The York Catholic District School Board would like to share this information from the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA). NACCA invites the community to participate in its Black History Month events and activities. This Black History Month, NACCA explores the theme: Leadership and Allyship “Ignorance of each other is what has made unity impossible … Continue reading “NACCA Black History Month events”
January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day across Canada. The national day of recognition celebrates the life and accomplishments of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, and has been marked every year since 2015. Lincoln Alexander was the first Black Canadian member of Parliament, among many other ‘firsts’. He was also a cabinet minister and a Lieutenant-Governor of … Continue reading “January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day”
Last year, with the proclamation of Bill 178, the Black Mental Health Day Act (2020) helped set the stage for all to learn and understand more about the impact of systemic racism. We need to work together to enact meaningful systemic change that will better support Black children and youth and address the historical impact … Continue reading “March 1st is Black Mental Health Day”
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora held many events and activities to mark Black History Month and shared profiles of Black saints and other historical leaders throughout the month. One of its highlights was a personalized video message from the Honourable Jean Augustine in commemoration of Black History Month. Jean Augustine, who helped to bring Black … Continue reading “Carter students discuss allyship and Black history among other conversations this month”
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School in Richmond Hill celebrated Black History month by hosting a series of virtual speakers and presentations. Through the generous support of its Catholic School Council, St. Anne hosted presenters from the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum on February 8th for students in Grades 4-8. The Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum is a … Continue reading “St. Anne’s Black History Month presentations”
“You are worth it. You are enough,” – was the resounding message that Jeff A.D. Martin shared with the St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS school on February 19, during the school’s marquee Black History Month event. Martin spoke to students and staff about empowerment, social justice, and Black excellence. Jeff A.D. Martin is an award-winning motivational … Continue reading “St. Max in Aurora welcomes Jeff A.D. Martin”
On Monday, St. Catherine of Siena CES welcomed Karl Subban who spoke virtually with students and staff as part of the Woodbridge school’s Black History Month events. Karl Subban is an Author, Educator, Motivational Speaker, Storyteller and Father of three NHL players P.K., Malcolm and Jordan! Before his visit, the school kickstarted the day with … Continue reading “NHL Dad, Karl Subban virtually visits St. Catherine of Siena CES”
BFCN’s newly relaunched Friday Focus Parent Forum continues with the third workshop in the series on Friday, February 19 from 7 PM to 9 PM. This workshop is for the whole family unit and will explore the importance of teaching Black history at home and beyond February. Join us and special guests for the celebration featuring steelpan, … Continue reading “The Black Foundation of Community Networks is hosting a special #BlackHistoryMonth workshop on Friday, February 19th”
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2021Time: 11 am – 2 pmVenue: Virtual Event Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bettina LoveLiving A hip Hop & Abolitionist Life: Creativity, Hip Hop Civics Ed and Black Joy Breakout Sessions / Workshops The History of Drumming Celebrating Black Canadian Innovation Black Health Matters: Caring for yourself Inside and Out Youth and Children … Continue reading “York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities Black History Month Event”
The York Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate Black History throughout the month of February and beyond. Schools will mark Black History Month by hosting virtual special events including visits from guest speakers and performers. Students of all ages will also learn about Black history and experiences through a variety of classroom learning … Continue reading “February is Black History Month”
