Championing Equity and Belonging: Dr. Madibbo Receives CSA’s Outstanding Contribution Award
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is proud to announce that Dr. Amal Madibbo, Associate Professor at OISE, has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award by the Canadian Sociological Association (CSA).
Dr. Madibbo is a leading scholar in Canadian sociology whose influential work has shaped the fields of race, migration, transnationalism, and the sociology of the Black Francophonie. For over two decades, she has advanced sociological knowledge through a prolific and impactful research program. Anchored in critical race theory, Black feminist thought, and critical multiculturalism, her work has illuminated the lived experiences of Black Francophone immigrants in Canada and beyond—challenging dominant narratives of multiculturalism and belonging.
Her landmark book, Blackness and la Francophonie, received an Honourable Mention for the CSA's John Porter Tradition of Excellence Book Award and is being translated into French and Mandarin, underscoring its global resonance.
Impact Beyond Academia
Dr. Madibbo’s contributions extend far beyond the academic sphere. Her research informs public policy, inspires grassroots activism, and shapes national conversations on equity and inclusion. She has held visiting appointments across Africa and North America, with honours including the Embassy of Sudan in Canada Award of Recognition and the University of Calgary’s Internationalization Award.
A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Madibbo has supervised over 16 doctoral students and supported countless early-career scholars. Her leadership in fostering inclusive, decolonial, and multilingual sociological inquiry has left an indelible mark on the discipline.
Dr. Madibbo exemplifies the values of Canadian sociology through her intellectual rigour, global engagement, and unwavering commitment to social justice.
The OISE community congratulates Dr. Madibbo on this well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to Canadian sociology.