Happy Black History Month! There are still many ways for us to learn about the contributions of Black Canadians and so we’ve compiled a list of great events happening this month:
- The Calgary Public Library and Edmonton Public Library are presenting an evening with author Lawrence Hill | Online on Feb. 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- The Calgary Public Library is hosting a panel discussion of noteworthy Calgarians including Cheryl Foggo, author, documentary film director, and historian, Courtney Walcott, Ward 8 City Councillor, and Susannah Alleyne, President of CABL and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Counsel. Moderated by CBC Alberta’s Tahirih Foroozan | Online on Feb. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- The University of Calgary is holding an evening with 2019 Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo | Online on Feb. 3, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
- Immigrant Outreach Society is hosting Navigating the Healing Journey , a panel discussion focusing on East African youth lived experiences around the criminal justice system, CPS will be on the panel.| In-person on Feb. 5, 2 p.m. To register, or for more information, email info@ioscalgary.org.
- AHS is hosting Let’s Talk Anti-Black Racism, hosted by Karen Brooks and Aderemi Adelugba. | Online on Feb. 10, 12 to 1 p.m.
- The Calgary Public Library is hosting a virtual screening of documentary John Ware Reclaimed | Online on Feb. 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- The University of Calgary is hosting readings and conversations by African Canadian writers | Online on Feb. 11, 10 a.m.
- Immigrant Outreach Society is hosting a Women Empowerment panel discussion led by Black women. | In-person on Feb. 12, 2 p.m. To register, or for more information, email info@ioscalgary.org.
- The Calgary Public Library is hosting an in-depth discussion on the creation and impact of the film We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies | Online on Feb. 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- AHS is hosting Colonialism and Black Communities in Canada, a webinar exploring the history of colonialism on key groups within the African Diaspora. | Online on Feb. 17, 12 to 1 p.m.
- The University of Calgary is hosting a discussion about understanding anti-Black racism and Black health and wellness | Online on Feb. 17, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- heARTbase is hosting The Cypher: Hip Hop as a Method A Process of Critical Healing Through Art, Politics, and Culture, an introductory session that focuses on the historical context of Black popular culture and music leading up to the emergence of Hip Hop culture | Online on Feb. 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
- The Calgary Folk Music Festival‘s Block Heater series is putting on a special Black History Month panel discussion | YouTube on Feb. 17, 7 to 9 p.m
- Immigrant Outreach Society is hosting a Youth Empowerment panel discussion led by Black leaders in the city.| In-person on Feb. 19, 2 p.m. To register, or for more information, email info@ioscalgary.org.
- The University of Calgary is hosting A Refusal to Hate: Writing and Black Wellness | Online on Feb. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- AHS is hosting Health and Black Communities in Canada, a webinar exploring the health of key groups within the African Diaspora living in Canada today. | Online on Feb. 24, 12 to 1 p.m.
- Immigrant Outreach Society is hosting Self Awakening a workshop on mental health and grief. This conversation will be lead by psychologist and grief author.| In-person on Feb. 26, 2 p.m. To register, or for more information, email info@ioscalgary.org.
- The University of Calgary is hosting Black Excellence in the Time of EDI: Celebration or Tokenism | Online on March 3, 4:30 to 6 p.m.