Black History Month Canada
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Black History Month Events and Resources

Organization: RootsCS

Event Name: Food for Life: Healing your Body through Holistic Nutrition

When:  February 22, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Event Summary:  Join Certified Holistic Nutrition and Natural Health Educator Maggie Millwood as she gives tips on healthy eating. Learn how holistic nutrition can help your body heal. 

Website: https://bit.ly/rootscshealingnutrition
 


Organization: RootsCS

Event Name:  Black Men Speak Up

When: February 21, 2024, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Event Summary:  We continue the conversation Building Better Communities: A Black Man’s Perspective. We will explore how we can build strong communities that support future generations.

Website: https://bit.ly/BlackMenSpeakUpSeries


Organization: The Walnut Foundation, RootsCS, The Olive Branch of Hope

Event Name:  From Heritage to Health

When: February 24, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Event Summary:  Learn from health professionals about the benefits of staying heart-healthy, maintaining a healthy diet, and the importance of exercise. We will also discuss the linkages between cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular health and what you can do to lower your risk.

Website: https://bit.ly/from-heritage-to-health


Organization:  EarlyON Child and Family Centres, RootsCS

Event Name:   EarlyON - Parenting: A Cultural Perspective for Black, African Caribbean Families

When: February 21, 2024 and February 22, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Event Summary:  Parenting can have its fair share of heartwarming and challenging moments. Join sessions facilitated by our Building Healthy Families counselors as they discuss how to navigate cultural nuances when parenting. Families with children aged 0 to 6 are invited to attend.

Website: https://www.peelregion.ca/children/early-on.asp


Organization:  The Halton Equity and Diversity Roundtable (HEDR) and Canadian Caribbean Association (CCA of Halton)

Event Name:   Lunch and Learn Series - HEDR & CCA of Halton

When: February 21, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Event Summary:  Take part in an engaging educational experience while enjoying lunch courtesy of The Halton Equity and Diversity Roundtable and the Canadian Caribbean Association. Listen to the exciting sounds of steelpan through a presentation of its history and live performance. 

Website: https://www.hedroundtable.com/events/resonance-of-resilience-celebrating-black-history-month


Organization:  Moyo HCS

Event Name:   Voices of Triumph: Celebrating Black Stories

When: February 29, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Event Summary: Celebrate storytelling throughout the Black diaspora that spotlights the power of art, music, literature, and expression. Hear the personal and collective stories of storytellers from across the globe sharing experiences from different periods and locations in history. 

Website:  https://MoyoBHM2024.eventbrite.ca