Emancipation Day Celebrations 2022 - Picnics & Black History Tours

Picture
EMANCIPATION DAY PICNIC IN OAKVILLE
Join us in Oakville to celebrate the abolition of slavery on this National Day.

Date: Monday, August 1
Time: Picnic 1:00-4:00 pm / Meal pick-up 1:00-3:00 pm (Coach House)
Location: Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate / 8 Navy Street, Oakville

Pre-registration for meals is required. Register here: Emancipation Day Picnic (Oakville) - CanadaHelps
Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets / Jazz gospel singer John Campbell / CCAH Steelpan Band / Face painting

Thank you to our community partners for supporting with our events!
​
Picture

Black History Tour: Bronte Bike Tour
In partnership with the Oakville Public Library, Oakville Museum and Visit Oakville, join us for a guided bike tour of Bronte Harbour. Explore sites related to Oakville's Black heritage. Registration links below.
Please bring your own bike; chariots are fine for younger participants. Bikes will be provided, if needed. If you need a bike, please email info@ccah.ca no later than July 28 at 5pm.


Bike Tour: 12:00  - 1:30pm - https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/6885034
Bike Tour: 2:00 - 3:30pm-  https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/6885035
Click here for map of  Bronte Route. 
Picture

Black History Tour: Kerr Walking Tour
In partnership with the Oakville Public Library, Oakville Museum and Visit Oakville, join us for a guided walking tour of Kerr Village. Explore sites related to Oakville's Black heritage. Registration links below.

Walking Tour: 12:30 - 1:30pm - https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/6885026
Walking Tour: 2:00 - 3:00pm  - https://attend.opl.on.ca/event/6885027
Click here for map of Kerr Route. 
Picture
 EMANCIPATION DAY PICNIC IN MILTON
Join us in Milton to celebrate the abolition of slavery on this National Day.

Date: Sunday, July 31
Time: Picnic 2:00-6:00 pm / Meal pick-up 2:00 pm
Location: Milton Community Sports Park  / 805 Santa Maria Blvd 

Pre-registration for meals is required. Register here: Emancipation Day Celebration in Milton - CanadaHelps
Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets / African drumming / CCAH Steelpan Band / Story walk / Art installation / Martial Arts Demo

​Thank you to our community partners for supporting with our events!
​

Virtual Town Hall

Picture
In 2020, following the death of George Floyd, the CCAH hosted a Town Hall meeting with politicians and community partners to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the racial crisis on marginalized and equity-seeking groups. We connected with those participants to reflect on what has been done to bring about positive change to our communities in 2021. 
​Watch the virtual Town Hall broadcast on Cogeco's YourTV Halton.
    

Black History Month 

CCAH partners with community organizations like the Town of Oakville, Sheridan College, and Halton Regional Police Service to deliver a highly engaging kick-off event  involving the performing and visual arts, initiating a month of cultural and educational activities in celebration of Black History throughout February. 
​
2021 Souvenir Booklet - click here

Legacy Voices Documentary

What is a legacy? It’s the story of your life, your accomplishments and your failures. It’s your home and your family. It’s what you leave behind to ensure future generations know the importance of what has been accomplished. Five voices describe their extraordinary journey of immigration and settlement in the Halton Region. Often the only Black families in their community, they found strength in overcoming racism and worked for changed. Halton Region has a rich history of Blacks in the community that should not be forgotten. This is the importance of leaving a legacy.
The CCAH presents a Falling Motion production featuring Edwin Terry, Pamela Chase, Percival Greenidge, Merle Ling, and Andrew Tyrrell. It is an official selection for four film festivals: Hamilton Film Festival – Canadian Market 2020; Canadian Diversity Film Festival 2020; Quinte Canadian Filmfest 2020; and Film for Peace 2020. 

Poster

Trailer

Full Documentary

Roots of Freedom Festival

This fun-filled two day festival focuses on local Black history and heritage within the context of the diaspora and Oakville's role in the transition from slavery to freedom. Through our partnerships with the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board, the festival also provides facilitated opportunities to integrate Black history into school curricula.

Carousel of Nations Festival

The Carousel of Nations Multicultural Festival is a family event that contributes to the social cohesion of the Halton Region community. Since 1999, the festival remains to be a successful collaboration among the local ethno-cultural groups, professional and amateur multicultural artists, Halton Regional Police Service, local businesses, government and corporate sponsors.

Journey to Africa Art Exhibit

The Association of African Canadian Artists is pleased to establish a collaborative partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton’s innovative program for Black History Celebration. We are proud to expose the public to our collection, of which differences, histories, traditions and struggles, shape the artists’ works. Our artists strive to put into motion a different set of visual criteria. Our previous exhibits have significantly impacted the Canadian Art scene. The greatest benefit of this partnership project is that it will enable the participants to feel empowered, give them the opportunity to strengthen connections and engage with others in their community, and foster a sense of belonging. Using art to engage the public benefits the artists and the community, thus generating pride, citizenship, and civic memory within and beyond. The works of these artists will be on display from September to December 2017 at the QEP Community and Cultural Centre in Oakville.