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SUMMARY:Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum - "Freedom Realized and Delayed: The Historical Significance of Emancipation Day in Canada"
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Realized and Delayed \nGuest speaker Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon—renowned historian\, educator\, and advocate for Black history in Canada will speak to the historical significance of Emancipation Day\, illuminating stories of Black resistance\, resilience\, and community-building in Canadian history\, celebrating the richness of Black Canadian culture and contributions. An open Q&A session will allow participants to engage directly with Dr. Henry-Dixon. \nDr. Natasha L. Henry-Dixon \nDr. Natasha Henry-Dixon is an assistant professor of African Canadian History at York University. She is an award-winning author and an award-winning curriculum developer. Dr. Henry-Dixon is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and ongoing work to advance understanding of Black history in Ontario. As a long-time educator and community leader\, Dr. Henry-Dixon’s continues to advance our collective understanding of Canada’s rich and complicated Black history. Dr. Henry-Dixon’s research and publications deal with the enslavement of Black people in Ontario\, their quest for freedom\, the commemoration of Emancipation Day\, and Black communities in the province. \nHer publications include the chapters ” ‘Sold as a Slave for Life’: Black Enslavement in Colonial Canada” (2024)\, “Where\, Oh Where\, is Bet? Locating Enslaved Africans on the Ontario Landscape” (2022)\, “Chloe Cooley: A Black Woman Enslaved in Niagara” (2021); the books Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (June 2010)\, Talking about Freedom: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (2012)\, a number of youth-focused titles\, and several entries for the Canadian Encyclopaedia on African Canadian history. Recently\, her special biographical series with the Dictionary of Canadian Biography on the lives of a select number of Black people enslaved in colonial Ontario was released. Dr. Henry-Dixon’s most recent public history projects include the self-guided walking tour\, Tracing Mary Ann Shadd Cary’s Footsteps in Mid‑19th Century Black Toronto\, curated and launched in Fall 2024. Her multifaceted work reflects her unwavering commitment to researching\, preserving\, and sharing the histories of Black Canadians.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/sheffield-park-black-history-and-cultural-museum-freedom-realized-and-delayed-the-historical-significance-of-emancipation-day-in-canada/
LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe St\, Studio 7\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sheffield Park Black History Museum: A Tribute to Robert Leverty\, Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Sheffield Park is pleased to invite everyone to a Tribute to Robert Leverty as he retires as Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society. Robert has devoted his life to the preservation of Canadian landmarks\, cemeteries and institutions and we wish to say Thank You. \nBring your well wishes on Sunday\, Nov. 13\, 2022 to Heritage Community Church\, 310 Seventh Street\, Collingwood\, 2:00 pm.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/sheffield-park-black-history-museum-a-tribute-to-robert-leverty-executive-director-of-the-ontario-historical-society/
LOCATION:Heritage Community Church of Collingwood\, 310 Seventh Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 2B3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Meet & Greet with Rita Shelton Deverell
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URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/a-meet-greet-with-rita-shelton-deverell/
LOCATION:Heritage Community Church of Collingwood\, 310 Seventh Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 2B3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Meet & Greet Afternoon with The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine
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URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/a-meet-greet-afternoon-with-the-honourable-dr-jean-augustine/
LOCATION:Heritage Community Church of Collingwood\, 310 Seventh Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 2B3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Travelling Exhibit: Secrets of the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum\nin co-operation with the Welland Historical Museum\nis pleased to present the travelling exhibit \n“SECRETS OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD” \nIn the 1850s\, approximately 40\,000 Black refugees entered Canada from the United States. This interactive travelling exhibit from The Welland Historical Museum explores slavery\, the Underground Railroad\, a secret network that assisted fugitive slaves escape to freedom in Canada\, and the challenges escaped slaves faced once in Canada. \nTuesday to Friday\nFebruary 5 – March 1\, 2019\n10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nContact: Carolynn Wilson\, SPBH&CM Curator
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/travelling-exhibit-secrets-of-the-underground-railroad/
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