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SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T133000
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SUMMARY:Glencoe & District Historical Society Workshop "Lost Lambton Houses: Mapping Heritage Farms in Southwestern Ontario"
DESCRIPTION:A Workshop with Evan Abma \nFriday\, January 24\, 2025\n 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n Lunch provided (you are welcome to bring a contribution) \n📍 Location: The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, ON \n  \nJoin the Glencoe & District Historical Society for an engaging midday session with Evan Abma\, local historian\, Chair of the Sarnia Heritage Committee\, and a leading voice in documenting Ontario’s disappearing rural heritage. \nOver the past several years\, Evan has undertaken an ambitious research project mapping historic farmhouses across Lambton County. Using a wide range of sources—including historical land registers\, tax assessments\, farm directories\, topographic maps\, census records\, satellite imagery\, concession maps\, and digital tools such as Google MyMaps—he has documented approximately 1\,700 historic farmhouses still standing\, down from about 2\,000 in 2009. \nIn this 30–40 minute presentation\, Evan will: \n\nWalk participants through the research methods and tools used to identify and map historic farms\nDemonstrate how these approaches can be adapted by local historians\, heritage groups\, and landowners\nShare insights into patterns of loss\, including farm consolidation\, demolition trends\, and planning barriers\nReflect on why preserving historic farmhouses matters for understanding our rural landscape\, settlement history\, and architectural heritage\n\nThe Google Map.  \nThe Facebook Group: Lost Lambton\, Found!  \nWhat are the implications here in SW Middlesex?  \nOver the years\, Glencoe & District Historical Society members have been actively documenting heritage architecture\, historic farms\, cemeteries\, and rural landscapes across Southwest Middlesex. We are eager to learn how historical land records\, assessments\, directories\, and census data can be layered with modern tools such as Google MyMaps to create living\, shareable records of our rural heritage. This presentation may help spark ideas for how we can apply similar methods locally\, building on the work already underway in our community. \nCall to Action:\n If you have an interest in historic farmhouses\, rural architecture\, mapping\, research\, or local history—and especially if you’ve already gathered notes\, photos\, or stories—this session is for you. Come learn\, ask questions\, and imagine what a shared\, community-driven heritage map for Southwest Middlesex could look like. Your knowledge and curiosity are part of preserving the stories written into our landscape. \n  \nBackground \nEvan’s work began after he noticed that many historic homes featured in an online article about Warwick Township were no longer standing. What started as a small tracking project quickly expanded to all of Lambton County\, revealing uneven patterns of preservation—some areas retaining many historic homes\, while others have seen rapid decline. \nThese farmhouses represent more than buildings. They embody the aspirations of early rural settlers\, marking a transition from log cabins to substantial homes that reflected permanence\, prosperity\, and connection to the land. Their loss\, Evan argues\, erodes not only housing stock but also our tangible link to rural history. \nThe presentation will be followed by time for conversation\, questions\, and informal discussion over lunch. \nThis event will be of interest to: \n\nLocal historians and genealogists\nFarmers and rural landowners\nHeritage advocates and planners\nAnyone interested in rural history\, landscape change\, and preservation\n\nAll are welcome.\n Please join us for learning\, conversation\, and community around the shared task of understanding—and caring for—our rural heritage.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-district-historical-society-workshop-lost-lambton-houses-mapping-heritage-farms-in-southwestern-ontario/
LOCATION:Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
GEO:42.7492548;-81.710308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
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SUMMARY:Heritage York Annual Howland Lecture: Tim Morawetz
DESCRIPTION:Heritage York invites all to the annual Howland Lecture at the Lambton House\, held in memory of our neighbourhood’s own Father of Confederation Sir William Pearce Howland\, onetime proprietor of the Lambton House. This year\, it will take place on Sunday\, January 25th at 2 pm. \nAuthor Tim Morawetz will present on Art Deco Architecture\, focusing on Ontario. The author of “Art Deco Architecture Across Canada\,” Morawetz has presented widely around the province to architects and general audiences to wide acclaim. \nWe recommend taking the TTC 55 bus from Jane Station which stops right in front of the Lambton House.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/heritage-york-annual-howland-lecture-tim-morawetz/
LOCATION:Lambton House\, 4066 Old Dundas St.\, York\, Ontario\, M6S 2R6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage York at Lambton House":MAILTO:admin@lambtonhouse.org
GEO:43.6630796;-79.503627
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lambton House 4066 Old Dundas St. York Ontario M6S 2R6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4066 Old Dundas St.:geo:-79.503627,43.6630796
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
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SUMMARY:East York Historical Society Celebrates Black History Canada
DESCRIPTION:All are Welcome (bring as many guests as you like) to attend. Free Admission\, Free Parking\, Free Refreshments\n\nOur Special Guest Speaker Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon on””Living Free in the Time of Slavery: The Long Family in Toronto”\n\n6:30 PM  Doors Open into John S. Ridout Auditorium\, Refreshments Served.\n7:00 PM  President Welcome and Remarks and the reading of the Land Acknowledgement\n                by Toronto Public Library [S. Walter Stewart Branch] Staff.\n7:15 PM  East York Historical Society Welcomes Presenter Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon\n7:45 PM  includes Q & A.\n8:00 PM  East York Historical Society evening general meeting wrap sharp with Thanks.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/east-york-historical-society-celebrates-black-history-canada/
LOCATION:S. Walter Stewart Toronto Public Library\, 170 Memorial Park Ave.\, East York\, ON\, M4J 2K5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="East York Historical Society":MAILTO:eyhs@eastyork.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=S. Walter Stewart Toronto Public Library 170 Memorial Park Ave. East York ON M4J 2K5 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=170 Memorial Park Ave.:geo:-79.329711,43.6921393
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
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SUMMARY:Toronto's Lost Shipwreck
DESCRIPTION:Scarborough Underwater Club Inc.\, University of Toronto Scarborough proudly present ! \n\nBeyond the Familiar: Cultivating Exploration Close to Home \n\n\nJoin Heison Chak\, OUC President and seasoned technical diver\, as he shares the story behind a remarkable discovery beneath Toronto’s waters. \nIn August 2025\, a Canadian dive team ventured into the unknown and uncovered a forgotten wooden schooner resting quietly on the lakebed — a vessel believed to have sailed the Great Lakes in the early days of Toronto’s history. \nThrough photos\, stories\, and insights from the expedition\, discover how curiosity discipline\, and careful planning led to and extraordinary find that connects our present to a long-vanished past. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026. 7-9PM  \n\n\n\nWhere:  UofT Scarborough campus\, Sam Ibrahim Building\, Room IA-B1100\, parking lot H\n\n\nDeadline to register: Saturday\, January 24\, before midnight.\n\nAll are invited to attend this public event.\n\n\nAddress: 1050 Military Trail\, Toronto ON M1C 1G9\n\nContact Owen Jones <suciowen@gmail.com> with any questions. Please notify us of any last minute cancellations so we can account for refreshment !
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-lost-shipwreck/
LOCATION:University of Toronto\, Scarborough Campus\, 1050 Military Trail\, Toronto\, ON\, M1C 1G9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
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SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260127T192928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T192928Z
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SUMMARY:Weston Historical Society - "TORONTO HOCKEY BEFORE LEAFS”
DESCRIPTION:The WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents…”TORONTO HOCKEY BEFORE LEAFS” with Guest Speaker Adam Waiser \nWednesday February 4\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. 15 King Street\, Central King Seniors Residence in the Social Room \nTopic: WHS Membership Meeting – February: Skating Into History: Toronto’s Hockey Beginnings\n\n\nTime: Feb 4\, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nMeeting ID: 838 4327 6020\nPasscode: 158333
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/weston-historical-society-toronto-hockey-before-leafs/
LOCATION:Weston Seniors’ Residence\, King Street 15\, Toronto\, Toronto\, M9N 3X1\, Canada
GEO:43.7018771;-79.5198135
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260126T162630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T162630Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Black Music Archives : Black History Month Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) will be hosting their annual Black History Month Showcase on Thursday\, February 5th\, 2026! \nWith support from TD Bank Group through TD Ready Commitment and sponsored by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage\, this exciting FREE event will be hosted at the City of Toronto Archives and promises an exciting lineup with some of Toronto’s premier R&B and soul artists. \nThis special programming includes a daytime presentation with musician and esteemed chef Roger Mooking in conversation with CBMA co-founder Phil Vassell. \nThe evening showcase will feature stellar performances by veteran Black Canadian musician’s including Jully Black\, Liberty Silver\, Tanika Charles\, Divine Brown and Dru (In Essence)\, with mixes by DJ Carl Allen and hosted by Mel Boogie. \nRegistration is mandatory so grab your tickets below. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Black music and culture with the CBMA this Black History Month!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/canada-black-music-archives-black-history-month-showcase/
LOCATION:City of Toronto Archives\, Spadina Road 255\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 2V3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Canada Black Music Archives":MAILTO:info@thecbma.com
GEO:43.6767402;-79.407075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20250722T131423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T131423Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
GEO:43.5396806;-80.2503497
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260122T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T144717Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Ottawa Speaker Series : “Avant Bytown: La région sous le Régime français”
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker \nJean-François Lozier\, Conservateur\, Amérique française\, Musée canadien de l’histoire \n  \nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend. \nPlease note: this presentation will be conducted in French.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-of-ottawa-speaker-series-epopee-maritime-des-raftsmen-2-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, St-Laurent Branch\, Coté Street 515\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 0Z8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:45.4362488;-75.6477027
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260114T174245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174245Z
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SUMMARY:Coptic Museum of Canada Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:A milestone worth celebrating! \nJoin us for the Coptic Museum of Canada’s Fundraising Gala\, marking 25 years of preserving and sharing Coptic heritage since 2000. \nAn unforgettable evening with a meaningful purpose\, preserving our history for future generations. \nDetails: \n📅 Feb 7 | ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM EST\n📍 41 Glendinning Ave\, Scarborough\n🎟️ $50 per ticket \nBe sure to RSVP soon; space is limited. All are invited to join us in celebrating our story! \nGet your Tickets here  \nOR: \nE-Transfer: copticmuseumcanada [AT] gmail.com\n(Please indicate “2026 Fundraising” in the message box) \nCheque payable to Coptic Museum of Canada\n41 Glendinning Avenue\, Scarborough\, ON M1W 3E2 \nOr contact us (copticmuseumcanada [AT] gmail.com) for cash/in-person payment
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/coptic-museum-of-canada-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:Coptic Museum of Canada\, 41 Glendinning Ave.\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1W 3E2
ORGANIZER;CN="Coptic Museum of Canada":MAILTO:copticmuseumcanada@gmail.com
GEO:43.8118337;-79.3325187
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260109T192309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T192309Z
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SUMMARY:Albion Bolton Historical Society: AGM and Historical Show & Tell
DESCRIPTION:The first meeting of 2026 is on February 9th for a 7:30 PM start. \nPLEASE NOTE we have changed the meeting location to Rotary Place\, Caledon Senior’s Centre\, 7 Rotarian Way\, Bolton\, Multi-purpose Room 2\, located behind the Caledon Wellness Centre on the North Hill. \nThe meeting will begin with our short Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a members & guests Show & Tell. You are invited to bring something of local historical interest.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/albion-bolton-historical-society-agm-and-historical-show-tell/
LOCATION:Caledon Seniors’ Centre\, 7 Rotarian Way\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 1Y2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Albion Bolton Historical Society":MAILTO:nhillerphoto@bell.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260108T153229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T153229Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Railway Museum: Black Railway Porters in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join author and historian Channon Oyeniran as she shares the story of the Black men who worked as sleeping car porters on Canadian railway routes. This presentation will also explore some of the established Black communities in which many of these men lived and came from\, as well as explore the experiences many Black men had as Sleeping Car Porters in Canada. \nThis presentation will explore and discuss: \n\nWho were the Black Sleeping Car Porters?\nBlack Sleeping Car Porters and established Black Canadian communities.\nLabour Challenges and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.\nBlack Canadian Leaders and their connections to Sleeping Car Porters.\n\n  \nAbout our speaker: \nHistorian and author Channon Oyeniran has an indescribable passion and thirst to not only know more about history\, in particular- slavery (historical and modern)\, but to educate people on these issues and to assist in stopping it from continuing! \nChannon is a graduate of University of Toronto with a bachelor’s degree in history and Caribbean Studies\, the University of Hull (UK) with a Master’s Degree in Slavery Studies\, and she is currently undertaking her PhD at Queen’s University. Channon has expanded her knowledge and information about Black History and the issues that the Black community faces both locally\, here in Canada and internationally\, by participating in conferences and workshops relating to the Black experience and history in Canada. \nChannon served as the Vice-President for the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) from 2017-2023\, where she helped the organization to preserve\, celebrate and spread the rich Black history of Ontario and Canada. \nChannon is the founder of Oyeniran Education Support (OyES)\, an educational organization that helps individuals and institutions identify and align with their intrinsic values\, gifts and nurtures them to greatness. Channon uses the OyES platform and others\, to teach people about Black History. Channon Oyeniran was born in Scarborough\, Ontario but is a longtime resident of the Durham Region. She currently resides in the Durham Region with her husband and their sons. \nAbout the series: \nThe Toronto Railway Museum hosts guest speakers online via the Zoom Webinar platform the Second Tuesday of each month. These talks are free and open to the public\, with a suggested donation of $10 to support future programming. The Toronto Railway is a registered Canadian charity (838626943RR0001) and charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/toronto-railway-museum-black-railway-porters-in-canada/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Railway Museum":MAILTO:manager@trha.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260108T202147Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Algonquin Anishinaabeg of the Ottawa River Valley: Yesterday\, Today & Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Lynn Gehl Ph.D\, Anishinaabe Algonquin Advocate\, Academic\, Author & Artist\n\nDetails\nThis year marks the 200th anniversary of the start of the Rideau Canal and Bytown — but how did this impact the Algonquin people\, for whom the Ottawa Valley has been home for millennia? \nDr. Gehl makes the case that\, two centuries later\, we have yet to resolve crucial issues such as that our nation’s capital – the “heart of Canada” – continues to trespass on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg and that the violation of Algonquin rights continues. \nA Special Bytown200 Presentation. \nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend.\nRegistration via Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/HSO-11-Feb-2026
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-algonquin-anishinaabeg-of-the-ottawa-river-valley-yesterday-today-tomorrow/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260108T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Esquesing Historical Society: From Kensington Palace to Glen Williams
DESCRIPTION:Historian Mark Rowe will highlight his new book\, Kissed by Two Kings\, the story of his 3x Great-grandmother and extend the story to his branch of the family and how he ended up in Glen Williams. This presentation will be preceded by our Annual General Meeting. \nKNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH\, 116 Main St.\, S.\, Georgetown\, 7:00 p.m. 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/esquesing-historical-society-from-kensington-palace-to-glen-williams/
LOCATION:Knox Presbyterian Church\, 116 Main St. S.\, Georgetown\, ON\, L7G 3E6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Esquesing Historical Society":MAILTO:esquesinghs@gmail.com
GEO:43.6485314;-79.9253678
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Knox Presbyterian Church 116 Main St. S. Georgetown ON L7G 3E6 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=116 Main St. S.:geo:-79.9253678,43.6485314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260109T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T183801Z
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SUMMARY:Culinary Historians of Canada: Saloons to Soul Food
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Black History Month\, Faith Ebanks will join us on February 12th to delve into Black history in relation to King Street East and the surrounding neighbourhood in Toronto.  This neighbourhood was formerly the home to the Underground Railroad restaurant and the Epicurean Recess – two Black-owned food establishments that stood during two different moments in Toronto’s vast and complicated history.  Faith will discuss the history and significance of soul food as an edible form of Black culture\, and celebrate the bravery\, innovation and perseverance of Black entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and freedom seekers who not only shaped Canadian history\, but whose lives and legacies are all too often unknown or overlooked. \nFaith Ebanks is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto with a master’s (MA) degree in history. She also holds a Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) degree with a double major in history and art history. Her research explored the relationship between horror and the ongoing legacy of slavery and colonialism throughout the Atlantic World from the 16th to the 21st century. In 2023\, she created Being Black on King\, and has delivered it through tours with Heritage Toronto ever since. CHC is grateful for the assistance of Heritage Toronto for this presentation.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/culinary-historians-of-canada-saloons-to-soul-food/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Culinary Historians of Canada":MAILTO:info@culinaryhistorians.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20250722T131423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T131423Z
UID:10001548-1771000200-1771007400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
GEO:43.5396806;-80.2503497
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Heritage Hall Essex Street 83 Guelph Ontario N1H 3K9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Essex Street 83:geo:-80.2503497,43.5396806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260127T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T210648Z
UID:10001682-1771009200-1771014600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto's First Post Office - Toronto Book of Love
DESCRIPTION:On February 13\, join local favourite\, Adam Bunch\, for a special presentation just in time for the romantic season and explore Toronto’s history through true tales of romance\, marriage\, passion\, heartache\, lust\, and the scandalous love affairs of the early city. Learn how Toronto has been shaped by crushes\, jealousies\, and flirtations as told by the author himself. \nCoffee\, tea\, and cookies will be served. Pre-registration is required and spots are strictly limited!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/torontos-first-post-office-toronto-book-of-love/
LOCATION:Toronto’s First Post Office\, Adelaide Street East 260\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 1N1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@tos1stpo.com
GEO:43.6519707;-79.370425
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Toronto’s First Post Office Adelaide Street East 260 Toronto Ontario M5A 1N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adelaide Street East 260:geo:-79.370425,43.6519707
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260212T170650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170650Z
UID:10001685-1771435800-1771444800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Black Music Archives : Film Screening and Discussion  PORTIA WHITE: THINK ON ME
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an informative film to watch this February? If so\, join the Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) at the Archives of Ontario on Wednesday\, February 18th\, 2026. The CBMA will be running a screening and panel discussion of Portia White: Think On Me from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. \nThe screening will spotlight the enduring legacy of the legendary contralto\, who was as international star. Portia White is known as one of the best classical artists of the 20th century and is a notable figure in Black Canadian Music History. \nFollowing the film\, Slyvia D. Hamilton will join a panel discussion with Professor Ola Mohammed and David “Click” Cox of Clk Creative that focuses on the film’s aesthetic\, historical and cultural performance hosted by Professor Mark V. Campbell. \nSeating is limited! Please reserve your seat at the link.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/canada-black-music-archives-black-history-month-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Archives of Ontario\, 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M7A 2C5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Canada Black Music Archives":MAILTO:info@thecbma.com
GEO:43.7749061;-79.5005299
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Archives of Ontario 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard Toronto Ontario M7A 2C5 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard:geo:-79.5005299,43.7749061
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20250722T131423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T131423Z
UID:10001549-1771605000-1771612200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
GEO:43.5396806;-80.2503497
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Heritage Hall Essex Street 83 Guelph Ontario N1H 3K9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Essex Street 83:geo:-80.2503497,43.5396806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260112T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T162936Z
UID:10001669-1771754400-1771776000@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto Postcard Club's 44th Annual Vintage Postcard Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:From the early 1900’s through the ‘chromes’ of modern times\, you are sure to find something of interest. Thousands of vintage postcards for sale in organized boxes filed by topic and geography. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/toronto-postcard-clubs-43rd-annual-vintage-postcard-show-and-sale-2/
LOCATION:Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre\, Sakura Way 6\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1Z5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Postcard Club":MAILTO:info@torontopostcardclub.com
GEO:43.7262644;-79.3350572
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Sakura Way 6 Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sakura Way 6:geo:-79.3350572,43.7262644
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260202T161943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T161943Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: The Ottawa Mosque and the Ottawa Muslim Association
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker \nMohamed Ghadban\, Vice-President\, OMA \nDetails \nThe Ottawa Mosque\, the first mosque in the nation’s capital and one of the oldest in Canada\, was conceived in 1964 and completed in 1973\, at a time when Canada’s nationwide Muslim population numbered fewer than live in just Ottawa today. \nJoin us a we explore the history of the Ottawa Mosque and our city’s Muslim Community. \nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-algonquin-anishinaabeg-of-the-ottawa-river-valley-yesterday-today-tomorrow-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, Main Branch\, 120 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:45.420388;-75.6954878
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ottawa Public Library Main Branch 120 Metcalfe St. Ottawa Ontario K1P 5M2 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=120 Metcalfe St.:geo:-75.6954878,45.420388
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260217T200425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200425Z
UID:10001686-1772044200-1772044200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Oxford Historical Society - How Do I Love Thee? Exploring a history of the Valentine
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Wednesday February 25\, 2026 for a special presentation by Scott Gillies\, Chair of the Oxford Historical Society. This is a free event. Donations Welcome!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/oxford-historical-society-how-do-i-love-thee-exploring-a-history-of-the-valentine/
LOCATION:Chartwell Oxford Gardens\, 423 Devonshire Ave\, Woodstock\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Historical Society":MAILTO:info@oxhs.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260224T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150628Z
UID:10001687-1772112600-1772112600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:HEIRS February Meeting in Celebration of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:The Stories We Tell: From Africa to Canada\, Presented by Edward Milo Johnson \nThrough poetry\, spoken word\, and storytelling\, from his book ”The Color of Freedom\,” Milo Johnson reflects on the resilience\, struggles\, and triumphs experienced by the African\ndiaspora during their journeys to freedom. The presentation includes visual art by Myriam Wilson. \nJoin us on February 26 at the Harrow Arena community room for a memorable presentation by Milo Johnson. Everyone is welcome!\nTown of Essex heritage colouring books will be available at the meeting.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/heirs-february-meeting-in-celebration-of-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Harrow Arena Community Room\, 243 McAffee St.\, Harrow\, Ontario\, N0R 1G0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20250722T131423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T131423Z
UID:10001550-1772209800-1772217000@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
GEO:43.5396806;-80.2503497
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Heritage Hall Essex Street 83 Guelph Ontario N1H 3K9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Essex Street 83:geo:-80.2503497,43.5396806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260224T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151333Z
UID:10001689-1772650800-1772650800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - Regards vers l’avenir : La transition socio-écologique à Toronto et en Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Conférencière : Christine Beaudoin\, professeure adjointe en Environnements Urbains\, Université de l’Ontario français \nNos sociétés font face à de nombreuses transformations socio-culturelles\, politiques et économiques. Plusieurs crises écologiques (changements climatiques\, surexploitation des ressources\, perte de biodiversité\, rareté de l’eau potable…) font aussi pression sur nos sociétés. Dans un tel contexte\, la transition socio-écologique émerge comme moyen d’assurer un futur plus vert et plus juste pour tous\, en considérant à la fois les besoins des communautés ainsi que les besoins de la planète. \nCette présentation nous projette vers le futur en adressant la transition socio-écologique à Toronto\, et plus largement en Ontario. Habitant à Toronto depuis trois ans\, Christine Beaudoin s’appuie sur des expériences personnelles à Toronto et des recherches en milieux urbains et ruraux ontariens.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/la-societe-dhistoire-de-toronto-conference-robertine-barry-3/
LOCATION:Théâtre de l’Alliance française\, Spadina Road 24\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 2S7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 d%E2%80%99histoire de Toronto":MAILTO:info@sht.ca
GEO:43.6686938;-79.4052582
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Théâtre de l’Alliance française Spadina Road 24 Toronto Ontario M5R 2S7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spadina Road 24:geo:-79.4052582,43.6686938
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260224T150938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150938Z
UID:10001688-1772728200-1772733600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Women's History Project: Picket Lines & Power: Women who reshaped work
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s History Project is excited to invite you to our second Writing Women Into History webinar series. Our 2026 theme is: From Resistance to Redesign: Women Transforming Work \nAcross Canada and beyond\, the movement to learn\, teach\, and protect women’s histories is reaching a defining moment. For generations\, feminist scholars\, leaders\, and changemakers have shown how women’s stories — including around labour\, leadership\, and resistance — have been undervalued or unknown. Reclaiming these histories offers more than overdue recognition: it gives us the insight we need to redesign the future of work. By understanding where inequities come from\, we can challenge them more effectively\, champion fairer practices\, and build systems that truly value women’s contributions. \nThe Women’s History Project invites you to be part of this powerful three‑part webinar series\, where we confront these gaps together. You’ll hear directly from women who have researched these histories\, lived them\, and fought to change the conditions shaping women’s work in Canada and from women who continue to challenge the status quo and look ahead to new opportunities. —as well as from those continuing to challenge the status quo and push toward new possibilities. \nThis series is for anyone committed to gender justice: students\, educators\, researchers\, labour organizers\, activists\, policymakers\, community advocates\, and emerging leaders who believe that understanding women’s history is essential to transforming our world. collective future. We must know our history to defend our future. \nSession 1: Picket Lines & Power: Women Who Reshaped Work (use this link to register) \nMarch 5\, 2026\, 4:30pm – 6:00pm EST \nThis session traces the pivotal moments\, movements\, and voices that shaped women’s labour history—from early suffrage activism to the 1981 postal workers’ strike that transformed maternity leave rights\, to the legal battles that redefined workplace protections. This is history told not as a timeline\, but as a legacy of resistance. Meet our panelists! \nMarion Pollack  (Moderator) \nMarion Pollack is a retired postal worker and a former activist in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers from Vancouver B.C.  She held elected positions locally\, regionally\, and nationally in CUPW\, but her most important role was that of a CUPW shop steward.  With a group of other people\, she worked for gender equality in her Union\, the workplace\, and the labour movement. In retrospect she wishes she could have been more inclusive and diverse in this work.  She was a member of the CUPW National Women’s Committee for over 9 years.  Marion was an active participant in the 1981  CUPW strike which resulted in paid maternity leave for postal workers. \nJoan Sangster\, Professor\, Trent University \nJoan Sangster is a Vanier Professor Emeritus at Trent University\, Peterborough\, where she taught in History\, Canadian Studies\, and Gender and Women’s Studies. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and past president of the Canadian Historical Association/ Société historique du Canada\, she held visiting fellowships at McGill\, Duke\, and Princeton Universities. She has written eight books\, co-edited seven essay collections\, and published book chapters and articles dealing with working women\, the labour movement\, suffrage movements\, women and the law\, Indigenous settler relations\, and feminist historiography. \nJoan’s book\, Earning Respect: The Lives of Working Women in Small – Town Ontario won the Canada prize and Transforming Labour: Women and Work in Postwar Canada an honourable mention for the CHA’s Canadian history book prize. Her recent Demanding Equality: A History of Canadian Feminism\, which secured the Hilda Neatby prize for the best book in women’s and gender history\, offers an overview of Canadian feminism which argues for the politically multi-vocal\, hybrid character of equality-seeking women’s movements in Canada. She has been an associate and co-editor of the US-based Labor: Studies in Working-Class Histories of the America and the Canadian Labour. \nJulia Smith\, Associate Professor\, University of Manitoba \nJulia is an associate professor in the Labour Studies Program at the University of Manitoba on Treaty 1 territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Her research and teaching focuses on the history and politics of work\, unions\, labour relations\, and women’s activism in North America. She has an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University and an M.A. and B.A. Hons. in History from Simon Fraser University.  She is also a member of the Graphic History Collective. \nDr Leslie Nichols\, Assistant Professor\, Laurentian University \nLeslie Nichols is an assistant professor in the Equity\, Diversity\, and Human Rights program within the Sociology unit at the School of Social Sciences at Laurentian University. She holds a PhD in Policy Studies\, an MA in Work and Society (now Labour Studies)\, and a joint BA in Women’s and Gender Studies and Historical Studies. She grew up in several regions across Canada—including Northern Alberta\, Northern Quebec\, and Southern Ontario—and has strong family connections to Nova Scotia. \nAs a structural intersectionalist\, Dr. Nichols uses theories of neoliberalism\, feminism\, and intersectionality to study and improve the working and living conditions of some of Canada’s most equity‑deserving communities. Her research focuses on the work experiences and social well‑being of groups such as immigrants\, youth\, and people marginalized by gender. She has examined issues related to unemployment\, precarious work\, self‑employment\, and unpaid labour. \nJoin us for two more session! \nWe would love it if you would join us for Session 2 & 3 of this inspiring series. \nYou can reserve for all three sessions here on Eventbrite —- or to each of the individual events below. \nSession 2: Voices Rising: Activism and the Modern Workplace \nApril 9\, 2026\, 4:30pm – 6:00pm EDT \nThis session will examine persistent inequities across industries\, women’s unpaid work\, the impact of the care economy on women’s labour and barriers faced by women with diverse identities. This is a call to action for anyone committed or interested in how to buildbuilding workplaces where all women can thrive. \nSession 3: Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Designing Tomorrow’s Workplaces \nMay 7\, 2026\, 4:30pm – 6:00pm EDT \nThis forward-looking session will explore emerging opportunities for women in evolving industries\,  how leaders can build equitable\, inclusive futures and the lessons today’s trailblazers want to pass on. This is a conversation about possibility—and responsibility. \nWhy This Series Matters \nWomen’s histories have too often been pushed to the margins of mainstream narratives. Yet these stories—of struggle\, solidarity\, innovation\, leadership\, and courage—are essential to understanding how gender inequality has been built\, resisted\, and reshaped over generations. \nFrom the early fights for maternity leave and reproductive rights\, to landmark human rights cases\, to decades of unpaid and under‑recognized labour\, women have continually challenged Canada to confront its inequities. The push for pay equity\, workplace safety\, accessible childcare\, and fair representation is part of a long continuum of women demanding better—for themselves\, for their families\, and for their communities. And while progress has been made\, the work is far from finish \nFounded in 20221\, The Women’s History Project is committed to advancing gender equality by shining a light on women’s achievements across Canadian history. We believe that understanding the past equips women—and allies—to lead\, advocate\, and create meaningful change today. \nWe hope to see you there! \nVisit our Substack to learn more about what the Women’s History Project does\, and find out about our  1000 Voices\, 1000 Stories podcast\, subscribe to the Voices & Stories weekly digest\, and explore recommendationsrecommendation from On Our Bookshelf.   \nBe part of the history we’re building. \nJoin us there.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/womens-history-project-picket-lines-power-women-who-reshaped-work/
LOCATION:online
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20250722T131423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T131423Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
DESCRIPTION:Fridays in July & August \n Heritage Hall\, 83 Essex Street\, Guelph \n Open to youth ages 12–18 \n Free refreshments provided \nJoin us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect\, create\, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. \nSpecial thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative. \n For more information\, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/guelph-black-heritage-society-bloom-belong-summer-drop-in-for-bipoc-youth/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, Essex Street 83\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 3K9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:marketing.gbhs@gmail.com
GEO:43.5396806;-80.2503497
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
CREATED:20260225T160327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160327Z
UID:10001691-1772888400-1772888400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: “L'influence de Bytown dans le développement du Canton de Templeton”
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\nJean-Guy Ouimet\, Conferencier \n\nDetails\nJoin us for a discussion with Jean-Guy Ouimet\, historian and genealogist\, who will explore how Bytown’s influence inevitably made itself felt on the other side of the Ottawa River. \nPlease note: this presentation will be conducted in French.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-the-era-of-bytown-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, St-Laurent Branch\, Coté Street 515\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 0Z8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:45.4362488;-75.6477027
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150324
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SUMMARY:Lanark County Genealogical Society Vintage Show & Tell Genealogy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come for an afternoon of connection\, conversation\, and discovery. Share a meaningful heirloom\, or come enjoy the stories and inspiration. \nAttend in person:\nBeckwith Township Municipal Office Complex\n2022 Beckwith Park Lane\, Carleton Place\, ON K7C 3P2\nAttend online:\nZoom meeting available- please register to receive access\ninformation at communications@lanarkgenealogy.com \nBring an heirloom-or just bring your curiosity! A photo\, document\, keepsake\, or treasured heirloom-and share what it reveals about your family’s past. (Or simply come to listen and enjoy!) All are welcome\, members\, guests and newcomers alike.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/lanark-county-genealogical-society-vintage-show-tell-genealogy-gathering/
LOCATION:Beckwith Township Municipal Office Complex\, 2022 Beckwith Park Lane\, Carleton Place\, ON\, K7C 3P2\, Canada
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