Celebrate Black History Month In The City of Peterborough

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Mayor Jeff Leal has proclaimed February as Black History Month, with various community-led events and programs to honour the history, achievements and contributions of Black Canadians.

photo courtesy of the city of peterborough, facebook.

“Black History Month provides an opportunity to remember, recognize and celebrate the contributions that Black Canadians have made to the City of Peterborough and all of Canada, creating an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion every month,” Leal’s Proclamation states.  

Read the full Proclamation online.

The Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough is hosting a Black History Month Showcase and Proclamation Event Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N.) 

The Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter St. E.) is offering colouring pages to visitors of all ages which encourage conversations around kindness, inclusion and standing up against racism. Visitors can also explore the Black History Month section in the children’s book nook to learn about the people, stories and moments that have shaped history.  

The Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St.) in partnership with the Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors of all ages are welcome to come for an afternoon of Nigerian dance, Jamaican and African foods and an African-themed craft. Visitors can also drop by the library’s main branch or the branch at the Miskin Law Community Centre (271 Lansdowne St. W.) for “Who Am I? Mystery Portraits.” This month-long program invites visitors to explore portraits and profiles highlighting the accomplishments of Black Canadians.

An Afrocentric Story Time takes place Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. for children between the ages of six and 10.   

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