12:30 to 1:30 pm
Virtual zoom event. Contact organizer to obtain Zoom link
AC Study Community Report Launch in French. African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities are disproportionately infected by HIV in Ontario, Canada. They constitute only 5% of the population of Ontario yet account for 25% of new diagnoses of HIV. The aim of this study is to understand underlying factors that augment the HIV risk in ACB communities and to inform policy and practice in Ontario.
Contact person: [email protected] or 613-238-5014 ext: 237
Sunday, February 7, 2021
2 pm to 4 pm
Location: Free Virtual event. Contact organizer to obtain Zoom link
AIDS Committee of Ottawa presents: Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Forum. Workshop will include historical context of Anti-Black racism and how doing Anti-Black racism work is doing HIV work, intersectionality of Anti-Black racism and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS for the Black community, what actions can community members and organizations take etc
Guest Speaker: Dr. Roberta Timonthy.
Contact Person: [email protected] or 613-238-5014 ext: 227
Website: www.aco-cso.ca
Monday, February 8
7 pm
https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/canadian-black-history-making%C2%A0-youth-panel
Canadian Black History in the Making : Youth Panel
Join us for an inspiring evening and a chance to meet three remarkable young women, Laura Doyle Péan, Awa Hanane Diagne and Odobie Mcallister, who will talk about their courageous leadership projects and the challenges they had to overcome. All before the age of 20! Whether you are a Teen or a Young Adult, you will be inspired!
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7-9pm
Virtual event:Register here! https://www.inourtongues.ca/upcoming-gatherings
In Our Tongues Reading and Art Series Black History Month celebrations. This virtual event (via Zoom) will feature poetry, prose and musical performances by El Jones, spoken word poet, educator, journalist, community activist, former Halifax Poet Laureate and Canadian National Slam Champion; Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore author of the ground-breaking Trailblazers: The Black Pioneers Who Have Shaped Canada, together with Merryl-Royce Ndema-Moussa, illustrator; and Afro-Indigenous musician and hip-hop artist Justin “Jah’kota” Holness, owner and founder of TR1BE Music. In Our Tongues showcases, nurtures, and advances Black, Indigenous and People of Colour artists. Free admission, but suggested donations of $5 are welcome.
Wednesday, February 10, 1 pm: Elementary School-aged students https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/tracking-black-canada-elementary-school-aged-audience
Thursday, February 11, 11 am: Teens and Young Adults https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/tracking-black-canada
Tracking Black Canada
Join us for a virtual performance by Omari Newton that combines video, music, Slam Poetry, Hip Hop, stand-up comedy to highlight contributions made by residents in Black communities that have disappeared, and how their impact is still felt today.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
7pm
Virtual event.
Join award-winning novelists Edem Awumey and Blaise Ndala in a lively conversation, moderated by author Kalula Kalambay, on what it means to be Black in Canada today.
This Black History Month, join two award-winning local authors for their perspectives on what it means to be Black in Canada. Edem Awumey is the author of five novels, including Port-Mélo (2006), which won the Grand prix littéraire d’Afrique noire, and Explication de la nuit (2013). Its English translation, Descent into Night, won the Governor General’s Literary Award in 2018. Blaise Ndala has written three novels, Dans le ventre du Congo (2021), Sans capote ni kalachnikov (2019) and J’irai danser sur la tombe de Senghor (2014), which has been optioned for film. Together, they will read excerpts of their works, while engaging in a lively discussion with moderator and author Kalula Kalambay about their experiences as Black Canadians.
In French with simultaneous translation in English. Free. Registration required: https://www.historymuseum.ca/event/an-evening-with-edem-awumey-and-blaise-ndala/
Saturday, February 13, 2021
3pm - 4:30pm
Black History Month Celebration by NewLife Women's World Forum (A division of NewLife Project Inc). Topic: 'Great lessons from our 'Sheroes" Let's learn from Women who have made a difference in our world:
-How did they achieve their dreams and what was their motivation? -What do we need to learn from them and how can we implement their great examples into our Women's World today? Register on Eventrbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/137377129693
More info about Women's World: https://shop.newlifeprojectinc.org/pages/women-s-world
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
6pm
Free Virtual event on Zoom
Event link: Register via our website https://afrocanadianchamber.ca/
Afro Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) presents: Increasing Black Business Opportunities. Due to the unprecedented challenges and hardships of the past year, many small businesses are on the brink of closure. The Afro Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants to provide your business with an opportunity to learn about how to access a MicroLoan fund available to Black businesses and highlight some procurement opportunities while reflecting on the history of Black businesses in Canada. Sign up through our website to participate in this event. Let’s work together to rebuild our businesses and our future.
Contact person: Yetunde Owolabi / Phone : 613-712-7290/ E-mail : [email protected] : https://afrocanadianchamber.ca/
Tuesday, February 16
7 pm
https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/forging-hope-out-uncertainty-first-voice
Forging Hope out of Uncertainty : A First Voice
Join us for an evening with Biba Tinga, a first voice from the Black community. Biba will share her experience as a mother emigrating from Niger, her challenges and her life journey from Niger to immigrating to Canada and adapting to life in a new country. Many who are immigrants to Canada themselves and those who have helped immigrants will be inspired by Biba’s story.
Jeudi 18 février à 19 h
https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/perspectives-sur-la-litt%C3%A9rature-afro-canadienne-et-francophone
Perspectives sur la littérature afro-canadienne et francophone
À l’occasion du Mois de l’histoire des noirs au Canada, la BPO a invité les auteurs franco-ontariens Didier Leclair et Guy Bélizaire à participer à une table ronde virtuelle animée par Gabriel Osson, écrivain et animateur. Cette discussion promet d’être vive et engagée. Joignez-vous à nous!
FEBRUARY 20TH, 10AM-12PM EST
MEET THE MAKERS
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Link to Eventbrite for free ticket - https://afrotechture-presents-meet-the-makers.eventbrite.com
Link to Artisan profiles - https://www.afrotechture.com/pages/meet-the-makers
FEBRUARY 21ST, 2PM-4PM EST
AFRICAN PRINCESS DIARIES
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Link to Eventbrite for free ticket - https://afrotechture-presents-african-princess-diaries.eventbrite.com
Link to the add-ons (no-sew doll kit and other packages) - https://www.afrotechture.com/collections/african-princess-diaries
Saturday, February 27, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual event.
the Afro Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) and the Nigerian Canadian Association (NCA), Montreal, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada, will host its third annual, one-day, (online) Black History Month event. The event will be co-hosted by the ACMP Founder, Warren Clarke and Tanya Vanloo from the Nigerian Canadian Association (NCA) of Montreal. Co-Keynote addresses: – Louis March (Zero Gun Violence Movement) – Dr. Michael Ngadi (McGill University professor). Book Bursaries -issuing over $2000 academic bursaries for ACB students. Certificates of recognition -recognizing ACB people who are contributing to the ACB community. Commercials-14 pre-recorded commercials of Black business owners will be played between performances and speaking engagements. Live (online) entertainment: Singing, spoken word and dance performances; Black Canadian moments shared by Youth; Thought-provoking panel discussions (the dynamics of love within the ACB community; the misconceptions of being Black in Canada); and so much more. Free admission but registration required: Registration link: https://weareacmp.com/events/acmp-3rd-annual-black-history-month-event/