Discover Black History Month Programs in Halton Hills

HALTON HILLS, ON – This February, the Town of Halton Hills and Halton Hills Public Library invite residents to celebrate Black History Month with a lineup of creative, cultural, and educational experiences including visual art, film, storytelling, and library programming. Black History Month programming offers opportunities to connect with diverse voices, explore shared histories, and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and communities. Residents are encouraged to take part in a variety of free and ticketed programs throughout the month. 

“Black History Month is when we can come together to learn from the experiences and creativity of Black Canadians,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “Through programs taking place this February, residents can reflect on stories and perspectives. This is how we build community.” 

 Program highlights include: 

• Artist Talk with Komi Olaf (John Elliott Theatre) 
  Tuesday, February 3, 7:30-8:30 p.m., free tickets required 
• Afrofuturism: Embers of Solitude (Upper Sisnett Lobby, Cultural Centre) 
  February 3 – March 1 
• Library Speakers Consortium (virtual, Halton Hills Public Library) 
• Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas with Vanessa Riley 
  Thursday, February 5, 7:00 p.m. 
• 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart 
  Thursday, February 12, 2:00 p.m.  
• TIFF OnScreen at the JET presents: Samia (John Elliott Theatre)  
  Friday, February 20, 7:30 p.m., tickets required  
• Reading Corner with Newton Vanriel (Georgetown Library Branch) 
  Saturday, February 28, 10:00-11:00 a.m. 
• Black History Month Displays and family-friendly activities (HHPL Acton and Georgetown branches), throughout February 

The Town of Halton Hills partners with organizations to provide programming centering Black voices, perspectives and experiences year-round helping to make our community a more inclusive and equitable place to live, work, create, and play. These groups include the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton, the Halton Black History Awareness Society, and the African Caribbean Council of Halton. 

For full program details, visit haltonhills.ca/blackhistorymonth. 

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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