation — because when the internal structure is solid, the impact can be even greater.

The BLSA Canada Executive Board recognizes that our work takes place across many Indigenous territories across the land now called Canada. There are 70 treaties signed between the Crown and Indigenous nations, as well as unceded territories in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. We would also like to acknowledge that our office, located in Tkaronto (Toronto, Ontario), is home to many Indigneous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit, and lies in the territo​ry governed by The Dish with One Spoon treaty. Indigenous peoples continue to live on and commune with these lands, and we are mindful of broken covenants and the past and present impacts of settler colonialism. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those in whose territory we reside.

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Le conseil d'administration de l’AEND Canada reconnaît que notre travail s'effectue dans de nombreux territoires autochtones à travers ce qui est maintenant appelé le Canada. Il existe 70 traités signés entre la Couronne et les nations autochtones, ainsi que des territoires non cédés en Colombie-Britannique, en Ontario, au Québec et en Nouvelle-Écosse. Nous tenons également à souligner que notre bureau, situé à Tkaronto (Toronto, Ontario), se trouve sur le territoire régi par le traité Un plat à une cuillère et qu’il abrite de nombreuses nations autochtones, notamment les Anichinabés, les Haudenosaunee et la Première Nation des Mississaugas de Credit. Les peuples autochtones continuent de vivre et de communier avec ces terres, et nous sommes conscients des pactes brisés et des impacts passés et présents du colonialisme. Nous faisons de cette reconnaissance un acte de réconciliation et de gratitude envers ceux sur le territoire desquels nous résidons.

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