Black History Month

Celebrating Black culture and history throughout February.

From February 1 to 28 at Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre, explore One People: An Afro-Caribbean Collective, an art exhibit celebrating the richness and diversity of Black cultural expression while affirming a shared sense of identity and belonging.
On February 16 at 10 a.m. at Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre, attend the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton’s (CCAH) Reading Corner: Discovering Art Through Story Telling, in partnership with the Town of Oakville.
On February 25 at 7 p.m., attend Exploring Black History in Our Backyard, a virtual seminar with the CCAH and the Oakville Public Library. Discover the rich stories, voices, and heritage of Black communities in Oakville and the surrounding area.

Explore Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History, an exhibition of artifacts, photos, text, and a documentary video telling stories of the many African-American families who settled in Oakville.
Take in The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Freedom, a multimedia presentation that follows the ghost of Deborah Brown, and her heroic fight from a life of slavery in Maryland to freedom in 19th-centry Toronto.
View Legacy Voices and Legacy Voices 2, a docuseries by the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton that highlights the journey of immigration and settlement in the Halton Region.

On February 3, attend a special Black History Talk at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre for seniors 50+ from 1 to 2 p.m. Information available at the IRCC Customer Service Counter.
On February 7 at 1 and 3 p.m. participate in a unique indoor/outdoor tour that offers a glimpse into the history of the Underground Railroad in Oakville. Check out the Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History exhibit, watch The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Freedom and then end the tour with an outdoor walk highlighting the history of Oakville and the Underground Railroad. Tour times and registration details can be found on the Oakville Museum Programs and Events page.

Students in grades 5 to 10 can participate in Oakville’s Black History School Program where they’ll learn about key figures from Oakville’s Underground Railroad story and learn how individuals seeking liberty passed through Oakville’s harbour, settled in the area, and became integral to the Town’s development. Grades 5 through 8 are eligible for Community Classroom Funding through the Oakville Community Foundation.

Recognize Black History Month throughout February