Unveilings, ceremonies,
classrooms, galleries.

Nadine Williams is a Jamaican-Canadian poet, author, cultural advocate and commemorative artist, dedicated to celebrating Black heritage and amplifying marginalized voices. She has published seven books, four poetry collections and three for children, and over thirty Black History Month posters widely used in Canadian schools.

As a sought-after speaker, she has opened for global icons including Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of The United States of America; The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, 27th Governor General of Canada; Hon. Justin Trudeau, Former Prime Minister of Canada; and Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Former Prime Minister of Jamaica.

She is currently the Poet in Residence for The Caribbean Consular Corps, and works extensively in Canadian schools as an Artist in Education and with all levels of government as a sought after speaker, performer and host. She has been invited to guest lecture at The University of Vienna, Austria; York University; University of Toronto; and Toronto Metropolitan University, has been a guest speaker at McMaster University, has been cited in a doctoral thesis, and has been published in the academic journal Multicultural Perspectives through Central Connecticut State University.

Her multifaceted work reflects her unwavering commitment to researching, preserving, and sharing the histories of Black Canadians, making her a vital voice in the field. Her acclaimed art installations include spotlighting the UN’s International Decade for People of African Descent and, recently, the churches’ apologies for their historical roles in slavery.

Nadine inspires communities through her art, advocacy, and commitment to preserving Black history.

Awards: 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women · Women Who Inspires Change · Top 25 Canadian Immigrants · York Regional Police Deeds Speak · Citizenship and Immigration Canada Volunteers · Parliamentary Shout Out for contributions to Black History