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January 27, 2023. February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the past and present contributions made by the Black community in the settlement, growth, and development of all aspects of society. In honour of Collingwood’s rich Black history, residents are invited to take a journey back in time and explore ...
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Heritage Community Church, 310 Seventh Street, Collingwood....
- Black History Month in the Town
6 days ago · Heritage Community Church, 310 Seventh Street, Collingwood. Dr. Jean Augustine was the first black female Member of Parliament, first black female Cabinet Minister, first Fairness Commissioner in Ontario and introduced the Motion to declare February as Black History Month in Canada. Rita Shelton Deverell – Wednesday, February 26, 10:00 AM ...
Feb 1, 2024 · The Town of Collingwood will mark Black History Month in February beginning with a flag raising on Feb. 1 in the afternoon. "Black History Month is a dedicated time to recognize and honour the legacy of Black communities locally and across Canada, celebrating the contributions made in the arts, sciences, business, and across all disciplines," states a news release from the Town of Collingwood.
Feb 2, 2023 · Erika Engel/CollingwoodToday. Collingwood's history cannot be told without the stories of early Black settlers, and their descendants – many of whom are celebrated in a special display at the library this month marking Black History Month. On Feb. 1, Mayor Yvonne Hamlin and the rest of Collingwood council, along with guests from the community ...
Feb 3, 2023 · Black residents have played an important role in Collingwood's history
Jan 29, 2023 · To launch Black History Month, Collingwood will raise a flag on Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. The flag raising will take place at the community flagpole located at the Collingwood Public Library. In 2022, Collingwood in collaboration with the Unity Collective introduced Collingwood’s first Black History Month flag, which includes three bold panels of red ...
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Jan 30, 2024 · The 2024 National theme for Black History Month is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate a Future to Build. In recognition of Black History Month, Collingwood will raise the Black History Month flag on February 1st at 4:00 pm at the Community Flagpole, Collingwood Public Library.