Emancipation Workshops

For over 30 years BC Black History Awareness Society has hosted a Black History Month program and provides projects and events throughout the year to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African descent.

BC Black History Awareness Society

Three workshops to celebrate and create awareness around Emancipation Day.

1327 Douglas St

Emancipation Day has been recognized in Canada since August 1, 1834. This date started the end of slavery in this country, though inequality continues to this day. These three workshops amplify Black voices, history and futures through songwriting, movement and words.<ul><li>Songwriting with Caleb Hart - Sunday, August 2nd 5-6:30pm</li><li>Seeds &amp; Signatures; Collard Greens with Ariel and Naming with Zarya - Wednesday, August 5th 7-8:30pm</li><li>Embodying Emancipation with Tajah Olson - Thursday, August 6th 7-8:30pm</li></ul> Supplies and snacks provided. All events are free and everyone is welcome. Funded by the Government of Canada.

Emancipation Workshops

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