The Town of Collingwood will mark Black History Month in February beginning with a flag raising on Feb. 1 in the afternoon.
"Black History Month is a dedicated time to recognize and honour the legacy of Black communities locally and across Canada, celebrating the contributions made in the arts, sciences, business, and across all disciplines," states a news release from the Town of Collingwood.
There will be a flag raising at the Collingwood Public Library at 4 p.m. on Feb. 1.
The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to be elected to the House of Commons and member of the federal Cabinet advocated for national recognition of Black History Month. In December 1995, the House of Commons officially and unanimously recognized February as Black History Month. Senator Donald Oliver the first Black man appointed to the Senate added to the importance of the month in his motion to recognize the contributions of Black Canadians and Black History Month in 2008.
The 2024 National theme for Black History Month is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate a Future to Build.
The Collingwood Museum has put together a list of local and regional resources to explore, visit collingwood.ca/museum
