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Every February, people across Canada celebrate Black History Month to honour the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country.
Below is a list of events and resources in Grey and Bruce Counties, celebrating Black History Month 2023. This is a living list, if you know of an event or resource to add, please contact us.
Events:
February 1, 2023
Black History Month Opening Ceremony presented by JunCtian Community Initiatives
Dundalk United Church, 200 Main St E, Dundalk, ON & Virtual Option
Light Supper: 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Opening Ceremony: 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Hosted by Safoorah Forde, with performances by DD Watson, A. Blossom, and more.
RSVP for in person or virtual option: admin@junctianci.com
February 4, 2023
Black History Month Presentation: Erasing Erasure
Bruce County Museum and Archives
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This event will be held in person within the Museum’s Bruce Power Theatre with refreshments to follow and livestreamed on Facebook for those who would like to attend virtually.
More info and registration: https://www.brucemuseum.ca/event/black-history-month-presentation-erasing-erasure/
February 9, 2023
Black Authors in Conversation
Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library, Dundalk, ON
Children's Author: 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Adult Authors: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
More info: admin@junctianci.com
February 11, 2023
Sheffield Park Cultural Museum Showcase
Grey Highlands Public Library, Flesherton, ON
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
More info: admin@junctianci.com
February 17, 2023
Starz of Southgate and Beyond
Erskine Centre, Dundalk, ON
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Concert featuring local & international artists. Snacks and refreshments provided.
More info: admin@junctianci.com
February 21, 2023
Speaker's Corner - Race, Education & Experiences
Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library, Dundalk, ON
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
More info: admin@junctianci.com
February 22, 2023
Cultural Reception
Dundalk Arena & Community Centre, Dundalk, ON
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sample Afro-Caribbean cuisine, mini fashion show, and black history jeopardy.
More info: admin@junctianci.com
February 28, 2023
Black History Month Closing Ceremony
Erskine Centre, Dundalk, ON
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Reflections, closing remarks and entertainment.
More info: admin@junctianci.com
Resources:
Owen Sound’s Emancipation Festival
Website: http://www.emancipation.ca/
Black History in Grey County: http://www.emancipation.ca/black-history-in-grey-county
Black History Resources: http://www.emancipation.ca/history
Sheffield Park Black History Museum
Website: https://www.sheffieldparkblackhistory.com/
Address: 241 Clark Street Thornbury, ON, Canada N0H 1J0
Closed for the season, reopening May 24 2023 - follow on Facebook for updates.
Owen Sound Black History Cairn:
https://www.owensoundtourism.ca/en/arts-and-culture/Black-History-Cairn.aspx
Canadian Heritage Black History Month Resources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html
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