Experience Black History Month 2024 through Arts & Culture

HALTON HILLS, ON – This February, the Town of Halton Hills invites residents to participate in events and workshops that showcase the significant contributions of Black artists and creators in Canada. Free programs are being offered at the Halton Hills Public Library and Cultural Centre, Hillsview Active Living and Acton Youth Centre throughout the month. For full details visit the Town website and follow along on social media.  

“This year’s Black History Month programs will engage the public through visual art, music, and literature,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “These programs provide residents with an opportunity to learn from the personal stories and lived experiences of Black artists and cultural leaders in our community. Join in and celebrate the special insights that Black artists bring to our town.”

Featured programming for residents includes: 

• "Explorations of Diasporic Experience Through the Liminal”, an exploration of experiences as a Black Neurodiverse person by visual artist Miyakah Emon (February 5 – March 3) 

• “A Story of Black History Told Through Art” a Lecture with Francesca Durham, a member of the Halton Black History Awareness Society (February 6 at 7:30 p.m.)  

• "Melanin in Me,” storytelling for school-aged children and their caregivers with author Cameile Henry, in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton and Strengthen Hands (February 17 at 11 a.m.) 

• “Clef Notes to Canvas,” a painting workshop with Omar Hopkinson in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (February 10, 1-4 p.m. for ages 16+ and February 5, 4:30-7 p.m. for Youth Centre and Hillsview Active Living members) 

For full details and opportunities to get involved visit haltonhills.ca/blackhistorymonth. 

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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