Black History Month Kick Off

 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. View the full line up of events for this Black History Month 2020 here!

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.