Mary Williamson talks about the extraordinary mix of cuisine and culture in an 1830 cookbook, with updated recipes demo'd by Elizabeth Baird In her new book, Mrs. Dalgairns's Kitchen, Mary Williamson examines an unusual 19th century cookbook, The Practice of Cookery. The book was unique not only in being wholly original, but for its broad...

Since taking on the position of Lieutenant Governor in 2014, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell has travelled provincially and internationally, with a focus on hearing and sharing stories of sustainability. As Her Honour’s mandate reaches seven eventful years, the office will be hosting a one-day virtual conference. Shaping Sustainability in Ontario is an opportunity to explore...

Join us for a virtual experience of reflection, storytelling and entertainment! The Emancipation Festival is pleased to provide an informative and entertaining video showcasing speakers and performers who will share compelling stories and compositions of freedom, legacy and inclusion. This virtual experience is an alternative to the annual festivities that take place in Owen Sound,...

To celebrate Emancipation Day on Sunday, August 1, the CCAH will be hosting a free drive-thru BBQ in Oakville featuring Chef Romaine from our Sizzlin' Halton cooking series. To celebrate Emancipation Day in Oakville, the CCAH is collaborating with the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS). Pre-order your meals with the CCAH and then join...

The 2021 Halton Freedom Celebration (HBHAS) Virtual Festival celebrates and acknowledges Halton's rich Multi-cultured History. The HBHAS 2021 free virtual presentation presents historians, government, community leaders and entertainers, a number of which are enslaved descendants, orphaned youths, and freedom/equality activists denouncing racism and promoting cultural knowledge, inclusive integration and authentic equality. This video celebrates, through...