What is better than getting your hands dirty and creating something that can be found within your imagination? Artist, Andrea Malus, is going to teach us about the artistic creations known as paper mache. Tales of Fantasy and Folklore are filled with creatures and characters beyond our world and we can’t wait to see the...

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...

Emancipation Day is now formally recognized across Canada. Join the OBHS as we celebrate with our annual event on August 1st, at 6pm EST. About this event On August 1st, the OBHS hosts virtually the annual Emancipation Day celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act. August 1, 1834, marks the day in...

Join the Thunder Bay Museum for a reception celebrating the 2021 Grand National Fibre Art Exhibition. This traveling juried exhibition features 48 works of art from all over Canada. For more information visit: https://www.grandnationalfibreartexhibition.com/crossroads-2021 Official remarks from 7:15 to 7:30 PM Free Museum Admission during the event Prepacked refreshments will be available in the lobby

Explore the Town of York on foot with one of our expert historians! In this walking tour, join us as we explore the dark side of Toronto in 1834. We will tell stories of duels, hangings, riots, and death while we walk the original 10 blocks of the early city. Tours start and end at...

This presentation will explore the power of names and renaming, as Canadians take part in discussions about renaming streets, schools, and places across the country. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i3rLdBrASvyrqlS9UMxSDA

This presentation will explore the power of names and renaming, as Canadians take part in discussions about renaming streets, schools, and places across the country. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OBdGe1M-ThmEGbe091Ls7A

Join us for the online lecture "Fighting For Freedom: The Railway Weaves Through Black Canadians’ History"! Join us on August 19 for the next online lecture in our 2021 series, Railway Ties. In celebration of Emancipation Day in Canada, Kathy Grant stops at railway crossings through time to share some Black Canadian stories. The stops...

Explore the Town of York on foot with one of our expert historians! In this walking tour, join us as we explore the Battle of York while we walk the original 10 blocks of the early city. Tours start and end at Toronto's First Post Office. Tours run rain or shine, and may cover rough...

A conversation between Elder Duke Redbird & System Superintendent of Indigenous Education in the Toronto District School Board, Tanya Senk. What were you taught about Indigenous history and culture in school? What were you not taught? As more conversations surrounding Indigenous history and culture are happening locally, nationally, and globally we invite you to join...

The Buxton History and Genealogy Conference returns as a virtual gathering on Friday, September 3rd, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone). This year, we will once again offer this exciting program of speakers at no charge to registrants. Note: While the 2021 Conference is free, the Planning Committee is encouraging participants to consider a donation...