Cultural mediator

Busayo helps groups understand each other when they come from different cultures.

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Busayo Disu

Cultural Mediation & Consulting
Speakings & Keynotes
Screenings & Guided Dialogue
etc.

Work with Busayo

Mrs. Disu

Interactive Animated Stories
Classroom Visits
Printable Activities
etc.

Meet Mrs. Disu

Our Story, Our Voice

Documentary Films & Screenings
Books & Teaching Guides
Organization Licensing
etc.

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A closer look

The society has to meet the immigrant halfway

The Newcomers podcast

Busayo’s journey of impact

NorQuest College alumni interview

The Price of a New Beginning

Our Story, Our Voice · A documentary

Strathcona County Award of Excellence

Arts, Culture and Heritage · 2026

My Interview with CBC News

CBC News Alberta · Strathcona County’s first Black History Month

Moments of gratitude

June 2026

Strathcona County Award of Excellence

The first Black recipient of this honour, recognized in the Arts, Culture and Heritage category.

May 2026

Bold Woman, 40 Over 40

A panelist, and one of the women celebrated in the 40 Over 40 Bold Woman project.

May 2026

PurpleTie Foundation Recognition

Honoured by the youth led PurpleTie Foundation for making young people feel seen and valued.

2026

Community Leader of the Year

The alumni award from NorQuest College, her own school, for sustained community leadership.

November 2025

AfroCaribbean Artist of the Year

Presented by Andrew Knack, Mayor of the City of Edmonton, for amplifying African and immigrant stories.

December 2024

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award

Recognized by the Government of Alberta for an outstanding commitment to volunteering.

2023 to 2024

Alberta Women in STEM Scholarship

A $2,500 award for women building careers in science and technology.

2022 to 2024

1000 Women Scholarship Award

An $18,000 award from the 1000 Women movement, carrying her through the studies underneath every training room she stands in.

What people say

Busayo Disu with a small group of school staff in a meeting room after a session — St. Theresa School Staff and students

Handwritten card from St. Theresa: Busayo, you are truly a gift! Thank you for sharing your stories and spending time with our staff and students here at St. Theresa. God bless you and your family! — St. Theresa School Staff and students

Busayo Disu with a school staff group gathered in a chapel meeting room after a session — Elk Island Catholic Schools Jody Seymour, Director

Email from Jody Seymour, Director of Student and Staff Formation at Elk Island Catholic Schools: Thank you Busayo! We are so thankful for our partnership and the significant work you are doing for fostering an inclusive, empathetic environment in our schools. Bless you. — Elk Island Catholic Schools Jody Seymour, Director

A school staff group gathered on a theatre stage, with Busayo Disu kneeling at the front of them — St. Mary’s School

Handwritten card from St. Mary’s School: Dear Busayo Disu, thank you for taking the time to share your powerful and authentic story with us. Your message was truly inspiring and gave us a deeper understanding of compassion, resilience, and faith. Your words challenge us to reflect on how we can better support and uplift one another in our journey. We are grateful for the wisdom and encouragement you brought to our school community. May God continue to bless you in the important work you do. With gratitude, St. Mary’s School. — St. Mary’s School

A second staff group standing together in the same meeting room at the end of a session with Busayo Disu — Elk Island Catholic Schools EAL and chaplaincy leads

Handwritten card from Elk Island Catholic: Busayo, thank you so much for presenting at our English as an Additional Language lead meeting as well as our school chaplain meeting. We appreciate learning from you and continuing on this journey. God bless, Elk Island Catholic. — Elk Island Catholic Schools EAL and chaplaincy leads