In recognition of February’s Black History Month, Halton District School Board schools have planned events to acknowledge the contributions of black Canadians.
“In the Halton District School Board, Black History Month is more than events and showcases, it reflects the integrated learning of our students’ understanding of the struggles and successes of the black diaspora from the past and present,” Yaw Obeng, superintendent of education with the Halton board, said in a press release.
“We recognize the month as an opportunity to initiate aspects of Canadian history throughout the entire year that includes the contributions of people of African descent. Our goal should be that, someday, we have Canadian history presented in an inclusive manner in which there is no need for a special month,” he added.
Some of the events include:
• Forest Trail Public School (Oakville) is hosting an African drum and dance performance by ijo vudu on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The school also will play different genres of music during morning entry on the PA system to recognize black musicians
• Robert Bateman High School (Burlington) will be making daily announcements celebrating the accomplishments of significant black Canadians. The school is hosting a Halton Black History Month kickoff event on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., in conjunction with the Burlington Caribbean Connection. There will be student performances featuring a spoken word piece, student bands, a vocal group, student artwork and Caribbean-themed food prepared by Bateman students. Admission is free and open to the public
• Captain R. Wilson Public School (Oakville) is hosting for Grades 3-4 students Sugar and Gold – The Story of the Underground Railroad in Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 10. It’s a 50-minute interactive performance that includes songs, slides and storytelling about the history of the Underground Railroad and the story of the first black settlers in Canada
• Charles R. Beaudoin Public School (Burlington) is hosting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. a Canadian history presentation from the performance group I Am Compelled, which uses media and theatre to bring Canadian history to life
• Stewarttown Middle School (Georgetown) is hosting the Toronto dance company Ballet Creole on Thursday, Feb. 19. The troupe will be training 75 classroom student leaders in creative dance and then involving the student leadership along with their own dancers to deliver a school-wide performance at the end of the day. Ballet Creole creates opportunities for African and Caribbean traditions to interact with European dance traditions
• Craig Kielburger Secondary School (Milton) is holding a school-wide assembly on Monday, Feb. 23 where students will showcase African culture in the form of music, dance and art. Special guests include the Alpha Rhythm Roots drummers who will tell stories through a drumming presentation.
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