Every February, is Black History Month.
Barrie 360 joins Canadians across the country in honouring the many achievements and incredible contributions, past and present, of Black Canadians and their communities. We recognize that black people have played a significant role in shaping Canadian heritage and identity throughout history and continue to show resilience and great determination in working towards a more inclusive and diverse Canada.
Join us in commemorating Black History Month, celebrate local black history, and learn more about local Black History Month events, programming and initiatives taking place throughout February by checking back here for updates.
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Black Owned Businesses & Organizations in Simcoe County
Support some of the amazing local black-owned businesses and organizations dotted all across our community. Here is our guide to black-owned businesses and organizations in Simcoe County that you can support this month and beyond.
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List of local Black History Month programs & events
Organizations in and around Simcoe County will be hosting events throughout the month to celebrate and bring awareness to Black History Month.
Events and programs in Barrie
The City of Barrie celebrates Black History Month with events that bring awareness to the significant contributions that Black Canadians have and continue to make to the cultural, economic, and social landscape of our country and our community.
- Outline of Black Freedom Exhibit at City Hall's First Floor Gallery
- Flag Raising on February 3
- A Tribute to Maria Makeba at Five Points Theatre on February 15
- Sound Canvas exhibit at MacLaren Art Centre brought to you by Community Creative and UPlift Black on February 20
- Artworks from Forest Hill Public School Exhibit at MacLaren Art Centre on February 22
- Lunch & Learn: A Canadian Black History Story (That You Probably Never Heard About!) at MacLaren Art Centre on February 26
See the list of events in Barrie.
Programming at Barrie Public Library
Learn about Black History 365 days of the year! Celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. In collaboration with community partners, UPlift Black.
This year, the library will also be hosting a Celebration with Local Author Tricia Khan on February 8. During the event, Tricia will read from her books and lead crafts and activities for children.
Virtual Lectures with Simcoe County Museum
Every year, the Simcoe County Museum hosts a virtual lecture series featuring guest speakers and local historians.
This year's lecturers are:
- January 31: Alinka Angelova a distinguished writer, director, producer, and entrepreneur from Barrie, Ontario. She will be speaking about her latest production, The Lost Heroes of Oro.
- February 6: Laura LaChappelle talks about her journey growing up as a mixed race in Simcoe County.
- February 20: Peter Meyler tells the story of Richard Pierpoint, an African freedom fighter and one of Canada's first settlers to answer questions and challenge assumptions about Ontario's history.
