Neema Choir Cultural Showcase and Fundraiser

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Join us for a cultural showcase featuring the Neema Child Choir with musical performances representing diverse Ugandan traditions.

Amit Chakma Engineering Building

EDIDA Awareness Month 2025

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization, and Accessibility (EDIDA) Awareness Month 2025 is a bold, collaborative initiative hosted in collaboration with community partners. The theme for 2025 is I.M.P.A.C.T.: Mobilizing Equity for Sustainable Change.

Location: Amit Chamka Engineering Building (ACEB) AtriumThe Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is proud to partner with the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education and the Neema Child Project to present a vibrant evening of music, dance and cultural celebration. After a day at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/obuntu-heritage-kids-camp-stem-culture-concert-with-neema-choir-tickets-1571360845589?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/obuntu-heritage-kids-camp-stem-culture-concert-with-neema-choir-tickets-1571360845589?aff=oddtdtcreator">Obuntu Heritage Kids Camp</a>, we invite campers and the London community to join us for the Neema Choir Cultural Showcase and Fundraiser, our EDIDA Awareness Month kickoff event that supports the <a href="https://neemachildproject.org/" title="https://neemachildproject.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Neema Child Project</a>.The Neema Child Project is a faith-based volunteer initiative dedicated to cultural exchange and advocacy for orphaned children and community development in Uganda. Through their performances of traditional Ugandan music, dance and drama, the Neema Choir is excited to bring the spirit and stories of Uganda to life at Western.All proceeds will support the Neema Child Project’s ongoing efforts to support children in Uganda. This event is open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you at this cultural showcase!Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

The Obuntu Heritage Kids Camp and Neema Choir Cultural Showcase and Fundraiser will take place in the Amit Chakma Engineering Building Atrium at Western. Due to construction, we recommend parking in the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/79EPL8pAG25j4F9d6" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/79EPL8pAG25j4F9d6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Springett Parking Visitor, </a>which can be accessed via Western Road. From Western Road, turn onto the Huron University College Entry Road. From there, the Springett Parking Visitor Lot will be located on your left-hand side. Please ensure you are not parking in the Student Parking Lot, Staff Parking Lot or the Huron Parking Lot. From the Springett Parking Lot, walk towards the Lambton Drive and Western Road Intersection. Cross Western Road so that you are on the same side as the Amit Chakma Engineering Building. Walk south, down the path following Western Road and enter the Amit Chakma Engineering Building. The Atrium is located on street level immediately outside Room 1450.For accessible parking, there is parking available in the Alumni / Thompson Lot.