Emancipation Day Celebration 2021
After many years of lobbying, the Government of Canada recently voted unanimously to declare Emancipation Day on August 1 as a National Day. Celebrate with us to recognize 187 years since the British Government’s Abolition of Slavery.
The CCAH has collaborated with numerous organizations in Halton to provide a variety of educational and cultural programs for you and your family to enjoy. Pre-registration is required for all our programs to help manage participants numbers and follow COVID-19 guidelines for a safe regional re-opening. Read below about the events in Oakville and Milton we are offering. Thank you to his Worship Mayor Rob Burton for providing a proclamation for Emancipation Day on August 1 and for African, Caribbean, and Black Canadian Appreciation Month for August. |
Combining all donations through our Oakville Drive-thru BBQ and Milton Picnic as well as private and corporate donations via our Charity webpage, we have received 80% of our donation goal for Emancipation Day. Help us reach our donation goal by donating here!
Once on the donation page, under "Apply your donation to a fund set up by this charity" select option 3 for Emancipation Day BBQ. |
Our meals have SOLD OUT!
OAKVILLE: Drive-thru BBQ on Sunday, August 1
200 Free Meals ǀ 3:00—5:00 PM ǀ QEPCCC ǀ 2302 Bridge Rd
Chef Romaine will be preparing his Curry Crab Fritters featured in our Sizzlin' Halton cooking series broadcasting on Cogeco's YourTV throughout the summer. Caribbean Brown Stew Chicken is an alternative meal along with a kids meal option. Check out Chef Romaine's teaser to his episode!
While your meal is free, we kindly ask that you consider making a donation to our charity to allow us to continue providing educational and cultural programs that create a sense of community and harmony. Donations can be made at the time of ordering meals. Help us reach our goal of raising $5,000!
200 Free Meals ǀ 3:00—5:00 PM ǀ QEPCCC ǀ 2302 Bridge Rd
Chef Romaine will be preparing his Curry Crab Fritters featured in our Sizzlin' Halton cooking series broadcasting on Cogeco's YourTV throughout the summer. Caribbean Brown Stew Chicken is an alternative meal along with a kids meal option. Check out Chef Romaine's teaser to his episode!
While your meal is free, we kindly ask that you consider making a donation to our charity to allow us to continue providing educational and cultural programs that create a sense of community and harmony. Donations can be made at the time of ordering meals. Help us reach our goal of raising $5,000!
Halton Freedom Celebration Festival on Sunday, August 1
5:00 PM ǀ Free Virtual Entertainment
After picking up your meals, head home for a free virtual celebration presented by the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS). Guest presenters include historians, government officials, and community leaders and entertainers, a number of whom are enslaved descendants, orphaned youths, and freedom/equality activists. Read more about the event here.
5:00 PM ǀ Free Virtual Entertainment
After picking up your meals, head home for a free virtual celebration presented by the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS). Guest presenters include historians, government officials, and community leaders and entertainers, a number of whom are enslaved descendants, orphaned youths, and freedom/equality activists. Read more about the event here.
Oakville's Black Heritage: Bronte Bike Tour
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm ǀ Register here
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ǀ Register here
Meet: QEPCCC ǀ 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville
In partnership with the Oakville Public Library and the Oakville Museum, join us for a 1.5-hour guided tour of Bronte Harbour and explore sites related to Oakville’s Black heritage. Tours are available for three groups of up to 4-5 people each from the same household. Non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory. Please bring your own bike; chariots are fine for younger participants. Meet at the QEPCCC, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville.
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm ǀ Register here
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ǀ Register here
Meet: QEPCCC ǀ 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville
In partnership with the Oakville Public Library and the Oakville Museum, join us for a 1.5-hour guided tour of Bronte Harbour and explore sites related to Oakville’s Black heritage. Tours are available for three groups of up to 4-5 people each from the same household. Non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory. Please bring your own bike; chariots are fine for younger participants. Meet at the QEPCCC, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville.
Oakville's Black Heritage: Kerr Walking Tour
Time: 12:30-1:30 pm ǀ Register here
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm ǀ Register here
Meet: Burnet Park ǀ Corner of Kerr St & Burnet St, Oakville
In partnership with the Oakville Public Library and the Oakville Museum, join us for a 1.0-hour guided tour of Kerr Village and explore sites related to Oakville’s Black heritage. Tours are available for three groups of up to 4-5 people each from the same household. Non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory. Meet at Burnet Park, corner of Kerr St and Burnet St, Oakville.
Time: 12:30-1:30 pm ǀ Register here
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm ǀ Register here
Meet: Burnet Park ǀ Corner of Kerr St & Burnet St, Oakville
In partnership with the Oakville Public Library and the Oakville Museum, join us for a 1.0-hour guided tour of Kerr Village and explore sites related to Oakville’s Black heritage. Tours are available for three groups of up to 4-5 people each from the same household. Non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory. Meet at Burnet Park, corner of Kerr St and Burnet St, Oakville.
Milton: Picnic on Sunday, August 1
100 Free Meals ǀ 2:00—4:30 PM ǀ Sherwood Community Centre & Library ǀ 6355 Main St W
Chef Garfield will be preparing his Jerk Chicken (pre-ordering is required). There is a kids meal option. We will have Jamaican Beef Patties and African Puff-Puffs onsite for walk-ups.
Join us for a Story Walk presented by the Milton Public Library and participate in an art installation hosted by Arts Milton. All ages are welcome! Buy your raffle tickets to win a signed print by local artist Omar Hopkinson ($250 value) or a 3-month membership and uniform from Top Level Taekwondo.
100 Free Meals ǀ 2:00—4:30 PM ǀ Sherwood Community Centre & Library ǀ 6355 Main St W
Chef Garfield will be preparing his Jerk Chicken (pre-ordering is required). There is a kids meal option. We will have Jamaican Beef Patties and African Puff-Puffs onsite for walk-ups.
Join us for a Story Walk presented by the Milton Public Library and participate in an art installation hosted by Arts Milton. All ages are welcome! Buy your raffle tickets to win a signed print by local artist Omar Hopkinson ($250 value) or a 3-month membership and uniform from Top Level Taekwondo.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
