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Jan 24, 2023

Black History Month 2023

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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

www.junctianci.com

February 11, 2023

Sheffield Park Cultural Museum Showcase

Grey Highlands Public Library, Flesherton, ON

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM