Discover Black History Month Programs 2023

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town encourages residents of Halton Hills to celebrate Black History Month this February with a series of free programs presented by Cultural Services and the Halton Hills Public Library. For a complete schedule of activities throughout the month, visit the Town website and follow along on social media.   

Mayor Ann Lawlor recognized Black History Month at the January 23 Council meeting, and invited the public to participate in programs which spotlight Black creativity. “The Town partners with community-led cultural organizations throughout the year in order to foster understanding through learning, and to make Halton Hills a more inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.” 

This year, highlights of Black History Month programming include: 

• “One Book, One Halton Hills,” Halton Hills Public Library invites the community to stay tuned for the 2023 book title to be revealed January 27, in support of Black authors and athletes 
• “Women and Growth,” artwork by Sheryl Keen, presented by the Helson Gallery in the Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre (January 30 - February 26) 
• “Clef Notes to Canvas,” painting workshop in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton at the Cultural Centre (February 11, 1 - 4 p.m.) 
• Artist Q&A with Sheryl Keen and special guest Francesca Durham, presented by the Helson Gallery (February 25) 
• #ReadingBlackout campaign with the Halton Hills Public Library.

Follow along on the library's social media channels to participate. 

For a full schedule of events and registration instructions, visit haltonhills.ca/blackhistorymonth. 

Black History Month will also be recognized via a proclamation submitted by the African Caribbean Council of Halton (ACCH). Read the proclamation posted on the Town’s website and included in the General Information section of the January 23 Council agenda. The public is also welcome to join the Mayor at the ACCH’s virtual event on Thursday, February 23 at 10 a.m. Join the event here.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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