Another February rolls around the corner, bringing Black History
Month. This is also when we typically review our anti-racism
goals for the year.It is never too late to create systems for the advances of equity and inclusion. The first-ever proclamation for Black History Month in Canada was made in 1979 thanks to the efforts of the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS).
Whether scheduling an Anti-Racism workshop for work or reading more books from Black authors, Black History Month should not stop on Feb. 28. It should be the start or continuation of anti-racist and anti-colonial practices.
The following are educational resources in and around Waterloo
Region.
ART FROM THE HEART
Art from the Heart creates spaces for healing, connection and joy. Local artist Alana Decker will lead in designing postcards that reflect participants’ personal stories. The postcards will be displayed at Lands Community Health Centre and showcase the creativity and strength of the local Black community.
KANOPY: BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILMS AND KANOPY KIDS
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform that can be accessed with a Waterloo Public Library Account. Stream films by Black filmmakers and movies and shows about the Black experience. For the kids there are a wide collection of tv shows and read- along storybooks about Black
History Month.
CBC GEM BLACK STORIES COLLECTION
CBC Gem has a wide collection of Black movies, documentaries and television series all available for free.
KW CARIBBEAN CANADIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Discover the Waterloo Public Library’s Local History collection featuring the KW Caribbean Canadian Cultural Association’s photos, flyers and other
documents from 1975 to 2015.
ANANSI AND DI SNOWSTORM PERFORMANCE
Featuring an original story by the University of Waterloo’s Clive Forrester and a performance by Letna Allen-Rowe, engage in this enriching exploration into local Black art.
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