The Canadian Black Nurses Alliance – University of Saskatchewan (CBNA-USask) is an academic chapter of the national Canadian Black Nurses Alliance (CBNA).
The mission of the CBNA is to serve, mentor, and empower Black Canadian nurses through the power of community.
The first national organization for Black nurses in Canada, CBNA was born from the long-standing need for the voices of Black nurses to be heard.
CBNA-USask was established in 2025 by recent College of Nursing alumna Ajah Maluk, who recognized the need for a dedicated space for Black nursing students.
Through her work supporting students and fostering spaces where they can share their experiences of racism and discrimination, Maluk recognized the importance of building a community grounded not only in advocacy, but also in shared understanding and healing.
The chapter also received instrumental support from the national CBNA, including Ovie Onagbeboma, founder and CEO of CBNA, as well as Flo Mudzongo from Student Wellness at USask, who continues to provide emotional and wellness-focused support to the group.
CBNA-USask focuses on fostering belonging and promoting student success through peer support and mentorship.