Curatorial Tours: In Her Own Words with Zanana Akande

Zanana Akande and Dr. Jill Andrew reflect on Black leadership, legacy, and passing the torch through an intergenerational conversation.

Join us for an intergenerational conversation with trailblazing leaders Zanana Akande and Dr. Jill Andrew, as they reflect on Black leadership, legacy, and the responsibility of shaping what comes next.

As Ontario’s first Black woman cabinet minister and Canada’s first Black queer MPP, Akande and Andrew bring decades of lived experience, advocacy, and public service to a thoughtful dialogue on mentorship, resilience, and what it means to pass the torch across generations.

Through personal stories and candid conversation, this evening explores how leadership is built, sustained, and shared—connecting history to the future of Toronto.