Tag: ontario black history society
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Invite: Summer Events Aug.2-29, FREE Cats, TTC & Toronto Alerts, Road Closures Aug.2-20, 2013
There are great summer events happening in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Most events are FREE. Ontario Harbourfront Centre in Toronto Presents Island Soul FREE Admission August 2-5 Island Soul festival “celebrates the rich artistic traditions, emerging art forms, innovative expressions and vibrant lifestyles of the Caribbean through many family events.” Kids can make a Caribbean…
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You’re Invited: Toronto Renames Park in Honour of Len Braithwaite Oct.24, 2012
Today, October 24, City of Toronto will rename park in honour of Len Braithwaite, Canada’s first Black parliamentarian:
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You’re Invited: Celebrate Simcoe Day at Fort York in Toronto Aug.6, 2012
This video presents “Fort York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada”: “Toronto’s historic Fort York has the largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings in Canada. Over 200 volunteers come from all over North America to provide battle re-enactments, military drills, parades and other colorful activities. The fort itself was an important harbor defense until 1888 and…
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You’re Invited: Celebratory Events of Canadian Black History Month February 2012
This year, Canada’s theme for Black History Month is the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812 and the contributions of black soldiers in the fight for Canada. Here is a 60-second video promoting key historical figures and moments from the Canadian black community: Did you know that in February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver (b…