CITY OF OTTAWA

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Black History Month - Events Calendar

THIS WEEK:

Thursday, February 26
Annual Reconciliation Day
Library & Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington Street
7 to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free. Theme:"YES! We can!" Together all "Human Colours of the Sun" do achieve more! Sharing and promoting the audacity of hope of kindred spirits from the earliest human rights/anti-slavery champions to us. Featuring Leadership Ottawa's Road to Change documentary about the citizen engagement movement inspired by the leadership journey of Barack Obama. Also, a conversation about "Barack Obama - Capital Hill Washington, DC, U.S.A., January 20, 2009 & Parliament Hill, Ottawa,  February 19, 2009". Hosted by  Adrian Harewood, Host, All In A Day, CBC Radio One (Ottawa). Presented by the J'Nikira Dinqinesh Education Centre. Information: edutrack@trytel.com 613-241-0743

Friday, February 27
"Black in Ottawa" Film Premiere
8:00 p.m.
Mercury Lounge (56 ByWard Market, upstairs)
Admission: $5
Ottawa Documentary Première – "Black in Ottawa", by Ottawa filmmakers Patrice James and Orpheus Morgan. This thought-provoking documentary is the first to explore the struggles, triumphs and interactions of Ottawa’s various black communities while also examining the relationships between these groups and 'mainstream society'. After the film, stick around for some great eats and dance to some funky rhythms as  DJ Lance Baptiste drops the beat?! For more info, contact Patrice James : 613.241.2729 / E-mail: patricejames@hotmail.com

Saturday, February 28
Cathedral Arts "Freedom 175"
Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks Street (at Bronson)
2 p.m.
Admission: $30 Reserved, $20 General, $10 students
Cathedral Arts presentation marking the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Act to Abolish Slavery in the British Empire was the result of a campaign by abolitionists worldwide, and efforts in the British Parliament by an alliance of Evangelical Anglicans and Quakers led by MP William Wilberforce. Upper Canada (Ontario) was the first jurisdiction in the Empire to take steps to abolish slavery with the passage of the Anti-Slavery Act of 1793 under Governor John Graves Simcoe. Freedom 175 is a musical celebration of Canadian heroes who worked for abolition. Hosted by CTV anchorwoman Marci Ien, this special showcase will portray their stories through song, dance and spoken word set to the rhythm of the drum. Performers include: Stratford actor Walter Borden, Actor/producer Anthony Sherwood, People’s Gospel Choir of Montreal, Ottawa “Blues Lady” Maria Hawkins, Spoken Word Artist Anthony Bansfield, The Heru Drummers, Poet Stachen Frederick and Christ Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir. For info and tickets: Cathedral Arts Box Office 613-567-1787; cathedralarts@yahoo.ca

USEFUL LINKS:

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES CANADA:
Under a Northern Star

Under a Northern Star presents seven unique collections held at Library and Archives Canada (LAC) that document the diverse historical experience of African Canadians. The collections include historical papers that contextualize the life and work of persons who fought against slavery and racism, built settlements, and flourished as early Canadians.

More at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/northern-star/index-e.html

BLACK HISTORY MONTH DOWN EAST!!
The community events calendar and more information on African Heritage Month are available on the African Nova Scotian Affairs website at www.gov.ns.ca/ansa

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
http://novascotia.com/en/home/funstuff/VideoGallery/blackculturalcentre/default.aspx

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON THE WEST COAST!
http://www.theafronews.ca/cms/community-calendar?task=view_detail&agid=14&year=2009&month=2&day=1&catids=43

BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN TORONTO!
http://www.blackhistorysociety.ca/Upcoming%20Events.htm

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON TV!!

BHM programming on BRAVO!Canada
http://www.bravo.ca/events/blackhistorymonth09/

PBS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH AN EXTENSIVE LINEUP OF SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
February 1-February 28, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/aboutpbs/news/20090105_pbsblackhistorymonth.html