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Emancipation Day is now formally recognized across Canada. Join the OBHS as we celebrate with our annual event on August 1st, at 6pm EST.
Registration is required: https://2021emancipationday.eventbrite.ca
Emancipation Day is now formally recognized across Canada. Join the OBHS as we celebrate with our annual event on August 1st, at 6pm EST.
August 1, 1834, marks the day in which the practice of the enslavement of African peoples in all British colonies came to an end. Through the tireless efforts of both the enslaved and free status Africans, as well as Black and white abolitionists, emancipation finally became a reality.
This event features speakers, performers, the history of Toronto Carnival, a cooking demonstration and much more. Join us and share this free event with your family and network!
Hosted by: Brandon Gonez
Plaque unveiling for Beverely Mascoll
Instagram: @_chefmacc
The OBHS shares the history of Carnival through a series of interviews within the Toronto Carnival Timeline. Learn about the root of Carnival, which is Emancipation!
Visit Toronto Carnival’s website to experience the full timeline history experience: https://www.torontocarnival.ca/history/
On March 24th, 2021, by unanimous consent, the House of Commons has adopted the M-36 bill.
Canada has now recognized August 1st as Emancipation Day nationwide – But the recognition, the education, the fight for justice has just begun.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site Video Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YmRmJ8ggI&t=42s
Amherstburg Freedom Museum Video Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4KABGKH2vc&t=9s
Dan Hill’s Interview with CBC:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/emancipation-day-dan-hill-1.4770416
Dan Hills’s Article in the Globe and Mail:
Natasha Henry books:
Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada
https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781554887170-emancipation-day
Talking About Freedom: Celebrating Emancipation Day in Canada
https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459700482-talking-about-freedom
Randell Adjei Ontario’s first poet laureate:
https://globalnews.ca/news/7821411/randell-adjei-ontario-poet-laureate/
Chef Macc:
In Canada, history is only ever taught one way. To prove this, we blacked out all of the non-Black history from a 255-page history textbook. Only 13 pages remained. To demand change, use #BlackedOutHistory.
LEARN MORE:
Majid Jowhari – Motion M-36 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_JC9TwAtM
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site Video Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YmRmJ8ggI&t=42s
Amherstburg Freedom Museum Video Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4KABGKH2vc&t=9s
Dan Hill’s Interview with CBC:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/emancipation-day-dan-hill-1.4770416
Dan Hill – What About Black Lives?
Toronto Carnival Virtual Timeline:
https://www.torontocarnival.ca/history
Angelique Francis’ Website:
Webster’s Website:
Webster Quebec History:
Join the Ontario Black History Society, on Sunday, January 31st, 2021, as we celebrate the achievement of Black Canadians in community service and more. We invite you to join us and support our annual fundraising event as we launch Black History Month! Presented by lead sponsor TD Bank.
Support our year round events and services by contributing to this event. Support our year round events and services by contributing to this event. The Black History Month Kick-Off launches Black History Month in Ontario.
Further details of this event will be shared soon.